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SBI confirms probe of Berger challenger Sam Page State elections officials say the main issue involves the retention of public documents by a local government unit.

SBI confirms probe of Berger challenger Sam Page. State elections officials say the issue involves retention of public documents by a local government unit. #WFDD #NCPolitics #elections

Former WFU athletic trainer sues Rep. Harrigan for claims she was 'fired' for Kirk comments The complaint states that Bridget Sullivan and Wake Forest University mutually agreed to part ways after receiving numerous safety threats.

Bridget Sullivan sued Rep. Harrigan over claims she was 'fired' for comments about Kirk; the complaint says she and Wake Forest mutually agreed to part ways after safety threats. #WFDD #WakeForest #CampusSafety #BridgetSullivan

Forsyth County considers forgiving WS/FCS debt Forsyth County commissioners are considering forgiving up to $5 million in school district debt — a move meant to spur private donations to WS/FCS.

Forsyth County may forgive up to $5M in WS/FCS debt to spur private donations. #WFDD #Education #SchoolFinance

Tuesday is municipal primary day across the Piedmont More than 6,500 Guilford County voters cast their ballots during the early voting period at four precincts across the county.

Municipal primaries are Tuesday across the Piedmont. Early voting in Guilford County recorded more than 6,500 ballots at four precincts. #WFDD #GuilfordCounty #MunicipalElections #Voting

The Nobel Prize for physics is awarded for discoveries in quantum mechanical tunneling The Nobel committee said that the laureates' work provides opportunities to develop "the next generation of quantum technology, including quantum cryptography, quantum computers, and quantum sensors."

Nobel Prize in Physics awarded for discoveries in quantum mechanical tunneling. #WFDD #NobelPrize #quantum

Eastern Music Festival to dissolve after failing to reach a labor agreement The Eastern Music Festival Board of Directors announced on Monday that after 64 years, it has voted to dissolve the five-week music festival in Greensboro. The decision comes after nearly two years of negotiations with faculty musicians to reach a mutually acceptable labor agreement.

Eastern Music Festival will dissolve after the board voted following nearly two years of negotiations with faculty musicians.
#WFDD #EasternMusicFestival #Greensboro #labor

HPU poll finds fewer than one in four North Carolinians are aware of 988 lifeline Calling or texting 988 is a way for people in crisis to get personal and confidential support.

HPU poll: fewer than one in four North Carolinians are aware of the 988 crisis lifeline. Calling or texting 988 offers confidential support for people in crisis. #WFDD #988 #MentalHealth

Bari Weiss joins CBS with a mandate for 'balanced and fact-based' news CBS' parent company is buying The Free Press and installing Bari Weiss, its contrarian founder, as editor in chief of CBS News.

CBS' parent company is acquiring The Free Press and naming Bari Weiss editor in chief of CBS News, with a stated mandate for balanced, fact-based reporting. #WFDD #BariWeiss #CBS #journalism

Carolina Curious: What does it take to win a ribbon at the Carolina Classic Fair? WFDD went behind the scenes at the Carolina Classic Fair to see how judges choose the best of the best.

WFDD went behind the scenes at the Carolina Classic Fair to see how judges choose ribbon winners. #WFDD #CarolinaClassicFair #judging

This Friday, we’re back at Red Oak Brewery in Whitsett! 🍻
5:30–7:30 p.m. — and Red Oak is matching every gift!
That’s double the impact for public radio. 🙌
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The medicine Nobel Prize goes to 3 scientists for work on peripheral immune tolerance Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi were honored for research into how the body helps the immune system avoid attacking your own tissues instead of foreign invaders.

Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for discoveries on peripheral immune tolerance — how the body prevents immune attacks on its own tissues. #WFDD #NobelPrize #Immunology

Trump federalizes the National Guard in Chicago, while troops arrive in Oregon The White House said Trump "authorized" the deployment of 300 Illinois National Guard members, after vowing to send troops into Chicago. Meanwhile, Guard members arrived in Oregon from California.

Trump authorized 300 Illinois National Guard members to Chicago; Guard members arrived in Oregon from California. #WFDD #NationalGuard #Chicago

Guilford County residents call on officials to ease tax burden as revaluation nears Some residents requested a revenue-neutral tax rate that would not increase taxes on property owners.

Residents ask Guilford County to ease the tax burden ahead of a property revaluation; some requested a revenue-neutral rate to avoid higher property taxes. #WFDD #PropertyTax #GuilfordCounty #Revaluation

Why Gen Z protesters worldwide are flying an anime pirate flag Gen Z protesters from Indonesia and Nepal to Madagascar and Morocco, are rallying behind an unexpected banner: a grinning skull in a straw hat.

Gen Z protesters worldwide are flying an anime pirate flag — a grinning skull in a straw hat. #WFDD #GenZ #protests #anime

Sean Combs sentenced to over four years in prison for prostitution-related charges Combs had been convicted in July on two counts of transportation for prostitution. During his sentencing hearing he spoke at length for the first time in the trial, addressing the judge at length.

Sean Combs sentenced to over four years in prison after conviction on two counts of transportation for prostitution; he spoke at length during sentencing. #WFDD #SeanCombs #Sentencing #LegalNews

High school and university marching bands to perform in Greensboro Saturday North Carolina A&T’s Blue and Gold Marching Machine, UNC-Charlotte’s Majorette team, Pretty N’ Gold, and the Spartan G’s dance team from UNC-Greensboro are among the performers.

High school and university marching bands to perform in Greensboro Saturday. #WFDD #marchingbands #Greensboro #NCAT

WS/FCS names new superintendent to start Dec. 1 Don Phipps, the current superintendent of Caldwell County Schools, will assume the role Dec. 1 and serve for 15 months.

Don Phipps will begin as WS/FCS superintendent on Dec. 1 for a 15-month term. #WFDD #education #NCeducation

Hamas says it accepts some elements of Gaza peace plan after Trump issues ultimatum Hamas said it has accepted some elements of President Trump's plan, including giving up power and releasing all remaining hostages, but that others require further consultations among Palestinians.

Hamas accepts some elements of Trump's Gaza plan, including releasing remaining hostages; other elements require further Palestinian consultations. #WFDD #Gaza #Hamas

Gov. Josh Stein signs criminal justice bill into law after Ukrainian refugee's death North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signed a criminal justice bill into law following the death of a Ukrainian refugee.

Gov. Josh Stein signed a criminal justice bill into law after the death of a Ukrainian refugee. #WFDD #CriminalJustice #NorthCarolina

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Thank you to our Photo of the Week sponsor, Vivid Metal Prints.

"House kraken" is a new one for us and we're still laughing! Thank you to listener Crystal Vandiver of High Point for this purrfect photo. We also got the scoop on Atreyu the cat! He's loving his new life and adjusting to his new small human friends with as much grace as you would expect.

"As I welcome a new relationship into my life, I also welcome his house kraken into my home. Enjoying the new story and adventure! I am laughing and smiling so much."

Guilford County to host candlelight vigil to honor pregnancy and infant loss The event aims to bring people together to provide connection and show that no one has to face these challenges alone.

Candlelight vigil in Guilford County to honor pregnancy and infant loss and provide community connection. #WFDD #PregnancyLoss #InfantLoss

A public broadcaster's path after losing U.S. funds: Youth sports and less local news South Dakota Public Broadcasting says there's an ironic result to President Trump's successful attack on public media: It will have to rely more on NPR programs.

South Dakota Public Broadcasting says funding cuts mean more NPR programming, more youth sports and less local news. #WFDD #publicmedia #NPR #localnews

No immediate impact on PTI Airport from government shutdown According to a news release, the airport is expected to continue operating without drastic changes.

PTI Airport reports no immediate operational impact from the government shutdown, per a news release. #WFDD #PTI #PiedmontTriad

Furniture removed from downtown Winston-Salem park in response to 'disruptive behavior' To address a rise in the number of police interventions at Merschel Park in downtown Winston-Salem, city staff have removed furniture from the area. Meanwhile, people experiencing homelessness are asking for longer-term policies to deal with youth violence and lack of shelter options.

Furniture removed from Merschel Park after an uptick in police interventions. People experiencing homelessness are seeking long-term solutions for youth violence and shelter shortages. #WFDD #homelessness #WinstonSalem

Madison Cawthorn seeks comeback, running for Congress in Florida Former Republican U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn, who was defeated in 2022 in a North Carolina primary, is looking for a comeback by running for Congress again, this time from Florida.

Madison Cawthorn, defeated in a 2022 North Carolina primary, is running for Congress in Florida. #WFDD #MadisonCawthorn #Politics

Alamance County Sheriff announces two arrests in Green Level shooting At a press conference on Wednesday, Sheriff Terry Johnson said he expects more arrests as the investigation continues.

Two arrests announced in a Green Level shooting; authorities say more arrests are expected as the investigation continues. #WFDD #AlamanceCounty #GreenLevel #Shooting

Helene's impact on roads and housing lingers, making it harder for some Watauga students to get to school In a three-part series exploring chronic absenteeism in the region, WFDD’s Amy Diaz spoke with the school social workers helping students get to class, and above all, recover from the storm.

Helene's lingering impacts on roads and housing are making it harder for some Watauga students to get to school. #WFDD #education #attendance

Jane Goodall, legendary primatologist, has died at age 91 Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.

Jane Goodall, the primatologist who transformed understanding of apes, has died at 91, the Jane Goodall Institute announced. #WFDD #JaneGoodall #Primatology #Conservation