Haydee Thompson walked through an unobtrusive grey door just inside the entrance to Krankie‘s coffee. Once inside, she climbed a square, wooden staircase that hugged … Read More
Semester: Fall 2017
The Garage Closing
The Garage, a live music venue that helped pave the way for new businesses in the downtown Winston Salem area, will host its goodbye performance … Read More
Column/Profile of Michael Bradford
When I think of the criminal justice system, the theme song to Law and Order pops into my head, and I can see images of … Read More
New Artwork in the Benton Convention Center
As one walks into the newly renovated Benton Convention Center, one’s eye catches two massive paintings that stretch from the floor all the way to … Read More
DD Adams and the 2018 Congressional Election
Dealing with challenging situations is nothing new to DD Adams. Just last week, Adams put a hold on a redevelopment project in the Boston-Thurmond neighborhood … Read More
21st Annual Downtown Veterans Day Parade
As the brass band played in the background, Vietnam veteran Jeff Williamson gazed upon his fellow veteran companions from his wheelchair, surrounded by family, friends, … Read More
Column: The Children’s Center
Staff members at First Baptist Church Children’s Center found out last month that the daycare center would be closing on December 22nd –six months sooner … Read More
Column: Inner Rhythm Choir
On Sunday mornings when my church youth choir took the stage to sing, Kendall joined us. Though she has cerebral palsy and her speech was … Read More
Kaleideum Downtown Makes Fun More Accessible with Sensory Friendly Programming
As soon as you enter Kaleideum Downtown, you see a backpack sitting on the front desk with a sign: Ask about our Sensory Friendly Backpacks. … Read More
Buyer Purchases Troubled Royal Inn Property
The Royal Inn, which has been shut since June 2015 has been the center of complaints by residents in the West Salem neighborhood over illegal … Read More
Local Non-Profit Treats Opioid Addiction
By: Erin Stephens & Jessica Clifford *Because of the nature of illicit drugs and the possible legal implications for those who use them, the staffers … Read More
Profile of Ronnie’s Country Store
Opening the door to Ronnie’s Country Store is like opening a door into the past. Inside the old fashioned grocery store are shelves of canned … Read More