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The Carolina Classic Fair’s sweet side
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60 flavors, one dream: Buddy Scoops’ inspiring story
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Busy Bees: Arbor Acres beekeepers harvest honey and hope
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*Event* The Great Race: Looking back at a 20,000-mile competition
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HOLIDAY SPIRIT: Wallburg native back in a new Christmas movie
Jill Wagner, a Wallburg native, is back on national television Saturday night at 8 p.m. in a new holiday-themed TV movie on the Great American Family cable channel. kAmx? “r9C:DE>2D 2E E96 x??[” D96 A=2JD q6E9[ 2 4276 @H?6C H9@ 4@>6D 324< E@ 96C 9@>6E@H? E@ 96=A H:E9 2? 2??F2= *F=6E:56 !@E=F4< E92E H6=4@>6D >:=:E2CJ 72>:=:6D 2?5 G6E6C2?D H9@ >:89E @E96CH:D6 92G6 E@ DA6?5 r9C:DE>2D 2=@?6] x? E96 AC@46DD[ D96 C6F?:E6D H:E9 y24<[ 2 4:G:= 6?8:?66C H:E9 E96 >:=:E2CJ H9@ D96 H6?E @?
Hollywood Hijinx
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UNCG alum takes on another iconic role in “It” prequel on HBO
Chris Chalk, an alumnus of UNC-Greensboro, is back on TV Sunday night, in another prequel to a popular franchise. kAmw6 H2D AC6G:@FD=J D66? 2D E96 J@F?8 !2F= sC2<6 :? wq~’D “!6CCJ |2D@?[” D6E 62C=J :? E96 42C66C @7 E96 4CFD25:?8 2EE@C?6J[ H96C6 96 A=2J65 2 362E 4@A H9@ H@F=5 =2E6C 364@>6 !6CCJ’D ECFDE65 :?G6DE:82E@C[ 2?5 {F4:FD u@I :? “v@E92>[” 2 AC6BF6= E@ E96 q2E>2? D282 :? H9:49 9:D 492C24E6C H2D 2 ECFDE65 25G:D6C E@ J@F?8 qCF46 (2J?6 :? E96 J62CD 367@C6 96 AFE @?
Brothers born in Winston-Salem produce Amazon Prime drama about NC rock band
A love of their home state keeps producers Jonas and Josh Pate coming back to North Carolina for their new projects for film and television. Next up for the Winston-Salem-born brothers: “The Runarounds,” a young adult drama about aspiring musicians set in Wilmington, where Jonas Pate lives. The eight-episode first season debuts Sept. 1 on the Amazon Prime streaming service. “Yeah, Winston!” Pate exclaimed at the start of our interview.
Cancer Services Inc. celebrates 70th anniversary
In 1955, a group of medical professionals came together in Winston-Salem to form an organization that would provide support to people diagnosed with cancer. Seventy years later, Cancer Services Inc. is still going strong, with a mission of “enhancing health, life and survivorship” of people affected by cancer. “I think it’s a wonderful history when you think about where cancer was 70 years ago,” says Tara O’Brien, the CEO of Cancer Services.
‘It's a calling': United Way CEO has a heart for nonprofits
Antonia Monk Richburg has long been interested in the work of the United Way of Forsyth County, but she took a circuitous path to her current role as president and CEO of the organization. “It’s not the most direct route, I’ll say that for certain,” she says. “I was born and raised in eastern North Carolina and moved to the Piedmont area to go to college at UNC Greensboro.
Horse-drawn carriages boost holiday spirit in Washington Park
For the ninth year running, the Washington Park neighborhood is helping get people in the holiday spirit – and at the same time help feed the needy – with Shine a Light, a food drive benefiting Sunnyside Ministry that is being held from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 7. Two carriages circle the neighborhood repeatedly, taking passengers on a tour of decorated homes.
kathryn crosby history bermuda run golf tournament
Editor's note: This article was first published May 21, 2008. Seven years after the Crosby National Celebrity Golf Tournament came to an end, North Carolina is still part of Kathryn Crosby's life. "The people here are the reason I came here in the first place," she said. Crosby, 74, the widow of entertainer Bing Crosby, lives in Genoa, Nev. But she was in Winston-Salem yesterday and Monday to attend the Crosby Scholars golf tournament.
Reynolda Museum founder shares art from her diverse private collection
While Barbara Babcock Millhouse, the founder of the Reynolda House Museum of American Art, was gathering art for the museum starting in the 1960s, she was also finding pieces for her own private collection. And now, more than 50 of her favorite pieces of art are on display at Reynolda House. “Founder's Vision: The Private Collection of Barbara Babcock Millhouse” runs through Dec. 15, displayed in the Mary and Charlie Babcock Wing Gallery of the Museum.
Sylvia Oberle: 'I’m interested in issues, and I’m curious'
Sylvia Oberle’s inherent curiosity led her into a wide-ranging career assortment and a prominent role helping the community through various organizations. “One thing has just led to another,” she said. “I’ve always been interested in the community, in learning from the community and in being involved.” She’s also always been naturally curious. “Obviously, that led to a journalism career,” she said.
Flonnie Anderson founded of first Black community theatrical troupe in the South
For 75 years and counting, Flonnie Anderson has been active in the theater scene – and she’s not stopping. Anderson, 94, has been actively working on her latest production, planning to direct a production of “Remus: The Musical.” She traces her love of the stage back to her childhood. “My mother was always the entertainer at many of the churches, the Black churches in Winston-Salem,” she recalled.
Dye Pretty duo combines hair salon with art gallery
At a store front at 621 N. Trade Street in the arts district of Winston-Salem, Whitney Sapp and Debra Everhart work on their own artistic expressions and display works by others. Dye Pretty Salon is a combination hair salon and art gallery in the arts district of Winston-Salem, open since 2008, originally on West End Boulevard and later on Trade. “This business started when I decided that I didn't want to work for anyone else, and that I wanted to be able to take care of my kids,” Sapp says.
Teacher from Winston-Salem competes on 'Jeopardy!'
A teacher from Winston-Salem competed Wednesday evening on the game show "Jeopardy!," but did not make it through to the next round. Brian O'Shea, a gifted specialist and teacher in Rowan-Salisbury Schools, got a Master's degree in English language and literature from Middlebury College in Vermont and a PhD in educational psychology and gifted and creative education from the University of Georgia.
Teacher from Winston-Salem to compete on 'Jeopardy!'
A teacher from Winston-Salem will compete tonight on the game show "Jeopardy!", airing at 7:30 pm. on WFMY. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Brian O'Shea, a gifted specialist and teacher in Rowan-Salisbury Schools, got a Master's degree in English language and literature from Middlebury College in Vermont and a PhD in educational psychology and gifted and creative education from the University of Georgia.
Summer movie: Surry native's directorial debut to play at RiverRun
Surry County native Summer Shelton is getting ready for her directorial debut feature to be shown at the theater where her movie career started. “You & I,” a feature film that Shelton directed, wrote, produced, stars in, and even wrote the lyrics for the closing song of, will be shown at 8 p.m. Monday at Marketplace Cinema as part of the RiverRun International Film Festival.
Actress Adrienne Barbeau is in Winston-Salem for the RiverRun International Film Festival. Where can you see her?
For someone whose film career dates back to 1980 and whose entertainment career goes back even further, Adrienne Barbeau doesn't have a lot of experience with film festivals. “I think I have attended and I've been familiar with two film festivals in my entire career,” she said recently by phone from her home in California.
Businesswoman and Sugar Mama founder aims to uplift and connect women
Despite the playful name of her new venture, The Sugar Mamas Movement, local entrepreneur Amy Jah wants everyone to know what it's not. “What it's not is me chasing after young boys, because I have enough children,” she says with a laugh. She and her husband have a blended family of five children – her oldest is 26, her husband Habib has two teenage boys ages 15 and 14, and together they have two little ones who are 6 and 4. So what IS Sugar Mamas, then?
Longtime local DJ Steve Finnegan dies at 66. He once spent 8 days on a billboard in the Hawthorne Curve
Steve Finnegan, a fixture on local radio for more than 40 years, died Sunday of cancer at age 66. Finnegan, also known as "The Finman," was famous for his deep voice, extensive knowledge of music history and genial demeanor. He was most recently the morning DJ at WTOB 980 AM/96.7 FM, where he had been for the past five years.
Moravian traditions influence modern holidays
Many of the customs of Christmas we know today can be traced back to the influence of the Moravians who settled in this area. “The Moravians, with their rich and diverse traditions, have significantly influenced Christmas traditions as we know them locally today,” says Tara Logue, the director of education at Old Salem Museum & Gardens. “Not only did the Moravians shape what Christmas celebration would look like in the future, but they were responsible for many Christmas 'firsts,’” Logue says.
Merry memories: Holidays filled with nostalgia
Many people have fond memories of local Christmas traditions from growing up, from Candle Teas and Christmas parades to lavish holiday displays put on by their neighbors, churches and by local businesses. We asked visitors to the “History of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, NC Through Pictures” Facebook page to share some favorites. “I remember standing in the line in the freezing cold at Old Salem waiting to go into The Candle Tea,” wrote Beth Mason Bailey. “I remember the sounds of the music.
Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine transforms science, medicine and lives
Science fiction is becoming science fact right here in Winston-Salem, thanks to the pioneering work of Dr. Anthony Atala and his staff at the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine.
East Bend native has a memorable final 'Jeopardy!' round
Lawrence "Skip" Long wants people to know one very important thing to put in perspective in his loss on Friday night's episode of the game show "Jeopardy!" "This is the very clear quote that I want you to put in there," he said. "I am a fan of Clemson basketball, so I am impervious to pain." But it still stings, especially considering that what lost him his chance at the Jeopardy Champions Tournament was an unnecessary word in the Final Jeopardy round.
Local 'Jeopardy!' champ returns to the show on Friday night
Lawrence "Skip" Long is back in "Jeopardy!" Friday evening. The East Bend native competes in the Friday the 13th episode of the long-running game show, airing locally on WFMY CBS-2 at 7:30 p.m. as the show begins the semifinals of its Jeopardy Champions Wildcard Round.
Is East Bend's Skip Long still in 'Jeopardy!'?
Lawrence "Skip" Long from East Bend is back on top, winning Tuesday night's episode of the long-running game show "Jeopardy!" He was back on the show to compete in the quarterfinals of the Jeopardy Champions Wildcard rounds, and with Tuesday's win, he will move on to the semifinals in an episode airing later this month. "I basically ran away with the first game," he said by telephone from Seattle, where he is now a student in the nursing program at the University of Washington.
Back in the Game: Jeopardy!' champ from NC returns to the show Tuesday
More than a year and a half after he first became a "Jeopardy!" champion, Lawrence "Skip" Long is back. On Tuesday evening's episode of "Jeopardy!," the East Bend native joins in the quarterfinals of the Jeopardy Champions Wildcard round. Long gained a loyal following back in February 2022, when he won nearly $75,000 during a three-day winning streak on the show.
Back in the Game: Local 'Jeopardy!' Champion Returns to the Show Tuesday
More than a year and a half after he first became a "Jeopardy!" champion, Lawrence "Skip" Long is back. On Tuesday evening's episode of "Jeopardy!," airing locally on WFMY at 7:30 p.m., the East Bend native joins in the quarterfinals of the Jeopardy Champions Wildcard round. Long gained a loyal following back in February 2022, when he won nearly $75,000 during a three-day winning streak on the show.
Mary Allison Beck, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Mary Allison Beck, a Davie County native, said that she chose between two possible career paths before becoming a nurse. “I enjoy teaching but did not want to be in a classroom,” she said.
Mary Ann Howerton, Cone Health
Danville, Va., native Mary Ann Howerton has worked as a bedside nurse at Annie Penn Hospital for 25 years. "I've always been a bedside nurse, always, and I will retire from nursing as a bedside nurse. I've never wanted to do anything else," she said. "I love it. It's what I went to nursing school to do, and once I started doing bedside, it's where I belonged.
Jessica Clifton, Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health
Watching her grandparents and other family members deal with health issues when she was growing up led Jessica Clifton into a medical career. "I like to help people, and I guess I like to try to make bad days better for people, if that makes sense, which is why I ended up in the Emergency Department," said Clifton, who was chosen through online voting as a 2023 Triad Nurse of Distinction community favorite.
Ginger Bennett, Arbor Acres Retirement Community
Ginger Bennett wanted to be a nurse since she was 5 years old. “Just ever since I was a small child, that's all I ever wanted to do, was be a nurse. I wanted to work with babies.” For the first 12 years of her nursing career, she worked with newborns and premature infants. When she had her own children, she took a break for several years but eventually came back. This time around, since 1997, she has specialized in working with elderly patients.
Winston-Salem/Forsyth Schools Chief Tricia McManus had to pivot quickly with new role
A career in education was always in the cards for Tricia McManus, the superintendent of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. Both parents had teaching backgrounds. Her father was a teacher and head football coach for more than 40 years, she says, and "My mother got her degree in teaching and taught a few years, but then raised eight of us and supported my grandmother in her dress shop. And she also had an education upbringing.
Is Winston-Salem's 'Jeopardy!' contestant still in jeopardy?
A Winston-Salem resident, 21-year-old Rohan Kapileshwari, returned to the "Jeopardy!" soundstage for an episode that was recorded back in January and aired Monday night. He came in second, but though he didn't move on to the next round, he said he was happy with the results.
Back in action: Jeopardy contestant from Winston-Salem returns to show
On Monday night’s episode of "Jeopardy!," Winston-Salem resident Rohan Kapileshwari gets a second chance to be a Jeopardy champion. Four years ago, when he was a senior at Atkins High School, he was a recent convert to Jeopardy!, having not watched the show until he heard about a chance to audition for it but quickly getting addicted to the competition.
Wake Forest alumna makes mark in OWN's 'Ready to Love.'
Corvaya Jeffries, a Wake Forest University alumna, is philosophical about getting voted off Friday's episode of “Ready to Love,” a dating reality show on the OWN network. “The men decided that I'm not ready to love,” Jeffries said. “There is an element of rejection there, but I am almost proud. I feel proud that I held true to what my standards are and what my preferences are in my dating life.
Parents honored for their work with Juvenile Diabetes
The lives of the Hoge family changed significantly on July 25, 2019, when their 15-year-old daughter, Riley, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. "It wasn't in our family, no family history, nothing, so we were kind of blindsided," says her mother, Wendy Hoge.
Through Public Health AmeriCorps at Wake Forest, students learn and help community
When Katherina Tsai first heard about Public Health AmeriCorps at Wake Forest University, she knew she wanted to be involved. "For the next year, I will be working with the Forsyth County Public Health Department in hopes to promote community events and improve access to healthcare resources to underserved populations in Winston-Salem," Tsai says.
'Pawn Stars' crew finds some treasure in Winston-Salem. Episode airs Wednesday on the History Channel.
When Rick Harrison decided to bring his “Pawn Stars” spin-off to Winston-Salem, he figured he would find some interesting items. And folks in the Piedmont Triad didn’t disappoint. Wednesday night’s finale of “Pawn Stars Do America” includes a wide assortment of items, some of which Harrison and his crew — son Corey Harrison and staff member Austin “Chumlee” Russell – bought and some of which they admired but took a pass on.
Local Airbnb devoted to 1980s games, pop culture
A fascination with 1980s pop culture led Scott Leftwich to start collecting classic videogames... then set up an entire arcade in his home... and then create an Airbnb in Winston-Salem devoted to the decade. We talked with him about how he got started and why he decided to focus on that particular time period. Q: How did you get involved in such a deep dive in '80s pop culture to begin with? How long has the arcade been going? What was the fascination for that specific era?
Gears & Guitars cycling and music fest back for another year of fun
Gears & Guitars - a downtown Winston-Salem event that combines competitive cycling and live music - returns this month in September for its ninth year. And this time around, the music will be free. "We wanted to help welcome live music back to Winston-Salem this year in a big way," says Ray Boden, the COO of the event. "Bailey Park is such an open atmosphere, and the bike racing attracts a lot of people all by itself.
Emmy nominees and fall TV shows have Twin City ties
Winston-Salem and the UNC School of the Arts here are well-represented in this month's Emmy Awards, and there are prospects for even more in the future with a new fall TV season beginning. Awards in the entertainment category of the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards will be announced Sept. 12, and broadcast on both the NBC network and the Peacock streaming service. The Creative Arts portion will be announced Sept. 3-4.
David Peay
When David Peay was told he had been nominated for the 7 over Seventy awards, he had a playful response. "I said, 'I think they picked the wrong man; I don't think I'm qualified, I'm not quite 70 yet,'" he recalls. Considering he was born in 1929, Peay does indeed fall in the right age range. But as a longtime math teacher, he likes playing around with numbers.
James Rousseau
James Arthur Rousseau II is known as an outstanding leader, administrator, parent, friend, volunteer and "a very good listener when needed." That's according to his 7 Over Seventy nomination. "James firmly believes that an educated mind is a priceless possession and the most important factor is not where you come from, but where you are going," the nomination says.
Rooftop oasis offers tropical cocktails and a view
It's a tropical oasis in the skies of Winston-Salem. Bar Piña - a rooftop bar off Trade Street that specializes in delicious fruity adult beverages and cocktails - will celebrate its fifth anniversary this September. "In summer of 2017, we had an opportunity to take over this storied space on the rooftop of the Famous Toastery," says Beau Tate, who has worked in the food and beverage industry for most of his adult life, including at Tate's Craft Cocktails on Fourth Street, which he also owns.
Next-door Hair Salon Offers Nod to Old Salem
After several earlier careers, John Mark Swink has found that he's happiest working from home, sweet home. Swink runs The Salon at Salem Cottage, a hair salon beside his home on West Clemmonsville Road, which has been custom-made to his specifications - and in honor of his love of the architectural style of Old Salem. Swink grew up in Rockingham in Richmond County, and went to school here at the UNC School of the Arts.
Daily Basket Offers Regional Plants, Produce and Products
VENDORS Here's an extensive list of vendors often featured at Daily Basket. Some items are seasonal, and supply varies.
Another win! East Bend 'Jeopardy!' champ adjusting to his newfound fame ... and 'stay-at-home uncle' fans
Three episodes into his reign as a "Jeopardy!" champion, after winning another round on Wednesday evening's broadcast, Lawrence Long has had to adapt to being an Internet celebrity.
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