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2 weeks ago | 
wfdd.org | DJ Simmons |Paul Garber |Bethany Chafin
The North Carolina General Assembly is currently in session, considering bills on a variety of issues that could shape residents' future. For this week's Carolina Curious, WFDD's DJ Simmons was wondering: What professions are most common among state legislators? An analysis shows the three job sectors most members come from are business, law and real estate.
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1 month ago | 
wfdd.org | Bethany Chafin
For this week’s Carolina Curious, a Forsyth County resident wanted to know more about the role of a county manager – what does this position do exactly? To find out, WFDD’s Bethany Chafin spoke to someone with plenty of knowledge. No two days in the life of a county manager are the same. That’s according to Shontell Robinson, who has held the post for Forsyth County since July of last year.
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1 month ago | 
wfdd.org | Bethany Chafin
Skip to main content Patrick Bringley All the Beauty in the World metropolitan museum of art WFDD Book Club 0:00/6:57 There was an error loading the media player. This Saturday, the WFDD Book Club will discuss All the Beauty in the World.
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Oct 6, 2024 | 
wfdd.org | Bethany Chafin
Governor Roy Cooper and other officials including the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) gave a press briefing at Asheville Regional Airport Monday. The leaders outlined the number of people working to provide aid in the region, spoke about opening roads, efforts to reach communities, and the fact that there are still search and rescue operations occurring.
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Sep 25, 2024 | 
wfdd.org | Bethany Chafin
The 19th annual Bookmarks Festival of Books & Authors kicks off Thursday evening and continues through the weekend. The first Bookmarks Festival was held in Old Salem in 2004. Today, it’s the largest annual book festival in the Carolinas. Before heading into Saturday’s events, participating authors will be visiting 40 area schools, and interacting with thousands of students.
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Sep 25, 2024 | 
wfdd.org | Bethany Chafin
The 19th annual Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors kicks off Thursday evening and continues through the weekend. The first Bookmarks Festival was held in Old Salem in 2004. Today, it’s the largest annual book festival in the Carolinas. Before heading into Saturday’s events, participating authors will be visiting 40 area schools, and interacting with thousands of students.
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Aug 27, 2024 | 
wfdd.org | Bethany Chafin
A single-engine small plane experienced a mechanical failure and was forced to do an emergency landing on Interstate 840, also known as the Greensboro Urban Loop, Wednesday evening. The plane landed on I-840 westbound at the I-73 juncture. According to the city and the Greensboro Police Department, a vehicle made contact with the plane once it was stationary. One of the two plane passengers was transferred to a hospital with minor injuries. The occupant of the vehicle was not injured.
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Mar 31, 2024 | 
wfdd.org | Bethany Chafin
A new application period begins today for eligible schools and government agencies to have their photo IDs approved for voting. The state Board of Elections says this is the last opportunity to apply before the November 5th election later this year. This will be the first general election under the new photo ID requirement. A free photo ID can also be obtained at county boards of elections or from the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles.
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Mar 20, 2024 | 
wfdd.org | Bethany Chafin
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners has named a new county manager. Following a nationwide search, Deputy County Manager Shontell Robinson will be promoted and step into the role beginning July of this year following the retirement of Dudley Watts.
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Mar 13, 2024 | 
wfdd.org | Bethany Chafin
Wake Forest University retired professor of English and Provost Emeritus Edwin G. Wilson has died. Affectionately known as “Mr. Wake Forest,” Wilson served as the university’s first provost from 1967 to 1990 and was a pivotal figure in the community. During his leadership tenure, a faculty committee voted to end segregation and the university established the Wake Forest University Press. As an English professor, he inspired thousands of students with his teachings on British romantic poetry.
