The Wherehouse Art Hotel has reopened under a new name.
LaTonya Floyd Wants Justice
“We have so many people who have lost loved ones because of police brutality, and we’re going to stand with them like they’ve stood with us.”
Locals turn to tattoos for self-expression, therapy during pandemic
Tattoos have become therapy for some people 18 months into the pandemic.
Local venues contemplate vaccine requirements, mask mandates as COVID-19 numbers rise
Venues across the Triad continue to hear feedback from their patrons about their vaccine policies. Whatever the policies are, said feedback continues to be a mix of grateful and angry.
The federal government gave Winston-Salem $51.7 million in funding – so what to do with it all?
One North Carolina city is struggling with how to spend their funding.
America’s Racial Wealth Gap: Jay Pearson Tries to Build Wealth for the Next Generation
“In terms of wealth and income, I grew up in abject poverty. I’m the first person in my direct line who’s been building wealth that can hopefully be transferred to the next generation.”
Local Afghani Americans weigh in on US withdrawal and Taliban takeover
“I’d always hoped to visit Afghanistan someday. I’m 46. You never know, but I’ve kind of given up that dream, but I still hope my son, who’s 15, will be able to visit.”
The George Floyd Foundation Making Change Happen
Javionne Floyd, George Floyd’s son, is making a difference: “I just want to help people. That was what my dad was about, helping people. No amount of money or publicity would make me happy if I wasn’t helping people in my community.”
‘It’s been hard’: As schools reopen, kids continue to grapple with mental health challenges
“As the COVID-19 pandemic wore on, 14-year-old Riley Cassell’s biggest fear became not the virus, but that one of his good friends would die by suicide.“
Soon-to-open Curvy Fox plus-size boutique aims to offer more options for W-S shoppers
Few stores have plus-size options that are affordable, well-made, and fashionable. Phyllis Westerlund and Coral Crook are changing the local market.
