Teenage suspect in Winston-Salem homicide was wanted for 2022 shooting crime
An arrest has been made in a deadly downtown shooting in Winston-Salem. The suspect was wanted for another shooting crime nearly six months ago.
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Bill would make inaugural High Country event the official state Fried Apple Pie Festival
A bill has been filed in the North Carolina Senate to designate the Fried Apple Pie Festival in Sparta as the state’s official version.
20% of full-time positions are vacant at the City of Winston-Salem
The City of Winston-Salem is struggling to fill open positions.
NC Medicaid switch for mentally ill, disabled delayed again
North Carolina health officials have again delayed the start of a managed care program for Medicaid enrollees specifically who also receive services for behavioral health needs or intellectual or d
Boone council condemns antisemitism after swastika-emblazoned flag waved at Jewish temple
The Boone town council has passed a resolution urging citizens to become more informed about antisemitism.
New app brings High Point history to life for tourists
A new app that leads listeners on a walking tour is bringing the history of High Point’s Washington Street to life for tourists in the area.
WS/FCS considers summer retesting to boost school performance grades
A summer retesting program will be up for consideration at the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education meeting Tuesday night. District officials say it will give schools a chance to improve their performance grades.
Lexington to survey city cemetery where enslaved people were buried anonymously
Lexington leaders are trying to find out more about the enslaved people who were buried in unmarked graves in the city-run cemetery.
New play explores the life and work of Maya Angelou
The new play performed by the North Carolina Black Repertory Company chronicles the poet, author, entertainer, and activist’s entire life from rural Arkansas, to world traveler, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina.