Winston-Salem Schools Face More Staffing Cuts Amid $37M Debt Crisis
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools may face more staffing cuts to manage a $37M deficit without financial aid.
September 22, 2025
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools may face more staffing cuts to manage a $37M deficit without financial aid.
In August 2025, North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained steady at 3.7 percent, mirroring the revised figure from July. In contrast, the national unemployment rate experienced a slight increase, rising by 0.1 percentage points to 4.3 percent. Compared to the previous year, North Carolina’s unemployment rate showed no change.
FEMA funding sparked hopes for Lake Lure Flowering Bridge’s rebuild, but town officials confirm it’s not planned.
Early voting starts Thursday for NC municipal primaries. Asheboro’s mayoral race features four candidates.
Blue Ridge Parkway reopens a 26-mile stretch post-Hurricane Helene. Access Craggy Gardens & Mount Mitchell State Park.
President Trump’s DOJ warns Asheville leaders that reparations recommendations may violate federal civil rights laws.
Residents in Western NC can now apply for reimbursements for private road and bridge repairs due to Hurricane Helene.
Raleigh, N.C.—The Renew NC program has completed storm-related repairs on the first home approved for assistance under the Single-Family Housing Program (SFHP). Funded by a federal Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Renew NC aims to address long-term recovery needs
Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough Jr. returns to work after heart surgery, gaining a new perspective on life.
Gov. Stein announced millions in FEMA funds for NC recovery, urging more aid as only 8% of requested funds received.
The North Carolina Department of Commerce has announced a series of public listening sessions aimed at engaging residents in shaping the state’s economic future. Starting on August 27, these sessions will allow citizens to share their ideas and concerns to influence the upcoming Comprehensive Strategic Economic Development Plan. The sessions
A new legal filing dismisses most allegations between Orange Peel Events and Asheville Pizza, but financial claims proceed.
