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The Things to Come
Science-minded students treated to special career fair Students at Atkins Academic and Technology High School were shown the opportunities that await those who master the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) curriculum that the
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Couple living artistic dreams in retirement
Former Forsyth Technical Community College administrator Dr. Arnold Hence and his wife, Anna, are embracing their love of the arts during their retirement. He is a budding photographer; she is an acclaimed quilt-and-wreath-maker and
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UL to hold Community Day at new facility
The Winston-Salem Urban League (WSUL) invites community residents and organizations to its Community Fun Day on Saturday, May 4 at its Quality of Life Center, 3441 North Patterson Ave. This free event will be
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Tuition disparity an obstacle for Hispanic students
Winston-Salem resident Juan Ortega has called North Carolina home since he was a kindergartner, but in the eyes of the state, he’s no North Carolinian. Ortega, who is pursuing his associate’s degree in science,
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Building a Career
Students learn about another post high school option As a boy, Mike Sears dreamed of being a construction worker. “I knew I wanted to be in the construction business when I was 10 years
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For Seniors Only: Senior Spotlight- Sandra Crump
Name (nicknames)? Sandra Kay Lawson Crump, Ms. Kay. When and where were you born? December 1st, 1953 in Reidsville, NC. What do or did you want to be growing up? (Did you become this? If not, then
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GOP leader questions president’s faith, agenda
Felice Pete, president of the Wake County Republican Women, told local residents that she’s long taken heat for being black and Republican. She “came out” as a Republican when she was an undergrad at
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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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Rolling Hills community center opens to excitement
For years, Rolling Hills resident Ramona Hambrick has dreamt of having an on-site community center, a place where she and her neighbors could gather to fellowship and access learning resources that could change the
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Hispanic League turns 20
The Hispanic League is celebrating a milestone anniversary. Twenty years ago, the organization began when a group of local people came together to hold a small street festival called Fiesta! Like Fiesta! – which
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