Category : News

Serving the community for 50 years and counting

By Bridget Elam As The Chronicle celebrates its 50th year of news reporting, we are taking the time to soak in this huge milestone. On September 5, 1974, the first issue was published. Approximately 1,300 issues later, The Chronicle is still the mo...

Busta’s Person of the Week: Nearly 80 years old, Sam Tate encourages others to let their dreams take flight

By Busta Brown Can you imagine being the emcee for a James Brown concert in 1964? That was one of the hottest concert tickets in the world. To top it off, after the show you hung out with the Godfather of Soul backstage. “James Brown gave some of th...

Should I see it?: Borderlands

The much-anticipated film adaptation of the beloved video game franchise, “Borderlands,” has finally hit the big screen in 2024, aiming to capture the chaotic energy and quirky charm that fans have adored for years. Directed by Eli Ro...

‘A Dotted Tribute’ exhibit Sept. 6 – Oct. 26 will feature artistic works of Sam ‘The Dot Man’ McMillan

Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County is pleased to announce its upcoming exhibition, “A Dotted Tribute.” This exhibition will showcase local Winston-Salem folk art legend Sam “The Dot Man” McMillan and the remarkable works of...

United Way to host Moonlight Madness 5K, Monster Mile on Sept. 13

United Way of Forsyth County will host its annual Moonlight Madness Race and 2024 campaign kick-off at Bailey Park in downtown Winston-Salem on Friday, Sept. 13. The race is open to the public and is suitable for a wide range of runners from beginner...

Big brand energy: Growing your business in the age of the influencer

At this year’s Rally, a global cross-sector innovation conference held in downtown Indianapolis, influencer Brooke Wyatt and Select Management Group Talent Manager Logan Watkins discussed how companies can collaborate with influencers to reach new a...

Greater Winston-Salem to host annual meeting

Greater Winston-Salem Inc. is excited to welcome the community to their upcoming annual meeting, presented by Novant Health. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 29. The evening will begin with a cocktail hour at 5 p.m., with dinner and program...

WSSU golfer Cam Witherspoon featured on Greensboro Six mural at the Gillespie Golf Course

The mural that commemorates the legacy of the Greensboro Six – Dr. George Simkins, Phillip Cooke, Leonidas Wolfe, Samuel Murray, Joseph Sturdivant and Elijah Herring – the six men who decided to play nine holes at the city-owned, whites-o...

Rally in the Valley’ voter empowerment event is Sept. 7 in McKeesport

Voting this election is very important. So much so that Art and Cynthia Baldwin, both McKeesport residents, are hosting a “Rally in the Valley” on Saturday, Sept. 7, from noon to 3 p.m., at Noah’s Ark Community Center, 200 6th Street, McKeesport. “Ou...

Ross has historic debut for A&T volleyball

The North Carolina A&T volleyball team defeated rival North Carolina Central University (NCCU) in three sets (25-22, 18, 22) on Friday at Corbett Sports Center to secure its first win of the 2024 season. The Aggies entered this year with many new...

Ziehl-Abegg opens cutting-edge manufacturing hub in Winston-Salem

Ziehl-Abegg Inc., a global leader in ventilation and fan technology, proudly announces the successful grand opening of its new North American manufacturing headquarters in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The event, held on Aug. 22, was a resounding s...

The best part of Butter: Art, equity and affirmation

Walking through Ganggang’s annual Butter Art Fair feels like you have been transported to some much cooler city, maybe on the east or west coast. The art fair is like a little top secret special cove tucked away and made just for you. Every year,...

AES Indiana submits request to acquire battery storage project

AES Indiana is seeking approval to acquire, construct and recover costs for a battery storage project, the Crossvine renewable project, in Dubois County. Crossvine is a solar plus battery storage project expected to bring additional wattage and...

Forged by Faith & Fire: The Enduring Legacy of HBCUs Amidst Modern Challenges

by LaVada R. Rice Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were established as sanctuaries of learning and empowerment in a society determined to marginalize Black excellence. However, we must not allow the intricacies of division — mass...

Review: ‘The Deliverance’ fails to ignite fear

• Lee Daniels’ ‘The Deliverance’ attempts to deliver thrills as a horror/thriller based on the Ammons haunting case but ultimately falls short. • The film features lackluster special effects, a weak script, and miscast performances, fai...