“I come from a big family. We all lived together in a trailer behind my grandmother’s house in Winston-Salem. I was really mischievous. I always wanted to know how stuff works, so I always got into a ...

In 1977 Virginia Newell and Vivian Burke made history when they became the first women elected to the Winston-Salem Board of Alderman (now City Council). Fast forward 47 years to 2024 where five of ...

Several years ago, I wrote an article about unruly parents and how their behavior would be detrimental to their kids. I saw the writing on the wall with what could happen if parents didn’t calm down ...

As the dust settles on one of the most contentious election seasons in recent history, Vice President Kamala Harris stands as a figure who did what she needed to do. She delivered her message, ...

Winston-Salem State University men’s basketball team revealed its 2024-25 season schedule on Thursday morning. Highlights of the season include playing in the Virgin Island Tournament, Dec. 13-15 and ...

CHARLOTTE – Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have received a three-year, $4.5 million grant from the Department of Defense to study cervical spine injuries in military ...

Research shows that adult play can boost your creativity, sharpen your sense of humor, improve your well-being, and help you cope with stress. If your spirit craves a boost and your stress level needs ...

Stained Glass Playhouse will present “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8 and 9 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. at Stained Glass Playhouse, located at 4401 ...

The Stepping Up Process to End Recidivism (SUPER) held its latest graduation ceremony on Oct. 31. The yearlong program provides support services to those with mental health and/or substance use issues ...

More than 45 supporters of the North Carolina Black Repertory Company played African instruments and sang with Baba Joseph Anderson and me as we led the welcome song “Funga.” The guests attended my ...