Culture
Winston-Salem resident Horace Barrett volunteered for military service as a paratrooper, parachuted into France on D-Day, and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Along the way, he was awarded four Purple Hearts and two Bronze Stars before returning home. Today Barrett celebrates his 100th birthday.
Carolina Curious: Is North Carolina still Southern?
Nearly half of North Carolina's residents were born out of state, but cultural traditions help keep its Southern appeal, according to researchers.
High Point organization adopts plan to create more vibrant downtown
A recently adopted strategic plan by Forward High Point looks to create a more vibrant downtown, while also more clearly defining its boundaries.
Greensboro set to begin final year of current loose leaf collection program
There are two scheduled collection periods. Leaves that are curbside by Nov. 6 will be picked up by late December. The second collection period runs between early January and February.
New online tool identifies former Green Book sites in Winston-Salem
Forsyth County's Historic Resources Commission has launched a new online tool to identify former Green Book locations in Winston-Salem.
North Star LGBTQ+ Community Center to celebrate reopening, 10th anniversary this Saturday
The facility provides a welcoming space for individuals in the queer community. Board of Directors Chair Cindia Gonzalez says the center receives visitors from Winston, surrounding counties, and even rural areas.
Stephanie Pace Brown takes over Visit Winston-Salem with an eye on messaging
Visit Winston-Salem has a new president. Stephanie Pace Brown took over on July 1 for Richard Geiger, who retired after 13 years of running the tourism agency.
Bethania Freedman's Park honoring local African American history to open this Saturday
Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines and the city council will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony this Saturday to celebrate the completion of Bethania Freedman's Park.
High Point commission adopts Reparations and Reconciliation report
The One High Point Commission has adopted a document for addressing the past racial discrimination in the city.