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A jazz opera about the 1940s labor union struggles at RJR Tobacco Company comes home to Winston-Salem
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company marks its 150th anniversary this year. Known for brands like Camel, its lesser-known history involves 1940s labor strikes led by Black women workers. A new jazz opera, "Love Songs from the Liberation Wars," highlights this story, with a special performance Saturday at the North Carolina Museum of Art — Winston-Salem.
Boone to celebrate Pride with parade, festival this Saturday
Attendees can expect live bands, vendors, floats, a kids zone with face painting and more this year.
New census figures show NC's older and Hispanic populations grew by large percentages
The 65 and older group grew by 14 percent in the Tar Heel state. That’s far above the national growth of older Americans, which ticked up by about 3 percent.
North Carolina legislature leaves after passing Helene aid package, but still no budget
The North Carolina legislature wrapped up the chief portion of its annual session Thursday, passing another Hurricane Helene aid package this week after Republican majorities pushed through divisive bills to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs and target transgender rights.
Outgoing director of Winston-Salem’s housing authority reflects on tenure
Kevin Cheshire's decision to step down after five years in his role comes as the organization rebrands to "Aspire" and moves to a new location.
Eastern Music Festival Faculty Artists to present a free concert in Greensboro
This year’s Eastern Music Festival for aspiring young musicians and music lovers was canceled due to a dispute between faculty musicians and the board. To help keep the spirit of the festival alive, dozens of current and past faculty and students from across the country are coming to Greensboro next week to perform a free concert.
School librarians speak out against WS/FCS position cuts amid financial crisis
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is cutting positions in light of the district’s financial crisis. But impacted school librarians say losing their expertise will cost more than it saves.
GTCC, NC community colleges to boost aviation programming ahead of JetZero job creation
North Carolina's community colleges are strategizing about how to meet JetZero's workforce needs as the company plans to build a manufacturing plant in Greensboro.