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Black ministers’ group still divided over gay marriage
The church of the president of the Ministers Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity made national headlines, announcing that it would not perform any more heterosexual marriage ceremonies until same-sex marriages are also honored by
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Backyard pick-up debate reignited
The City Council will consider later this year whether to take measures to reduce the remaining number of backyard trash collections. The city moved to do away with backyard collection in 2005 when it
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New superintendent vows to earn trust
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education has selected its first-ever female superintendent. During a special called meeting at the Board of Education building on Hanes Mill Road Tuesday morning, school board members announced that
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An evening at the opera for WSSU group
More than 100 Winston-Salem State University students attended the Piedmont Opera’s production of “The Barber of Seville” earlier this week. Among them was Greenville native George Bailey IV, a freshman exercise science major who
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Superintendent pick to be revealed Tuesday
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education will hold a special called meeting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26 to choose a new superintendent to lead the district. The meeting will be held in
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Mobile center designed to help residents prosper
Residents in the northern and eastern sections of town will soon have greater access to financial stability, thanks to a partnership between United Way of Forsyth County and Wells Fargo. United Way officials joined
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Federal cuts could hit students most in need
The federal sequestration, or across the board budget cuts, that went into effect on March 1 will have substantial impact on state and local programs, and the local school system is no exception. Members
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Local facilities say life-saving is a priority
Policies of senior homes under increased scrutiny after California woman’s death How far would you go to save someone else’s life? For a staffer in a California retirement facility, it wasn’t worth violating her
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Jeremiah Wright looks to inspire gala-goers
Rev. Jeremiah Wright is expected to preach on the importance of faith and good deeds Saturday at The Chronicle’s 28th Annual Community Service Awards Gala at the Benton Convention Center. Wright, pastor emeritus of
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A Doctor in the Family
Diverse medical school graduating class gets matched The professional fates of more than 120 Wake Forest University Medical School seniors were decided last week during a whirlwind ceremony at the school’s Bridger Field House.
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