Countywide, graduation rates increased for the seventh straight year, but Parkland High School and Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy saw their rates slip from 2013 to 2014. The drop was significant at
(pictured above: Atkins Academic and Technology High School on Old Greensboro Road opened in 2005.) Students, their parents and others came to Coach Eric Puryear’s defense when he was fired
(pictured above: Irie Rhythms owners Gorjean and Warren Moore.) It’s where “Winston meets Kingston.” That’s the catchphrase for Warren and Gorjean Moore’s new Silas Creek Crossing restaurant, Irie Rhythms. Irie
Travis Taylor has been named the new principal of Carver High School. He replaces Ronald Travis, who will be the principal of Main Street Academy. Taylor has been the principal
(pictured above: (From left) Lucas Brim, Reginald Gray, Daryl Napper Jr. and Bryan McKenzie have received full scholarships.) Carver High School seniors