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Union leaders recalled as trailblazers
A permanent tribute to workers whose strike led to the formation of a landmark union now stands at the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Fourth Street. A celebration and unveiling ceremony
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Dallas’ first black DA shares innovative approach to crime fighting
Craig Wakins made history in 2006 when he became the first African American in Texas history to be elected as a District Attorney. Watkins continues to make waves with his decidedly different approach to
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New Century, Same Cause
Marchers stand for voting rights Local residents took a page from the 1960s Sunday, taking to downtown streets for a silent march to protest measures being considered by the state legislature that could deny
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Homeowners pin hopes on lawmaker’s revaluation legislation
The Ministers Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity has joined the call to action over the countywide dip in property values. Ministers are supporting a multi-pronged plan that includes asking local residents to appeal their
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Half empty or half full: Local lawmakers pessimistic and optimistic about GOP gains in N.C.
The Republican Party further secured its stronghold on North Carolina after last week’s election. When the General Assembly opens its 2013 session in January, the GOP will hold 32 of the 50 seats in
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Voters of all political persuasions celebrate on election night
The crowd leapt to its feet at the Millennium Center Tuesday night when Elisabeth Motsinger took to the stage. Motsinger, a Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School Board member, lost her bid to boot Republican Virginia Foxx
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What really matters in this election
On Nov. 4, 2008, many Americans shared, for the first time, an unbelievable calm, pride, and, yes, hope in our country. For a moment, we dared to believe that a “colored” man born of
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Organizations from across state make plans for grassroot changes
A thousand delegates from grassroots community organizations from across the state met at Union Baptist Church on Saturday for the NC United Power (NCUP) Statewide Delegates Assembly. NCUP, an interfaith network of organizations, includes
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Chamber members hear from candidates
Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce members got up close and personal with candidates for the North Carolina House and Senate Tuesday during a luncheon at the Hawthorne Inn. The event adopted the speed dating model.
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Carver Class of ’62 focus of alumni gathering
The Carver High School Alumni Association, Inc. held its 28th Carver Yellow Jacket Round Up during the week of Aug. 21. The honored guests were members of the Class of 1962. Founder’s Day opened
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