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Guilford County Commissioners OK rezoning for new homes near Greensboro suburb The decision overturns a denial by the county's planning board earlier this year.

The change would allow developer Ali Amer to build up to 11 single-family residential homes on 21 acres on Yanceyville Road www.wfdd.org/housing/2025...

Winston-Salem's Smith Reynolds Airport gets a facelift Eighty-three years after its opening dedication, Smith Reynolds Airport has received a major renovation.

The Terminal Building, where renovations occurred, was first dedicated in 1942, and the recent updates preserve the original look and honor the past with prominently displayed archival photos. www.wfdd.org/transportati...

Triad real estate market shows signs of stabilizing Following the COVID outbreak, the presidential race, and the initial wave of Trump’s tariffs, the Triad housing market could finally be getting back into balance.

Triad real estate market shows signs of stabilizing www.wfdd.org/housing/2025...

Greensboro Chief Deputy City Attorney resigns Baker is the second member of the city’s legal department to leave abruptly this summer.

Greensboro Chief Deputy City Attorney Tony Baker has resigned after five years with the city, according to Strategic & Crisis Communications Manager Eric Chilton. buff.ly/V0M8UFk

"Open-faced tomato sandwiches on the porch are a summer treat!"

Even if the weather hasn’t felt very summery lately, we’re grateful to Rob Brown of Greensboro for reminding us of one of the season’s simple pleasures.

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Mebane seeking resident input on development plan The document will guide city officials in making land-use decisions.

The 64-page document will help guide city officials in making future land-use decisions. It will also help balance protecting public investments while promoting economic development. buff.ly/UDFaVvF

N.C. Gov. Stein signs stopgap budget bill, warns of potential Medicaid shortfall North Carolina's so-called Medicaid "rebase" comes up more than $300 million short of what state health officials say they need.

Gov. Josh Stein signed a stopgap spending measure into law Wednesday despite concerns over its potential impact to North Carolina's Medicaid program. www.wfdd.org/2025-08-07/n...

Israel announces plan to take over Gaza City in another escalation of the war Israel's Security Cabinet approved a plan to take over Gaza City despite demands by families of hostages and mounting international calls for Israel to end the war.

Israel's Security Cabinet approved a proposal early Friday for the military to expand the war in Gaza and take control of Gaza City, one of the last areas of the territory not yet under full military occupation. buff.ly/NzbZtLl

Summerfield lawsuit is the latest in a turbulent year for the town Over the past year, Summerfield has had its entire town staff resign, lost nearly 1,000 acres of land, and now it has filed a lawsuit against former employees. WFDD's DJ Simmons discusses what led to…

The town of Summerfield is suing two of its former employees, former Town Manager Scott Whitaker and former Finance Officer Dee Hall. It's the latest in what's been a tumultuous year for residents. www.wfdd.org/politics-gov...

Trump calls for U.S. census to exclude for the first time people with no legal status Trump is calling for a "new" census that excludes people in the U.S. without legal status. The 14th Amendment requires the "whole number of persons in each state" in a key set of census results.

With preparations for the 2030 census already underway, President Trump said Thursday he has instructed his administration to start work on a "new" census. buff.ly/zbnfso3

SBI not currently investigating Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools According to Chad Flowers, an SBI spokesperson, the department won't be investigating the school district unless evidence of criminal wrongdoing is found by the State Auditor's office — which hasn't…

Some media outlets are reporting that the State Bureau of Investigation is poised to launch a criminal probe into Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.

According to Chad Flowers, an SBI spokesperson, the department is not investigating the school district right now.

Piedmont Pit Stops: Exploring the home of North Carolina’s carnivorous plants Summer marks the blooming season for NC’s most ferocious native plant: the Venus flytrap. But their survival depends on more than just sunshine. WFDD visited the Green Swamp Preserve to learn more.

ICYMI: Summer marks the blooming season for NC’s most ferocious native plant: the Venus flytrap. But their survival depends on more than just sunshine. WFDD visited the Green Swamp Preserve to learn more. www.wfdd.org/environment/...

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PBS North Carolina cutting staff after losing federal funding PBS North Carolina announced Tuesday that it plans to cut staff due to the loss of federal funding for public media.

PBS North Carolina announced Tuesday that it plans to cut staff due to the loss of federal funding for public media.
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High Point Mayor Cyril Jefferson announces bid for Congress Jefferson, a Democrat, is campaigning for North Carolina's 6th Congressional District seat in 2026.

High Point Mayor Cyril Jefferson officially launched his campaign for the 6th Congressional District seat on Tuesday. buff.ly/UrCnLks

North Carolina residents can now seek state aid after Tropical Storm Chantal Individuals in central North Carolina counties whose homes and belongings were damaged by massive rains last month from Tropical Storm Chantal can now seek state-funded financial grants for temporary…

Individuals in central North Carolina counties whose homes and belongings were damaged by massive rains last month from Tropical Storm Chantal can now seek state-funded financial grants for temporary assistance. buff.ly/Ptgi3g6

Greensboro detainee Mohamed Naser released Last week, a federal judge agreed to release Naser on a $20,000 bond. But U.S. Immigration and Customs put that move on hold.

Greensboro immigrant Mohamed Naser has been released from a federal detention center in Georgia. www.wfdd.org/immigration/...

Greensboro to petition for body camera footage of controversial police traffic stop A video of the incident that occurred in May has circulated on social media, causing community outrage.

The incident in question involves a traffic stop on May 14. A video of the encounter has circulated on social media showing an officer pointing his weapon into a car and threatening to shoot.

Winston-Salem Transit Authority to provide free bus service in extreme weather The new policy defines “extreme heat” as temperatures at or above 95 degrees, and a heat index at or above 100.

The new policy defines “extreme heat” as temperatures at or above 95 degrees, and a heat index at or above 100.

It also includes “extreme cold,” which is qualified as four consecutive hours where the wind chill is at or below 20 degrees. buff.ly/B1k2El5

North Carolina DMV audit recommends reforms to reverse customer wait times, worker morale Customers at North Carolina's Division of Motor Vehicles are waiting longer in lines that are often far away from home, while agency staffing fails to keep pace with the state's surging population,…

Customers at North Carolina's Division of Motor Vehicles are waiting longer in lines that are often far away from home, while agency staffing fails to keep pace with the state's surging population, according to agency reviews that also recommend major reforms.

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Carolina Curious: What's up with all the flower beds along NC highways? WFDD listener Scott Kaminski passes by enormous flower beds on his daily highway commute between High Point and Lexington. He has long wondered how the program began, and who keeps it going. WFDD…

During his daily commute to Lexington, High Point resident Scott Kaminski passes by fields of flowers along the highway, and he had some questions for Carolina Curious:

"How long have these flower beds been there? Who came up with the idea for these to exist?" www.wfdd.org/transportati...

Watauga County Schools to host discussion on technology and youth mental health Local pediatrician Dr. Scott St. Clair will talk about the impacts of screen use and social media on student learning and mental health.

Local pediatrician Dr. Scott St. Clair is the keynote speaker. He’ll talk about the impacts of screen use and social media on student learning and mental health. buff.ly/JLa02PY

Winston-Salem Police Chief addresses last weekend's gun violence At a press conference in downtown Winston-Salem Monday, Police Chief Penn took questions from reporters about the five homicides that took place in the city over the weekend.

At a press conference in downtown Winston-Salem Monday, Police Chief Penn took questions from reporters about the five homicides that took place in the city over the weekend. www.wfdd.org/crime/2025-0...

Videos of Israeli hostages in Gaza increase pressure on Netanyahu for a ceasefire New images of emaciated Israeli hostages held in Gaza have horrified Israelis and added pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a ceasefire with Hamas.

New images of emaciated Israeli hostages held in Gaza have horrified Israelis and added pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a ceasefire with Hamas, even as his government considers another expansion of the nearly 22-month war. buff.ly/zbgkPbn

Join us this Thursday in Winston-Salem at Wiseman Brewing from 5:30 - 8:00. Your gift in any amount gets you your first drink on the house and a pint glass to take home! Learn more at www.wfdd.org/meetup

Cameron Young wins first PGA Tour title by demolishing field at Wyndham Championship Cameron Young finally got his first PGA Tour victory Sunday after seven runner-up finishes, and he made it look easy. He had five straight birdies early to build a nine-shot lead and coasted home to…

Cameron Young finally got his first PGA Tour victory Sunday after seven runner-up finishes, and he made it look easy. He had five straight birdies early to build a nine-shot lead and coasted home to a 2-under 68 to win the Wyndham Championship by six shots. buff.ly/0b7k8uW

Canada wildfires cause poor air quality in the midwest and northeast U.S. Health officials from Minnesota to Maine have issued alerts warning of poor air quality from wildfires burning in Canada. People are advised to limit outdoor exposure.

Hazy skies hung over parts of the midwest and northeastern U.S. on Sunday, caused by smoke drifting across the border from hundreds of wildfires in Canada.

Senate confirms ex-Fox News host Pirro as top federal prosecutor for nation's capital The Senate confirmed ex-Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor for the nation's capital, after President Trump withdrew his controversial first pick, conservative activist Ed Martin Jr.

The Senate has confirmed former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as the top federal prosecutor for the nation's capital, filling the post after President Donald Trump withdrew his controversial first pick, conservative activist Ed Martin Jr.

Guilford County opens legal support center in High Point The new center aims to increase access to legal services for those in need.

The center will offer help in completing civil paperwork for family law and housing disputes. It also provides a location for people to access legal documents and ask questions about court proceedings. www.wfdd.org/courts/2025-...

'Rage Against the Regime' rally takes place in Winston-Salem Several dozen protesters attended the "Rage Against the Regime" demonstration on the Green Street Pedestrian Bridge in Winston-Salem on Saturday. The focus was on Trump administration polices.

In Winston-Salem, demonstrators gathered on the Green Street Pedestrian Bridge, wielding anti-Trump administration signs with calls to “Free America” and “Resist.” www.wfdd.org/politics-gov...