The National Sports Media Association (NSMA) honors, preserves and celebrates the diverse legacy of sports media in the United States. Each June, the NSMA holds an awards weekend to honor those voted by their peers as: • Hall of Fame inductees • National Sportscaster of the Year • National Sportswriter of the Year • State… Read More »
Category: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. News
National Sports Media Association Announces 2018 Hall of Fame Inductees | Sports Month
Chamber’s Keep it Local Initiative Receives National Award
Our efforts to tell the story of our small business community have paid off! The Chamber is excited to share the news that we have placed first in a contest judging communications efforts for Small Business Saturday, which highlighted the holiday shopping season on November 25, 2017. The Small Business Saturday campaign was promoted by… Read More »
CP3 Basketball Academy | Sports Month
From the courts of West Forsyth High School and Wake Forest University, basketball player Chris Paul quickly shot to fame in the NBA when he was chosen by the New Orleans Hornets as the fourth pick in the 2005 NBA draft. The Winston-Salem native is a four-time NBA assist leader, and a six-time NBA steals… Read More »
WSSU’s Winning Traditions | Sports Month
Tonia Walker, the Director of Athletics for Winston-Salem State University, is carrying on a winning tradition for Rams Athletics. Ms. Walker shares her thoughts on what athletics means to individual competitors and to the communities that cheer for them, for Keep it Local: Sports Month. Tonia Walker, Director of Athletics, Winston-Salem State University Tonia Walker has… Read More »
Slade Parsons Reaches for Racing Dreams | Sports Month
Local high-schooler Slade Parsons is well on his way to achieving a dream he’s had all his life: to become a professional race car driver. He’s making it happen by combining his skills behind the wheel with many other efforts considered unconventional for a teenager, like attending business meetings after school and perhaps being the… Read More »
Q&A with Pure Barre | Keep it Local: Sports Month
For Keep it Local: Sports month, we’re speaking with Carolyn Hern, the owner of Pure Barre locations in Winston-Salem and Clemmons. In addition to offering unique workouts utilizing elements of ballet, pilates, and more, they are focused on creating a supportive environment that promotes well-being. What is Pure Barre and what do people enjoy about… Read More »