Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) aims to increase scholarship support for students through a unique matching fund-raising initiative. Through the Million Dollar Match, all gifts received or pledged between now and Dec. 31, 2019, for need-based endowed scholarships will be matched dollar-for-dollar. WSSU Chancellor Elwood L. Robinson said only a few historically Black colleges and universities… Read More »
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WSSU Launches Million Dollar Match Fundraiser
Janet N. Spriggs Inaugurated as President of Forsyth Tech
Janet Nichols Spriggs was officially inaugurated as the seventh president of Forsyth Technical Community College on Thursday, September 19, in front of invited guests, elected officials, delegates from community colleges and universities, friends, family, faculty, staff and students. The inauguration was the final event in a week of special events that the planning committee affectionately… Read More »
Novant Health Adds New Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Plaza in Clemmons
Novant Health is pleased to bring orthopedics, sports medicine, surgery, rehabilitation and sports performance all under one roof in the new Clemmons Surgical Plaza, located at 7210 Village Medical Circle, in Clemmons. Conveniently located on the campus of Novant Health Clemmons Medical Center, the state-of-the-art facility will provide the latest in diagnostic services, orthopedic and sports medicine… Read More »
WSSU Receives National Diversity Award for the Second Year in a Row
For the second consecutive year, Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is a recipient of INSIGHT Into Diversity’s Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award in recognition of its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. WSSU is the only historically Black college and university (HBCU) to receive the award this year. “We are honored to be selected… Read More »
Winston Under 40 Leadership Award Recipients for 2019
The Winston Salem Chamber is proud to announce the Winston Under 40 Leadership Awards for 2019, honoring 20 young professionals who exemplify qualities of strong leadership and community service. Awards will be presented at a ceremony and reception on October 3rd at BB&T Ballpark. Please join us in celebrating the 2019 Winston Under 40 Leadership Award winners: Neil A. Allerton Edward… Read More »
Bank OZK Opens New Office in Winston-Salem
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 »