Dozens of people received an impromptu history lesson earlier this week when they came together to explore the black history of Winston-Salem during a cultural fair, film screening and panel discussion held at the Innovation Quarter on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
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Earlier this week the Winston-Salem City Council approved a resolution allocating $275,000 in funding to support the expansion of the driver’s license restoration program, better known as the DRIVE (Driver Restoration Initiative and Vocational Expansion) Program.
Throughout Black History Month The Chronicle will be highlighting unsung heroes in our community, those individuals who are setting an example for others and leaving a mark on the City of Winston-Salem that will be remembered for some time. This week we shed light on 2020 recipient of the city’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Young Dreamer Award and Winston-Salem native, Nicole Little.
BPAL educates community ahead of primary election
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recently voted 4-3 to approve a resolution supporting the protection of the Second Amendment, joining hundreds of other cities and counties across the country that have been declared “Second Amendment Sanctuaries.”
Next month Winston-Salem native and CEO of United Health Services, LaShun Huntley, will look to add state representative to his list of accomplishments when he faces off against local educator Dr. Amber Baker in the primary election to represent District 72 in the N.C. House of Representatives.
The first of five forums that will be held at various locations throughout the city was held earlier this week at the Central Library and was headlined by the incumbent mayor, Allen Joines, and challenger JoAnne Allen.
While blazing the campaign trail last week, Baker took some time to sit down with The Chronicle to discuss her reason for running and her plan of action if she wins.
Following one of the deadliest years on record, local law enforcement is looking to crack down on violent crime.
