Winston-Salem

Small WS Independent Pharmacist Challenges Big-Store Goliaths

Kathryn Mobley — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:24:48 +0000

Buying generic drugs is one way many people save money on health care costs. But one independent pharmacist says people are still spending too much.

Triad Pharmacist Says Generic Drugs Could Cost Less

Kathryn Mobley — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:28:04 +0000

Buying generic drugs instead of brand name is one way most people save money on health care costs. According to the Generic Pharmaceutical Association, from 2002-2011--generic drug sales in the United States have created a savings of $1.07 trillion. But one independent pharmacist argues people are still spending too much.

Call Centers, Welding Jobs in High Demand

Audrey Fannin and Justin Catanoso — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:16:51 +0000

There was good news this week about expansions and hiring in both the information sector and in the traditional building sectors in the Triad.

Winston-Salem Veterans Office Streamlines Operations, Battles More Delays

Kathryn Mobley — Fri, 03 May 2013 04:32:43 +0000

Last year, the Winston-Salem Veterans Affairs Regional office landed on a federal radar because of long delays and thousands of exposed claim folders. Now administrators say they’re changing how claims are processed. But there is still a wait.

Pepper Building

michelle.johnson — Thu, 02 May 2013 11:18:00 +0000

When the Davis McCollum Department Store first opened its doors in late October 1928, more than three thousand people crowded the streets at Fourth and Liberty.

"Everybody had heard about this fabulous new place and they just wanted to see it," said Fam Brownlee, a local historian. "Everything upstairs was really upscale, it was aimed at the high end, but they put a lot of emphasis on the basement, the bargain basement. And it had terrific prospects. Who wouldn't have wanted to invest in it, with everything booming? But it didn't last very long."