DJ Simmons

5 days ago | wfdd.org | DJ Simmons

Cities throughout the Piedmont Triad have a number of cooling centers and resources available as temperatures are expected to soar throughout the week. Temperatures are projected to surpass 90 degrees with high humidity levels. The city of Greensboro's heat relief efforts are activated when its 95 degrees or higher. The city's Department of Community Safety is distributing water at Greensboro Police headquarters from noon to 5 p.m. this week.

2 weeks ago | wfdd.org | DJ Simmons

There are a number of celebrations coming up over the next week in the Piedmont Triad to commemorate Juneteenth. Two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, a Union general arrived in Texas announcing enslaved Black people were free. That day, June 19, has been symbolic ever since. In Greensboro, individuals can attend the fifth annual Juneteenth Black Food Truck Festival this Saturday in LeBauer Park to celebrate the holiday. It will include music, vendors and games for attendees.

2 weeks ago | wfdd.org | DJ Simmons

housing authority of winston-salem public housing living conditions 0:00/1:40 There was an error loading the media player. Winston-Salem's housing authority celebrated its rebrand Tuesday as it looks to mark a new era, but the festivities came as residents nearby called for better living conditions. The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the organization's renaming as Aspire, which stands for accountability, service, perseverance, integrity, respect and enthusiasm.

2 weeks ago | wfdd.org | DJ Simmons

The city of Greensboro is launching a five-year community safety plan to reduce violence. Greensboro has seen 15 homicides as of early June, which is slightly fewer than the number at this point in 2024. To keep improving these numbers, the city is launching a comprehensive plan focused on violence prevention and interruption. The initiative outlines several objectives. Among them is the creation of a citywide interdisciplinary coalition by October.

3 weeks ago | wfdd.org | DJ Simmons

Guilford residents, parents and educators are advocating for an increase in funding for schools in the county budget. The recommended $842 million budget keeps the property tax rate flat, but falls short of Guilford County Schools' funding request. The county manager is proposing a $2.5 million increase for the district, well below the $44 million being sought. Dozens spoke out at a Guilford County Board of Commissioners meeting on Thursday that this wouldn't fulfill the urgent needs of schools.