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Bennett faculty learn new classroom tactics
The Bennett College faculty prepared for the start of the spring semester with the Faculty Institute, a series of workshops that reiterated the College’s academic theme, “Students First.” Dr. Carl Jones, vice president for
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Mortgage servicers’ settlement
Submitted by Charlene Crowell: The recent joint announcement by two key federal regulators of a negotiated agreement with 10 mortgage servicing firms would help more than 3.8 million consumers who were wrongfully foreclosed during
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ESPN to air Chris Paul’s annual bowling fundraiser
Forsyth County native Chris Paul recruited some of his celebrity pals to take part in a bowling fundraising event last week. The fifth annual Chris Paul PBA All-Stars Invitational was held at downtown Los
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Volunteers needed for homeless count
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Homeless Council is looking for volunteers to help conduct its Homeless Point-in-Time Count. A U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requirement for agencies that receive HUD Continuum of Care funding,
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Free tax prep sites Open
On Jan. 22, the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Program of Forsyth County will reopen its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Free Tax Preparation service. Nine VITA tax preparation sites will operate throughout the
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A new season of youth rec ball starts
It was an action-packed week for the Hanes Hosiery Community Center youth basketball league. In the 11-15 age bracket, the Bulls beat the Celtics 36-28. Caleb Burgess poured in 21 points to lead the
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Parents not heeding flu warnings
This year’s flu season is in full swing, with 41 states now reporting widespread illness. Unfortunately, not enough children are getting the flu shot even though health officials recommend that all children six-months and
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Playhouse to stage “Fences”
In Honor of Black History Month, the Stained Glass Playhouse presents August Wilson’s “Fences.” The play, which won a Pulitzer and Tony Award for Best Play in 1987, centers around Troy Maxson, who has
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Public Library offering free music downloads by popular artists
Local residents can download up to three free songs a week with their Forsyth County Public Library card. The downloads are available via Freegal, which is now set-up on the Library’s Online Resources page
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Kimberley using program to help students deal with anger, other emotions
Kimberley Park Elementary is among the local schools using Karen Cuthrell’s “The Feeling Friends” program to teach students how to manage anger and channel their energy into something positive. Cuthrell, who moved back to
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