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'Never forget': Thousands celebrate 'freedom' at Winston-Salem's Juneteenth Festival
Winston-Salem’s 25th annual Juneteenth Festival attracted thousands to Innovation Quarter on Saturday, celebrating the freedom of African Americans in the United States.
Chinese history buff scores 4 books of military secrets for under $1. Security agents were not amused
Better than your average thrift store find, the accidentally discarded trove of military secrets drew a rapid response from state security agents.
8 Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza in deadliest attack on Israeli forces in months
The attack was likely to fuel calls for a cease-fire by Israeli protesters.
PHOTOS: Winston-Salem's 25th annual Juneteenth Celebration
Rare drug-resistant flu variant identified in the US, CDC says
Influenza viruses are constantly changing, but a variant detected in the U.S. has two concerning mutations that could lower the effectiveness ofTamiflu treatment, health officials say.
Rescued Israeli hostage calls for deal to bring the rest back
An Israeli group representing the families of hostages held in Gaza released a video message Saturday from one of the captives who was rescued from Hamas a week ago.
How area members of Congress voted last week
WASHINGTON — Here’s a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week.
What are the most popular used cars in the nation?
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Crews rescue 28 people trapped upside down on Oregon amusem*nt park ride
The ride, called AtmosFEAR, operates like a pendulum, with the capacity to swing riders completely upside down.
Pride designers slam Target’s plan for their wares; retailer says it’s normal business practice
Target is facing backlash for cutting down its 2024 Pride merch collection, a year after a conservative firestorm about someLGBTQitems sent the retailer’s sales spiraling.
Forsyth County names new deputy county managers
Shortly after Forsyth County commissioners passed the final budget of retiring county manager Dudley Watts’ career, incoming county manager Shontell Robinson announced Friday morning that she is promoting two current department heads to be the next deputy county managers.
From the editor: It's easier to be a grandfather than a father, but you already knew that
If you've ever been a father, or been the child of a father, you know that a father can always do better.
Bridge at Salisbury Ridge Road reopens over Peters Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem
Closed for demolition since September 2022, the replacement bridge at Salisbury Ridge Road over Peters Creek Parkway is now open.
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PHOTOS: Winston-Salem's 25th annual Juneteenth Celebration
How area members of Congress voted last week
WASHINGTON — Here’s a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week.
Bridge at Salisbury Ridge Road reopens over Peters Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem
Closed for demolition since September 2022, the replacement bridge at Salisbury Ridge Road over Peters Creek Parkway is now open.
Religion calendar: June 15
Services Ardmore Baptist Church, 501 Miller St., Winston-Salem, will have services at 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Laura Ayala, the coordinator for Global Missions for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, will be the guest speaker. Church office hours from June 17 through Aug. 9 will be 8 a.m.…
What's up with that salamander on your new North Carolina driver's license?
Not only will the cards look different from years past, but they will feel different, too.
Don't throw out that mail: many NC families set to receive 'SUN Bucks' to help feed children this summer
Many families in North Carolina will receive $120 in benefits to help pay for groceries to feed their school-age children this summer, with some benefits arriving as soon as Friday.
Air surveillance systems maker expanding Elizabeth City plant
TCOM, a manufacturer of air surveillance systems, announced Thursday it will add 25 new jobs at its Elizabeth City operations as part of a $763,000 capital investment.
Tyson Foods suspends family scion as chief financial officer after DWI arrest
The sudden departure of Tyson Foods chief financial officer John R. Tyson, the son of chairman John H. Tyson, may serve to upend the food manufacturer’s executive succession plans, according to an industry analyst.
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Crime
2008 killings at Grassy Creek to be featured on Oxygen True Crime
On Sunday, the true crime series "Sins of the South" will look at the case of Freddie Hammer, who was convicted and sentenced to multiple life sentences in 2009 for the slaying of three men at a Christmas-tree farm in Grayson County, Va., in 2008. Hammer was later sentenced to another life term for the Ashe County slaying of his nephew, Jimmy Blevins.
Winston-Salem man who lost consciousness during arrest dies. Yerkoy Rayshun Shuler suffered 'medical episode,' police said
A 42-year-old man who was in critical condition after being stopped by Winston-Salem police officers has died.
Black and women lawyers' group to keep appointments to Indigent Defense Services Commission. Autopsy records to remain public
The N.C. Senate has cleared a revamped House Bill 250 giving Republican legislative leaders the majority of appointments to the Indigent Defense Services Commission.
Winston-Salem man convicted of molesting two young girls gets suspended sentence
A Winston-Salem man will spend no time in prison after being convicted last week of 10 counts of taking indecent liberties with a child.
Politics
Forsyth County names new deputy county managers
Shortly after Forsyth County commissioners passed the final budget of retiring county manager Dudley Watts’ career, incoming county manager Shontell Robinson announced Friday morning that she is promoting two current department heads to be the next deputy county managers.
What's up with that salamander on your new North Carolina driver's license?
Not only will the cards look different from years past, but they will feel different, too.
Don't throw out that mail: many NC families set to receive 'SUN Bucks' to help feed children this summer
Many families in North Carolina will receive $120 in benefits to help pay for groceries to feed their school-age children this summer, with some benefits arriving as soon as Friday.
