Winston-Salem

The Centennial Anniversary Of Winston And Salem Becoming "Winston-Salem"

Shawn Wen and Frank Stasio — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:42:33 +0000

The Rhino Times has been the signature conservative newspaper in the Triad since January of 1992. But it’s recently announced its closing, after 21 years of service. In other news, today marks the centennial anniversary of the joining of Winston and Salem, to become Winston-Salem.

Wake Forest Baptist Implements Cuts

Jeff Tiberii — Fri, 03 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Thousands of employees at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem will be affected by several cost-cutting measures. The hospital is planning to freeze some hiring, reduce retirement contributions and ask employees to voluntarily take furloughs.

NC ACLU Asks: What's With The Drones?

Leoneda Inge — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:00:21 +0000

The largest law enforcement agencies in the state are being questioned about their use of military style weapons, technology and arrest tactics. The North Carolina American Civil Liberties Union has sent public records requests to 62 law enforcement agencies.

“One of the reasons that we were very interested in sending out these public records requests, we learned that Gaston County had a drone. And that was a big revelation,” says state ACLU director Chris Brook.

Why a Gun Rights Group is Suing Winston-Salem

Jeff Tiberii — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 23:34:21 +0000

A gun-rights group is suing the city of Winston-Salem over what it claims are unconstitutional restrictions of concealed weapons.

Two years ago the general assembly gave cities the ability to regulate concealed handguns at county and municipal recreational facilities. Winston-Salem leaders defined recreational facilities as playgrounds, swimming pools, athletic fields and athletics facilities. Of the city's 69 parks, concealed handguns are prohibited in parts or all of 52.

Herbalife Bringing 500 Jobs To Triad

Jeff Tiberii — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:40:00 +0000

A nutrition and skin care company has selected Winston-Salem as the site for its new east coast manufacturing plant. Herbalife will bring nearly 500 new jobs to the city.

The California based company chose a Winston-Salem plant that was previously occupied by Dell. The computer maker couldn't meet certain job thresholds and later returned all of the economic incentives it received from the City and County. Herbalife is purchasing the facility from Dell for $22 million, less than half of the property's value. Mayor Allen Joines.

121 Year Old Church Is On The Move

Jeff Tiberii — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:05:00 +0000

A church from the 1890s is being disassembled and moved to Chapel Hill this month.

For more than 120 years St. Phillips Church has been in Germanton, a small town north of Winston-Salem. Now, the Episcopal Church of the Advocate is bringing it to Chapel Hill. Reverend Lisa Fischbeck says the unconventional move will cost about $250,000.

Winston's Foxy Woman

Frank Stasio and Nicole Campbell — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:02:00 +0000

Before the 1970s, opportunities for Black women in film were limited. African-American actresses were often relegated to roles as “mammies” or “tragic mulattos.”

Krispy Kreme Celebrates 75 Years

Leoneda Inge — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 21:45:00 +0000

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is celebrating its 75th birthday today. That perfectly round original glazed doughnut was born in Winston-Salem and that's where its headquarters remains. Leoneda Inge visited Krispy Kreme workers and fans who say the company's longevity is directly related to its family atmosphere and dedication to the Krispy Kreme brand.

Leoneda Inge: Krispy Kreme has been serenaded, mocked, and adored by people all over the world - just check out YouTube.

Triad Research Park Hires New President

Jeff Tiberii — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 10:30:00 +0000

In Winston-Salem a new president has been named to the Piedmont Triad Research Park. Jeff Tiberii has more.

Jeff Tiberii: Eric Tomlinson has been chosen by Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center to lead the PTRP. Tomlimson has experience as both a scienctist and leader of several start-ups. That was a major draw for the leaders at Wake Forest, including Dr. John McConnell, the CEO of Baptist Medical Center.

The dB's Are Back

David Brower and Eric Hodge — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:15:00 +0000

The dB's are back. This week, the legendary band releases Falling off the Sky. It's their first studio album in more than 30 years. The dBs began life in the late 70s in New York after growing up in Winston Salem. After several critically acclaimed records, members of the band went their separate ways -- but the music they recorded continued to influence fellow musicians.