City of Greensboro to hold celebration for South Benbow Road Historic District
The district has been home to several Black figures over the years including the state's first Black chief justice, Henry Frye.
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Utility payments and other services return to the city of Winston-Salem's website
After being shut down for over a month following a cyberattack, the city of Winston-Salem's online bill pay services are operational again.
Student hurt after gun fired on Winston-Salem State University campus, school says
The Winston-Salem State University campus was on lockdown after a gun was fired and a student was hurt on Wednesday night, according to a university spokesperson. The student is in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Winston-Salem artist's 'Little Pet Chapels' provide outlet for grief
When walking through one of Winston-Salem’s many parks, you may encounter a box resembling one of those Little Free Libraries where people share books with neighbors. But when you open the box, instead of finding books, you’ll see a collection of notes, photos, remembrances, and yes, Valentines, dedicated to departed pets. They’re part of the Little Pet Chapel project, the brainchild of local author and artist Lynn Byrd.
Crime down in Winston-Salem in 2024, police chief says
Data from 2024 shows a 15% reduction in aggravated assaults and car thefts compared to 2023. Homicides were down by nearly a third.
North Carolina legislators fleshing out details on $500M in additional Hurricane Helene relief
North Carolina House members advanced Wednesday a Republican package to boost state recovery funding after Hurricane Helene as committees fleshed out details on how best to spend another $500 million to address the historic flooding.
High Point police respond to online criticism after 'Bikers Against Predators' video
The department is facing scrutiny for how it handled the report of an alleged sexual predator by the outside group.
New exhibit showcasing works of Andrew Wyeth to open at Reynolda House Saturday
Allison Slaby, the curator at Reynolda House Museum of American Art, says she’s been working on the exhibit with the Brandywine Museum of Art in Wyeth’s hometown of Chadds Ford for about two years.
WS/FCS Board of Education votes to consolidate Virtual Academy with other schools
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education voted Tuesday to embed the district’s Virtual Academy within two other schools. Officials say the move is the result of declining enrollment and will save the district nearly $1 million.
Historic marker honors site of first R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company factory
Among the speakers at the unveiling was Noah Reynolds. He serves on the Forsyth County Historic Resources Commission and is a direct descendant of the company founder.