historic preservation

Plans for restaurant at renovated Union Station in Winston-Salem stall, sparking criticism

April Laissle

Plans for a restaurant and Winston-Salem State University offices at Union Station have stalled. City officials are now considering promoting part of the space as a wedding and event venue.

Triad Cultural Arts, Inc. acquired two shotgun houses in the Happy Hill neighborhood with the plan to renovate them and create a new cultural center in Winston-Salem. Image Courtesy: Triad Cultural Arts, Inc.

Culture

Triad Cultural Arts buys land, paving a way for new center to honor local Black history

DJ Simmons

When Triad Cultural Arts, Inc. purchased three lots from Winston-Salem, it marked a major step in a multi-year effort to create a new cultural center.

The city is asking Mayfair Partners to remove or replace Roar's signage, which it says is not in line with the building's 1920s-era architecture. APRIL LAISSLE/WFDD

Economy

Major Winston-Salem developer in dispute with city historic office over signage

April Laissle

A major Winston-Salem property developer is in a stalemate with the city’s historic preservation department. The conflict stems from signs placed on the…

Military

American Revolution Trail Proposal For Carolinas Highlights Triad Sites

Paul Garber

A trail that plans to recognize the Carolinas' pivotal role in the American Revolution would run through the heart of the Triad. A bill in the U.S. House…