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Wake Forest Students Cover Downtown Winston-Salem

Semester: Fall 2017

October 17, 2017 by Megan Schmit

Larry Favorite Crafts from Ironwood

On the first Friday of October, visitors ambled through the front room of Piedmont Craftsmen to view its newest exhibit: “Of Trees and Vines.” The … Read More

October 17, 2017 by Meredith Happy

Domino’s Pizza by the Slice in Downtown

Amongst the thriving, up-and-coming businesses along 4th Street sits a Winston-Salem staple—Domino’s, which is unique in that it serves pizza by slice. This particular Domino’s … Read More

October 17, 2017 by Madison Yauger

Local Updates in Preparation for Business 40 Closure

First Street has been in chaos due to the rerouting of a new water line in preparation for the $99 million remodel of Business 40, … Read More

October 17, 2017 by Erin Stephens

First-Annual Shop the Block Event Promotes Local Retail

Earlier this month, 35 retailers in downtown Winston-Salem handed out lime green, cloth bags and coupon books to shoppers who ventured downtown to “Shop the … Read More

October 17, 2017 by Lily Walter

Immigrant Rights Group Holds Protest

About 80 protesters, wearing black and carrying signs, gathered around a black wooden coffin in the warm evening Sept. 28, waiting for the downtown demonstration … Read More

September 28, 2017 by Erin Stephens

Molly Southern: 17-Year-Old’s Passion for Fashion Shines In Clothing Swap

As a child, Molly Southern was surrounded by inspiration. “I’ve grown up around huge amounts of people. My mom runs a music festival, Heavy Rebel … Read More

September 28, 2017 by Jessica Clifford

Queen Toviea: Serving Downtown for 26 Years

Queen Toviea rolls out her hot dog cart from the commissary where she stores it over to the corner of 5th and Trade Streets almost … Read More

September 28, 2017 by Rayne Supple

Dash Hold Record Attendance Numbers for 2017 Season, Highest Number Since 2013.

  The Winston-Salem Dash wrapped up their season earlier this month, setting the new record of attendance since 2013. The Dash reached a total of … Read More

September 28, 2017 by Meredith Happy

Students Take Advantage Of Downtown Coffee Shops

Second-year Wake Forest medical student, Erin Allred was dancing to herself with music coming from her clunky headphones as she took notes in her notebook, … Read More

September 28, 2017 by Lily Walter

Confederate Statue Debate Continues

Debate over the future of Winston-Salem’s Confederate statue continues behind closed doors as city officials are unable to take legal action, city officials said. Located … Read More

September 28, 2017 by Megan Schmit

Bongos Remains Busy After Shooting at North Cherry Street Parking Deck

Midnight on Saturday, the line outside of Bongos Nightclub at 411 N. Cherry St. extended halfway down the block. The shooting that took place in … Read More

September 28, 2017 by Madison Yauger

Crafting an Education for Kenya

Seventy-five children in Ngong, Kenya will receive a home and an education because of the efforts of a local woman and her craft store. Wedged … Read More