The Chronicle

05/09/2024

As I started to write about my first “tour” at
The Chronicle in the mid-1990s in celebration of its 50th anniversary, it seemed like it was only a couple years ago that I sat in a cubicle in the Liberty Street building and talked
with advertisers about deadlines and ad rates as a sales person and special sections coordinator.

For the full story, visit: www.wschronicle.com. If you prefer a physical copy, swing by 1300 E. 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

29/08/2024

History was made a few months ago at Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church when Rev. Dr. Tressala Hicklin delivered her first sermon as
pastor, making her the first woman to lead the historic church.

To mark the historic moment in
the church’s 82-year history, a special ceremony was held last Sunday afternoon.

Mayor Allen Joines, Rep. Kanika Brown, and Sen. Paul Lowe were in attendance to welcome Hicklin to Winston-Salem.

For the full story, visit: www.wschronicle.com. If you prefer a physical copy, swing by 1300 E. 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

29/08/2024

Mina Yates has a true “heart connection” with
her job. As the home care scheduler at Senior Services Inc., she is responsible for ensuring that about 20 CNAs (Certified Nursing Aides) get to all their participants daily, providing them with services to meet their personal care needs.

For the full story, visit: www.wschronicle.com. If you prefer a physical copy, swing by 1300 E. 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

29/08/2024

The Quality Aging Conference, in partnership with the Senior Services Age-Friendly Forsyth initiative, will hold their conference on Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness, 114 W. 30th Street.

For the full story, visit: www.wschronicle.com. If you prefer a physical copy, swing by 1300 E. 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

29/08/2024

Living Is Finally Enjoyable (L.I.F.E.) W-S, Inc., will present its 9th Festival for the Homeless on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2-6 p.m., at Gateway Commons Park, 1580 Oak St., Winston-Salem. This is a rain-or-shine event.

Services that will be provided to the homeless population during the festival include live entertainment, haircuts, food, clothing, and more.

For the full story, visit: www.wschronicle.com. If you prefer a physical copy, swing by 1300 E. 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

29/08/2024

In 2020 local entrepreneur and business owner Donna Montgomery started a movement called , which is designed to shine a light on positive men in the community and help men build confidence, while also raising funds for individuals and families in need.

For the full story, visit: www.wschronicle.com. If you prefer a physical copy, swing by 1300 E. 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

29/08/2024

Friday night lights were turned on across the state this past week. The matchup between Mt. Tabor and Grimsley proved it’s going to be an interesting season. The Spartans
suffered a loss to the Whirlies with a 12-34 final score.

29/08/2024

Thursday, Sept. 5, will mark 50 years since the publication of the Winston-Salem Chronicle’s inaugural issue. That evening, MUSE W i n s t o n - S a l e m (MUSE Winston-Salem) and the Winston-Salem African American Archive (WSAAA) invite the community to a pop-up exhibition and panel discussion of Chronicle alumni, reflecting on a half-century of the city’s African-American newspaper and its place in the history of the Black press.

For the full story, visit: www.wschronicle.com. If you prefer a physical copy, swing by 1300 E. 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

22/08/2024

1 Peter 5:10 is one of Tracey R. Wolfe’s favorite scriptures. “When I was having a tough time and when I do have tough times, the word of God always helps us throughout everyday life. And 1 Peter, 5:10 where it says, you have suffered a while now, that lets me know that I will have to suffer. Every day it’s not going to be rosy. It’s not going to be sunny. They’re going to be some cloudy days.

22/08/2024

Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) Director of Athletics Etienne Thomas has announced the hiring of Willonda Thomas as the Director of Athletics for Strategic Partnerships & Logistics.

“Willonda Thomas brings an impressive portfolio in philanthropy, marketing, donor cultivation, corporate sponsorship solicitation, and event planning to her new role as the director of Athletics Strategic Partnerships and Logistics, after most recently serving with the WSSU University Events Office,” said Director of Athletics, Etienne Thomas.

22/08/2024

Arbor Acres Retirement Community is pleased to announce the addition of four new employees to its senior leadership team:
Top: Shonette Pettiford, Jonathan Halsey Bottom: Elizabeth Byrd, Brent Campbell

22/08/2024

The City of Winston-Salem is mourning the loss one of its most resilient and caring community activists, Taneisha Gist.

Gist, who is better known throughout the community simply as “Neisha,” battled stage 4 breast cancer and throughout her
own battle became the face of breast cancer awareness.

22/08/2024

The Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority hosted a 100th birthday party on Friday, Aug.16, at the home of Marian Friende Brower to honor the year of her birth and the year that the Phi Omega Chapter was
chartered - 1924.

15/08/2024

BOND Love Day helps hundreds
of students get ready for their
first day of school!

Carver High School alumni and local basketball legend Porsche Jones has had some memorable moments inside Alfred Poe Gymnasium. Jones was a part of two state basketball titles at Carver, and her retired jersey is hanging in the gym. Although her playing days are over, Jones is still adding to her list of memorable moments inside the historic gym.

For the full story, visit: www.wschronicle.com. If you prefer a physical copy, swing by 1300 E. 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

15/08/2024

40 years later Rutledge College of Winston-Salem championship team reunites to honor their coach!

Forty years ago, the men’s basketball team from Rutledge College of Winston-Salem
(RCWS) captured the Carolina Independent Conference Championship. Recently, a few of the team members came together to celebrate their championship and their head coach Jim Jackson.

For the full story, visit: www.wschronicle.com. If you prefer a physical copy, swing by 1300 E. 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

15/08/2024

Carson’s women’s organizations are community focused!

Millions of Americans are extremely excited about the possibility of our first woman president.

I’m equally excited for all women on the rise in leadership positions - whether it’s political, religious or in corporate America. More importantly, we must support our powerful women in our local cities and states.

For the full story, visit: www.wschronicle.com. If you prefer a physical copy, swing by 1300 E. 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

15/08/2024

Ram alums contribute
to new murals!

Two former Winston-Salem State University
students spent their summer adding two murals to the Bowman Gray Field-house and the C.E. Gaines Center.

Phillip Osborne III, class of 2009, and Brandon Coley, class of 2012, used their artistic genius to help create two very meaningful murals for the athletics department.

For the full story, visit: www.wschronicle.com. If you prefer a physical copy, swing by 1300 E. 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

08/08/2024

IBTF’s Old School Block Party was a big hit!

The Old School Block Party was back with stage host and comedian Tyrone Davis, during the 2024 International Black Theatre Festival. The three-day party was held
August 1 through 3 at Corpening Plaza downtown Winston-Salem.

This free event hosted live entertainment, and a mouth-watering variety of food trucks.

08/08/2024

W-S community clinic expands its services to include primary care for men!

When the newly expanded Novant Health Today’s Adult Primary Care held its ribbon-cutting ceremony in East Winston-Salem earlier this summer, longtime patient Sotonya Nelums was there to dance and celebrate.

For the full story, visit: www.wschronicle.com. If you prefer a physical copy, swing by 1300 E. 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

08/08/2024

Alpha and Omega Church of
Faith recognizes Evangelist Mary Vincent
Scholarship Fund recipients!

Three local graduates from the Alpha and Omega Church of Faith were the recipients of the Evangelist Mary Vincent Scholarship Fund on Sunday, July 28. When Vincent joined the church around 1953, she later named her daughter after the pastor, Mother Belva Williams-Fair.

For the full story, visit: www.wschronicle.com. If you prefer a physical copy, swing by 1300 E. 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

08/08/2024

Delta Arts Center to hold annual Community Day on Saturday!

Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and creativity at the Delta Arts Center!

On Saturday, Aug. 10, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.- the last weekend before school starts - Delta Arts, located at 2611 New Walkertown Road, will host a vibrant Community Day filled with engaging activities for all ages.

For the full story, visit: www.wschronicle.com. If you prefer a physical copy, swing by 1300 E. 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

08/08/2024

Local catering service blends the perfect harmony between taste & presentation!

Pretty Southern Catering offers the flavor you require and the presentation you desire. I recently had the pleasure of speaking with the co-owner and founder Shenise Glenn.

When did you open your catering service and tell us about the name?

We originally tried to open in November of 2019, however the pandemic came in and then we found out we were expecting late 2020, so our plans were delayed a bit!

For the full story, visit: www.wschronicle.com. If you prefer a physical copy, swing by 1300 E. 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

08/08/2024

01/08/2024

158th Rowan Baptist Association Annual
Session was held over 5 spirit-filled days
More than 500 attend the final night of the session!

After 158 years of teaching, preaching and singing the gospel of Jesus Christ, the theme scripture for the annual session of the Rowan Baptist Association held on July 21-25 at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church was appropriate: Matthew 28:19.

On Sunday night, the Youth Extravaganza kicked off the 158th Annual Session featuring youth and young adult
choirs as a reunion.

For the full story, visit: www.wschronicle.com. If you prefer a physical copy, swing by 1300 E. 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

01/08/2024

The International Black Theatre Festival
has W-S seeing stars!

The City of Winston-Salem has officially been
transformed into Black Theatre Holy Ground, as thousands of people from across the world descend upon the the City of Arts and Innovation for the 2024 International Black Theatre Festival.

Photos by Alphonso C Abbott

For the full story, visit: www.wschronicle.com. If you prefer a physical copy, swing by 1300 E. 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

01/08/2024

Siren Series Jazz celebrates 3rd anniversary at Footnotes Coffee and Cocktails!

🎶Strummin’, drummin’ and s**t bounced off the walls of Footnotes Coffee and Cocktails in downtown Winston-Salem on July 15 as the Siren Series Jazz artists celebrated their third anniversary of making Mondays musical.🎶

For the full story, visit: www.wschronicle.com. If you prefer a physical copy, swing by 1300 E. 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

01/08/2024

‘Tyler Mitchell: Domestic Imaginaries’ opens Sept. 12 at NCMA Winston-Salem Pastoral photographs and sculptures connect Black life with nature and joy.

North Carolina Museum of Art, Winston-Salem (formerly SECCA) is proud to present ”Domestic Imaginaries,” an exhibition of photographic prints and sculptures by artist, photographer, and filmmaker Tyler Mitchell, on view Sept. 12 through Dec. 29 in the Main Gallery at NCMA Winston-Salem. An opening reception with the artist will be held Thursday, Sept. 12, from 6-8 p.m.

For the full story, visit: www.wschronicle.com. If you prefer a physical copy, swing by 1300 E. 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

25/07/2024

Christa Brown named WSSU interim head
women’s volleyball coach!

The Winston-Salem State University Department of Athletics has announced the appointment of and welcomed back two time CIAA volleyball champion, Christa Brown, as the interim head women’s volleyball coach.

For the full story, visit: www.wschronicle.com. If you prefer a physical copy, swing by 1300 E. 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

25/07/2024

Paul & Sallis: Wake Forest legend tutors current Deacon primed for stellar 2024-25 season!

The days of 2024 continue to breeze by and the ball hasn’t stopped bouncing for Hunter Sallis, as the past several months have kept the Wake Forest men’s basketball standout more than occupied.

Following a remarkable winter season that saw him collect a handful of accolades and attained recognition, Sallis’ spring mainly consisted of testing the NBA Draft waters before ultimately deciding to return for a senior campaign with the Old Gold and Black.

For the full story, visit: www.wschronicle.com. If you prefer a physical copy, swing by 1300 E. 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

25/07/2024

International Black Theatre Festival offers free workshops, films, concert!

Next week beginning July 29, Winston-Salem will be in the throes of the International Black Theatre Festival (IBTF).

The town will be flooded by theater, music and art lovers for the whole week.

While visiting the opening gala and plays
are highlights for many festival goers, the
free workshops offered at the IBTF provide masterclass-like sessions for those
seeking a deeper understanding of their
craft.

This year there are over 40 free
workshops open to the public, along with
films and other events.