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.
According to census data provided by the Brookings Institution, Millennials and some Gen Zs make up 37% of eligible voters, about the same share of the electorate as Baby Boomers and Pre-Boomers. To put it in simpler terms, young people have the power to shape the 2020 election. And last week several local organizations joined forces to educate young voters ahead of Election Day with a virtual forum that allowed voters to hear candidate’s views on some of the most pressing issues.
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.
Many people expected the L.A. Lakers to make it to the NBA Finals out of the west, but on the other hand, no one really expected the Miami Heat to make it out of the east.
Many kids depend on their schools for breakfast and lunch, so the summer months present a food insecurity issue. To help combat this unfortunate issue, almost every day A.R.K.A. Tasty Foods (ARKA) delivers thousands of meals during the summer months to kids all across the Triad area.
New initiative will bridge East Winston to power structures
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