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Local woman to buy home after $1 million lottery win
A Winston-Salem housekeeper says she will share her $1 million good fortune with her nine brothers and sisters and two adult children. Paula Lampkins stepped forward on Tuesday to collect her $1 million Powerball
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UNCSA student picked for service opportunities
A graduate student at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) has been selected for two highly competitive local leadership and community service opportunities. Eliza Walmsley, a second-year student in the
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Grant to help produce more minority nurses
The William Randolph Hearst Foundations recently awarded the UNC Charlotte School of Nursing (SON) in the College of Health and Human Services a $100,000 grant to support diverse and minority graduate students enrolled in
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For Seniors Only! Stay Healthy…in Water?!
Entering into a pool of water is not something that crosses our mind when we think about exercise but those who engage in water exercise regularly sing its praises. Here’s why. Benefits of Water
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Pro cycling event coming to downtown
The Winston-Salem Cycling Classic, a new professional biking event that will include several races, will be held in downtown Winston-Salem from June 15–16. There will be a total of five competitive races with a
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Trio of recent honors for Allen
Dr. Brenda Allen, the provost at Winston-Salem State University since 2009, has recently been recognized for her achievements by local, regional and statewide organizations. On April 18, Allen was honored by the General Federation
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Letters to the Editor
LJVM Coliseum sale To the Editor: I realize I am not necessarily the brightest, haven’t had a course in high finance, and nor do I have a dog in this fight. However, I would
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Much loved music teacher strives to inspire students
Quincy Lundy had the good fortune to have music teachers who supported and encouraged him in middle and high school, and he wants to give that same gift to his students now that he’s
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Students get hands-on experience in burgeoning elder law field
Elder law used to mean writing a will and choosing a power of attorney should one become disabled. These days, lawyers who pursue the specialty find themselves helping a new generation of seniors navigate
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Local agency joins push to help older foster children
“Success Beyond 18” was kicked off last week on Capitol Hill. The national campaign aims to create a better path for young people transitioning from foster care to adulthood. The Jim Casey Youth Opportunities
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