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Mendez Endorses Amara Hunter in Forsyth County DA Race, Calls for Change in Prosecutor’s Office

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 […]

By WS Chronicle 7 min read

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WS/FCS board turns to interim superintendent search as new school year begins

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? […]

By WS Chronicle August 11, 2026

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Should the historic downtown district become pedestrian-only on weekends?

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Why Restaurants Are Closing — And What It Means for Our Cities

By Algenon L. Cash The Winston-Salem Chronicle Since the beginning, food and beverage establishments have brought communities together. The nation’s founders sat around tavern tables discussing their vision for a new country called America. In Winston-Salem and Greensboro, storefronts with blinking “open” signs remain a cornerstone of the local economy. They are places for first […]

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