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Creative Greensboro will support artists transforming bus shelters into public art reflecting community stories and values. #WFDD #PublicArt #Greensboro #Artists
Creative Greensboro launches bus shelter art project
A new public art initiative will support Greensboro artists as they transform bus shelters into public works of art that reflect their community's stories, values and lived experiences.
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January 18, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Creative Greensboro will support artists transforming bus shelters into public art reflecting community stories and values. #WFDD #PublicArt #Greensboro #Artists
Trump says a 10% tariff on eight EU countries will take effect Feb. 1, rising to 25% on June 1 if no deal is reached for the U.S. to purchase Greenland. #WFDD #Greenland #Tariffs
Trump says 8 EU countries to be charged 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland
In a post on social media, Trump said a 10% tariff will take effect on Feb. 1, and will climb to 25% on June 1 if a deal is not in place for the United States to purchase Greenland.
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January 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Trump says a 10% tariff on eight EU countries will take effect Feb. 1, rising to 25% on June 1 if no deal is reached for the U.S. to purchase Greenland. #WFDD #Greenland #Tariffs
Guilford County approved a consolidated fire district plan formalizing a merger between Pleasant Garden and Climax fire departments. #WFDD #GuilfordCounty #FireDistrict #PublicSafety
Guilford County approves consolidated fire district plan
Pleasant Garden and Climx Fire Departments first announced a merger late last year.
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January 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Guilford County approved a consolidated fire district plan formalizing a merger between Pleasant Garden and Climax fire departments. #WFDD #GuilfordCounty #FireDistrict #PublicSafety
Food and housing costs remain elevated as 2026 begins. #WFDD #Economy #GroceryPrices #HousingCosts
Ask an Expert: 'What is the 2026 economic outlook for households?'
The cost of food and housing remains elevated as 2026 begins. WFDD's new series "Ask an Expert" looks at what will impact your household budget this year, including rising grocery prices.
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January 18, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Food and housing costs remain elevated as 2026 begins. #WFDD #Economy #GroceryPrices #HousingCosts
Minnesota shows how governing and content creation merge. #WFDD #politics #socialmedia
Minnesota shows what happens when governing and content creation merge
As President Trump approaches one year back in office, the policies his administration pursues — and how those policies are communicated — have been increasingly shaped by social media.
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January 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Minnesota shows how governing and content creation merge. #WFDD #politics #socialmedia
Two-year Pre-K Priority initiative in Forsyth County shows strong student outcomes; the roughly 700-student cohort outpaced NC Pre-K peers in math and social-emotional development. #WFDD #PreK #EarlyEd #NCPreK
Pre-K Priority two-year initiative shows strong student outcomes in Forsyth County
The roughly 700 students in the cohort outpaced NC Pre-K students in math, social-emotional development and more.
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January 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Two-year Pre-K Priority initiative in Forsyth County shows strong student outcomes; the roughly 700-student cohort outpaced NC Pre-K peers in math and social-emotional development. #WFDD #PreK #EarlyEd #NCPreK
N.C. A&T students reflect on Martin Luther King Jr.'s impact before the university's oratory contest. #WFDD #MLK #NCAandT #OratoryContest
North Carolina A&T students reflect on Martin Luther King Jr.’s impact on their lives
On Monday, NCA&T will hold its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Contest. A&T students Kieren Nite, Ariyanna Clark-Drew, and Zayveon Davis share their reflections on the slain civil rights leader and how his life has impacted theirs nearly 60 years after his death.
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January 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
N.C. A&T students reflect on Martin Luther King Jr.'s impact before the university's oratory contest. #WFDD #MLK #NCAandT #OratoryContest
Hundreds gathered at Bojangles Coliseum to honor Greg Biffle and six others killed in a plane crash last month. #WFDD #NASCAR #GregBiffle
NASCAR community mourns driver Greg Biffle, 6 others killed in plane crash at memorial service
Hundreds from the NASCAR community gathered at Charlotte's Bojangles Coliseum for a memorial service honoring former driver Greg Biffle, his family, and others killed in a plane crash last month.
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January 17, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Hundreds gathered at Bojangles Coliseum to honor Greg Biffle and six others killed in a plane crash last month. #WFDD #NASCAR #GregBiffle
#WFDD Federal prosecutors allege a scheme to rig college basketball games that began with two professional games in China before targeting college players in America. #NCAAB #sportsbetting #investigation
Key facts in the latest NCAA basketball betting investigation
Federal prosecutors have revealed a sprawling scheme to rig college basketball games while yielding big payouts to gamblers. An indictment unsealed Thursday alleges fixers started with two professional games in China before turning their focus to recruiting college players in America.
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January 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM
#WFDD Federal prosecutors allege a scheme to rig college basketball games that began with two professional games in China before targeting college players in America. #NCAAB #sportsbetting #investigation
Funding for ACA navigators fell 90% this year, leaving about 60 fewer navigators in North Carolina. #WFDD #ACA #healthcare #enrollment
NC's Affordable Care Act navigators try to help clients find insurance despite funding cuts
The Trump Administration cut funding for Affordable Care Act navigators this year by 90%. In North Carolina, that meant about 60 fewer people helping people traverse the often-complicated signup process.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Funding for ACA navigators fell 90% this year, leaving about 60 fewer navigators in North Carolina. #WFDD #ACA #healthcare #enrollment
"It was a cold morning but a beautiful one. Many other people shared pics of this sunrise too. It was a shared experience ❤️"
The sunrises HAVE been spectacular lately! Congratulations to Anna Kebler of Todd being this week's Photo of the Week Winner!
The sunrises HAVE been spectacular lately! Congratulations to Anna Kebler of Todd being this week's Photo of the Week Winner!
January 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
"It was a cold morning but a beautiful one. Many other people shared pics of this sunrise too. It was a shared experience ❤️"
The sunrises HAVE been spectacular lately! Congratulations to Anna Kebler of Todd being this week's Photo of the Week Winner!
The sunrises HAVE been spectacular lately! Congratulations to Anna Kebler of Todd being this week's Photo of the Week Winner!
2026 is a landmark year for WFDD as we celebrate our 80th anniversary. We have anniversary events planned every month this year, and we are excited to bring back Great Outdoor Provision Co. as our event sponsor! They help make all of this possible. Thank you!
January 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
2026 is a landmark year for WFDD as we celebrate our 80th anniversary. We have anniversary events planned every month this year, and we are excited to bring back Great Outdoor Provision Co. as our event sponsor! They help make all of this possible. Thank you!
UNCSA launches a Junior Appalachian Music program next month for students aged 11 to 17. #WFDD #AppalachianMusic #MusicEducation #UNCSA
UNCSA launches Junior Appalachian Music program for young musicians
Next month, the University of North Carolina School of the Arts will launch its new Junior Appalachian Music program for students aged 11 to 17.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
UNCSA launches a Junior Appalachian Music program next month for students aged 11 to 17. #WFDD #AppalachianMusic #MusicEducation #UNCSA
GCS says $19.5M is needed to sustain devices for all students next year. #WFDD #Education #EdTech #SchoolFunding
GCS says $19.5M is needed to sustain devices for all students next year
At a school board meeting this week, officials laid out several challenges as the district’s iPads, Chromebooks and laptops begin to reach the end of their usable lives.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM
GCS says $19.5M is needed to sustain devices for all students next year. #WFDD #Education #EdTech #SchoolFunding
North Carolina will receive $2 million to expand education and job access for people released from prison. #WFDD #Reentry #Education
NC joins initiative to expand access to education, jobs after incarceration
The state will receive $2 million to help people recently released from prison find employment or educational opportunities.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM
North Carolina will receive $2 million to expand education and job access for people released from prison. #WFDD #Reentry #Education
Review: 'Starfleet Academy' mixes adventure with coming-of-age elements, leaving its identity unclear. #WFDD #StarTrek #TVReview #SciFi
'Starfleet Academy' interrogates the values at the center of 'Star Trek' itself
It's not quite clear what the latest Trek series wants to be: a rollicking adventure, a college coming-of-age story, or a bizarre blend of both?
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January 16, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Review: 'Starfleet Academy' mixes adventure with coming-of-age elements, leaving its identity unclear. #WFDD #StarTrek #TVReview #SciFi
FEMA approved the first batch of home buyouts in Buncombe and Henderson counties; homeowners still face a lengthy process. #WFDD #FEMA #HomeBuyouts
FEMA approves first batch of home buyouts. Homeowners still face a lengthy process
After months of uncertainty over the fate of hundreds of homes, FEMA greenlit a small batch of properties for acquisition in Buncombe and Henderson County.
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January 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM
FEMA approved the first batch of home buyouts in Buncombe and Henderson counties; homeowners still face a lengthy process. #WFDD #FEMA #HomeBuyouts
NC Board of Elections approves Guilford County early voting sites; two campus locations removed despite student protests. #WFDD #EarlyVoting #GuilfordCounty #Students
NC Board of Elections approves Guilford County early voting sites, despite concerns
The decision removes two campus locations despite the protest of students in attendance.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
NC Board of Elections approves Guilford County early voting sites; two campus locations removed despite student protests. #WFDD #EarlyVoting #GuilfordCounty #Students
Hundreds gathered downtown in Greensboro to celebrate the life of Renee Nicole Good and protest recent violent arrests by federal agents. #WFDD #Greensboro #vigil #protest
Greensboro residents gather downtown for a vigil for Renee Nicole Good
Hundreds of people braved the cold temperatures and wind to celebrate the life of Renee Nicole Good and protest the recent violent arrests carried out by federal agents in cities across the country.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Hundreds gathered downtown in Greensboro to celebrate the life of Renee Nicole Good and protest recent violent arrests by federal agents. #WFDD #Greensboro #vigil #protest
Denmark and the U.S. will form a working group after a 'fundamental disagreement' over President Trump's calls about Greenland. #WFDD #Greenland #Arctic
Denmark says there's a 'fundamental disagreement' with Trump over Greenland
The two sides agreed to create a working group to discuss ways to work through differences as President Trump continues to call for a U.S. takeover of Denmark's Arctic territory of Greenland.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Denmark and the U.S. will form a working group after a 'fundamental disagreement' over President Trump's calls about Greenland. #WFDD #Greenland #Arctic
WS/FCS board deadlock leaves Chairperson Deanna Kaplan in place despite not receiving a nomination. #WFDD #Education #SchoolBoard
'Beyond embarrassing': WS/FCS school board power struggle continues
The school board’s been in a stalemate for nearly a month, allowing Chairperson Deanna Kaplan to retain her role despite not receiving a nomination.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:54 PM
WS/FCS board deadlock leaves Chairperson Deanna Kaplan in place despite not receiving a nomination. #WFDD #Education #SchoolBoard
Elon applied to the American Bar Association to launch a full-time, 2.5-year Juris Doctor law school in Charlotte as it merges with Queens University. #WFDD #LawSchool #ElonUniversity #QueensUniversity
Elon University opening full-time law school at Queens University as institutions merge
Elon University announced Tuesday it applied to the American Bar Association for approval to launch a full-time, 2.5-year juris doctor law school in Charlotte.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Elon applied to the American Bar Association to launch a full-time, 2.5-year Juris Doctor law school in Charlotte as it merges with Queens University. #WFDD #LawSchool #ElonUniversity #QueensUniversity
Forsyth County will host an info session on Jan. 23 about applying for opioid settlement funding. Project proposals expected later this month. #WFDD #Opioids #PublicHealth #Grants
Forsyth County to host info session on applying for opioid settlement funding
The county will be requesting project proposals later this month. Organizations can learn more about the process at an event on Jan. 23.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Forsyth County will host an info session on Jan. 23 about applying for opioid settlement funding. Project proposals expected later this month. #WFDD #Opioids #PublicHealth #Grants
New federal work requirements for Medicaid and SNAP will cost North Carolina millions. #WFDD #Medicaid #SNAP #NC
New work requirements for Medicaid, SNAP will cost NC millions
North Carolina is facing a looming deadline to find more funding to cover new federal work requirements for Medicaid.
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January 14, 2026 at 2:37 PM
New federal work requirements for Medicaid and SNAP will cost North Carolina millions. #WFDD #Medicaid #SNAP #NC
Republicans say the Clintons risk contempt for not testifying in the Jeffrey Epstein probe; the Clintons say they've provided written responses. #WFDD #JeffreyEpstein #Clintons
Republicans say Clintons risk contempt of Congress for not testifying on Epstein
House Republicans are seeking testimony as part of their investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Clintons say they've already provided in writing what little they know.
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January 14, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Republicans say the Clintons risk contempt for not testifying in the Jeffrey Epstein probe; the Clintons say they've provided written responses. #WFDD #JeffreyEpstein #Clintons