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Parmon: current session is the worst
Local Democratic members of the General Assembly frustrated by GOP’s moves With the election of Republican Gov. Pat McCrory, the North Carolina Legislature became a supermajority, with Republicans controlling the House, Senate and the
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NBTF officials: Myers will be missed
News of the death of actor Lou Myers hit hard in Winston-Salem. The show business veteran was a frequent presence at the biennial National Black Theatre Festival, endearing himself to fans with his kindness
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Logan Burke
We join the community in mourning the loss of yet another one of our icons, Logan Burke. Burke was a quiet giant. His modesty kept many of his vast achievements obscure. Long before he
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Another honor for IFB
Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind (IFB) was recently honored for its efforts to increase employment retention, growth and upward mobility for people who are blind. Presented by National Industries for the Blind (NIB), the
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Carver class holding reunion 50 years later
The Carver High School Class of 1963 is excitedly planning its 50th anniversary reunion. In June, members of the class will meet old friends, relive memories and revive bonds of friendship. The occasion will
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New coalition lays out ambitious plan for schools and troubled youth
City Council Member James Taylor convened the first-ever meeting of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Education Coalition Tuesday at City Hall. “I believe in order for students to be successful, it takes a community approach,” said
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Coalition to screen ‘Weight’ series
The Be Healthy Coalition of the Forsyth County Department of Public Health will hold free screenings of the HBO documentary series “The Weight of the Nation” throughout the month of March. The series tackles
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Hope for the Future
Devotional Reading: Hebrews 6:13-20 Lesson Scripture: Daniel 7:9-14 Lesson Aims: To explain Judah’s (and our) need for encouragement; recognize that God is in control of all things; and rejoice because the Son of Man
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State’s top hospitality workers honored
The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association honored some of the hospitality industry’s best on Feb. 18 at its Taste of North Carolina event at the Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill. One of the
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Robinson commits to Ohio university
Mt. Tabor’s Deion Robinson has signed to play basketball at the University of Northwestern Ohio. The 6’5 senior averages 16.2 points, 2.8 assists, 11.3 rebounds, 3.2 steals and 1.8 blocks per game. He was
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