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Dinner on Dalton delights
KING — The inaugural "Dinner on Dalton” event hosted by the Downtown King Partnership proved to be a hit. On Saturday, May 4, East Dalton Road was blocked off to traffic east of Main Street and transformed to provide a local, outdoor dining experience, complete with string lights hung over elegantly set linen covered tables. Three local chefs provided a four-course meal to attendees, who were additionally entertained by live...
Winston-Salem native Cooper Alan performs song at National Police Week in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON — A Winston-Salem native is using his music to help honor the memories of fallen police officers across the country. He performed during a national police week ceremony in our nation's capital Wednesday. Cooper Alan was born and raised in Winston-Salem, and has been working on music in...
Distracted driving nets Early College student a scholarship
In recognition of April as Distracted Driving Month, Alliance Insurance Services and Magnolia Eye Care held a competition in which students submitted videos about the dangers of distracted driving. This year marked the fourth scholarship competition sponsored by Alliance Insurance Services that turned a negative, distracted driving, into a positive and profitable experience for local students. Dr. Candice Fix of Magnolia Eye Care in King joined in on the action...
'It's old school, but it happens all the time': How to prevent your checks from being stolen and washed
GREENSBORO, N.C. — How does your check to Duke Energy for $67 suddenly change to a check written for $6,700 to someone you don't know? It's called check washing and police in our area see a lot of it. "Old school stealing from mailboxes, washing a check, trying to...
Winston-Salem road closed after tree brings down power lines
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Police closed part of Buena Vista Road on Wednesday after a tree fell on powerlines, bringing down two utility poles and damaging vehicles. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Photos from the scene show at least two vehicles damaged. A tree fell...
Winston-Salem officials consider creating new policy on subsidizing housing for developers
There was an error loading the media player. Winston-Salem officials are looking to develop a new policy to streamline its process for selling property and subsidizing housing for developers. A Winston-Salem City Council committee recently approved a request from Moravian Church in America, Southern Province to purchase four city-owned lots...
Yadkin County teacher earns ‘Going Local’ grant
RALEIGH — North Carolina Farm Bureau has awarded Yadkin County teacher Ashley Gentle, of Yadkinville Elementary School, an Ag in the Classroom “Going Local” grant. “There is no more valuable resource in North Carolina than our students and the teachers charged with their education,” said North Carolina Farm Bureau President Shawn Harding. “Through our Ag in the Classroom program, the state’s farmers are investing in the future leaders of North Carolina, as well as the future of agriculture, which is the state’s top economic sector.” ...
Chaplin named April Clemmons Rotary Student of the Month
Submitted CLEMMONS — Caman Chaplin was recognized on April 17 as the Rotary Club of Clemmons Student of the Month for April. In nominating Chaplin n for Student of the Month, a representative of West Forsyth High School described Chaplin as follows: “Chaplin is a humble, intelligent, well-rounded leader on our campus. He challenges himself […] The post Chaplin named April Clemmons Rotary Student of the Month appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Kiwanis Club of Clemmons April Highlights
By Ina Beavers For the Clemmons Courier CLEMMONS — As usual, our members were busy with many activities and volunteer efforts in April. At our April 2 membership meeting, Club President Thao Sommerville reviewed the highlights of the board’s earlier meeting with the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce Leadership Team. The team is assisting the club […] The post Kiwanis Club of Clemmons April Highlights appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Local dad beats 'Glioblastoma' Stage 4 Brain Cancer twice
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month. According to BrainTumor.org, those diagnosed with Glioblastoma have an average survival rate of only 6.9%, with the length of survival estimated to be less than a year. One local patient is beating the odds, and still going strong. Get the...
WS/FCS to increase random metal detection in last month of school amid gun violence concerns
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. — Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools announced they will increase random metal detection as middle and high school students enter school starting on Wednesday, May 15 until the end of the school year. Tricia McManus, the WS/FCS superintendent, cited two gun-related incidents that have impacted the school district...
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