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WEBJul 10, 2024 · The statue of a Confederate soldier that stood in downtown Winston-Salem for more than a century has a new home 40 miles south of the city following protests, dismantling and a lengthy storage period.
First phase of new housing development set to get underway in …
WEBNov 4, 2021 · A major housing redevelopment project planned for east Winston-Salem is moving forward. City council recently approved a site plan that will kickstart construction on the first phase.For years ...
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WEB4 days ago · North Carolina received $3.5 million in federal Victim of Crime Act funds. It's a far cry from it's peak of more than $100 million just a few years ago, and it comes as the violent crime rate in ...
Hundreds of abortion rights activists attend protest in Winston …
WEBJul 3, 2022 · Roe v. Wade. Protest. Aiyana B (left) and Kate Rohden (right) were two out of hundreds of abortion rights activists at a march in Winston-Salem on July 3, in light of the recent Supreme Court ...
35 Years After Wrongful Conviction, Darryl Hunt’s Legacy Of Hope …
WEBJun 12, 2020 · This weekend marks the 35th anniversary of Darryl Hunt's wrongful conviction. The African American Winston-Salem native was given a life sentence for the rape and murder of a young white newspaper ...
Section of Blue Ridge Parkway closed due to bear and human …
WEBNov 1, 2023 · Blue Ridge Parkway officials have temporarily closed nearly eight miles of highway due to a recent uptick in human interactions with bears. The closure impacts a portion of the popular scenic ...
Carolina Curious: What is a Demon Deacon? - 88.5 WFDD
WEBAug 30, 2023 · 0:00. Wake Forest University’s mascot, the Demon Deacon, rides into games on a motorcycle wearing a black and gold tuxedo, and a top hat on his oversized head. For this month's Carolina Curious ...
The letter Z is becoming a symbol of Russia's war in Ukraine. But …
WEBMar 9, 2022 · The black-and-orange ribbons that make up the "Z" are St. George's ribbons, which are symbols of remembrance of Russians who died during World War II similar to the U.K.'s usage of the poppy for ...
WS/FC Schools Will Offer New Online Learning Program For …
WEBJun 2, 2020 · The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education recently approved a new virtual option for students for the 2020-2021 school year. KERI BROWN/WFDD. School districts across the state are ...