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Winston-Salem Foundation accepting scholarship applications

    Winston-Salem  Foundation accepting scholarship applications

The Winston-Salem Foundation is now accepting applications for its scholarship program for the 2021-2022 academic year. Deadlines are March 15 for most merit-based scholarships and July 1 for financial need-based scholarships.

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‘A giant among men’ Victor “Vic” Johnson dies at age 85

    ‘A giant among men’ Victor “Vic” Johnson dies at age 85

Former educator and longtime member of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education, Victor “Vic” Johnson died last week from complications from COVID-19. Johnson, 85, was recently infected with the virus and was being treated at Forsyth Medical Center when he passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 21.

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Director of internship programs at Greater Winston-Salem Inc. announced

    Director of internship programs at Greater Winston-Salem  Inc. announced

Greater Winston-Salem Inc. is proud to announce Alesia Hilton has been selected for the position of director of Internship Programs. She will manage the planning and implementation of an expanded strategic partnership with Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools featuring a new internship program and Career Readiness Plan designed to enhance student success and business community involvement in talent and workforce development.

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Chronicle’s Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast viewed virtually by thousands

    Chronicle’s Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast viewed virtually by thousands

For the past 21 years The Chronicle has kicked off Martin Luther King Jr. Day by hosting a prayer breakfast. While we weren’t able to physically bring the community together this year due to the pandemic, more than 5,000 people have tuned in to view the virtual event on Facebook and YouTube held earlier this week.

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MLK Day celebrations held virtually

  MLK Day celebrations held virtually

To commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., for decades the Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity (MCWSV) and local legend Mutter Evans have hosted special ceremonies on MLK Day, but this year, due to the pandemic both events were held virtually.

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Local woman to celebrate 100th birthday

  Local woman to celebrate 100th birthday

Local woman to celebrate 100th birthday

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The 2020 CSEM Community Scholars: ‘Just look for the hope. It’s out there.’

  The 2020 CSEM Community Scholars: ‘Just look for the hope. It’s out there.’

The 2020 CSEM Community Scholars: ‘Just look for the hope. It’s out there.’

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A day with the King: A look back at Dr. King’s visit to Winston-Salem

  A day with the King: A look back at  Dr. King’s visit to Winston-Salem

While the date probably won’t show up in any history books, civil rights museums, or your favorite search engine, for the thousands of people who were able to witness the scene at Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church, April 13, 1964, is a day they will never forget. On that day, just a year after his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stopped in Winston-Salem to galvanize voters.

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Family fights to save historic building

  Family fights to save historic building

One of the biggest benefits of preserving Black history is to make sure it does not get wiped away and erased from our memories. Another is to make sure it gets passed along to the next generation, so they are aware of what those who came before them accomplished. Myra Williams is attempting to do just that by saving a physical piece of her family’s history.

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Mrs. Paulette retires after 27 years at The Chronicle

  Mrs. Paulette retires after 27 years at The Chronicle

A lot has changed here at The Chronicle since 1993. Reporters and photographers have come and gone, several editors have moved on, and we’ve even seen a transition in ownership. But over the past 27 years there has remained one constant at the city’s oldest and most respected community newspaper: Paulette Lewis Moore.

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