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Winston-Salem speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Jul. 19, 2024
Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Winston-Salem Journal.
14-year-old crash victim's mom moved to Greensboro to 'give my kids a better life'
In June, B.J. had worn his black and white best to receive his diploma at eighth-grade graduation at Hairston Middle School. "He had asked, 'Mom, can I go to college for theater?' "
PHOTOS: 'Beyond the Call' awards ceremony recognizes Forsyth County's first responders
From the editor: Why the Trump assassination attempt story wasn't in last Sunday's paper
Our coverage of the Trump assassination attempt is a reflection of today's 24-hour news cycle - and how people's approach to consuming news has changed over the years.
Winston-Salem's Confederate statue moved to Davidson County
Group that pushed for it to be moved from downtown worried statue will be used as "historical revision" to imply "that the statue and the Confederacy should be celebrated."
Happy Hill celebrates annual reunion
Happy Hill, Winston-Salem's oldest Black community, is holding its annual reunion Friday and Saturday.
PHOTOS: Champion warehouse sale at Winston-Salem Fairgrounds offers bargains for $10 and under
Judge pauses $500 monthly checks to poor St. Louis families
The pause opens the door to further arguments about whether the $6 million program, paid for largely with federal pandemic aid, should be shut down entirely.
KeraVet Bio expands reach of gel product to new distributors
KeraVet Bio, the manufacturer of KeraVet Gel, said its products have become available through all major veterinary product distributors, including Covetrus, Patterson Veterinary, Victor Medical Company, MWI Animal Health and Midwest Veterinary Supply.
NC jobless rate remains at 3.6% despite government hiring uptick
The state’s jobless rate stayed in a holding pattern during June at 3.6% as the two primary private-sector employment metrics remaining stagnant, the N.C. Commerce Department reported Friday.
Luxury homes on the market in Winston-Salem
These are some of the most luxurious homes on the Winston-Salem market.
Jurors selected in trial of Robert Granato. Opening arguments expected Friday afternoon
More than 1,000 people attended funeral services for the victim, Julius Sampson, who worked as a barger at Hanes Mall.
PNC closes Clemmons branch, reduces Forsyth market with two
PNC Financial Services Group has closed its Clemmons branch at the intersection of Lewisville-Clemmons Road and Clemmons Road/U.S. 158.
The Cook & Boardman Group is expanding its mid-Atlantic presence through buying two Maryland companies. As typical for a company acquisition, terms of the deals were not disclosed.
Historical homes you can own in the Winston-Salem area
Here are some Winston-Salem homes with history that you might be able to call your own.
Bank OZK board authorizes $200 million share-repurchase program
Bank OZK, which has five Triad branches, said Wednesday its board of directors has authorized a stock-repurchase program worth up to $200 million with an expiration date of July 1, 2025.
Two Things: Confederate statue finds a forever home; Few good options for Greensboro, agency
The final landing spot for Winston-Salem's Confederate statue seems about right. Too bad they couldn't have figured this out five years ago.
Triad hospitals, PTI, banks affected by worldwide CrowdStrike technology outage
Cone Health said scheduled non-emergency surgeries have been postponed.The delays are affecting all three major airlines at PTI — American Airlines, Delta Airlines and United Airlines.
RTX discloses succession plan for Collins Aerospace president
The naming Wednesday ofTroy Brunk as the next Collins Aerospace president is the latest in a recent line of RTX Corp. executive succession moves.
Forsyth Tech's first sports to be men's basketball, women's volleyball
Both teams will play in the gym on the college's West campus, startingin 2025.
Gray Wilson sworn in as replacement for longtime Forsyth County Commissioner Dave Plyler
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners officially swore in Gray Wilson, an Army veteran and Winston-Salem attorney, Thursday afternoon as a replacement for retiring Commissioner Dave Plyler.
$11M grant to help kids with behavioral health needs get treatment at home
"Children do best when they are in a home environment and surrounded by a supportive community," state Health Secretary Kody Kinsley said in a statement.
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Winston-Salem neighbors: Obituaries for July 19
Read through the obituaries published today in Winston-Salem Journal.
Presidential debate's climate neglect sparks criticism from NC experts
Last month’s presidential debate left the nation grappling with uncertainties. President Biden’s performance raised concerns about his age, while former President Trump confidently presented a series of misleading claims that strayed from the truth.
Greensboro police update details of head-on crash that killed 3 teens, injured officer
Two 14-year-olds who died after crash during police chase had just graduated middle school. A 15-year-old also died.
PHOTOS: Winston-Salem Confederate monument moved to Davidson County park
Kernersville teenager reported missing by the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office
Sabrina Martinez, 16, of Kernersville was reported missing on the afternoon of July 18. The Forsyth County Sherriff's Office is requesting the community's help in locating her.
FDA authorizes new set of Reynolds Vapor's top-selling Vuse devices
A new set of R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co. vaping devices and tobacco flavors has received market authorization from the Food and Drug Administration, the manufacturer disclosed Thursday.
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