Even as North Carolina begins to show signs of opening back up, these remain challenging times for many people in our state and around the country. Over the past two months, mental health experts say they have seen an increased number of people experiencing anxiety, negative thoughts and family conflicts.
Local nonprofit IFB Solutions, the largest employer of people who are blind or visually impaired in the U.S., has started selling cloth face masks produced at its Winston-Salem facility to the public through its online retail store, www.bscsource.com.
Nothing calls for ice cream more than a hot steamy day with temperatures in the mid-80s. And last weekend representatives with the Winston-Salem Dash did their part to provide frozen treats for children and families in the community.
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education is asking the county for an additional $13.9 million to update textbooks and address safety and security concerns in schools across the district.
Flags were flown at half-staff at state and federal buildings across the state earlier this week to honor the life and service of Winston-Salem legend Larry Womble. Womble died last Thursday, May 14, at his home here in the city.
Lieutenant J. “Manny” Gomez has been promoted to the rank of captain with the Winston-Salem Police Department. Gomez is the first Hispanic captain in the history of the WSPD.