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Barber: GOP lawmakers will be judged by God
Rev. Dr. William Barber II says North Carolina is on trial. “I come by here to say to all those that wield political power, you’re on trial; you face the judgement of God,” declared Barber,
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CIAA commissioner impressed by Rams’ achievements
The CIAA’s first full-time female commissioner made a stop in the Twin City last week to congratulate Winston-Salem State University on its athletic and academic accomplishments. Jacque Carpenter gave high praise to WSSU during
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Keeping the Faith
Muslim leaders say don’t paint Islam with broad brush Local Muslims say the April 15 Boston Marathon bombings did not help efforts to convince Americans that their religion is one of peace, love and
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Scholarly Pursuits
Crosby program honors participants Standing on the cusp of a new chapter of his life is bittersweet for 18 year-old Israel Suarez. “I’m going to miss high school and just school in general,” said
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College-Bound
Israel Suarez poses with his mother, Isabella Acosta, at the annual Crosby Scholars Senior Gala Monday night at the Benton Convention Center. Suarez, a senior at Reagan High School, was one of nearly 600
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Links Connect
Program aims to inspire middle schoolers Students at East Forsyth Middle School learned last week that the road to success can be more than a little bumpy. Winston-Salem State University Athletic Director William “Bill”
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Downtown sees housing boom
Since opening the doors of the Purr-fect Cut Barber Shop on Liberty Street, Owner Walter Roy Little has dreamt of turning the building’s spacious second floor into housing units. Now, more than two decades
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Honor for First Family of Tennis
Before Venus and Serena, there were the Archies, and here in the Twin City, the family was legendary. The late Charles and Ella Ruth’s nine-member brood were known for their prowess on the court
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Sullivan: Diversity key to ending health disparities
Former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Louis Sullivan addressed health disparities during a visit to Winston-Salem State University last week. “We have a dichotomy in our country in our health system,
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CEO promises ED search progress
YMCA of Northwest North Carolina CEO Curt Hazelbaker told Winston Lake Family YMCA members, staffers and volunteers Tuesday that a search for a new executive director for the branch may begin next month. Former
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