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Officials: Local homeless population shrinking
Homelessness is decreasing in Forsyth County, according to two different measures released this week. The 2013 Point-in-Time Count taken on January 30 shows that the chronically homeless population in Forsyth County has decreased by
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Local health gauge a mixed-bag for Forsyth
The recently-released County Health Rankings & Roadmaps are designed to show counties throughout the nation what is making its residents sick and where improvements are needed. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation collaborated with the
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Hometown Legend Award Honoree: Chris Paul
Hometown Legend Award Honoree Practice and persistence made Chris Paul an NBA superstar, but the love and guidance of Charles and Robin Paul made him a gentleman. We all know about Chris’ rise: the
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Locals to dance for homeless shelter
Take the Lead Winston-Salem, a fundraiser for the Bethesda Center for the Homeless inspired by the hit television show “Dancing with the Stars,” is back. A new slate of local stars was announced late
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I Pledge …
Volunteers vow to serve as advocates for children More than a dozen volunteers took an oath Saturday on the campus of Winston-Salem State University to serve as advocates for children in court. For 30
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Hayes essays earn kids praise from WSBA
The life and legacy of the late Judge Roland Hayes was celebrated this week, during the Winston-Salem Bar Association’s fourth annual Black History Month Essay Contest. Five students from Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy, which occupies
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Panel sees housing improvements
Local real estate professionals say they finally see some light at the end of what has been a very long tunnel. Professionals from across the Piedmont Triad attended Wharton Gladden’s Second Annual North Carolina
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The Sport of Science
Brain power earns students medals Students’ knowledge of anatomy, astronomy, chemistry and more were tested Saturday during a competition at Atkins Academic and Technology High School. The regional Science Olympiad tournament attracted more than
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Controversial author/researcher gives her take on conquering poverty
Dr. Ruby Payne, author of “Bridges out of Poverty,” led a three-hour workshop last week, schooling a group of more than 150 social service and non-profit officials on ways that they can help their
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Chamber report shows greater diversity in population and industry
A new community and economic report issued by the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce shows a diversification of industries and movement away from a manufacturing economy, as well as tremendous growth in the Hispanic population,
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