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Hurricane Helene caused at least $53 billion in damages to Western North Carolina.

FEMA stops matching 100% of Helene recovery funds in North Carolina

Nick Costantino, City & State Editor April 24, 2025

Acting FEMA administrator Cameron Hamilton announced on April 11 that the federal government will stop matching 100% of Hurricane Helene recovery funds, reducing the amount to 90%. This move could cost...

President Donald Trump speaks at the Rose Garden to announce new tariffs on April 4.

Trump’s new tariffs raise economic questions for North Carolina

Malcolm Brown, Staff Writer April 24, 2025

Shortly after the markets closed on April 4, President Donald Trump announced what he called “reciprocal tariffs” on countries he believed were “ripping [the US] off’ in terms of trade. The highlight...

Tommy Kranz, the Chief Financial Officer of WS/FCS, recently resigned following the results of an audit that uncovered significant overspending of school funds.

Audit reveals $16M overspend in Winston-Salem/FCS, prompting CFO resignation and district-wide cuts

Malcolm Brown, Staff Writer April 24, 2025

On April 8, Thomas Kranz, the chief financial officer of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County schools, announced his resignation during a school board meeting. The superintendent of the school district, Tricia...

The Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests are the two largest national forests in North Carolina and host seven million visitors per year.

Environmental advocates sue to prevent increased logging in Western N.C. National Forests

Miriam Fabrycky, Features Editor April 24, 2025

On March 27, five environmental conservation advocacy groups sued the U.S. Forest Service to challenge its updated management plans for Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests in Western North Carolina.  The...

A town hall hosted by Rep. Chuck Edwards in Asheville, N.C., on Thursday, March 13, 2025, turned chaotic after questions about Hurricane Helene, DOGE and the VA.

Fiery town hall puts spotlight on Trump administration policies

Malcolm Brown, Staff Writer April 11, 2025

In just 52 days since taking office, President Donald Trump has already made significant changes to the federal government. From implementing his tariff policy to Elon Musk’s role in downsizing the size...

 U.S. law enforcement agents stand guard at a border entry point amid intensified immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.

North Carolina navigates immigration enforcement in the Trump era

Malcolm Brown, Staff Writer April 11, 2025

President Donald Trump made numerous promises on the campaign trail, including ending the wars abroad, lowering prices and perhaps his most emphatic pledge: deporting undocumented immigrants from the United...

N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson spoke to students and scholars from around the country in Wake Forest University’s Farrell Hall.

N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson lends his advice to tomorrow’s leaders

Andrew Braun, Managing Editor April 11, 2025

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson spoke candidly about his short time as the state’s top prosecutor. After serving just three months in statewide office, he said he does not have it all figured...

In a 2-1 ruling on the N.C. Court of Appeals, a ruling was issued in favor of Jefferson Griffin, the Republican candidate, ordering an estimated 65,000 voters to verify their identities through social security or a valid driver’s license within 15 days, or the votes would be tossed out. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

North Carolina Court of Appeals issues ruling on N.C. election

Nick Costantino, City & State Editor April 4, 2025

On April 4, the North Carolina Court of Appeals ordered about 65,000 voters to verify their identities within 15 days of notice or have their ballots thrown out. This ruling was a win for Jefferson Griffin,...

The proposed school boundary changes have elicited were made possible by a federal grant.

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools proposes new school zones

Eva Kate Probus, Contributing Writer March 26, 2025

The Forsyth County School system proposed a two-year Fostering Diverse Schools initiative to modernize the district’s school zone boundaries. Current school zone boundaries have remained untouched for...

The UNC system recently suspended its DEI graduation requirement following an executive order from President Donald Trump.

UNC Suspends DEI Graduation Requirement Following Trump’s Executive Order

Harshil Jani, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

The University of North Carolina (UNC) system recently suspended its diversity, equity, and inclusion graduation requirement following an executive order from President Donald Trump that will withhold...

Federal job cuts hit North Carolina hard, impacting national parks, VA hospitals and weather agencies in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

Trump’s federal layoffs hit North Carolina

Malcolm Brown, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

More than 2 million US citizens are employed by the federal government. Donald Trump made many promises on the campaign trail during the 2024 election. One of these promises included dramatically downsizing...

Ashton Parrinello, union president of IAFF Local 682, criticized financial cutbacks to the Winston-Salem Fire Department.

Firefighting union, supporters pack City Hall to protest staffing cuts

Miriam Fabrycky, Features Editor March 26, 2025

Members and supporters of the Winston-Salem Professional Fire Fighters Association (International Association of Fire Fighters Local 682) assembled at City Hall during the March 17 City Council meeting...

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