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Trump touts national security record, dubs Harris "Comrade Kamala" during Asheboro speech

"Everybody said, 'Oh, he's going to start wars with his attitude,'" Trump said, referring to critics' views of him when he was president. "No, my attitude kept us out of wars. I stopped wars with phone calls."

Global outsourcing group chooses Greensboro for 200-job hub

The company said it would make a $7 million capital investment for its Greensboro operations at 7900 McCloud Road, near PTI Airport.

Missing 7-year-old boy found dead in pond near his Ronda home

Zach Walker, who was autistic and nonverbal, was reported missing on Tuesday.

Winston-Salem man pleads guilty to killing man in home invasion

Dejunte Dequan Moore, 24, also attempted to shoot police officer, but his gun didn't fire.

Davidson-Davie Community College students can use their student IDs to vote in November

Staff IDs from Guilford County Schools are also acceptable ID for voting.

Iredell Health System signs deal to acquire Davis hospital facility

Iredell Health System has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Davis Regional Psychiatric Hospital from subsidiaries of for-profit Community Health Systems Inc. Terms were not disclosed. The sale is projected to close this fall.

RAW: 2024 RACE: JD VANCE DEPARTS FOR NC

GOP VP hopeful JD Vance departs for campaign events in North Carolina.

Wells Fargo selling off commercial mortgage service business unit

    Wells Fargo & Co. said Monday it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its non-agency, third-party servicing segment of its Commercial Mortgage Servicing business to Trimont.

    Two Things: West grad living the baby blue dream at UNC; Zoning board sides with major employer

      When the opportunity to join storied soccer program at Carolina, 19-year-old Raegan Williams couldn't resist.

      Clemmons residential community set to gain 26 townhomes

        The Springfield Village community will offer two primary selections, both being marketed as offering "a low-maintenance lifestyle perfect for modern living."

        Analysis finds no legislative seats to flip in Triad, northwest NC

          None of the Triad and northwest North Carolina’s 24 N.C. House and 10 N.C. Senate districts are projected to play a roll in potentially ending the Republican super-majorities during the 2024 general election, according to the nonpartisan political research analysis group NCFree.

          From the editor: The curse of the late summer wedding (and 3 things a father should always do)

            Summer, of course, is a great time to tie the knot, but we’re finding that a late summer wedding presents a big challenge: over-thinking it.

            UNCSA renames dining hall for popular cafeteria worker

              A scholarship will also be named in Hector Lopez's honor.

              Sheriff wants metal detectors used daily; WS/FCS says it doesn't have the staff

                Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough Jr. reiterated his call for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools to use metal detectors daily at every middle and high school on Tuesday, one day after a gun was confiscated from a student at Carver High School.

                WS/FCS gets $21.5 million from NC Education Lottery

                The 14-county Triad and northwest N.C. region received $161.39 million from the lottery. While charter schools can get lottery money, private and religious schools can not.

                U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis says that 7 pounds of fentanyl can kill the Triad's population of 1.7 million people

                U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., displayed a container that he said represented seven pounds of fentanyl, which is enough to kill the entire 1.7 million population of the Piedmont Triad.

                Winston-Salem group calls for developers to work better with neighborhoods

                An activist group called the Coalition for Accountability and Transparency is calling for Winston-Salem to start requiring major developers to enter into agreements with surrounding neighborhoods on issues such as housing affordability, local hiring, environmental protection and other concerns.

                Winston-Salem neighbors: Obituaries for August 21

                Read through the obituaries published today in Winston-Salem Journal.

                Ask SAM: What is being built on Cloverdale Avenue at Medical Center Boulevard?

                A new $78 million outpatient surgical center is being built on Cloverdale Avenue across from Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.

                Newly constructed houses you can buy in Winston-Salem

                Check out modern homes in new communities around Winston-Salem

                PHOTOS: U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis holds roundtable discussion in Winston-Salem about fentanyl epidemic

                Baptist plans to expand IQ presence with outpatient surgeries

                The N.C. Division of Health Service Regulation posted Monday Baptist's plans that include shifting two operating rooms from the Ardmore campus to the proposed new outpatient department.

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                'Your city is a hot-ass mess,' activist tells Winston-Salem City Council. Money needed to fight homelessness, she says

                During contentious meeting, anti-gay ministers also call on city to hold month of prayer to make up for support of Pride Month.

                Winston-Salem police continue search for Kaedian Allen

                Teen went missing after being stopped by Winston-Salem police.

                Two Things: UNC School of the Arts formally honors dining-hall worker; Voter ID battle takes a tech-savvy turn

                Following the unexpected death of a beloved dining hall worker named Hector Lopez, alumni started at petition to rename the cafeteria in his honor.

                It worked.

                Deuterman Law Group reaches ASU, ECU, UNCW sponsorship deals

                The Deuterman Law Group has signed sponsorship agreements with the athletic departments of Appalachian State, East Carolina and UNC Wilmington that will focus on honoring military veterans on their campuses and in the surrounding community.

                An easier way to file your taxes?

                The N.C. Revenue Department estimates that 1.25 million taxpayers will beeligible to use the free Direct File system with the Internal Revenue Service.

                Wanda Allen-Abraha to retire as human relations director

                Wanda Allen-Abraha is retiring as the city's director of human relations and diversity, equity and inclusion, effective Sept. 1.

                WSSU holds pep rally for new Chancellor Bonita Brown

                Winston-Salem State University holds pep rally for new Chancellor Bonita Brown, the first woman to lead WSSU in its 134-year history.

                Novant eyes Triangle marketplace again; Atrium plans Lake Norman expansion

                Novant Health Inc. has not attempted to expand into the Triangle since choosing in October 2015 to close its community hospital in Louisburg following several months of failing to attract a buyer. It is seeking state approval for a 36-bed community hospital in Raleigh suburb of Knightdale.

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                What channel is Winston-Salem News on? ›

                WXII 12 Winston-Salem.

                What is the ethnicity of Winston-Salem NC? ›

                Population & Diversity

                In 2022, there were 1.39 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (112k people) in Winston-Salem, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 80.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 15.2k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

                Is Winston-Salem expensive to live? ›

                According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Winston Salem is estimated to be 86.3% of the national average making it one of the least expensive cities in the US.

                What channel is ABC in Winston-Salem, NC? ›

                WXLV-TV is the ABC television network affiliate for the Piedmont Triad (Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point).

                What channel is Winston-Salem NPR? ›

                WFDD
                Winston-Salem, North Carolina
                Frequency88.5 MHz (HD Radio)
                Branding88.5 WFDD, Public Radio for the Piedmont
                Programming
                FormatPublic Radio - News - Talk
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                Is Salem News Channel free? ›

                Salem News Channel is a Christian news and commentary network that features shows like The Eric Metaxas Show, Sebastian Gorka and Dinesh D'Souza. Watch Salem News Channel Free - HERE!

                What is the nickname for Winston-Salem? ›

                Winston-Salem is called the "Twin City" for its dual heritage, and the "Camel City" as a reference to the city's historic involvement in the tobacco industry related to locally based R. J. Reynolds' Camel cigarettes.

                What is the poverty rate in Winston-Salem NC? ›

                Winston-Salem's city-wide poverty rate in 2018 stood at 20.6 percent, unchanged from the year prior, and nearly four percentage points higher than its 1980 poverty rate.

                Why is Winston-Salem called Tre Fo? ›

                In the South, they call Winston-Salem the tre-fo, translating to the 3 and 4. In describing the music on 34 Corine, TiaCorine stated, “It's me, it's different.

                What is the wealthy area of Winston-Salem? ›

                Downtown Winston Salem

                With a median home price of $364,763 and a median rent of $1,095, Downtown Winston Salem is the most expensive neighborhood on our list. Based on the growth in home prices in Downtown Winston Salem over the last 3 years, it ranks No. 1 among all the neighborhoods in Winston Salem.

                What is a good salary in Winston-Salem NC? ›

                Hourly Rate Salary in Winston Salem, NC
                Annual SalaryHourly Wage
                Top Earners$60,433$29
                75th Percentile$46,600$22
                Average$35,987$17
                25th Percentile$29,500$14

                Who owns WXLV? ›

                WXLV is a NC based station and an ABC Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today.

                What channel is NBC in Winston, Salem? ›

                Stations for Greensboro, North Carolina
                Display ChannelDigital ChannelNetwork
                WXII-TVWINSTON-SALEM, NC
                12-116.1NBC
                WCWGLEXINGTON, NC
                12-116.1NBC
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                Where is WXLV-TV? ›

                WXLV-TV (channel 45) is a television station licensed to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States, serving as the ABC affiliate for the Piedmont Triad region.

                What channel is Salem on? ›

                Salem - WGN America Series - Where To Watch.

                What is the Salem News Network? ›

                SRN News is a news source for conservative and Christian radio serving over 2,000 affiliates, and stations also take newscast branded by Salem's Townhall.com.

                Is Salem News Channel on Roku? ›

                How to watch on Roku Salem News & Weather. Local News Videos Streaming on Roku. Salem News & Weather, a news movie is available to stream now.

                How to stream WXII? ›

                Available on iOS and Android devices, the Very Local app, powered by WXII 12, lets you easily stream local stories, Winston-Salem original series and breaking news coverage on demand wherever you may be. Ability to use the streaming app at your convenience.

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