Category : Global Alerts

- 1 month ago

County's Budget Deliberations Kick Off Next Monday, March 10

Forsyth County Board of Commissioners begins the 2025-2026 budget process on March 10. Public meetings and workshops will precede the County Manager's proposed budget in May, with adoption in June. Property reappraisal impacts tax rates. Community en...

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Exciting Arrival: Semi-Pro Team Set to Thrill Our Town

This October, the Winston-Salem Cardinals debut in the ABA, led by owner-coach Jedadiah Bridges. Honoring his late brother, the Cardinals symbolize new life. Bridges, a Reidsville native, seeks players with integrity. Tryouts: June 14-15 in Eden, NC....

- 1 month ago

U.S. Marshals and WSPD Capture Notorious Gang Leader

A top MS-13 figure, Josue Zepeda-Padilla, was arrested on March 5 in Winston-Salem. Charged with gang assault and kidnapping in New York, he evaded capture for a year. U.S. Marshals, alongside local authorities, captured him after a dramatic attic es...

- 1 month ago

WS/FCS Seeks Public Input on New Residential Zone Proposals

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools are revising 30-year-old residential boundaries, proposing three maps to enhance socioeconomic diversity. Supported by a $1 million U.S. Department of Education grant, the Fostering Diverse Schools initiative seek...

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Top Contender for the Number One Spot: Who Will Take It?

The 2025 NFL Draft, happening April 24-26 at Lambeau Field, features top prospects like Travis Hunter, Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, and Abdul Carter. Tennessee Titans hold the No. 1 pick, likely favoring Carter. Hunter's dual skills, Ward's strong seas...

- 1 month ago

Winston-Salem Symphony Reveals New Leadership as President Retires

The Winston-Salem Symphony announced President Merritt Vale’s retirement, effective January 1, 2026, with Amanda Norman as successor. Vale, after 27 years, emphasized readiness for leadership change. Norman, a dedicated leader since 2017, will ensure...

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Carl H. Russell, Sr.: A Giant Advocate for Black Community Causes

Between 1900 and 1940, Black entrepreneurship flourished despite segregation. Carl H. Russell, Sr., a trailblazer in Winston-Salem, founded Russell Funeral Home and The People’s Spokesman newspaper. His dedication to civil rights and community improv...

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Firefighter Staff Reductions Jeopardize Public Safety

Local firefighters criticize the Winston-Salem Fire Department's decision to cut overtime and staffing due to budget concerns. Despite reassurances, Ashton Parrinello, president of the Winston-Salem Professional Fire Fighters, warns these changes jeo...

- 1 month ago

Celebrating NASA's 'Human Computers' at Diggs-Latham Math Night

10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 …. Blast Off! Diggs-Latham Elementary's Math Night celebrated Black History and Magnet Schools Month. Honoring NASA's “Hidden Figures,” students engaged in themed math activities. The event included a book fair, photo bo...

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Titans Triumphantly March into State Playoffs' Third Round

The West Forsyth Titans reached the NCSHSAA playoffs' third round after a 77-70 win over Marvin Ridge. Jacari Brim and Jordan Tate led a 54-47 overtime victory against South Caldwell. Facing Watauga next, the Titans, with a 26-3 record, aim for their...

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First Restored Shotgun House in Happy Hill Celebrates Grand Opening

Winston-Salem’s first Black neighborhood celebrated the renovated shotgun house in Happy Hill. Triad Cultural Arts Inc. restored it, honoring Black American history. Cheryl Harry’s vision since 2013, now realized, stands as a testament to resilience....