Greensboro, Randolph officials take steps to address data centers

Greensboro officials are considering a 120-day moratorium on data center development. Randolph commissioners adjusted the county's ordinance governing the facilities.

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Duke Energy announces $2.6B in profits as state regulators deliberate on utility’s rate hike request

Duke Energy earned $2.6 billion in the first half of the year, up almost 12% from a year ago. Tuesday’s earnings call comes weeks after Duke Energy Carolinas partially backed off its rate-hike request and slashed its return-on-equity demand.

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Greensboro officials considering teen curfew

City of Greensboro officials are discussing a teen curfew in response to youth violence over the past year.

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Interim Rockingham County Sheriff takes office

Billy Parker was sworn in Monday as the interim Rockingham County Sheriff following the retirement of Sam Page, who’s running for state senator.

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Appalachian State's Team Sunergy wins American Solar Challenge

Appalachian State University's solar racing team placed first in the American Solar Challenge multi-passenger vehicle class over the weekend. They're now the first team in American Solar Challenge history to win the multi-passenger class twice.

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House Ethics Committee recommends censure for Rep. Chuck Edwards over ‘inappropriate conduct’ toward female staffers

The congressman sent the staffers “lavish” gifts, invited them to “intimate dinners and vacations” and sent them notes about his “effusive affection” for them, according to the panel.

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WS/FCS officials say work isn't over after debt elimination

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is debt-free and rebuilding savings after a major financial crisis. But officials say this marks a milestone — not an end to their work.

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Carolina Curious: What is 'Beans in a Jar' month?

There’s a High Country tradition that starts in August. Supposedly, it helps predict how many snowfalls the area will get during the winter. It’s called “Beans in a Jar.” For this week’s Carolina Curious, WFDD’s Reyna Drake discovers what’s behind the longstanding Appalachian ritual.

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U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino will stay through 2030 World Cup

Pochettino came on in 2024 to right the ship ahead of this year's World Cup, in which he led the team to a record three wins and helped ignite enthusiasm in millions of fans before a round of 16 exit.

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Piedmont Land Conservancy protects 20 acres of Guilford Woods

The 20 acres mark the first milestone in a campaign to permanently protect 140 acres of mature hardwood forest bordering Guilford College's campus.

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Surry County and Mount Airy declare States of Emergency due to flooding

Officials say it’s some of the worst flooding to hit the area in decades.

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Nine injured in Greensboro shooting

The incident took place at 1:50 a.m. at Royal Banquet Hall on West Gate City Boulevard.

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Why did OpenAI's and Anthropic's AI models hack other companies?

OpenAI and Anthropic say their models broke into other companies' systems during testing, raising security concerns amid a heated debate over how to regulate AI.

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What Cyclospora does inside the gut and how it gets there

Cyclospora, the parasite that has sickened thousands this summer in the U.S., requires time in the human digestive tract to reproduce.

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Local Forsyth businesses on the impact of recent water outages

A water outage this week forced many Winston-Salem businesses to close or limit their service.

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WS/FCS launches GED preparation program taught in Spanish

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools launched a new GED preparation program last school year taught in Spanish. It was free to parents in the district, as was the on-site childcare.

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More than 99% of roads damaged by Helene have reopened, NCDOT says

Several major projects remain underway in the western part of the state, including the reconstruction of I-40 in the Pigeon River Gorge.

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North Carolina forms rural healthcare advisory committee

The goal is to address longstanding challenges to rural healthcare in North Carolina, which has over 3 million residents living in rural areas.

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Cone Health event offers free health screenings in Greensboro

Cone Health's "Building a Better You" event will offer wellness screenings and school supplies to Guilford County residents this Saturday.

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Forsyth Commission votes down Rural Hall data center proposal

Forsyth County Commissioners voted 5-2 to deny a rezoning application to build a hyperscale data center in Rural Hall.

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Business owners call on N.C. House to reject proposed ban on most hemp products

Dozens of bars, breweries, and other businesses that sell hemp and THC beverages are asking state lawmakers to change a pending bill that could ban most hemp products in North Carolina.

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Water main break affects eastern Forsyth County, boil advisory remains in effect

People on the eastern side of Forsyth County have experienced interruptions in water service beginning on Wednesday, July 29.

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NC Senate moves pair of elections bills forward, would cut early voting days in primary elections

NC Senate advances a pair of elections bills, shortening early voting period in primaries and special elections among a slew of other changes.

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WS/FCS officially debt-free following financial crisis

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools officials announced Tuesday that the district is now debt-free. The district has been chipping away at a $46 million deficit for over a year.

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Boone releases thousands of weevils to combat invasive species

The weevils have been bred to only feed on the Mile-A-Minute weed.

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Glen Hansard, Irish songwriter and 'Once' star, dies at 56

Glen Hansard, the Irish singer who won an Oscar for the musical movie Once and the led the bands The Frames and The Swell Season, died on Wednesday. He died following a motorcycle crash in Dublin.

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Water main break affects eastern Forsyth County

People on the eastern side of Forsyth County may experience temporary interruptions in water service today.

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Proposed Rural Hall data center up for public hearing Thursday

Developers are looking to rezone roughly 129 acres of land right across from the town hall to build a hyperscale data center campus. It’s called “Project Iron Spur.”

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The 15th annual Winston-Salem Open announces list of competitors

The Winston-Salem Open player entry list features former winners and rising stars.

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Leaders gather in Washington to pay their final tributes to Lindsey Graham

Lawmakers, foreign leaders and President Trump are gathering Tuesday for the first of two days of funeral services for the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham.

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