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Why Was Womble Charged?
Many have questions in wake of lawmaker’s exoneration More than a week after criminal charges stemming from a fatal traffic accident were dismissed against State Rep. Larry Womble, some local residents are questioning why the
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Family seeks answers, closure
Constance “Connie” Hall was murdered more than a year ago Growing up, city native April Hall looked up to her older sister. Ten years her senior, Constance “Connie” Hall was both her protector and
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NBA star again treats seniors to holiday meal
The Josh Howard Foundation continued its annual tradition last week of treating senior citizens to a free holiday meal. Tickets were given to about 200 local seniors, entitling them to a free turkey meal
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Thanksgiving has special meaning at soup kitchen
The Thanksgiving season has been difficult for Winston-Salem resident Antonio Steele. Early last week, Steele, a native of New Haven, Conn., said it would be the first Thanksgiving he would have to spend without
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Woman starts ‘Angel’ foundation in memory of twin brother
July 11, 2011 was the worst day of Jessica Moore-Lane’s life. It was the first day in her 28 years that the Patrick County, Va. native would have to face the world without her
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Almost Doesn’t Count
Pleased, but hardly satisfied. Winston-Salem State whipped Shippensburg (Pa.) 37-14 in the second round of the NCAA Division II football playoffs last Saturday. And while the Rams do have cause to celebrate, there’s still no
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Rodney remembered as community’s ‘moral compass’
Friends and loved ones of Rev. Dr. Cedric Rodney gathered at Home Moravian Church in Old Salem on Tuesday to bid goodbye to the cherished mentor, community servant and teacher. Rodney passed away on
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Y leader headed to BBBS
After five years at the helm of Winston Lake Family YMCA, Executive Director Shawan Gabriel is preparing to embark on a new career opportunity. Effective Dec. 17, Gabriel, a native of Charlotte, will become
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Cloud Lifted: Womble focusing on recovery now that he will not face criminal charges
State Rep. Larry Womble has been absolved of all responsibility in the Dec. 2, 2011 car collision that changed his life forever, ending a months-long ordeal for the longtime community servant. Womble was charged
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Civil Rights icon says practice ‘aggressive patience’
Hollis Watkins has been fighting for freedom for more than five decades. Watkins, the youngest of 12 children born to sharecroppers in Lincoln, Miss., became the first student from his state to join the
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