Courtrooms dating back to 1926 are now home to city residents wanting to live in central downtown Winston-Salem, all made possible with the renovation of … Read More
Category: Profiles
(VIDEO) Our Neighbor: The Soup Man
A Christmas tree farmer turned pastor, Ken Furches left the family business and answered a calling from God to preach full time. The change in … Read More
Our Neighbor: Bike Patrol Officer Greg Martin
While the sun began to set on the downtown Winston-Salem area, Officer Greg Martin slipped on his yellow Winston-Salem Bike Patrol jacket, fastened his helmet … Read More
Wind chimes add “serendipity” to the Arts District
About two years ago, hidden by the darkness of night two Arts for Arts Sake members set out on an expedition to hang wind chimes … Read More
McGee Becomes First Female Pastor at First Baptist
Inside the domed ceiling of First Baptist Church, a congregation of about 200 people listen to a sermon given by a woman. Emily Hull McGee, … Read More
Our Neighbor: Kendall Doub
Artist Kendall Doub is bringing life to empty spaces in downtown Winston-Salem with murals painted outside of galleries, restaurants and even in the basement of … Read More
New Restaurant adds to the redevelopment of Liberty Street
Southern-style barbecue restaurant and bar, Camel City BBQ Factory, becomes the latest addition to a developing street in downtown Winston-Salem, bringing new life to Liberty … Read More
Our Neighbor: Mary Haglund
Editor’s Note: Mary’s Gourmet Diner was featured on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart on Tuesday, Dec. 9. The segment featured the controversy over the … Read More
African Crafts Store Helps Kenyan Women
Situated between Kindred Spirits and Atelier on Trade Street, Umoja African Crafts may have a smaller storefront than its neighbors in downtown Winston-Salem’s art district, … Read More
Wake Forest Senior Opens CrossFit Gym on Liberty Street
Last month, Top Tier, a franchise of the CrossFit, Inc. gyms, opened in the 600 block of Liberty Street in downtown Winston-Salem. The previously vacant … Read More
Our Neighbor: Pablo del Valle Returns Home to Trade Street
When asked whether his bakery and cafĂ©, Atelier on Trade, could be successful among several competitors in the downtown Winston-Salem area, owner Pablo del Valle … Read More
Arts Corner: Alix Hitchcock
It is the first Friday of October and Alix Hitchcock is pacing around the open space, waiting for people to show up for the opening … Read More