From single mother to a determined CEO of a local non-profit, a Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) business student is on a mission to help other single mothers and their daughters break the cycle of poverty. Five years ago, Rasheeda Shankle, who will earn her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from WSSU later this week,… Read More »
Author: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.
WSSU Student Helps Others Overcome Poverty
Tarheel Basement Systems Offers “Building Solid Foundations” Scholarship
Tar Heel Basement Systems is excited to launch its “Building Solid Foundations” scholarship, awarding a $1500 scholarship to a local high school student. In partnership with the Winston Salem Chamber of Commerce’s Construction Council, this educational scholarship will be open for applications through December 31, 2017. “We are on a mission to bring purpose, innovation… Read More »
Thunderbirds Add Two Home Games in December
The Carolina Thunderbirds will be playing two additional games at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict. The games on December the 22nd and 23rd were originally scheduled to be played at neutral site locations against the North Shore Knights in South River Ontario and Temiscaming Quebec. The games on Friday and… Read More »
UNCSA Stevens Center Repairs Underway
This week, the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) will be starting a three-month project on its primary performing arts venue, the Stevens Center, that will impact traffic on Fourth and Marshall streets. The Stevens Center is located at 405 West Fourth Street in Downtown Winston-Salem. The project – installing netting around… Read More »
North Carolina’s New Powers of Attorney Law
In July 2017, the North Carolina General Assembly enacted a new law governing most powers of attorney in this State. The law is a version of the 2006 Uniform Power of Attorney Act issued by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, which is now in effect in at least 25 states. The… Read More »
Forsyth Tech Receives Largest Donation Made by an Individual Donor
In the true spirit of Thanksgiving, Forsyth Technical Community College is thankful to Robert L. and Elizabeth M. Strickland for their generosity. Longtime Winston-Salem residents, the Stricklands are making the largest donation by an individual donor in the history of the college. In support of the Stricklands’ desires to improve the lives of students and… Read More »