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By A. J. Daniel | The Winston-Salem Chronicle The 2026 race for Forsyth County district attorney is beginning to sharpen into a debate over experience, accountability and the exercise of prosecutorial power after longtime Winston-Salem pastor and community activist Rev. Dr. John Mendez endorsed Democratic challenger Amara M. Hunter over incumbent Republican District Attorney Jim […] The post…
Don Phipps will retire Sept. 30, leaving board members to choose another temporary leader while the district protects its financial recovery and searches for longer-term stability. By Staff Report One day after students returned to classrooms, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is turning to another question about its future: who will lead the district after Sept. 30? […] The post WS/FCS board…
Opinion | Winston-Salem has everything needed to become a film destination — except one thing By Algenon Cash Economic development is often measured by the factories a community recruits, the corporate headquarters it lands or the next billion-dollar investment announced with elected officials standing behind ceremonial shovels. Film production rarely enters that conversation. It should. […] The…
Staff Report – WS Chronicle Robert Grier, one of eight Black men whose service changed the history of firefighting in Winston-Salem and across North Carolina, has died at the age of 104. The Winston-Salem Fire Department announced Grier’s death Sunday, remembering the retired sergeant as a pioneer who helped integrate the department more than 75 […] The post Robert Grier, pioneering firefighter…
Opinion By Algenon Cash The 2024 election brought three new members to the City Council. New leadership often brings new energy, new priorities, and a different way of looking at old problems. Rather than criticize from the sidelines, I decided to wait. I wanted to see what would emerge. A year later, I’m still waiting. […] The post A Tale of Two Cities appeared first on WS Chronicle .
By Derwin L. Montgomery WS Chronicle A lunch conversation at West End Cafe became more than a meeting.It became a relationship.It became a lesson in local history. And by Juneteenth, it became a $76,262 gift from members of Home Moravian Church to Triad Cultural Arts — enough to help the organization pay off a […] The post From West End Cafe to Juneteenth: How a conversation became Home Moravian’s…
After more than 11 years on the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners, Chairman Don Martin has announced he will retire effective July 31, citing a promise made to his wife to step away from public life upon turning 75. In announcing his departure, Martin reflected on major accomplishments during his tenure, including school funding initiatives, […] The post Forsyth County Commissioner Don Martin…
The Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership is excited to share that our beloved Summer Music Series is returning for its 28th season in 2026! This cherished community tradition brings residents, visitors, and music fans together for a summer full of free live music in the heart of downtown. This year features the return of two fan favorites—Downtown Jazz and […] The post Downtown Winston-Salem’s…
Staff Report The Winston-Salem Chronicle The City of Winston-Salem is calling on local businesses and community organizations to help create more opportunities for young people this summer through employment and youth programming. City leaders will host a community informational meeting focused on summer jobs and camp opportunities at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, at Salem […] The post City to Host…
Staff Report WS Chronicle A proposed Winston-Salem budget now under City Council review would raise the property-tax rate, increase water and sewer charges, lift stormwater fees, and push up some city user fees — a package that would touch homeowners directly and could also ripple through renters’ monthly costs. The proposal is scheduled for another […] The post City budget would raise local bills…
