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Cancer and toys focus of benefit concert
Christian musicians helped to raise money for two worthy causes Sunday at Morning Star Baptist Church. Anita “Boss Lady” Dean-Arnette, an on-air personality at 1340/1400 The Light, joined forces with breast cancer survivor Tammie
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Grant helps library better lives of the homeless
It is no secret that the Central Library has become sort of a safe haven for members of the local homeless population. Now, library officials are looking to better serve these patrons. A luncheon
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Panelists: Church can help ease HIV/AIDS stigma
The intersection of Christianity and HIV/AIDS was discussed during a World AIDS Day (Dec. 1) forum at the Central Library. Panelists included preachers, youth leaders and an AIDS activist, many of whom have been
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The Next Superintendent Should Be …
Public has its say at first forum The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School Board received community input last Thursday as it works to hire a superintendent to replace retiring Don Martin. The first of several public
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ESR leaving East Winston
Agency to break-ground on new multi-million dollar headquarters After calling East Winston home for 45 years, ESR (Experiment in Self-Reliance) is set to move to a new home. Last Friday, the agency, which offers
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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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