The National Women of Achievement, Inc. (NWOA) congratulated the Southeast Region’s newly elected officers for the 2023-2025 fiscal years. New officers were recently elected at our Southeast Region’s Conference held at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Winston-Salem Downtown.
Kids aged 12-18 who enjoy music and are interested in learning more about Blues music have an opportunity to receive world-class instruction for free at the 3rd annual Kids Blues Camp NC sponsored by Delta Arts Center, Dr. Myron Brown and the Winston-Salem State University music department, and Fernando Jones and the Blues Kids Foundation.
Last Sunday nearly 100 people sat in the same pews that were occupied at St. Philips Moravian Church more than 150 years ago, when the enslaved people of Salem received word that they were free.
Local high school students had the opportunity to pick out a prom dress for free last weekend thanks to Winston-Salem native and Miss America 2019, Nia Franklin.
Mayor Allen Joines has announced that he will seek re-election in 2024. Joines, who is Winston-Salem’s longest-serving mayor and currently serving his sixth term, made the announcement last Thursday while standing on the steps of City Hall.