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The rivers and streams of western North Carolina are still recovering from Hurricane Helene almost a year later. Contractors have pulverized those streams with heavy equipment to remove storm debris — causing a second ecological disaster in the storm’s wake.

A local environmental group says opportunities for “green jobs” are growing in the Triad despite a change of focus at the federal level toward non-renewable energy.

A Lexington police officer was recognized nationally for his ability to bust drug traffickers along Interstate 85. But then the officer became a major drug trafficker himself and is now serving a 21-year prison sentence.

WFDD reporter April Laissle wants to know why the Greensboro Pride Festival takes place in September. David Ford speaks with Executive Director Jessie Taylor to find out on this edition of Carolina Curious.

Friday was the last day of work for hundreds of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools employees who lost their jobs amid the district’s financial crisis.

The program will connect the city with housing supply experts to help diversity its housing stock.

The town of Summerfield has turned over the results of an internal investigation to the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, alleging potential criminal wrongdoing by former employees.

The decision comes after a video began circulating on social media in which the instructor referenced Kirk’s assassination, calling it karma.

After a fatal stabbing on Charlotte’s light rail, Mayor Vi Lyles has ordered more patrols and fare checks. We rode the Blue Line to hear how riders feel about safety now — and what they want from CATS, police and the courts.

At a Thursday meeting, several residents called out Forsyth County Board Chair Don Martin after a public clash with Commissioner Shai Woodbury.