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Randolph commissioners will hold a public hearing on the future of the library board after trustees voted to keep 'Call Me Max' in the children's section. #WFDD #libraries #publichearing
Randolph commissioners to hold public hearing on the future of the library board
The meeting comes two months after trustees voted to keep "Call Me Max," a picture book about a transgender boy, in the children's section of the library.
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December 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Randolph commissioners will hold a public hearing on the future of the library board after trustees voted to keep 'Call Me Max' in the children's section. #WFDD #libraries #publichearing
Parades and tree lightings are scheduled this weekend in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, King and Kernersville. #WFDD #Piedmont #HolidayEvents
Several Piedmont parades and tree lightings slated for this weekend
Events are scheduled in cities including Winston-Salem, Greensboro, King and Kernersville.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Parades and tree lightings are scheduled this weekend in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, King and Kernersville. #WFDD #Piedmont #HolidayEvents
Behind the scenes at UNCSA: orchestra, costumes and props for The Nutcracker. #WFDD #Nutcracker #UNCSA #Ballet
A behind-the-scenes peek at UNCSA's 60th production of 'The Nutcracker'
WFDD's David Ford visits the orchestra pit, costume studio and props workshop at UNCSA to learn what goes on behind the scenes of Tchaikovsky's ballet.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Behind the scenes at UNCSA: orchestra, costumes and props for The Nutcracker. #WFDD #Nutcracker #UNCSA #Ballet
"I took this photo at Tanglewood Park during sunset. I was just standing there taking in the view for a while when a small group of deer walked out into the light. The timing felt like such a gift, one of those moments you only catch when you’re patient and really present.."
December 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
"I took this photo at Tanglewood Park during sunset. I was just standing there taking in the view for a while when a small group of deer walked out into the light. The timing felt like such a gift, one of those moments you only catch when you’re patient and really present.."
CDC advisers voted to overturn a decades-long recommendation for universal newborn hepatitis B vaccination. #WFDD #hepatitisB #vaccines #infanthealth
CDC advisers vote to overturn decades-long policy on hepatitis B vaccine for infants
In a controversial move, the vaccine advisory group reversed a recommendations for universal immunizing of newborns intended to protect them from a virus that attacks the liver.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
CDC advisers voted to overturn a decades-long recommendation for universal newborn hepatitis B vaccination. #WFDD #hepatitisB #vaccines #infanthealth
Court orders reinstatement of federal grants canceled after cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services. #WFDD #libraries #museums
Libraries and museums get federal funding back after Trump cuts
Earlier this year, the Trump administration gutted the Institute of Museum and Library Services, leading to canceled federal grants. Now, after a court order, those grants are being reinstated.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Court orders reinstatement of federal grants canceled after cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services. #WFDD #libraries #museums
Guilford County Schools operated remotely Friday amid winter weather forecasts. #WFDD #SchoolClosures #WinterWeather #RemoteLearning
GCS officials explain how they make school closure decisions amid winter weather
The district opted to operate remotely on Friday, as a result of inclement weather forecasts.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Guilford County Schools operated remotely Friday amid winter weather forecasts. #WFDD #SchoolClosures #WinterWeather #RemoteLearning
Some schools are reporting closures and delays due to winter weather. #WFDD #WinterWeather #SchoolClosings
Weather-related closings and delays
Some schools are reporting closures and delays due to winter weather conditions impacting the region.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Some schools are reporting closures and delays due to winter weather. #WFDD #WinterWeather #SchoolClosings
Advisers delayed a vote on the hepatitis B vaccine for infants to Friday to review proposed policy language. #WFDD #HepatitisB #Vaccines #CDC
CDC advisers delay planned vote on hepatitis B vaccine for infants
After a contentious discussion, the vaccine advisory group pushed the vote to Friday to give members time to study the language of proposed changes longstanding policy on the shots.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Advisers delayed a vote on the hepatitis B vaccine for infants to Friday to review proposed policy language. #WFDD #HepatitisB #Vaccines #CDC
Three incumbents and nine newcomers filed to run for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education. Candidate filing for the 2026 elections opened Monday. #WFDD #education #WSFCS
3 incumbents, 9 newcomers file to run for WS/FCS Board of Education
Candidate filing for the 2026 elections opened Monday.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Three incumbents and nine newcomers filed to run for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education. Candidate filing for the 2026 elections opened Monday. #WFDD #education #WSFCS
Officials caution residents to prepare for icy roads and inclement weather Friday. #WFDD #WinterWeather #WinstonSalem
Winston-Salem readies for possible winter storm
Officials are cautioning residents to prepare for icy roads and inclement weather on Friday.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Officials caution residents to prepare for icy roads and inclement weather Friday. #WFDD #WinterWeather #WinstonSalem
As we wrap up this successful fund drive, we'd like to say thank you to the folks who kept us fed! Fund Drives are a stressful time so even something as simple as not having to pack a lunch is a huge help!
December 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
As we wrap up this successful fund drive, we'd like to say thank you to the folks who kept us fed! Fund Drives are a stressful time so even something as simple as not having to pack a lunch is a huge help!
Pentagon watchdog found Hegseth broke policies by using Signal to discuss airstrikes in Yemen. #WFDD #Pentagon #Signal #Yemen
Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth broke policies by using Signal to discuss airstrikes
Inspector General Steven Stebbins says Hegseth's use of the commercially available messaging app to discuss strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen could have jeopardized the safety of U.S. servicemembers.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Pentagon watchdog found Hegseth broke policies by using Signal to discuss airstrikes in Yemen. #WFDD #Pentagon #Signal #Yemen
Gillespie Golf Course will host a Sunday event launching a yearlong celebration honoring the six men whose actions led to the integration of the facility. #WFDD #Greensboro #CivilRights #Integration
GSO to kick off yearlong celebration for 'Greensboro Six'
Gillespie Golf Course will host an event on Sunday to honor six men who led to the integration of the facility.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Gillespie Golf Course will host a Sunday event launching a yearlong celebration honoring the six men whose actions led to the integration of the facility. #WFDD #Greensboro #CivilRights #Integration
CDC panel may vote to end routine newborn hepatitis B vaccination; what parents should know. #WFDD #HepatitisB #Vaccine
Hepatitis B: What parents should know about the virus and the vaccine
For decades, newborns in the U.S. have been given the hepatitis B vaccine. This could change. A CDC vaccine advisory panel may vote to end that routine vaccination. Here's what parents should know.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:20 PM
CDC panel may vote to end routine newborn hepatitis B vaccination; what parents should know. #WFDD #HepatitisB #Vaccine
Alamance County moves to buy the former Bank of America building in downtown Graham to create a visitors bureau that could draw tourists and preserve downtown architecture. #WFDD #GrahamNC #historicpreservation
Alamance County moves to buy iconic downtown Graham building
Officials say converting the Bank of America building into a visitors bureau would help draw tourists and preserve a key piece of downtown architecture.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Alamance County moves to buy the former Bank of America building in downtown Graham to create a visitors bureau that could draw tourists and preserve downtown architecture. #WFDD #GrahamNC #historicpreservation
Did you know that we now have text to give? It's easy, quick (especially if you use PayPal!) and right now WFDD gets a bonus donation of $100 per gift from our generous Public Radio Society so what are you waiting for?!
You can also still give online at wfdd.org/give
You can also still give online at wfdd.org/give
December 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Did you know that we now have text to give? It's easy, quick (especially if you use PayPal!) and right now WFDD gets a bonus donation of $100 per gift from our generous Public Radio Society so what are you waiting for?!
You can also still give online at wfdd.org/give
You can also still give online at wfdd.org/give
K&W Cafeteria closed all locations on Dec. 1, 2025; diners shared memories as the organization thanked the community. #WFDD #KW #RestaurantClosures
Diners share memories after K&W Cafeteria closes its doors
All existing K&W Cafeteria locations closed effective December 1, 2025. In a statement, the organization thanked the community for its support over the years.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:43 PM
K&W Cafeteria closed all locations on Dec. 1, 2025; diners shared memories as the organization thanked the community. #WFDD #KW #RestaurantClosures
What's this? A new challenge??? If you've been sitting on the sidelines because you were worried that you weren't a position to give enough to "count" (which, for the record, is NEVER the case — every little bit helps!) then this is your day!
December 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
What's this? A new challenge??? If you've been sitting on the sidelines because you were worried that you weren't a position to give enough to "count" (which, for the record, is NEVER the case — every little bit helps!) then this is your day!
Review of High Point Fire Department calls for staffing increases. City Council discussed the report Monday. #WFDD #HighPoint #PublicSafety
Review of High Point Fire Department calls for staffing increases
The City Council discussed the report in a meeting on Monday.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Review of High Point Fire Department calls for staffing increases. City Council discussed the report Monday. #WFDD #HighPoint #PublicSafety
North Carolina DMV to revise voter registration procedures after six noncitizens were unknowingly registered, following a U.S. Attorney’s Office investigation in Charlotte. #WFDD #NCDMV #voting #elections
NCDMV to fix voter registration process after 6 noncitizens were unknowingly registered
The North Carolina DMV says it will make changes to prevent noncitizens from being registered to vote, following an investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s office in Charlotte.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
North Carolina DMV to revise voter registration procedures after six noncitizens were unknowingly registered, following a U.S. Attorney’s Office investigation in Charlotte. #WFDD #NCDMV #voting #elections
Greensboro installs a new mayor and six council newcomers amid rapid growth and a major housing push. #WFDD #Greensboro #Housing
Greensboro welcomes new mayor, city council members
Six newcomers joined Council Tuesday as the city faces rapid growth and a major housing push.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Greensboro installs a new mayor and six council newcomers amid rapid growth and a major housing push. #WFDD #Greensboro #Housing
Outgoing Asheboro Mayor David Smith reflects on the city's manufacturing downturn and local government's response. #WFDD #Asheboro #economy
Outgoing Asheboro Mayor David Smith reflects on long career in public service
Smith speaks about the economic turmoil the city experienced with a manufacturing downturn and how the local government worked to turn things around.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Outgoing Asheboro Mayor David Smith reflects on the city's manufacturing downturn and local government's response. #WFDD #Asheboro #economy
Trump pardons a former Honduran president convicted of drug crimes U.S. officials tied to a large, violent trafficking conspiracy. #WFDD #Honduras #Pardons #DrugTrafficking
Trump pardons Honduran ex‑president convicted of drug crimes
President Trump has officially pardoned former Honduran President who US officials said was at the center of one of the largest and most violent drug-trafficking conspiracies in the world.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Trump pardons a former Honduran president convicted of drug crimes U.S. officials tied to a large, violent trafficking conspiracy. #WFDD #Honduras #Pardons #DrugTrafficking
The Canadian clothing brand Gildan Activewear finalized the purchase of HanesBrands Monday.
The $4.4 billion acquisition was initially announced in August, amid HanesBrands’ financial struggles. #WFDD #business #mergers
The $4.4 billion acquisition was initially announced in August, amid HanesBrands’ financial struggles. #WFDD #business #mergers
Gildan finalizes purchase of HanesBrands
The $4.4 billion acquisition was initially announced in August, amid HanesBrands’ financial struggles.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The Canadian clothing brand Gildan Activewear finalized the purchase of HanesBrands Monday.
The $4.4 billion acquisition was initially announced in August, amid HanesBrands’ financial struggles. #WFDD #business #mergers
The $4.4 billion acquisition was initially announced in August, amid HanesBrands’ financial struggles. #WFDD #business #mergers