Dr. Janet N. Spriggs identified as one of the nation’s top 25 most promising community college leaders Janet N. Spriggs, president of Forsyth Technical Community College, has been selected by the Aspen Institute to join the 2020-21 inaugural class of the Aspen New Presidents Fellowship, a new initiative designed to support community college presidents in… Read More »
Category: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. News
Forsyth Tech President Selected for National Fellowship
Three WS/FCS High Schools Receive National Awards for Magnet Programs
Reynolds High School has once again been named a National Magnet School of Excellence. Read More »
Salem Parkway Set to Open
The N.C. Department of Transportation plans to open the new Salem Parkway/U.S. 421 (formerly Business 40) this weekend, nearly six months ahead of schedule, if weather cooperates. Construction crews are scheduled to install the pavement markings on the roadway this weekend if conditions are dry, and then reopen the road Sunday. Even if weather does… Read More »
Winston-Salem Dash to Host “Dash the Salem Parkway” Pop-up Party
The Winston-Salem Dash will host a Pop-Up Party this Saturday, February 1, at BB&T Ballpark to celebrate the pending historic re-opening of Salem Parkway (formerly Business 40). While an official date has not been announced for the roadway to open to traffic, a portion of the roadway near the ballpark will be open for foot traffic… Read More »
North Carolina’s Innovation Capacity Is Growing
A new report published by the NC Department of Commerce shows that North Carolina is ahead of national growth averages on key metrics measuring innovation capacity. North Carolina has moved up to 21st in the nation for innovation capacity overall and is exceeding national growth averages by more than six times the rate of other… Read More »
Winston Salem Dash Reveal New Team Brand
The Winston-Salem Dash revealed their new logo this week, kicking off several stylistic changes before the 12th season of the franchise. The new look reflects Winston-Salem and the team’s ties to the Chicago White Sox, the Dash’s parent club. It will be featured on all jerseys and the hats for the Dash. “We are excited… Read More »