When you think of the Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks Department, one of the first names that come to mind is Ben Piggott. To commemorate his many years with the city and service to the community, the basketball gym at the William C. Sims Community Center has been named in his honor.
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ONTV Studios partnering with Summer Youth Employment Program to expand presence in W-S
The YWCA of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County announced the five honorees of its annual Women of Vision awards who were recognized at a special virtual awards event on Thursday, June 2. The event recognizes extraordinary women who have harnessed their knowledge, creativity, and leadership for the betterment of the community.
Elder Abuse Awareness Walk, Stroll & Roll to be held at Triad Park
There were few empty seats inside the gymnasium at Carl Russell Community Center last Wednesday evening, as nearly 200 people came together to discuss strategies to help stop the recent rise in gun violence and other violent crimes.
1Love Cultural Festival looks to encourage cultural awareness, self-love
Local woman arrested, charged for threatening to shoot school bus
For over a decade HARRY (Helping Advocate Research Respond for You) Veterans Community Outreach Services has marked Memorial Day with their annual Memorial Day Commemoration ceremony. This year the event was held at Happy Hill Cemetery, where several World War I veterans are buried.
On May 26, just a few days before Memorial Day, North Carolina native Lieutenant Colonel Dominic Gaskin will take command of the 343rd Reconnaissance Squadron.
