Since late last year, several properties in the East Winston Community, including several churches, have been the target of constant graffiti. Several people in the community believe it’s the work of individuals trying to raise racial tension.
For the past 20 years, Anita “Boss Lady” Dean-Arnette of The Light (1340 AM and 103.5 FM), a local Christian radio station, has invited listeners to send in letters to nominate their mothers for the title of “Mother of the Year.” From humble beginnings in a conference room, the event has grown to become a much-anticipated annual tradition in the area.
Last week Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers (TROSA), a Durham-based nonprofit residential recovery program, took a step closer to expanding services to the Triad when they broke ground for their new facility on Union Cross Road.