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‘We’re fighting’: Wake Forest basketball coach, wife refuse to give up after stroke
WINSTON-SALEM (WGHP) — In the summer of 2023, life was good for Johnetta and Steve Forbes. After 34 years of marriage, they were just beginning to experience the joys of being empty nesters with no plans to slow down. “It only takes that one phone call and your whole life can change,” Men’s […]
Vault Visit | A lap around V.I.R. with Jim Fitzgerald
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Have you ever wondered what it was like to ride in a race car? Well, on April 25, 1970, we found out!. Racecar driver and Clemmons native, Jim Fitzgerald took WFMY News 2's camera on a ride!. They mounted the camera on a rollbar of Fitzgerald's...
Ex-ballyhooed recruit Omaha Biliew transfers to Wake Forest
Former five-star recruit Omaha Biliew has transferred to Wake Forest after experiencing a disappointing freshman campaign at Iowa State. Biliew, a forward, confirmed his decision to On3. The 6-foot-8 Biliew was the highest-ranked high school player to ever sign with the Cyclones. His arrival was trumpeted even more because he was a native of nearby Waukee, Iowa. He also was a McDonald's All-American. But Biliew never got on track for the Cyclones, who went 29-8 and reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. He averaged 2.4 points and 1.3 rebounds in 20 games off the bench. Biliew played just 149 minutes and only two in the NCAA Tournament, that coming at the end of a comfortable first-round win over South Dakota State. The Iowa state high school player of the year in 2022-23 announced his departure from Iowa State on March 31. --Field Level Media
Pirate fan praises lifesaving effort, helps promote CPR, AEDs
A cardiac arrest survivor visited Greenville this week to promote CPR and automated defibrillators and thank the first responders who helped give him his life back more than 18 months ago. Winston-Salem resident and Pirate fan Terry Herndon stopped by Greenville Fire-Rescue Station 1 with his wife, Carole, on Tuesday while the couple was in town for the Pirates baseball game against NC State. The last time he was in town, Sept. 25, 2022, the Pirates football team was playing Navy. The next day, his...
Winston-Salem Dash hosting 'WSSU Night at the Dash' Thursday
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) and the Winston-Salem Dash are teaming up together for 'WSSU Night at the Dash' on Thursday night, April 25. The Dash will be taking on the Rome Emperors at 7 p.m. at the Truist Stadium. "We are thrilled to be partnering with...
CCNC to host 2026 Carolinas Amateur, 2027 Southern Amateur Championship
Adding to its legacy as an advocate of amateur golf, The Country Club of North Carolina (CCNC) will host the 2026 Carolinas Amateur and the 2027 Southern Amateur Championship. “Adding these two prestigious championships to our historic list of amateur golf competitions is truly an honor for CCNC,” said club president Charlie Rivers. “We are proud of our long-standing support of amateur golf that dates back to the 1965 North Carolina Amateur just two years after we opened. We are excited to bring two strong fields of elite amateur players to CCNC in the next several years.”
Winning streaks for Forbush teams
The Forbush Lady Falcons soccer team has racked up several recent wins. The Falcons claimed a 7-0 win Monday against West Wilkes. The team is currently 7-6-1 overall and 6-1 in conference. They are set to play North Surry on Tuesday. The Lady Falcons softball team has also been in the win column. The team defeated North Surry on Saturday 12-1. On Thursday the Lady Falcons beat Elkin 10-0. The Falcons baseball team continues its winning streak with a 15-0 victory over Wilkes Central on Friday and a 20-0 win against Wilkes Central last Tuesday. The team is set to play East Surry on Tuesday.
Lady Wildcats back on top
REIDSVILLE — The West Stokes Lady Wildcats are back on top of the Mid-State 2A Conference with a 19-0 win over Reidsville. With the win, the Wildcats clinched a Co-Conference Championship with McMichael. The championship is the Lady Cats 11th in program history. Freshman Halo Akers paced West Stokes in the victory with two homeruns, three hits, three runs scored, and 4RBIs. Ashlynn Cox and Chloe Paitsel also had homeruns...
Slate ties for second at Northwest 1A Conference Tournament
ROARING GAP — North and South Stokes’ golf teams competed in the Northwest 1A Conference Tournament held at Roaring Gap Club on April 23. Mount Airy took the top spot with the Bears’ Brandon Bowman taking home the gold medal with a 72 on the 18 hole course. The Sauras’ Sawyer Slate, and Mount Airy’s Mason Varney and Shockley Hiatt finish tied for second with a 77. Bowman led from...
Wake Forest lands Alabama transfer wing Davin Cosby
Striking again on the transfer portal market, Steve Forbes has landed another piece to the puzzle as former 4-star wing Davin Cosby announced his commitment to Wake Forest. Standing 6-foot-5, 200 pounds, Cosby originally chose Alabama over Wake Forest along with LSU, NC State, Tennessee, and Virginia amonst others. Cosby enrolled early in Tuscaloosa, arriving in January of 2023.
Gastley carries West Stokes past Walkertown and McMichael
MADISON — West Stokes Dylan Gastley has collected five hits, two doubles, scored two run, collected two RBIs and hit a home run over the last two games against Walkertown and McMichael. To add insult to injury, the right-handed hurler mowed down Walkertown 4-0 with 17 strikeouts, one short of a school record held by Mason Howell, gave up one hit, walked one and zero runs over seven innings of work. ...
LOCAL ROUNDUP: Ledford soccer beats Central Davidson
WALLBURG – Ledford defeated Central Davidson 2-1 in Mid-Piedmont 3A Conference girls soccer Wednesday at Ledford. Nera Wesley and Maddie McCormack each had a goal while Jasey Terry had an assist for the Panthers (8-5-2 overall, 3-2 conference). Sanna Simpson made 10 saves in goal.
Wildcats rally to beat rival East Surry
PILOT MOUNTAIN — West Stokes’ tennis team rallied and beat rival East Surry 5-4 to close out its regular season at 11-3 overall and 6-0 in the Mid-State 2A Conference. The Cardinals No. 1 and No. 2 seeds defeated the Wildcats higher seeds in close matches. Levi Walton beat Jayden Baughman 6-7(8-10), 6-3, 10-7 in the battle of the one seeds, and Kade Talton defeated Todd Mendenhall 1-6, 7-5, 12-10 in the twos. ...
Bowman Gray Racing returns on Saturday
Racing returns to the Madhouse Saturday night. Bowman Gray stadium in Winston-Salem will be filled with fans and NASCAR excitement living up to the nickname, “Madhouse.”. Loren Pinilis who is over Public Relations at Bowman Gray joined the Local Vibe team to share what makes racing such a popular event and the uniqueness Bowman Gray has, plus the deep history of well-known NASCAR drivers who have won or raced at Bowman Gray.
Zanesfield Petanque Club Travels to North Carolina
Zanesfield Petanque Club member Shannon Hodge traveled to Winston Salem, North Carolina for the Federation of Petanque USA Mid America Regional Women’s Doubles tournament. There were 12 teams in the event. Hodge teamed up with Bo Edwards (Carolina Petanque) after three morning qualifying games they were 3-0 and ranked...
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