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NC has experienced its first flu-related death of the 2025-26 season, a resident over age 65 in the western part of the state. As is typical, NC Department of Health and Human Services did not identify deceased person for privacy health reasons. tinyurl.com/6sufpcfz

Senior western NC resident first flu-related death for 2025-26 season

The traditional flu season starts on Oct. 1 and ends on March 31, although cases can linger for several weeks into late April and early May. Infectious disease experts in

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An unidentified company is asking for nearly $18 million in incentives to bring 505 jobs and an $860 million venture to Guilford County. “Project Titan" is considering a new project at the Rock Creek area. tinyurl.com/mryj5ku3

'Project Titan' could bring 505 jobs to Guilford County

Unidentified company is asking for nearly $18 million in incentives from the county.

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Guilford Technical Community College is set to break ground at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday on the first phase of its new $34.6 million aviation center. The event will be held at the GTCC Conference Center at 7908 Leabourne Road in Colfax. tinyurl.com/4exashan

Groundbreaking event set for new Guilford Tech aviation training center in Greensboro

The planned aviation center will increase Guilford Technical Community College’s capacity by 40%, allowing it to serve more than 700 students annually.

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The nonprofit Crossnore Communities for Children's Board of Trustees has opted to split the duties of its chief executive into two job positions. tinyurl.com/byfhrzbv

Crossnore splits CEO duties into two jobs as part of growth strategy

Crossnore Communities for Children's Board of Trustees said its leadership restructuring "strengthens the organization’s ability to serve even more children and families. This new structure expands ex...

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The start of the 2025 NFL season contributed to a 19.2% surge in sports bets to $686.1 million in September, the N.C. Lottery Commission reported Wednesday. Wednesday. September set — by just more than $1.1 million — the monthly record. tinyurl.com/5fr3xyna

Kickoff of NFL season sends NC sports wagering to monthly record

Account holders bet $654.1 million during September, while there was just under $32 million listed as promotional revenue from the eight licensed sportsbooks designed to entice potential first-time wa...

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Forsyth commissioners approved Thursday submitting application for $400K building reuse grant from NC Commerce Department on behalf of “Project Flower.” Company is WH Farms Co. of Charlotte, owned by Black female entrepreneur Nicole Vanderhorst. tinyurl.com/3fadsvyv

Commissioners agree to help WH Farms obtain state building reuse grant

WH Farms Co. is a 4-year-old plant-based botantical products manufacturer of wellness and cosmetic products that includes creams, body butters and lotions sold to businesses as private-label goods.

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Greater Winston-Salem Inc., WS/FCS have joined again to provide a community event aimed at highlighting employment opportunities to both students and adults. Third-annual World of Work event is set for Oct. 22 at Lawrence Joel Coliseum. tinyurl.com/yrap72v2

Chamber, Forsyth schools set employment event for 10th-graders, adults

Greater Winston-Salem Inc. and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools have joined again to provide a community event aimed at highlighting employment opportunities to both students and adults.

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Hiring, training next wave of production workers - with expectation of identifying floor leaders, supervisors -has led Reynolds Tobaco to collaborate with Forsyth Technical Community College on what is being branded as the Future-Ready Workforce Alliance. tinyurl.com/4n9ue8k5

Forsyth Tech, Reynolds set to launch classroom, production jobs initiative

Future-Ready Workforce Alliance will address the gap "by offering fast, targeted training programs aligned with the needs of the region’s most critical industries, including health sciences, transport...

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State Rep. Cecil Brockman, D-Guilford, is facing calls to resign immediately, foremost by Democratic Gov. Josh Stein. If Brockman resigns, Stein would appoint replacement from list of nominees provided by executive committee of Guilford Democratic party. tinyurl.com/4yav6ump

If High Point lawmaker resigns who will fill his shoes? Democrats would send Stein a list

If state Rep. Brockman, D-Guilford, declines to resign, he could be the first legislator to be impeached in state history.

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Newsprint ink didn’t really flow through veins of Jon Witherspoon, former longtime publisher of Winston-Salem Journal. It just seemed that way. Witherspoon, last publisher to advance through newsroom ranks to the publisher’s office, died Monday at age 83. tinyurl.com/3c2nfnnw

Former longtime Journal publisher Witherspoon dies at 83

Jon Witherspoon had a reputation for backing the newsroom, often sparring with elected officials, business leaders and major advertisers on controversial topics.

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The 1.42 million North Carolinians reliant on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps, will receive benefits through at least Oct. 31 during the federal government shutdown.
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SNAP benefits to last through Oct. 31 for 1.42 million in NC

"DHHS is awaiting guidance from the United States Department of Agriculture for impacts beyond October should the shutdown continue. DHHS will need to wait for final clarity from federal partners

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Massachusetts commercial real-estate developer bought another Triad shopping center, spending $20.2 million to buy the Golden Gate shopping center in Greensboro. Shopping center is located at 2208-2274 Golden Gate Drive. tinyurl.com/4dk6dnbp

Greensboro shopping center sells for $20M

Golden Gate shopping center, at 2208-2274 Golden Gate Drive, contains 151,371 square feet of retail space. Its major tenants include Food Lion and Planet Fitness.

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Market-share gains in the United States are keeping Imperial Brands Plc, parent company of Greensboro's ITG Brands, on track for meeting projections for low single-digit revenue growth for fiscal 2025. tinyurl.com/59nkba76

ITG Brands' parent company sees growth in 2025

The U.S. gains for ITG Brands are being experienced both in traditional cigarette sales and smokeless tobacco and nicotine products, Imperial Brands Plc said.

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A Forsyth County community initiative to offer a less-stressful diversion option for individuals experiencing a behavior health crisis is set to resume Wednesday with expanded services. tinyurl.com/tu8tfrmc

Individuals in behavioral health crisis have expanded option for non-emergency department care

A key mission of the GreenTree Peer Support program is to collaborate with local hospitals and law-enforcement agencies to temporarily house individuals who don't require extensive emergency departmen...

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Richmond, Va., multifamily residential developer has doubled its apartment complex presence in the Triad by paying a combined $33 million for two Winston-Salem campuses. tinyurl.com/ytmhks6r

Richmond apartment developer spends $33 million to double ownership in Triad

Affiliates of Elliott Properties of Richmond, Va., have paid $23.35 million for Foxcreek Apartments and $9.65 million for Linville Ridge Apartments.

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The Reserve at Bridford apartment complex in Greensboro has been sold for a second time in six years, this time to a Greensboro multifamily residential developer. tinyurl.com/mw7fmpnw

Greensboro apartment complex sold for $41.5 million to local developer

The complex contains 232 units.

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Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers has opened its first Triad location at 130 Charlois Blvd. in Winston-Salem. The Indianapolis-based company, founded in 2005, is one of the nation’s largest providers of autism therapy with 13 locations in North Carolina. tinyurl.com/5bu294je

National autism therapy center opens Winston-Salem location

Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers, founded in 2005, is one of the nation’s largest providers of autism therapy with 13 locations in North Carolina, including in Winston-Salem for the Triad.

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NC Transportation Department has delayed until Oct. 13 a plan to close the U.S. 52 South ramps off Hanes Mill Road. The ramp closings are part of the department’s Hanes Mill Road widening project. The ramps will be closed for 30 days, the NCDOT said. tinyurl.com/6fsyfun9

Hanes Mill Road, US 52 ramps to close in Winston-Salem starting Oct. 13

The U.S. 52 ramp closures are part of the department's Hanes Mill Road widening project. The closures will allow for construction of tie-ins for new ramp and loop alignments.

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Another piece of Whitaker Park industrial campus has been sold, this time for $5 million to an Atlanta group, according to a Forsyth Register of Deeds filing. The 4035 Reynolds Court property comprises seven acres and an 82,234-square-foot building. tinyurl.com/52u3a4ms

Atlanta developer pays $5 million for Whitaker Park building in Winston-Salem

The 4035 Reynolds Court property in Whitaker Park contains seven acres and an 82,234-square-foot building.

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Total of 11 Forsyth County groups, including R.J. Reynolds High School, have received combined $496,163 in grant fundings from the N.C. Arts Council. $1.95 million went to groups in the 14-county Triad and northwest North Carolina. tinyurl.com/595p5a7e

Forsyth County arts groups receive nearly $500,000 in state grant funding

The largest single grant to a Forsyth County arts group was $231,863 to the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County in the Grassroots Arts program. The local council also

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North Carolinians who are furloughed or lose their jobs due to the temporary federal government shutdown may apply for unemployment benefits as soon as they are affected, the state Commerce Department said Monday.
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Federal employees caught up in layoffs can apply immediately for NC jobless benefits

Unemployment benefits applications are filed through the state Division of Employment Security. Affected employees can apply for state unemployment benefits online at des.nc.gov.

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Bank OZK has made official its plans for a second Winston-Salem branch by requesting Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. approval to open a location at 215 Summit Point Lane in the northwest section of the city. tinyurl.com/pa45m2t3

Bank OZK filed application to open second Winston-Salem branch

Bank OZK purchased the site for the proposed Winston=Salem branch in June, spending $1.35 million for an outparcel lot on the 22.9-acre Lowe’s Home Improvement store property off University Parkway.

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Fifth Third Bancorp announced Monday its plans to acquire Comerica Inc. for $10.9 billion in a deal that represents its entrance into Texas and Southwest banking markets. tinyurl.com/2k4cmst7

Fifth Third plans $10.9 billion deal for Comerica; Winston-Salem native Farmer runs Comerica

Winston-Salem native Curtis Farmer has been Comerica's chairman since November 2019 and chief executive since April 2019. Farmer would transition to vice chairman of a combined Fifth Third Bancorp and

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Huntington Bancshares Inc. plans to open at least four branches in Winston-Salem by 2027. The bank has requested permission from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to open a branch at 194 E. Hanes Mill Road in northwest Winston-Salem. tinyurl.com/mut2cym4

Huntington Bank seeks approval for third Winston-Salem, first Greensboro branch

Huntington, based in Columbus, Ohio, is the 24th largest U.S. financial institution.

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Kernersville strip mall location has been sold for $5.8 million to an Ohio commercial real-estate company, according to a Forsyth County Register of Deeds filing last week. tinyurl.com/3366y4u5

Kernersville shopping center sold for $5.8 million

The Shoppes at Main Street Market is located on a 2-acre lot at 794 S. Main Street.