For the first time in more than 40 years, Ronnie Long celebrated the holidays as a free man. And just a few days before Christmas, Long, who spent 44 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, received the gift he’s been waiting years for, an official pardon from Gov. Roy Cooper.
Ty Lyles had a high school career that you really only see in the movies. Multiple state championships and more accolades than you can count. In less than a month, Lyles will head to Conway, South Carolina, and enroll in Coastal Carolina University.
Wake Forest Baptist Health (WFBH) held a Drive-thru Winter Festival at St. Stephens Missionary Baptist Church last week that included a food giveaway, along with educating the community on the affects of memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease.
Despite concerns raised by Councilmembers Annette Scippio and John Larson, the Finance Committee has approved $1 million in additional funding for the renovation and expansion of Belview Recreation Center.
Since opening their doors to the community in August, Shekinah Glory Christian Church has made a point to make their presence felt. For the holiday season, the church partnered with Toys for Tots to give toys and other supplies for those in need in the community.
The holiday season can be a tough time for a family when funds are tight. COVID-19 has placed many Forsyth County residents in this trying predicament. But thanks to Rasheeda Shankle and Honorable Youth Inc. (HYI), some struggling families will have something to smile about Christmas morning.