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87-year-old woman’s home shot in Winston-Salem police say
La police de Winston-Salem indique que le domicile d’une femme de 87 ans a été la cible de tirs. Les autorités n’ont pas fourni d’autres détails dans les informations disponibles. L’incident concerne un quartier de la…
Provisional votes for Rep. Virginia Foxx, Democrat Chuck Hubbard could swing race for NC’s 5th Congressional District
Provisional ballots could affect the contest between Republican Rep. Virginia Foxx and Democrat Chuck Hubbard in North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District. The race’s outcome may hinge on how many provisional votes…
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Police give updates on shooting death of Jaylin Amir White
The Winston-Salem Police Department has officially charged 22-year-old Quadir Damarion Cullins with the murder of 21-year-old Jaylin Amir White. Authorities confirmed that the fatal shooting occurred at Hanes Mall on…
Juvenile in Hanes Mall BB gun shooting accused again
Winston-Salem police say a juvenile accused of stealing a BB gun and shooting into an unoccupied vehicle at Hanes Mall continued the alleged offenses less than five hours later. Officers said the same youth used a BB…
Winston-Salem Police link juveniles to BB gun thefts, truck damage and later shooting
Winston-Salem police say three juveniles stole BB guns and pellets from an Academy Sports store near a mall on Monday. Less than five hours later, one juvenile allegedly shot another three times with a BB gun, damaged a…
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Shots fired at home of 87-year-old Winston-Salem NC woman
An 87-year-old woman escaped injury after shots were fired at her home on Vestal Road in Winston-Salem, police said. Officers responded shortly after 12:30 p.m. Tuesday and spoke with Faye Binkley Stafford, who was…
Democrat Ashley Bell edges into recount in US 10th District
North Carolina’s 10th District House race has moved into recount territory after Democrat Ashley Bell gained 896 provisional ballots, including 690 in Forsyth County. With unofficial results complete, Republican…
Woman shot while running from fight, police say
A 19-year-old woman was shot in the leg while fleeing a fight at an unofficial Winston-Salem State University homecoming party early Saturday, police said. Officers found her on Twenty-Fifth Street and took her to…
Woman shot in Winston-Salem while running from fight at party on North Liberty Street, police say
A woman was shot while running from a fight at a party on North Liberty Street in Winston-Salem, police said. The incident prompted a police response, but the available report provides no further details about the…
Woman wounded in shooting at party during WSSU homecoming weekend
A woman was wounded in a shooting at a party during Winston-Salem State University’s homecoming weekend. The available report identifies one injured victim but provides no further details about the circumstances, the…
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Winston-Salem juvenile released after Hanes Mall BB gun, Piedmont Circle case
A juvenile accused of firing BB guns in two Winston-Salem incidents was released from custody after a judge denied secure-custody orders sought by police. Authorities say the incidents occurred five hours apart on…
Juvenile released after incidents at Hanes Mall accused of shooting girl with BB gun the same day: Winston-Salem police
A juvenile released after incidents near Hanes Mall was accused of shooting a girl with a BB gun later the same day, according to Winston-Salem police. The juvenile was one of three young people accused of crimes in the…
Novant Health top executive Armato sets Dec. 31 retirement
Novant Health chief executive Carl Armato plans to retire on Dec. 31, 2026, after leading the nonprofit health system since 2012. The organization said John Gizdic, its chief operating officer, will become president and…
Let Sawtooth help you kickstart your creativity this winter
Registration is open for Sawtooth School for Visual Art’s winter classes and workshops, which run from January through March. The Winston-Salem school’s schedule includes returning studio favorites and new hands-on…
New details: deadly Hanes Mall shooting
Winston-Salem police identified Quadir Damarion Cullins, 23, as the suspect in the fatal shooting of Jaylin Amir White, 21, near Hanes Mall. U.S. Marshals arrested Cullins Monday in Greensboro; he is being held without…
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Novant Health CEO Carl Armato to retire in 2026
Novant Health CEO Carl S. Armato will retire on Dec. 31, 2026, after nearly three decades with the health system, including 15 years as president and CEO. The organization announced Tuesday that chief operating officer…
Suspect charged in deadly shooting outside Hanes Mall in Winston-Salem
A suspect has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting outside Hanes Mall in Winston-Salem. The case concerns a deadly incident at the shopping center, and the charge marks a formal step in the investigation…
Novant Health CEO Carl Armato announces retirement, former NHRMC leader to take over
Novant Health CEO Carl S. Armato will retire effective December 31, ending nearly three decades with the health system. The organization announced that chief operating officer John Gizdic will become president and…
Novant Health President and CEO to retire after nearly 30 years
Novant Health President and CEO Carl S. Armato will retire effective Dec. 31 after nearly 30 years with the health system. Armato joined in 1998 and became CEO in 2012, overseeing its growth across the Carolinas. The…
A Range, a Shop and a Classroom: What Sets ProShots Apart in Winston-Salem
ProShots in Winston-Salem combines an indoor shooting range with a firearms shop, training classes and gunsmithing services. Customers can rent firearms to try at the range before buying, while classes include…
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Gio Lopez of Wake Forest is semifinalist for Maxwell Award
Wake Forest quarterback Gio Lopez has been named a semifinalist for the Maxwell Award, which recognizes college football’s outstanding player. The selection places Lopez among the contenders for one of the sport’s major…
Hanes Mall shooting leads to murder charge
Winston-Salem police said Tuesday that a man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Jaylin Amir White near Hanes Mall. Investigators said the shooting on Saturday appears to have followed a…
Wake Forest coach on elimination of conference championship games: ‘Why do we have conferences?’
Wake Forest’s football coach questioned the purpose of athletic conferences amid discussion about eliminating conference championship games. The coach asked, “Why do we have conferences?” as the sport considers changes…
Winston-Salem man charged in deadly Hanes Mall Circle shooting
Winston-Salem police say Quadir Damarion Cullins, 23, has been arrested and charged with murder in the Nov. 7 shooting death of Jaylin Amir White, 21, near Hanes Mall. Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from a…
Winston-Salem NC police chief address weekend shootings
Winston-Salem Police Chief William Penn Jr. addressed a weekend of deadly violence after two fatal shootings in the city, including one on the Winston-Salem State University campus. Police said 19-year-old Peyton Izaia…
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Wake Forest places priority on rebounding vs. Charleston Southern
Wake Forest will focus on rebounding when it hosts Charleston Southern on Tuesday, after being outrebounded in each of its first two games. The Demon Deacons lost 74-51 at Vanderbilt, giving up a 48-33 advantage on the…
Virginia Foxx seeks observers in close House race
With North Carolina’s 5th District House race still undecided, Rep. Virginia Foxx has requested nonpartisan observers for Tuesday’s count of provisional ballots. Foxx is relying on the state’s election-observer rules as…
Peach Cobbler Factory reopens in Winston-Salem NC
The Peach Cobbler Factory has reopened in Winston-Salem under new franchise owners Brian Pulliam and Eddie Riddle. The store, at the Pavilions shopping center, reopened Oct. 3 after a full remodel. The location first…
Sexton: A wrecked ambulance, an insurance payout and the 92-year-old man who died
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is reviewing a routine agenda item regarding the disposal of a county-owned ambulance. The vehicle was totaled in a March 2023 crash that resulted in the death of a 92-year-old…