Bradley George
AM ReporterBradley George is WUNC's AM reporter. A North Carolina native, his public radio career has taken him to Atlanta, Birmingham, Nashville and most recently WUSF in Tampa. While there, he reported on the COVID-19 pandemic and was part of the station's Murrow award winning coverage of the 2020 election. Along the way, he has reported for NPR, Marketplace, The Takeaway, and the BBC World Service. Bradley is a graduate of Guilford College, where he majored in Theatre and German.
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For years, Benson offered generous fringe benefits to town employees—tuition reimbursement, longevity bonuses, and $100 payments for health physicals and athletic shoes. These perks might be going away, as the town of 4,500 in Johnston County tries to plug a $578,000 hole in its budget. -
Mental health facilities in North Carolina will try a new method to avoid restraining young patientsCommonly known as PRTFs, these facilities offer inpatient treatment for children with complex behavioral health needs. When one of these patients gets angry or agitated, staff will often put them in restraints or isolation rooms. -
The Johnston County town of Benson is facing a budget shortfall of about $578,000. -
The letter fits into the Trump Administration's wider crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in education, business, and government. -
The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority has selected real estate firm Pacific Elm Properties to work on a plan to redevelop a 136-acre tract of land adjacent to Lake Crabtree County Park. -
RUS BUS will serve GoTriangle commuter routes to Durham, Chapel Hill, and Research Triangle Park. -
Three counties have declared a state of emergency after flooding from the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal led to damaged roads, businesses and homes, as well as two deaths. -
President Trump is trying to cancel billions of dollars in federal spending. One of his targets offers incentives to companies who make semiconductors in the U.S. Two high-profile projects in North Carolina could be at risk if the law goes away. -
The previous board of commissioners held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Crown Center late last November. The $145 million facility, which would include a 3,000-seat theatre, was projected to open in 2027. -
Stein, a Democrat, asked lawmakers to fund 85 new positions at NCDMV. His request was included in a budget written and approved by Republicans in the North Carolina House.
