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 »
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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 »
Thunderbirds Break FHL Single Season Attendance Record
Ahead of Friday night’s home game against the Port Huron Prowlers, the Carolina Thunderbirds are proud to announce that with the pre-sold tickets the Thunderbirds are now in sole possession of the highest recorded total attendance for a single Federal Hockey League regular season. The previous record was held by the now-defunct Danbury Whalers, who… Read More »
The Dash Season Preview | Sports Month
Who are some of the notable prospects we may see this year? 1B Gavin Sheets – The former Wake Forest star will likely be playing in his old college town for a solid portion of the 2018 season. Sheets was selected in the second round of the 2017 Draft by the White Sox after leading the Atlantic… Read More »