Daryl and DaNina Napper met at Winston-Salem State University 30 years ago. That romance blossomed into a now 26-year marriage and four beautiful kids. Over the years, the couple has led their children through high school sports and academics to now having three of the four becoming college graduates, with one two years away from his degree.
Anita “Boss Lady” Dean-Arnette, the voice of The Light Christian radio station, has a saying: “Love isn’t love until you give it away,” and last week she bestowed that love upon more than 100 families during her 21st annual Toy Drive.
Brittany Ward, founder of HOOPS4L.Y.F.E. (H4L), makes it a point to share the holiday spirit with those less fortunate. Every year she holds an event that includes a toy giveaway for kids. This year she held a Meet Santa event at the Carver School Road Library on Friday, Dec. 17.
Last week the LoveUMoore Foundation, a local nonprofit started to honor the life and legacy of Paulette Lewis Moore, donated 70 Wellness Warrior Kits to patients at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Plaza in Clemmons.
This holiday season will be extra special for Nancy Mason and her four children, who range in age from 2 to 14. It will be their first Christmas in their new home. They officially “cut the ribbon” to their new home during a dedication ceremony held on Dec. 9.
If you know me, then you know I’m a huge Duke basketball fan and I’m willing to argue with anyone, anywhere, about who’s the best in college basketball. Some of my most enjoyable debates occurred at the light near the corner of University Pkwy. and Deacon Blvd., with Mr. Gregory Slade.
Members of the social action committees of Psi Phi Chapter, Lamba Eta Chapter at Wake Forest University, and Mu Epsilon Chapter at Winston-Salem State University, delivered toys to daycares, elementary schools, homeless shelters and other organizations throughout Winston-Salem.
Sadly, we have become accustomed to hearing about the wildfires that plague California, which have destroyed millions of acres of forest land and millions of dollars of property. That is what makes the fire at Pilot Mountain State Park seem so out of place, yet so close to home.