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Saudade is a Portuguese word that can be roughly defined as a feeling of melancholy, nostalgia or yearning for something that is beloved but not present. There's no perfect translation, but one of the closest English expressions of the word I've ever seen is Billie Eilish 's Tiny Desk performance.

On social media, content creators and internet sleuths have attempted to piece together a narrative of violence and exploitation that often values hearsay and conspiracy over reported information, all while framing themselves as the keepers of a truth that traditional media refuses to report on.

Christmas trees at various stages of growth are damaged beyond saving on Waightstill Avery's Christmas tree farm near Newland on Nov. 21, 2024. Avery says he has plenty of trees for this year, but he worries about the the coming years with so many of his young trees lost. PAUL GARBER/WFDD

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education unanimously approved an appreciation supplement for employees at their meeting this week. That applies to all employees in permanent positions, including long-term substitutes and part-time staff.

Interim Executive Director Bennita Curtain inside the day center. DJ SIMMONS/WFDD

Volunteers "Boogie", left, and Andrew Buchholz, load food and supplies onto a truck at the Elk River Airport supply distribution center on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Avery County, N.C. ERIK VERDUZCO/AP

The nonprofit's leadership discussed what's next for the day center and some of the challenges faced over the past year.

A view of the mountains from the Blue Ridge Parkway in October. Local officials say the opening weekend of the ski season brought lots of snow and the upcoming ski season looks to be strong. PAUL GARBER/WFDD

The commission currently holds meetings at 2 p.m. on Thursdays at the Forsyth County Government Center in Winston-Salem. AMY DIAZ/WFDD

Scots Broth, planked salmon, nips and tatties and haggis are among the traditional Scottish foods to be prepared during this year's Scottish Faire in High Point. Photograph courtesy of High Point Museum