United Way Closing Financial Deficit with Philanthropic Support
A funding initiative involving United Way of Forsyth County’ and three Forsyth philanthropic organizations will aid the nonprofit group toward…
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Ahoskie officials honored by National League of Cities
Two local municipal leaders are among the inaugural recipients of the National League of Cities’ (NLC) Centennial Under 40 Impact Award. Ahoskie Mayor Weyling White and Ahoskie Town Councilman David Hunt are among the 45 individuals recognized nationally. The award recognizes and celebrates the achievements of elected officials under the age of 40 from NLC member cities, towns and villages.
GE Highlight: Nourishing Forsyth
As we reach the end of our 10-year special initiative, Great Expectations, we thank all of our partners working to…
Philanthropy’s 40 Most Powerful Families
This tobacco fortune looms large in North Carolina, and family money backs various causes, while grappling with the company’s legacy. Z. Smith Reynolds and Mary Reynolds Babcock foundations, and the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust all fund in North Carolina and other parts of the South.
North Carolina’s Medicaid Experiment is Working. Here’s how we know.
In 2022, North Carolina launched the Healthy Opportunities Pilots, a first-of-a-kind effort to use Medicaid to address health-related social needs…
Stacey Abrams shares Story Behind the Stories at Bookmarks Festival
Stacey Abrams shared her passion for writing children’s books during her appearance Saturday at the Bookmarks Festival for Books and…
Living Healthier and Happier with the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust — Nora Ferrell
Hear from Trust director of communications, Nora Ferrel as she joins Anna Wang from WFDD’s radio camp, a program designed to help students the skills in media and radio broadcasting.
NC Unified Support Network Tackles Opioid Crisis
In Robeson County, the opioid crisis is exposing the need for increased addiction support. The Southeastern Prevention and Addiction Recovery Resource Center is tackling the issue by bringing together more than 70 organizations into a unified recovery network.