The Stevens Center

Thursday is opening night for the UNC School of the Arts production of The Nutcracker ballet. The tradition that began in 1966 has gone through many…

The recently enacted state budget includes a $35 million appropriation to support economic development in Winston-Salem. City officials made the announcement on Thursday. Mayor Allen Joines and Representative Donny Lambeth issued a joint news release saying the state funding will “reinforce Winston-Salem’s position as a tourism, sports, and entertainment” hub serving the Piedmont and Northwest North Carolina.

RiverRun was brought to Winston-Salem in 1998 by former UNC School of the Arts Dean Dale Pollock. He reflects on the film festival's early struggles. RiverRun Executive Director Rob Davis showcases this year's fest and its silver anniversary.

Award-winning playwright Neil Simon died this weekend at age 91. The prolific writer was perhaps best known for “The Odd Couple,” which went on to become…