Busta’s Person of the Week: ‘Men, go to the doctor, because early detection will save your life’
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In the beginning of 2020, Drew Cone was gearing up for his first coaching job at the collegiate level, but COVID-19 canceled that plan. Out of that disappointment, ConeWork was born.
First Baptist Church on Highland Ave. held a dedication ceremony for their historical marker on Oct. 9 at the corner of 6th and Chestnut St. First Baptist was founded in 1879 and is the oldest Black Baptist congregation in the city.
Last weekend students from Kennedy High School did their part to ensure everyone in the community has the opportunity to cast a ballot on Election Day. On Saturday, Oct. 3, the school’s SGA (Student Government Association) held a drive-thru voter registration event.
Students in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) will be returning to classrooms later this month. During a meeting on Thursday, Oct. 1, the Board of Education approved a phased reopening plan where students will transition to in-person learning based on grade level.
Business of the Month: ‘Too many of us are living in despair, and we’re providers of hope’
Walkertown High School has been searching for Kevin Thompson’s replacement since he stepped down as head basketball coach earlier this year. Their search is now over, as they have hired Richard Daniels Jr. for the position.
Editorial: Happy National Newspaper Week!
Last month representatives from New America, a think tank that focuses on a range of public policy issues, revealed findings from a study that took a closer look at evictions and mortgage foreclosures in Forsyth County. To no one’s surprise who is familiar with the area, the findings show that the communities east of Highway 52 are in dire need.
