Category: Community News
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Carolina Classic Fair Comes Back Swinging
By: Michael Marteny Picture of two of the rides at the Carolina Classic Fair, taken by Avery Bissette The Carolina Classic Fair, held annually in the fall, celebrated its 143rd year of operation from Oct. 3-12. According to Visit Winston-Salem, it is the second largest agricultural fair in North Carolina, boasting a world-class carnival, rides…
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Toxic Pipeline Proposed Through Triad
By: Clare Buchanan and Hailey Phillips Photo Credit: NO SSEP Action Toolkit According to the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), the Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, commonly known as “Williams,” has sent in an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend the transcontinental pipeline further into Virginia, Georgia, and the Carolinas. If…
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No Kings Protest in Downtown WS
By: Clare Buchanan Protestors in Downtown Winston-Salem for the “No Kings” Protest. Photo Credit: Clare Buchanan On Oct. 18, Camel City United Indivisible held its second No Kings Protest of 2025. This protest was a part of a series of national protests against President Donald Trump and recent policies passed during his second administration. Similar…
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The 20th Annual Bookmarks Festival
By: Samantha Gill Caption: Authors Rebecca Thorne and Kimberly Lemming discuss their books, with M.K. England moderating. Photo Credit: Samantha Gill On Sept. 25, 2025, Bookmarks kicked off their 20th Annual Festival of Books and Authors in Downtown Winston-Salem. The festival lasted throughout the weekend, with notable authors being featured. This included Rick Riordan, the…
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¡Es Hora de Fiesta!: Hispanic League Hispanic Heritage Month Event
By: Lena Pearson In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, observed from Sept. 15-Oct. 15, Winston-Salem’s Hispanic League hosted its 33rd annual Fiesta Festival downtown. This family-friendly event promised free admission, inviting members from all over Winston-Salem and beyond to become immersed in the vibrant Latin American culture that exists within the Triad. The event is…
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Newly Elected Forsyth County Official Hid Sex Offender Status
By: Stella Bovender Photo Credit: WXII 12 According to WXII 12, Forsyth County’s Soil and Water Conservation Manager, Edward Jones, has been charged with multiple charges, including failing to register as a sex offender and election fraud. Jones’ sex offender charges date back to 2001 in New Jersey, involving a 15-year-old girl. When Jones ran…
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Sweet Potatoes Closes After 22 Years in Winston-Salem
By Stella Bovender On Feb. 1, the beloved restaurant, Sweet Potatoes closed its doors after 22 years. Owners, Vivián Joiner and Stephanie Tyson shared the unfortunate news on their Facebook page on Jan. 23 saying, “You, our guest have lifted us, supported our dreams, and added to our lives in immeasurable ways.” They attributed the…
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Toxic Pipeline To Go Through Triad
By: Clare Buchanan Photo Credit: NO SSEP Action Toolkit According to the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), the Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, commonly known as “Williams”, has sent in an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), to extend the transcontinental pipeline further into Georgia and the Carolinas. If approved, this expansion, which…
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Hidden Shopping Gems in Winston-Salem
By: Sydney Halsey Hamrick’s (Eight minutes from Salem College, 2.3 miles ) Hamrick’s, located at Marketplace Mall in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a popular discount store offering a wide range of products, from clothing and food to appliances and pet items. Situated at 2101 Peters Creek Parkway, the store provides shoppers with an extensive selection…
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Anderson Cooper’s Discussion of Life, Loss, and Journalism
“What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” -Mary Oliver On Nov. 21, students and spectators gathered for a student-led forum featuring the journalist, podcaster, and change agent Anderson Cooper in Wake Forest’s Wait Chapel. The forum featured two student moderators who led the discussion about Cooper’s professional and…
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