Bank OZK (NASDAQ: OZK) will host a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, September 17 at 3 p.m., for a newly constructed banking office in Winston-Salem at 1230 Creekshire Way. Situated in the growing Hanes Mall retail corridor, the new Winston-Salem banking office has 10,334 square feet of office space and includes four teller windows, 18 offices,… Read More »
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Bank OZK Opens New Office in Winston-Salem
WSSU, Appalachian Partner to Provide Social Justice Course for Future Teachers
A new course is helping future educators at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) and Appalachian State University look at classrooms in a different way, with the goal of creating an environment in which all students thrive. Student diversity is increasing nationally and in North Carolina, according to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). Research in… Read More »
Muddy Creek Cafe to Open in Old Salem
Quickly becoming a national leader in living history site innovations and transformations, Old Salem Museums & Gardens introduces the latest expansion of its visitor offerings: Muddy Creek Café at Old Salem. In addition to the interior café space, an outdoor stage and eating area will accommodate the many varied folk musicians that make their way… Read More »
Should You Enforce a Non-Compete Agreement with a Former Employee?
In my employment law practice, I am frequently confronted with an employer inquiring about the enforceability of a non-compete agreement that was written years ago by some other lawyer or law firm. The question is usually not without consequence because the employee at issue is either leaving in the very near future or has already… Read More »
Inaugural State of Education Event Focuses on Collaboration
All six leaders of Winston-Salem’s higher education institutions shared the stage for the first time at the Inaugural State of Education event. While it was their first public roundtable, all six agreed that it was not the first time they had worked together in various ways on efforts to improve their institutions and collaborate with… Read More »
School Performance Grades Show Improved Student Growth & Achievement in WS/FCS
North Carolina has released the 2018-19 School Performance Grades (SPG). These grades, ranging from A to F, reflect a combination of student proficiency (80%) and student growth (20%). The grades are designed to provide a brief snapshot of student academic performance. For 2018-19, 9 (12%) traditional schools in WS/FCS received an SPG of A, 18… Read More »