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Objections remain as coliseum sale passes
The Winston-Salem City Council voted Monday to go forward with the sales of Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum to Wake Forest University and Bowman Gray Stadium to Winston-Salem State University. The Joel Coliseum vote
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Still Won’t be the Same
As hard as this community fought to get Medal of Honor winner Lawrence Joel’s name on the coliseum, it’s hard to stomach the possibility of it being renamed. We know that the city and
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Honor for First Family of Tennis
Before Venus and Serena, there were the Archies, and here in the Twin City, the family was legendary. The late Charles and Ella Ruth’s nine-member brood were known for their prowess on the court
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Name Game
Some worry that venues would lose legacies if sold City residents are voicing questions and concerns about the potential sale of Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum to Wake Forest University and Bowman Gray Stadium
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Save the Joel name
The city’s move to unload the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum and Bowman Gray Stadium makes good financial sense. The venues aren’t cash cows, and long gone are the days when local municipalities had
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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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‘What Have You Done for Me Lately?’
Those of you who are still election weary from last year may not be pleased that another round of contests will be decided this year. Unfortunately, many don’t hold municipal elections in the same
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Push ongoing for Sunday WSTA service
Mayor Allen Joines says that he is still in talks with Forsyth Medical Center and Wake Forest Baptist Health about the possibility of the two hospitals helping to underwrite the cost of operating limited
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Letters to the Editor:
Council called to do justice in Marker case To the Editor: On Oct. 22, 2007, The Winston-Salem City Council established a comprehensive fact finding review committee for the police department’s investigation into the Jill
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Dalton Asks Locals to Help Him to Become Governor
Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton rallied local supporters last week during a visit to Forsyth County Democratic Headquarters. The Democratic nominee for governor has been crisscrossing the state to drum up support. Most polls show
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