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For Seniors Only! Senior Spotlight- Mayor Allen Joines
Name? Mayor Allen Joines When and where were you born? Wilkes County in 1949 Did you go to college or trade school? In college, I was initially interested in becoming a high school political
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McCrory acolyte touts boss’ job creation record at local event
Kevin Daniels defended his boss – Gov. Pat McCrory – last week against critics who say the state has become increasingly regressive since McCrory took office earlier this year. Daniels, McCrory’s former director of
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NBTF season begins in earnest Monday
The countdown until Winston-Salem again becomes “Black Theatre Holy Ground” will soon begin. The North Carolina Black Repertory Company, which produces the National Black Theatre Festival that long ago earned the city that moniker,
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Community advocates see good, bad in state of black leadership
The heat has been on local African American elected officials – particularly those on the City Council and Forsyth County Board of Commissioners – this year. From the debate over the city’s selling of
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Ageless Wonders
City celebrates birthday with other 100-year-olds More than 40 of the city’s oldest residents were feted Friday afternoon during the City of Winston-Salem’s Centenarian Luncheon at Benton Convention Center. The luncheon, which was open
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A Good Reason to Dance
Annual dance off provides much more than entertainment Celebrity dancers quite literally went toe-to-toe April 25 at the finale of the Take the Lead Winston-Salem. Take the Lead models itself after the hit show
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Local residents sign YWCA’s anti-bias pledge
The Gateway YWCA took a stand against bigotry Friday, joining YW branches across the country. This was the first year the local branch has taken part in the national “Stand Against Racism” campaign, which
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Barber: GOP lawmakers will be judged by God
Rev. Dr. William Barber II says North Carolina is on trial. “I come by here to say to all those that wield political power, you’re on trial; you face the judgement of God,” declared Barber,
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CIAA commissioner impressed by Rams’ achievements
The CIAA’s first full-time female commissioner made a stop in the Twin City last week to congratulate Winston-Salem State University on its athletic and academic accomplishments. Jacque Carpenter gave high praise to WSSU during
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Marker unveiling, Open House to start Centennial Celebration
Winston-Salem’s four-day centennial celebration begins Thursday, May 9, with the unveiling of a local historic marker commemorating the centennial, followed by an open house with refreshments and historical displays in City Hall. Both events
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