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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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Labor union marker to be unveiled today
A fertile period of labor organizing in the tobacco industry during the 1940s fed into the Civil Rights Movement. A North Carolina Highway Historical Marker will be dedicated to workers involved in the efforts
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Johnson planning for return to City Council
In a Democratic Primary shocker, Joycelyn Johnson lost her City Council seat four years ago to Derwin Montgomery, who was then a senior at Winston-Salem State University. Johnson, who served as the East Ward’s
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First Calvary to mark anniversaries next month
First Calvary Baptist Church, 401 N. Woodland Ave., is celebrating for the entire month of April as the church marks its 95th anniversary and Rev. Derwin L. Montgomery celebrates his first year as pastor.
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County eyes tax hike to counter low revaluations
Property owners should expect a rate hike as the city and county scramble for ways to make up the millions they will lose as a result of recent revaluations by the office of the
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Home value dips spark anger
Dolores Watson purchased her home on North Cameron Avenue for $91,300 two decades ago. The dwelling is now valued at $21,600, according to the Forsyth County Tax Administration’s most recent reevaluation. The 76 percent
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