After a cell phone video showing a 15-year-old being taken to the ground with excessive force by an officer with the Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD), the Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity (MCWSV) has called for full disclosure and transparency from the WSPD.
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With the COVID-19 pandemic seemingly tightening its grip on communities across the country, health experts have advised Americans to forget the traditional gatherings during the holiday season to help turn the tide against the rising number of cases.
Busta’s Person of the Week: Samantha McSwain truly has an ‘attitude of gratitude’
Whether it was fixing issues with his gaming console or fixing loose doorknobs, for as long as he can remember Moustapha Diaw has always had a knack for fixing things. “As I kid I just gravitated towards fixing things … whether it was putting it together, taking things apart … just looking at how things work,” he said. Diaw’s fondness for repairing things followed him through high school and now the 20-year-old has turned that passion into his own business, 88 Repairs.
Securing funds to pursue higher education is an issue many high school seniors deal with every year. As a finalist for the Semper Fidelis All-Americans Honorary Award, Parkland High School senior Zuri Greenlee may have her college finances taken care of.
Biden named president, Harris makes history
Dr. Amber Baker is known throughout Winston-Salem and Forsyth County for her work in education. As the principal at Kimberly Park Elementary, Baker made a name for herself as a passionate educator who was willing to go above and beyond to ensure her students had what they needed to succeed. Now Baker is looking to take that same passion and energy to the N.C. General Assembly.
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education has named Tricia McManus interim superintendent. McManus will fill the vacancy left by Dr. Angela Hairston who announced her resignation last month.
Being a first-time voter is an exciting experience for many. That process gets complicated when you start to disagree with the party you have grown up with your entire life. For Cassidy Willard, that was exactly her circumstances headed into this presidential election season.
Busta’s Person of the Week: Understanding your bottom line is the key to your success
