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Corporate boards in N.C. still lag in diversity
The diversity of corporate boards in North Carolina has stagnated since 2009 and significantly lags behind the diversity of Fortune 100 boardrooms, according to data recently released by the School of Law Director Diversity
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For Seniors Only! Medicare Seminar Schedule Changes
The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem and Senior Services, co-coordinating sites for the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) in Forsyth County, are announcing a schedule change for seminar offerings: Since Monday, March 18,
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Transportation planners coming to town
Transportation planners from throughout North Carolina will convene in Winston-Salem May 15-17 for their annual conference. Citizens who are interested in transportation issues are welcome to register and attend. The North Carolina Association of
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Good Samaritan Law may reduce OD deaths
Gov. Pat McCrory signed Senate Bill 20 (SB20), the so-called 911 Good Samaritan Law, on Tuesday, April 9. In an effort to reduce drug overdose fatalities in North Carolina, 911 Good Samaritan Law provides
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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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Adams: GOP will get fight they are seeking
North Carolina Democratic Party (NCDP) Chair Randy Voller, Rep. Alma Adams (D-Guilford) and College Democrats of North Carolina (CDNC) President Louis Duke called on Governor Pat McCrory and the Republican leadership in the General
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Couple’s donation to help first generation college students
Dr. Steven and Becky Scott have committed $6.5 million to further the education of first generation college students through Wake Forest’s Magnolia Scholars program. The majority of the gift will fund scholarships for students
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Grand Gathering
City welcomes members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. received a warm Winston-Salem welcome at the Benton Convention Center last Thursday, the opening day of AKA’s four-day
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Kids bring Easter to life at historic church
From the mouth of babes, congregants at Bethania A.M.E. Zion Church witnessed the true meaning of Easter. The youngsters in the church’s Sunday School program headlined a special holiday production Sunday. Though the small,
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Editorial: The AKAs Are Here
Downtown Winston-Salem is awash in pink and green. The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. are in town for their 60th Annual Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference. The four day gathering, April 4-7, is expected
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