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Forsyth County deputy Moore: 'We see a lot of bad things. This is an opportunity for us to see something positive'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Apr 12, 2022

Law enforcement officers, by the nature of their jobs, sometimes see the worst that society has to offer.

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Novant Forsyth's Setliff: Patients more willing to receive health care in 'mobile- or virtual-type settings' after pandemic

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Apr 8, 2022

While the COVID-19 pandemic crimped some aspects of our lifestyles, it also provided a push to move some telecom-based services to the fore.

Davidson County's Smith on 911 staffing shortage: 'We are taking the issue very seriously in terms of the staffing'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Apr 8, 2022

As the average number of operators per shift in the Davidson County emergency dispatch center has shrunk to half its normal staffing size or a little more, county leaders are considering changes to the dispatcher training academy in an effort to get new hires working faster.

Scales of UHC: New Winston-Salem pharmacy allows patients 'to be able to afford their medication'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Apr 7, 2022

A big part of the cost of medical care comes from prescription medication, especially for those with chronic conditions requiring long-term treatment.

‘He had so many plans': Community remembers 17-year-old student who died in single car crash Tuesday

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Apr 2, 2022

Ethan Creason, a 17-year-old student from Glenn High School in Kernersville, died in a single-car accident Tuesday.

Environmental Defense Fund: ‘North Carolina needs to quickly implement solutions that deliver’

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Mar 29, 2022

The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) says that unless North Carolina enacts aggressive new policies that force the issue, the state will fall well short of its 2025 and 2030 targets for slashing greenhouse gas emissions.

Chad Tucker: “It’s her last night as our 5-year-old hero. Tomorrow we’ll celebrate her strength.”

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Mar 29, 2022

Pearl Monroe’s sixth birthday will long be one to remember. Besides having a chance to blow out six candles on a birthday cake, Roe Roe — as she is affectionately called — got to celebrate the end of chemotherapy.

Winston-Salem trucking company: Direct correlation of 'gas prices to the increase in rates for our services'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Mar 26, 2022

Yarbrough Transfer Co. has a very specific business model of moving construction equipment from one place to another, but its economic struggle is real amid higher fuel prices and supply-chain issues.

High Point President Qubein: University expansion will 'fill the needs of our students'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Mar 18, 2022

High Point University is looking to turn 100 in a couple of years, and it wants to do so in style by expanding its offerings—hopefully, with minimal growing pains.

Brittany Thomas: ‘We’ve pretty much been hit hard by COVID’

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Mar 18, 2022

The number of new COVID-19 cases might be falling off, but the coronavirus is still taking an economic toll on some in the Triad, with some people noticing an apparent increase in the number of panhandlers.

NC athletic trainers recognized for heroism, highlighting 'the need for qualified health care providers at all events'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Mar 17, 2022

Athletic trainers are often called upon to do more than just tape ankles before games or do other injury-prevention tasks; sometimes they save lives.

Hard Patel, owner of gas station targeted by thieves; "It lasted about 45 minutes, until the police found out they were here."

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Mar 16, 2022

As the price of gasoline continues to rise, thieves are getting bolder when it comes to absconding with the fuel.

Free prom dresses are available at Winston-Salem's Burke Street Pub

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Mar 14, 2022

Burke Street Pub in Winston-Salem may become known as the home of free prom dresses for girls in need.

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