Forsyth Technical Community College announces a new access and success program for economically underserved middle and high school students. The new program, College Lift, was started in Winston-Salem three years ago under the direction of the non-profit Piedmont Renewal Network (PRN), started by Logan Philon, who will now run the program for Forsyth Tech. “We… Read More »
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Forsyth Tech Launches College Lift Program
Two County Initiatives Win National Awards for Innovation in Government
Two Forsyth County initiatives have been recognized by The National Association of Counties (NACo) 2020 Achievement Awards for innovation in county government. Emergency Medical Services’ Community Paramedics program won in the Health category. The program addresses the needs of those who’ve become dependent on Emergency Medical Services by addressing the issues that are causing them… Read More »
Three New Retail Tenants Coming to Winston-Salem’s Innovation Quarter
Three retail tenants have signed space at Link Apartments® Innovation Quarter, adding more options to Winston-Salem’s exciting Innovation Quarter neighborhood. Cycle Your City, DeBeen Espresso, and The Butcher’s Block are all small, independently owned businesses that will enhance the live/work/play Innovation Quarter neighborhood. Photo: Daniel Amick Photography Cindy Christopher, principal/broker at Christopher Commercial, represented building… Read More »
Truliant Purchases Former Hanes Mall Macy’s Site
To accommodate its fast growing needs for additional space, Truliant Federal Credit Union announced that it has purchased the former Macy’s retail store space at Hanes Mall in Winston-Salem, N.C. Truliant closed on the purchase of the 154,000 square foot store in June. The space was originally owned by the Thalhimers department store chain in… Read More »
Forsyth Tech Receives Grant from Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust
The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust has given $440,000 to Forsyth Tech to provide student support services leading to improved student completion and retention. “This tremendous donation from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust will have a powerful impact for many of our students,” said President of Forsyth Tech Janet Spriggs. “Our student population, in… Read More »
BB&T Ballpark Becomes Truist Stadium
Truist Bank and the Winston-Salem Dash announced that BB&T Ballpark will be renamed Truist Stadium as a continuation of its naming rights partnership with the Dash. Truist Stadium will continue BB&T Ballpark’s legacy as the community’s gathering place for safe, fun, and affordable entertainment. Truist Stadium features 5,500 fixed seats, lawn seating, numerous group and… Read More »