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Council to weigh money saving ideas
The City Council is considering a list of recommendations made by the Citizens’ Organizational Efficiency Review Committee (COERC) to increase the efficiency of city government while tightening purse strings. The nine member committee based
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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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Woman of the Year: Linda Jackson-Barnes
Woman of the Year The busiest man in Winston-Salem couldn’t hold such a distinctive title without the city’s busiest woman by his side to help guide his way. We all know three-term Mayor Allen
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Wright condemns usurpers of history
Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright likened those who alter, edit or redact the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to the Pharisees in chapter nine of John who created their own version of events
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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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Jeremiah Wright looks to inspire gala-goers
Rev. Jeremiah Wright is expected to preach on the importance of faith and good deeds Saturday at The Chronicle’s 28th Annual Community Service Awards Gala at the Benton Convention Center. Wright, pastor emeritus of
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Plethora of community servants to be honored
Nineteen plaques will be handed out Saturday, March 23 at The Chronicle’s 28th Annual Community Service Gala. Accepting them will be well-deserving local men and women whose contributions have created a better city, state,
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Homeowners pin hopes on lawmaker’s revaluation legislation
The Ministers Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity has joined the call to action over the countywide dip in property values. Ministers are supporting a multi-pronged plan that includes asking local residents to appeal their
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Community service honors will feature Rev. Jeremiah Wright
The leader of the unstoppable Winston-Salem State University football program and the mayor’s right-hand woman have been selected to receive the top honors at this year’s Chronicle Community Service Awards Gala. Coach Connell Maynor’s
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NBTF co-chairs to be revealed Monday
The 2013 National Black Theatre Festival season will officially kickoff on Monday (March 11) when officials announce the celebrity co-chairs for this year’s festival. The public is welcomed and encouraged to attend the announcement,
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