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Journey of S. Wayne Patterson W I N S TO N - S A L E M , N . C .

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By BuSta BroWn the ChroniCle

let’s go on a journey into S. Wayne Patterson’s world.

“Growing up, my father wasn’t there, so what drove me to be successful is that i always wanted to be better than my father, and be there for my kids,” he said.

Patterson said before his father passed, they repaired their relationship. “When i graduated from school, he was very proud of me. he would tell people ‘that’s my son.’” S. Wayne said his father would frequently express his regret for not being in his life as a child. “i told him

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i’m good, we can start from here, and that i was there for him.”

Mr. S. Wayne Patterson was born in Winston-Salem, in the Cleveland Projects. he was the youngest of four boys, so family and being a supportive father has always been important in his life. “all of my kids are athletes. My oldest, Wayne ii, is a senior at n.C. State. he’s very fast. he’s run 200 and 400 [meters], he’s an allamerican, to God be the Glory. the goal is the 2020 olympics in tokyo.” after speaking about his son, his smile and spirit brighten the entire room; it was obvious that he’s a

proud and loving father. Still smiling bright, he continued talking about his kids, and i enjoyed every second.

“My second son, Jarrell, he runs club track, he’s Mr. n.C. State, he’s pre-med. When i think of having two boys at n.C. State, i think …Wow!” his daughter alexis runs track for Parkland high school. “She’s the fastest girl in Winston,” he said as he continued to glow with pride, like daddies do when speaking of their little girls. “She’s the fastest in the city and the second fastest in the state,” S. Wayne Patterson said. his youngest was sitting quietly See Journey on A8

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Dyson paints King as man who made U.S. great S. Wayne Patterson speaks at an NAACP rally in Winston-Salem.

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thousands from across the state march on the polls in W-S

Despite being born in the segregated south when Blacks had few if any rights, even after he was targeted by the government and radical groups during his fight for integration and civil rights rev. Dr. Martin luther King was a strong believer in the constitution and that we as americans have what it takes to make this country great. that was the message Dr. Michael eric Dyson delivered to students, faculty, and staff from Winston-Salem State and Wake Forest universities on Monday, Jan. 22 during the 18th annual Dr. Martin luther King Jr.

On the anniversary of the largest single-day demonstration in U.S. history thousands of men and women marched through the streets of Winston-Salem during the Triad Women’s March on the Polls on Saturday, Jan. 20.

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on the anniversary of the largest single-day demonstration in u.S. history, armed with signs and an array of chants, thousands of women and men marched through the streets of downtown Winston-Salem last weekend to encourage women and other minorities to exercise their right to vote. last January to advocate legislation and policies regarding human rights and others, issues more than 3 million woman marched in Washington, D.C. Before taking to the streets protesters gathered at Corpening Plaza for a rally where the crowd seemed to grow by the minute. While the march wasn't scheduled to begin until noon many arrived as early as 10 a.m. to chat and make connections with other activists.

Several voter registration booths were also set up around the plaza.

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City Native and former City Council Member Virginia Newell addresses the crowd during the Triad Women’s March on the Polls on Saturday, Jan. 20 in Winston-Salem.

Dr. Michael Eric Dyson delivered the keynote address during the 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on the campus of Wake Forest University on Monday, Jan. 22.

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Keynote address.

Dyson, who is one of the nation’s most influential and renowned public intellectuals, currently serves as university professor of sociology at Georgetown university but his influence has carried far beyond the academy into prisons and lecture stages across the world. as he stood before the crowd inside Wait Chapel on Wake Forest university’s campus, Dyson used King’s words from his famed “i have Dream” speech to paint a picture of a man who “Made america Great.”

“When we think about Dr. Martin luther King Jr. we think about america as an ideal. america as a projection of hopes,” he continued. “america is an ideal and an idea.

Judges: Use special master maps for elections

By CaSh MiChaelS For the ChroniCle

a federal three-judge panel has ruled that the n.C. legislative redistricting maps produced by its special master will be used for the upcoming 2018 midterm elections – the candidate filing period for which is scheduled to begin on Feb. 12 unless officially delayed.

and that delay very well may happen. republican legislative leaders have vowed to, once again, appeal yet another negative redistricting ruling they don’t like to the u.S. Supreme Court. “it is a shocking move for one of the same judges just reigned in by a bipartisan u.S. Supreme Court less than 24 hours ago to again attempt to create chaos and confusion in an

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WSSu, WFu mourn the death of student athlete T h e c h r on i c Le

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The campuses of Winston-Salem State university (WSSu) and Wake Forest universities (WFu) are in mourning this week after gun violence took the life of a student athlete last weekend. here’s what we know: Around 1 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, police were dispatched to The Barn, an event venue on the campus of Wake Forest after reports of gunfire. According to police, during a party hosted by the Pi omicron chapter of delta Sigma Theta, an argument broke out, which was followed by gunfire. upon arrival police found 21-year-old najee Ali Baker, suffering from a gunshot wound. he was taken to a local hospital, where he later died. Baker, a transfer student from dean college in Massachusetts, was a walk-on defensive lineman for the rams and a native of Brooklyn,

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Shortly after the heartbreaking news of Baker's death was made public, WSSu and WFu officials made public statements on the senseless act of violence.

A statement on the WSSu Facebook page reads, "We are deeply saddened by this loss of a Baker young life. Mr. Baker was a promising young man. it is truly a tragedy that his life was cut short in an act of unnecessary and senseless violence."

WSSu chancellor elwood robinson and WFu President nathan hatch also wrote personal messages sending condolences to Baker's family and friends. in an email sent to WFu students, faculty and staff, hatch said, "My thoughts and prayers this morning are

tion with their patients should be allowed to make medical decisions and explore all potential treatment options, including medical cannabis,” said Lounsbury. nc norML is a chapter of the national organization for the reform of Marijuana Laws (norML), which advocates legalizing “responsible use of marijuana by adults” and ensuring that access is safe, convenient and affordable. There’s been sweeping changes in state laws across the country on marijuana in recent years. Aside from more than half the country allowing for medical

across the country to benefit patients in need. We must take this first step to end the hypocrisy and criminalization of patients,” said Lounsbury.

Asheville already passed a similar resolution in support of legislation that would make medical cannabis available to patients in a regulated way and nc norML will be appealing to other cities as well. Last year’s attempt at such legislation in both houses of the General Assembly, which was cosponsored by n.c. rep. ed hanes of Forsyth county in the n.c. house of representatives, never made it out of committee.

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with the student’s family, friends and classmates, as well as our Wake Forest community." hatch also said several students from WFu and WSSu are working with the Winston-Salem Police department to bring those responsible to justice. he said, "There is no greater priority than the safety of our campus community and this incident is troubling and unsettling for all of us. Police are increasing security and patrols on campus and in the surrounding area." "... i am grateful for the partnership of Winston-Salem State university and the Winston-Salem Police department, and all of the staff from several campus departments that responded in the early morning hours." on Wednesday, Jan. 24, a vigil was held at the clock tower on the campus of WSSu in remembrance of Baker.

Anyone who has information about this incident is urged to call the Winston-Salem Police department at (336) 773-7700 or crime Stoppers at (336) 727-2800.

City Council asked to support medical cannabis

By Todd Luck The chronicLe

An appeal for a resolution supporting legalizing medical cannabis in north carolina was made during the Winston-Salem city council’s public comment session last week.

Tim Lounsbury, deputy director of nc norML and a Winston-Salem resident, told the city council that medical cannabis is already legal in 29 states and the district of columbia. he’s hoping if cities in north carolina support legalizing it, then the General Assembly will act on it.

“Physicians in conjunc-

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cannabis, eight states and the district of columbia have legalized it for recreational use. Marijuana still remains illegal under federal law. “cannabis is becoming more widely accepted and used compassionately

The use of medical cannabis has been endorsed by numerous medical groups, such as the American nurses Association, American Academy of Family Physicians, epilepsy Foundation and new england Journal of Medicine.

According to dr.

Alfonso romeroSandoval, associate professor of anesthesiology at Wake Forest School of Medicine, research has shown that medical cannabis is effective in the treatment of chronic pain in adults. he said it’s also effective for vomiting and

nausea, particularly in cancer patients, and for multiple sclerosis, particularly muscle spasms caused by the disease.

Sandoval said there can be some risk of addiction with cannabis but it’s far lower than opioids, a commonly prescribed type of pain killer. currently there is a nationwide epidemic of opioid abuse that’s turning deadly, as it’s easy to accidentally overdose on it. cannabis is far less dangerous since an overdose cannot kill the user. cannabis is also not as addictive as cigarettes or alcohol, he said.

Commissioners ask state for help with class size requirements “There is no program that has worked in as many places for as long as Nurse-Family Partnership.”

By Todd Luck The chronicLe

Forsyth county commissioners approved additional funding for the nurse-Family Partnership and appealed to the state for help with smaller classroom requirements during their Thursday, Jan. 18, meeting.

The commissioners voted to receive a previously announced state grant of $603,350 for the n u r s e Family partnership, which follows a national model that teams firsttime mothers with nursWitherspoon es in order to improve child and maternal health. The funding is reoccurring and will reduce down to $503,350 for next year. The funding allows the program to expand from five nurses to eight, which will allow it to serve 200 mothers at a time.

The program is one of several that

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have been credited for helping reduce infant mortality in Forsyth county. When the nurse-Family Partnership began locally, the county had an infant mortality rate of 10.2 deaths per 1,000 live births. Since then, it’s dropped to a historically low 6.4 in 2014, though that number rose in 2016 to 9.3 deaths.

“There is no program that has worked in as many places for as long as nurseFamily Partnership,” said county commissioner everette Witherspoon in a

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briefing earlier this month. “The evidence shows that this is the most effective program.”

At the suggestion of commissioner Gloria Whisenhunt, commissioners also approved a resolution asking the General Assembly for funding to help with a new state requirement that kindergarten through third-grade classes be reduced from 20 students to 18. The resolution said that to comply with the requirements, Winston-Salem/Forsyth county Schools would need to build 300 additional classrooms and hire 100 additional teachers, which would cost $10 million to $20 million. The school system is planning to eliminate computer labs to free up space

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to help meet the requirement, but doesn't plan to eliminate art, music or physical education.

Also during the meeting: *commissioners approved a $2.2 million contract to nMP Golf construction corp. for remodeling the Tanglewood championship Golf course. no bidder for this 2016 bond referendum project met the 10 percent minority subcontractor participation goal, but nMP was closest at 8.18 percent and was found to have made good faith efforts to contact minority subcontractors. *commissioners approved an additional $3.4 million for construction and completion of a replacement stadium for Mt. Tabor high School, which is one of the 2016 school bond projects. *commissioners approved an additional $1.4 million for idol’s road Business Park, which the county is building next to Tanglewood Park. The funds are coming from money left over from last year’s budget and will be used for various expenses associated with the project like construction of a stormwater retention pond, purchasing a small piece of land to provide access to the park and a transportation impact study.

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City approves Bunzl incentives and park projects

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The Winston-Salem City Council approved up to $182,950 in incentives over five years to Bunzl Distribution USA Inc. to relocate to Forsyth County.

Bunzl is a subsidiary of London-based Bunzl plc, which supplies a range of products including packaging, disposable supplies and cleaning and safety products to food processors and stores.

The company currently has two locations in Guilford County it wants to consolidate into one new 200,000 square foot facility it would build next to Herbalife on Union Cross Road. There are 66 employees with salaries ranging from $32,000 to $200,000 who would be transferring to the new location. The company is also considering

This vacant lot on Second Street is being turned into a park.

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Richmond, Virginia, or Greenville, S.C. The incentives would help to offset the higher local real estate taxes.

As usual, the incentives, are based on the number of jobs that will be at the new facility and will equal up to half of the annual property tax that would be paid on it. If employees at the facility fall below a certain level or if Bunzl shut down that location, then there would

be clawback provisions to ensure the incentive is paid back.

“This is a necessary part of closing the deal to have them come here and have them provide taxes and jobs in the Triad and Winston-Salem and not take their jobs and investment out of state,” said

City Council Member Dan Besse.

Forsyth County commissioners plan to vote in their Feb. 1 meeting on giving Bunzl up to $228,065 in incentives over five years, which is half of the estimated county property taxes the company will pay.

Also during the meeting: *The City Council awarded a contract of $1.6 million for Miller Park Phase I renovations to Hodgin Construction Co. Inc. The project was part of the 2014 bond referendum. *The City Council awarded a contract of

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$280,000 to Dalton Contracting LLC to construct a new park at the intersection of Second Street and Shady Boulevard. The small park is on a vacant city-owned lot that was the site of the first public waterworks system in the American Colonies.

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County moves forward with ARCA lease of Springwood Center Addiction Recovery Care Association Inc. (ARCA) would like to lease this recently vacated building on Shattalon Drive from the county.

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Forsyth County commissioners are moving forward with leasing a former nursing facility to Addiction Recovery Care Association Inc. (ARCA).

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recently ended its nominal lease with the county for Springwood Healthcare Center, which was a 200bed nursing facility on Shattalon Drive, next to Forsyth County Animal Control. ARCA, which is currently located on Union Cross Road, would like to move into the vacant building, where it can expand its addiction recovery services.

The facility is approximately 64,000 square feet and has an onsite commercial laundry and kitchen.

The building is in need of extensive repairs. The

proposed 10 year nominal lease would leave ARCA with the responsibility for all facility related expenses. ARCA is requesting almost $1.2 million from the county to help replace the roof, water heater, HVAC system and lighting. ARCA plans to raise $1.3 million in a capital campaign for landscaping, painting, kitchen equipment, furniture and fixtures.

Staff recommended fulfilling ARCA’s request on the roof, water heater and HVAC system because they’re all beyond their useful life, but letting ARCA pay for the lighting, which involves replacing it with new, energy-saving LED bulbs. Commissioner Don Martin was unsure if the amount ARCA was asking for is fair, but did support the lease.

“I think it’s a great idea,” said Martin. “I really think we ought to do it. I just don’t know what’s fair.”

Commissioner Gloria Whisenhunt said she was fine with the county not paying for new lighting, but definitely wanted to move forward with the lease.

“I think it’s a great opportunity for the community, especially right now with the opioid problem and everything, and I think it addresses so many problems that we have,” she said.

The county is advertising a 30-day notice before commissioners vote on the lease, and staff will be finalizing an agreement with ARCA on the county’s fiscal support for renovations on the building.

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The HandsOn Read-In event was held this past Saturday, Jan. 20, at WinstonSalem State University.

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Exercise & Heart Health Noon to 1:30 pm Proehlific Park, 4517 Jessup Grove Road, Greensboro

All Heart Dinner and Discussion 5 to 7 pm Wake Forest Baptist Health Lexington Medical Center’s Outpatient Center, Emergency Drive, Lexington

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Lunch & Learn: Hearing for All Ages Noon to 1:30 pm Wake Forest Baptist Health Piedmont Plaza One, Kitty Hawk Room, 1920 West First St., Winston-Salem Food for the Heart 6 to 7:30 pm Wake Forest Baptist Health Wilkes Medical Center, Executive Board Room (ground floor beside Heart Center), 1370 W. D St., North Wilkesboro

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Soups and Stews Noon to 1:30 pm Hartley Drive YMCA, 150 W. Hartley Drive, High Point

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Cooking with the Cardiologists 5 to 6:30 pm Wake Forest Baptist Health Davie Medical Center, Plaza 1, Hwy 801 N at I-40 (Exit 180), Bermuda Run

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This past saturday morning, Jan. 20, handson northwest north Carolina helped turn a day of service into a day of fun and excitement for hundreds of youth at winston-salem state university with the ninth annual MlK read-in event inside the Donald Julian reaves activity Center.

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Jaelyn homes worked the reading station. “This is where the youth come to get books, and the books were donated from the community.” The youth were allowed to take as many books as they wanted.

The youth were excited to learn about the legacy of MlK Jr. They were all smiles and extremely focused as they visited the many learning stations at the handson northwest north Carolina read-in.

station encouraged the youth to believe and see their dreams of a greater future. “The kids come here and write down all of their dreams”, said volunteer antonia hicks. hicks showed me one of the Dream Clouds, which read, “i have a dream to be a labor and delivery nurse.” as i was winding down, i caught up with Goldie irving, one of the main organizers for the handson read-in. she

“This is where the youth come to get books, and the books were donated from the community.”

tion with wake Forest university, winston-salem state university, salem College, unC-school of the arts, and Girl Talk Triad Chapter. The read-in promotes Martin luther King Jr.'s legacy of service, education, and community empowerment to children ages 4-10. each child is matched with a "reading buddy," and the pairs participate in a variety of activity stations focused on Dr. King's legacy. one of the event program coordinators for The MlK reading Program, Chelii Broussard, said she loves seeing so many volunteers showing love for the youth. “The most important piece to this is bringing the kids together to learn about MlK and his legacy, and two of the most important parts is dealing with literacy and leadership. The many stations are here to teach the youth leadership in sustainability, leadership in mastering their talent as far as music and art and anything that helps them learn and

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one of my favorites was the advocacy station, where i met volunteer Zaina robinson. “This station focuses on animal rights, world hunger, bullying and racism. we teach them to advocate for these important issues in society,” she said. i asked Zaina to read some of what the students wrote. “here’s one about racism: it doesn’t matter if you’re black or white, we shouldn’t think of somebody as a color, we should think of them as a person.” as i made my rounds meeting the youth and their reading buddies, which were college students from wake Forest and winstonsalem state universities, i was very encouraged about not just a great future for america, but for the world.

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Therapist hopes to assist community with mental needs

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Mental illness is something that is kept secret as some view it as a sign of weakness. Brandon Lowe, owner/therapist of Knew Era Consulting, wants to change that perception by helping those in the eastern part of the city address their mental needs.

Lowe initially went to school for graphic design but also minored in sociology due to his interest in working with people.

Upon graduation he began his career working with youth helping them cope with anger along with skill building.

Lowe then went back to school to obtain his master’s degree in mental health and rehabilitation counseling. He has since completed certifications to become an addiction specialist, among others.

“What really led me into this field was that I had a passion for helping other people,” he said.

“When I got that opportunity back in 2007 to really start working in the field, I really felt good bonds with the clients I was working with and I really knew I found my niche.

“It did not feel like work in a sense; I felt like I was doing what I was supposed to do,” he continued.

“Just by working with different agencies over the years, that passion turned

into finding a way to help people in the way that I want to help people and the only way to do that was to own my own agency.”

Lowe is currently working on bringing in grants to allow him to pursue other avenues of treatment. He would also like to use some of the funds to help treat those potential clients that do not have the proper insurance to benefit from his therapy, especially uninsured men.

“You don’t typically see many men on Medicaid. Normally it's women and children,” Lowe said. “So what happens is it's not necessarily that men don’t want treatment; they can’t afford treatment.”

“That is the misconception of it, which is they don't come because they don't want to come. That's not it. It is because they don't have insurance.”

For Lowe, he feels being an AfricanAmerican therapist gives him a different perspective when dealing with clients.

He also likes to have a diverse staff so that his staff has the ability to relate to any client that may walk through the door.

“There are not a lot of black males in therapy but being a black male you relate so much to what is going on,” he said. “The biggest thing is that the black female. And I give

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Brandon Lowe is a local therapist seeking to help those in the city with their mental needs. them something that many of them lack, which is a positive black male role model.”

According to Lowe, he has a better success rate with African-American females than he does with the males because many of them are longing for a positive relationship with an African-American male.

He says that positive image allows him to reach African-American females quicker in most cases.

Lowe's office is located at the Enterprise Center, which puts him in the heart of the eastern portion of the city. He says that gives

him the opportunity to see a variety of clients from many different backgrounds and races.

He gets a sincere joy from seeing a client overcome the initial obstacle that he or she came through the door with. For him that makes his job worthwhile.

“The biggest thrill I get is if I can help that individual I have actually helped their kids or another loved one,” he said. “If I help them from going down a path of destruction due to unresolved emotions, I eventually help their family in the future. Helping

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one person is not really helping one person; it's helping generations to come.”

“The thing about a therapist is that we are seed planters,” he continued.

“When I first started, I wanted to see results instantly and if I didn't, it would become a little discouraging. But what I had to realize was that they may not really take in what we say until later on. The results of my therapy may not manifest itself until years later.”

Lowe would like to continue to grow his practice along with helping

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young people enter the field of therapy through scholarships. He feels it is great to help people through his practice but strongly believes in helping to bring others into the field as well.

“The more I grow, the more I will have the opportunity for people to see us out in the community really making an impact rather than being just another mental health agency, “ Lowe said.

Contact Lowe at (336) 509-3373 or email at brandon@kneweraconsulting.c om.

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In the 21st century, women still marching

It happened in Winston-Salem and all over the country. Women marched this past weekend by the hundreds of thousands. They had marched on the Saturday after President Donald Trump’s inauguration last year. They marched on Jan. 20 this year.

All kinds of women marched, mainly to reiterate the right of women to vote. Women did not always have that right. They marched in the streets

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over 100 years ago seeking that right, protesting for that right.

It was the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that granted women in the United States the right to vote. The amendment was ratified on Aug. 18, 1920. So, that right is not even 100 years old.

That right was gained in the 20th century. Now voter ID laws and other efforts threaten that right in the 21st century. So, women take to the streets to protest because they have found that to be powerful and persuasive.

And it happened all over the country. Imagine that. In the 21st century, women can organize and plan and get marches done.

So much attention has been placed on women as victims of male sexual improprieties, there should be some focus now on how women can flex their muscles and raise their voices.

A 100-year-old Virginia Newell, the former Winston-Salem City Council member, was among the protesters.

"The main thing is to get out and vote. Don't just carry yourself; carry your neighbors. Get your family, take them to the polls," Newell said. "You read it, where in Alabama we saw a difference in voting because the women got together and got a progressive candidate."

"It's not enough to register; the most important thing that we can do is vote."

What wisdom.

A cigarette commercial once touted “You’ve come a long way, baby!” But women are still marching, so that seems to show they still have a long way to go.

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Center, a project of the N.C. Justice Center. “We are coming off the slowest year of job growth in North Carolina in several years, and there’s a real danger of hitting the next recession before we’ve even fully dealt with the fallout from the last collapse."

Employment in North Carolina ended 2017 headed in the wrong direction. Between October and December, the official unemployment rate increased from 4.1. to 4.5 percent and the state lost over 15,000 jobs.

While these figures could be revised in the next few months, it's not a good sign that employment appears to have declined at a time when holiday shopping historically creates a positive bump in employment.

"While lots of retailers reported strong holiday sales, and many political leaders were crowing about how great our economy is, the data for the end of 2017 tell a very different story," said Patrick McHugh, policy analyst with the Budget & Tax

Here are a few of the indicators that point to a dip in economic growth: *Slowest employment growth in several years: Employment expanded by 1.1 percent in 2017, the slowest rate of growth since 2014. In fact, growth in North Carolina has declined in each of the last two years after hitting 2.5 percent in 2015. This slowdown is particularly worrisome given that many communities, industries and families in North Carolina never fully recovered from the Great Recession. *Holiday employment bump may be losing out to automation and online commerce: The dip in North Carolina employment at the end of 2017 is particularly striking given that we generally see an increase in employment as retailers and other employers staff up to meet the holiday shopping rush. Employment has increased between October and December in each of the three years

preceding 2017 (up 13,000 in 2016, nearly 29,000 in 2015, and 11,000 in 2014). While it is too early to say with confidence that automation and online retail are responsible for the decline in holiday employment this year, there is a long-term trend toward replacing people with machines and computers in many retail sectors. *Recovery in the level of employment has stalled: North Carolina remains well below the prerecession level of employment, and the state made virtually no process in 2017. While employment increased over the year, so did North Carolina’s population. The state ended the year with 58.8 percent of its residents working, the same rate as the beginning of the year and well below prerecession levels. All of this shows that North Carolina is not creating enough jobs to return to historic levels of employment and opportunity.

For more context on the economic choices facing North Carolina, check out the Budget & Tax Center’s weekly Prosperity Watch report at http://www.ncjustice.org/?q=node/8 80.

Chronic homelessness continues to be a plague

Algenon Cash

Guest Columnist Recent frigid cold air combined with 6-10 inches of snow blanketing our community sent most residents scurrying inside for warmth, food, and overall safety. For some of our brothers and sisters in the community, that option was unavailable – chronic homelessness continues to plague a large number of American cities.

Thankfully we have a multitude of churches, nonprofits and foundations focused on the issue and providing essential services. Not to mention key providers such as Bethesda Center for the Homeless and Samaritan Ministries are critically important because they provide shelter to this disenfranchised community. But more has to be done.

I grew up in a small “shotgun house” on Liberty Street in East Winston-Salem. The block that I called home also provided a “home” for men that had no address of their own. Homeless men peppered the corners that were less than 100 feet from my back porch. We had very little in terms of money,

food, and other “niceties” growing up in that tiny house.

Although we had few resources to care for ourselves, I can vividly recall days when I would come home to witness my grandmother feeding these “corner guys” in our kitchen.

My natural reaction was to question my grandmother’s judgment and compassion.

She would always respond by reminding me that we could easily be in the same circumstance that had fallen upon these unfortunate men and women.

My grandfather would chime in and echo that “all situations are temporary” and that each of us could simply be one choice away from being on the streets. I had no way of realizing the powerful lesson that I was absorbing, but those acts of kindness and generosity with no expectation for anything in return sowed seeds of greatness into my spirit. In that tiny house on Liberty Street, my grandparents helped me to understand the importance of human dignity in the world, and that all of us are entitled to basic resources – food, clothing and shelter.

Most are surprised when I share that America has the highest rate of poverty amongst the world’s richest countries, 45 million Americans live in poverty, including one in five children. Sadly, families with children comprise

one of the fastest growing segments of the homeless population today, 42 percent of homeless children are under the age of 6.

Unfortunately, many of us choose to ignore this growing epidemic in our country, or we mistakenly assume that chronic homelessness only affects those addicted to illegal substances and/or suffering from mental health illnesses. Many of us have family and friends that have been homeless or close to living on the street, but we might not be aware of their testimony. In fact, almost 60 percent of Americans will spend at least one year below the poverty line at some point between ages 25 and 75.

The idea that chronic homelessness is isolated to the “big cities” could not be further from the truth and the data shows that large and small communities suffer from a growing homeless population. In Forsyth County, well over 2,000 people experience homelessness annually, not to mention over 1,000 families with children are recorded as being homeless in the state of North Carolina. There is no city or county anywhere in the United States where a worker making the minimum wage can afford a fair market rate one-bedroom apartment.

We must discover more aggressive ways to combat

Budget & Tax Center of The N.C. Justice Center Raleigh

this stubborn issue – fare free transit to improve mobility, increased access to health care, greater focus on workforce development initiatives, more compassion for mentally ill residents, programs that effectively address substance issues and most importantly funding to support the least of us.

United Way of Forsyth County will hold its annual Point-in-Time Count today, Thursday, Jan. 25, and I strongly encourage you to volunteer or donate supplies to the cause. The Homeless Point-in-Time Count is a one-day, unduplicated count of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals and families in Forsyth County. The count helps determine the extent of homelessness in our community. The data collected is used to plan services for the homeless throughout the year.

Algenon Cash is the managing director of Wharton Gladden & Company, an investment banking firm, he is also a national spokesperson for the oil and natural gas industry. Reach him at acash@whartongladden.c om.

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as the world comm u n i t y observes and celebrates the Guest 89th birthColumnist day this month of the rev. dr.

Martin luther King Jr., it is important for Black america to assess how far we have come 50 years since the tragic brutal assassination of dr. King in Memphis, tennessee, of april 4, 1968. as a young worker for the Southern Christian leadership Conference (SClC), under the visionary leadership of Martin luther King Jr. from 1963-1968 in north Carolina, I still have many vivid memories. I remember dr. King’s admonition to “Stay focused on building an inclusive beloved community, and to not let evil in high places divert us from the pathway that will ensure freedom, justice and equality for all.” today, as we acknowledge and pay tribute to dr. King’s freedom-fighting legacy, there are 47 million africanamericans in the united States and more than a billion people of african descent in africa, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central america, South america, europe,

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asia and in other places throughout the african diaspora. We are all called to remain vigilant and vocal in our unified demands for freedom, economic empowerment and equality. let no vulgar utterance of “shithole,” racist rhetoric or arrogant actions by evil in powerful high places divert our attention and focus from what we should be doing to continue our long struggle for liberation from centuries of abject oppression, slavery, poverty and racism. dr.

King, in his final years, had to consistently remind us that our struggle was local, national and international. one of King’s most famous quotes was, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” as we reflect and renew our commitments to the dream and activism of dr.

King, we dare not become complacent or satisfied with the status quo of economic inequality and racial disparity in the u.S. and throughout the world. We dare not become comfortable with the growing unnatural climate disasters caused by environmental injustices and global warming.

We dare not fall asleep amidst the welcomed resurgence of youth and student activism who know so well the contradictions of the evils of police brutality, mass incarceration, health care inadequacies, unemployment and too-low wages, and

failing educational systems in a nation that has an abundant concentration of wealth at the very top levels of society. this year also marks the 191st year of the Black Press in america since this first publication of “Freedom’s Journal” in new york City on March 16, 1827. every hour, day, week, month and year the Black Press continues to publish and distribute the truth and advocate for freedom and justice in the u.S., africa, the Caribbean and throughout the world. Martin luther King Jr. wrote editorials and op-eds for the Black Press at a time when the so-called mainstream media would cast negative coverage about the progress of the Civil rights Movement. this year, 2018, should be the payback year with the largest Black voter turnout in american history. all of those repressive elected politicians that have supported voter suppression need to be removed from office by the overwhelming power of massive voter mobilization and turnout in every state legislative and congressional voting district across the nation. our time has come again. let’s unify and win more victories at the voting booths. let’s strengthen Black-owned businesses, and our families and communities. Subscribe to and support the Black Press.

We owe it to the memory and living legacy of dr. King to strengthen and refor-

Is Puffy just talking?

a f t e r reports of William owner Jerry richardson Reed b e i n g accused of Guest “misconColumnist duct,” the Carolina Panthers football team is for sale. Several high-profile black celebrities and athletes have offered to join an ownership group: the next great black hope is to buy Carolina Panthers football team.

Sean “Puffy” Combs is hoping to remedy the league's lack of minority owners by inserting his name for ownership. the hip-hop mogul vowed to bring in Colin Kaepernick in hopes of reviving his career. "I will immediately address the Colin Kaepernick situation and put him in the running for next year's starting quarterback. nBa star (and Charlotte native) Stephen Curry tweeted to Puffy: "I want in." despite Puff daddy’s “affirmative action plea,” nFl ownership is a billionaire’s game. Former Baltimore Colts tight-end Jerry richardson has owned the Panthers since they joined the nFl in 1993. Forbes magazine values the Panthers at $2.3 billion. diddy's net worth is estimated to be $820 million

by Forbes so he will require more than just

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Curry's help to buy the Panthers. the nFl has altered its ownership rules in recent years, but a single incoming owner must still control at least 30 percent of the equity of the team to satisfy league rules and debt limits are capped at $250 million. that means one person must write a check for a minimum of $600 million to be controlling owner. now, “misconduct” Jerry richardson has given up Carolina Panthers’ day-today operations. the city of Charlotte is a player in the Carolina Panthers’ deal. the Charlotte City Council approved $87.5 million in public money that keeps the Panthers in Charlotte through the 2018 season. one of the problems that come up with these teams is that they're so expensive. the average nFl franchise is valued at $2.3 billion and the league has very tight restrictions on ownership. the state has a pool of potential owners for the Panthers that have substantial assets at their disposal: the Belk Family

owns roughly 5 percent of the team.

Belk is an american department store chain founded in 1888 by William henry Belk in Monroe, north Carolina. Belk stores offer apparel, shoes, accessories, and home furnishings. the South's first family of retail sold its department store chain in 2015 for roughly $2.7 billion. another retailing family owns around 10 percent of the team: the levine Family. leon levine founded Family dollar in 1959 and the levines ran the company until its sale to dollar tree in 2015 for $9.1 billion.

Steve and Jerry Wordsworth are the biggest minority shareholders of the team with an estimated 16 percent. the family holds billionaire status.

Bruton Smith is the founder and chairman of Speedway Motorsports, manager of eight nascar tracks. Smith’s fortune was valued at $1 billion. But a red flag is that Smith is also 90 years old.

James Goodnight is co-founder of analytics software firm SaS is north Carolina's richest resident at $9.9 billion. the 74-year-old could write the check for the Panthers easier than anyone else from north Carolina. John Sall co-founded SaS with Goodnight and ranks as north Carolina's second richest resident. the pair owns a country club and hotel together.

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tify all our national civil rights organizations. We should all be networking together with stronger operational unity. the national association for the advancement of Colored People (naaCP) has elected the new leadership of derrick Johnson, and we all should be card-carrying members of the naaCP. the african national Congress (anC) in South africa has elected the new leadership of Cyril ramaphosa, and we all should be supportive of the anC to ensure that nelson Mandela’s and oliver tambo’s legacies are carried forward to new heights in South africa.

In fact, throughout the african diaspora, we should be unifying and working together with a renewed energy, determination and vitality. Sisters and brothers standing together with mutual respect and commitment is the order of today. Keep your heads up. Put your fists back up in the air. It is movement-building time again. long live the spirit and memory of Martin luther King Jr.!

Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. is the President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and can be reached at dr.bchavis@nnpa.org. You can follow Dr. Chavis on Twitter @drbenchavis.

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$1.4 billion, with roughly $600 million of tied up in his 90 percent stake in the Charlotte hornets. Jordan took control of the hornets with $25 million in cash while absorbing $150 million in debt and agreeing to fund future losses. Control of the Panthers will require a much bigger check.

Jordan recently participated in the $1.2 billion Miami Marlins purchase.

William Reed is publisher of “Who’s Who in Black Corporate America” and available for projects via Busxchng@his.com.

A mother’s joyful moment

on Sunday, Jan. 14, graduation for Mason Gore from Winston-Salem Christian high School took place at Wake Forest Baptist hospital at 1:30 p.m. his mother, Mrs. l’ anita Gore, has been sick about 14 years and his mother’s biggest milestone was to see him graduate from high school. his mother witnessed his graduation from a hospital room and was so fillup that she was able to see it happen, but wasn’t able to respond. the principal had the graduation with the graduation music playing and handed Mason Gore his diploma book to him. She had a tear running down on her cheek, and it showed everybody that she was aware of what was going

on. Mason had his cap and gown on and presented his mother a red rose. a 200 people in the hospital witnessed the event.

It provided everybody with encouragement and helped our family, truly surrounded in the community in an abundant way. the family planned a small reception with balloons, food and a sheet cake for 30 people and was very surprised that the waiting room was overflowed with more than 30 people.

Mrs. l’ anita Gore’s daughter, Jourdan Gore, wrote the following: What does it look like to be loved abundantly?

Well let me tell you ... abundant love is your brother’s high school principal making your wild and short notice dreams come true. abundant love is 200

Mason Gore graduates from Winston-Salem Christian High School as his mother looks on. people showing up to ICu love support and prayers. waiting room to watch abundant love is the your brothers’ graduation nearly 150 visitors that trial run, because we all mom has had in the last believe mom will be there two days, each of them in May ... actively praying for healabundant love is the ing over her body.

5,000 people who have abundant love is watched the video [on Food Food Food Facebook] and offered Food, making sure that

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we are well fed and never in need at the hospital. abundant love is the incredibly sweet pulse checks from friends ... who make sure that you haven’t lost it jussssst yet. abundant love is friends who pack up their 2 year old and drive two hours so you don’t have to go through difficult times alone. abundant love is friends who book flights in a matter of hours to be sure that they can be there when you need them. abundant love is friends that cry with you and hold you even while they carry their own burdens. abundant love is a friend singing to my sleeping mother because they know that mom loves to hear her voice. abundant love is rolling 30 deep in the ICu and sitting there all day

just to show you they care. abundant love is family driving from near and far to love us when we need it the most. abundant love is parents of friends showing up at the hospital to show their love and support. abundant love is your elementary and middle school teachers coming to cover your mom in prayer and restore your faith. abundant love is receiving phone calls and text messages from friends of friends of friends who have told you that they are standing with you believing in miracles.

While we continue to wait on a miracle, we will choose to rejoice. every day is a reflection of God’s ability to sustain us, and lord we are so incredibly thankful that you have surrounded our family with abundant love.

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"When I heard about this I knew I had to be here," said Carolyn Jones from High Point. "It's important that we let it be known that we have a voice and that we exercise our rights as Americans."

Jen Jones, a member of Democracy NC, one of the sponsors of the Triad Women's March on the Polls, said the march was not just about women's rights but the rights of all Americans who face injustice.

"We are not one issue

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people but we are one people united," Jones said.

While addressing the crowd at Corpening Plaza Mayor Allen Joines said, now is the time to put our collective power to bring about meaningful change in the state legislature.

He continued, "Now is the time to support the campaigns of progressive candidates who will make a difference. Now is the time to make sure hate, racism, sexism, and fear laundering don't divide us as a city, a state and a nation."

City native and former City Council Member Virginia Newell encouraged protesters during the

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An ideal because it holds before us the great and majestic possibility of realizing ever before us something that is never quite fulfilled” Dyson went on to say with his push for justice, truth, and democracy Dr. King was deeply invested in being an American citizen even though when he was born in 1929 he was not a citizen. He went on to use excerpts from King's famed "I Have a Dream" speech to discuss how Dr. King believed in the ideals of America but understood that we had not reached that plateau.

Dyson said, "At only 34 years old he stood there alone grasping hold of the moment and articulating for America the grand ideal that was not only good for black people but good for America. "... He stood there and challenged America to be great.

Yes the ideal was there but it loomed on the horizon. The potential for greatness is always there but you have to work for it."

Dyson also discussed How Dr. King used Christianity to bring people together and, how often times during the Civil Rights Movement and even today "whiteness" is mistaken for "American-ness". He said, "whiteness is a power and often paralyzing fiction.

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ing review.

NC Republicans are hoping the US High Court will also stay the legislative map order.

“It is now up to SCOTUS to preserve the role of State Legislatures under our Constitutional System,” tweeted Dallas

Woodhouse, executive director of the N.C. Republican Party.

Some legal analysts say while SCOTUS stayed the NC congressional redistricting ruling because the question of partisan gerrymandering is one yet to be decided by the US Supreme Court (a case involving Wisconsin was heard late last year, and a similar case in Maryland

rally as well. As she stood before the crowd in her dark colored shades, Newell who turned 100 years old last October thanked protesters for continuing the fight.

"The main thing is to get out and vote. Don't just carry yourself carry your neighbors. Get your family, take them to the polls," Newell said. "You read it, where in Alabama we saw a difference in voting because the women got together and got a progressive candidate."

"It's not enough to register the most important thing that we can do is vote."

has yet to be heard), North Carolina’s legislative redistricting case was already proven to involve racial gerrymandering, which the High Court had already declared unconstitutional, and sent back to the threejudge panel to remedy after concurring.

Part of that remedy was ultimately ordering the special master redrawing on new legislative maps

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listening and watching his dad. He had the same smile and glow like dad. Lance was very respectful as well and even offered to help me setup my tripod and camera; of course I said yes. Patterson said Lance is the better-rounded athlete in the family. “He’s very good at basketball, football and running track; he does it all.”

Lance gave his dad a reminder nod about his basketball game after the interview, and he did it very smooth.

I asked S. Wayne if he had any skills. He laughed and said, “My wife, Tamica, ran track, so they get it from her.” He and

Tamica have been married for 24 years. “I’m sure you’ve heard about my issues, and I couldn’t have gotten through it without her encouraging me daily.

She’s my rock.”

S. Wayne Patterson is involved in a federal tax fraud case.

When I asked the businessman and attorney what is the magic that keeps his wife and kids strong and supportive through his latest trials and tribulations, he said, “One word: Jesus.

You have to have your kids grounded in church, and great communication. My wife and I are a team.”

S. Wayne Patterson is very active in the community as well, and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., and a member of the Prince Hall

The march began shortly before 2 p.m. and snaked along Second, Fourth, and North Main streets.

Thousands could be seen for miles carrying signs, many aimed at the GOP and the Trump Administration. When protesters in front of the march reached the final stretch of the route on Second Street, in the distance they could see other protesters making there way past the Pepper Building on Fourth Street, which ignited spirits even more.

“That’s an amazing sight to see,” said one protestor.

“That's why when that man takes a knee people say 'Oh My God. Jiminy Cricket he's insulting the flag.'

Dyson continued. “He's not insulting the flag.” He's trying to flag your attention to some issues you should be paying attention to.”

He also discussed the Black Lives Matter Movement and the Trump Administration. Following a standing ovation from the 1,500 in attendance, Dyson held a book signing for his most recent book, “Can You Hear Me Now? The Inspiration, Wisdom and Insight of Michael Eric Dyson.”

Wake Forest University and Winston-Salem State University have come together for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. keynote address since 2000. The event is designed to bring the universities together in remembrance of Dr. King and his legacy to bring people together.

On Monday, the leaders of the two institutions addressed an incident that brought the two institutions together in grief.

Dr. Elwood Robinson, chancellor of Winston-Salem State University, and Nathan Hatch, president of Wake Forest University, addressed students from Wake and Winston-Salem State during the keynote address. They spoke about the death of Najee Ali Baker, a WSSU football player who was fatally shot on the Wake Forest campus on Jan. 20 at a party.

Left to right, S. Wayne Patterson, son Jarrell, daughter Alexis, son Wayne II, wife Tamica and son Lance are shown.

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Masonic Order, Salem Lodge #139 and ShrinersSethos Temple #170. The organizations do a back to school event each year, providing book bags, clothes, shoes and school supplies for 100 students.

Also, Patterson has served on several boards, be it Carolina Christian College, Winston Lake YMCA, Liberty CDC, Liberty East Redevelopment, Authoring Action, and many, many more for a total of 14 nonprofit boards.

In addition, Mr. Patterson is the former president of the WinstonSalem Branch of the NAACP. You can see more of my interview with Patterson on our YouTube channel @Winstonsalem Chronicle.

because the judicial panel determined that 9 of the 28 districts redrawn were still legally problematic.

Republicans are arguing the state legislature should have been given the opportunity to fix those nine districts, not the special master. The GOP adds that the court had no right appointing the special master to do their job.

In its 92-page order, the

Jen Jones, a member of Democracy NC encourages protesters during the rally at Corpening Plaza on Saturday, Jan. 20.

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The leaders also sent a joint message out to their campus communities Monday night: “A young man died this weekend. A young man with potential, with aspirations, with a future. A young man now absent from the lives of family, friends, classmates, and our community. A young man named Najee Ali Baker.

“In the past, our two universities have collaborated to learn from each other and build up our Winston-Salem community, to honor one another and commemorate important moments. But now, we come together to mourn the tragic loss of a young life.

“We share this deep sense of loss, and we are unified in our grief. To see the life of a promising young man cut short in an act of unnecessary and senseless violence is confusing, infuriating and saddening to us all. In a moment, we have been tragically reminded that life is fragile.

“As we all try to make sense of what has happened, let us turn to each other. Let us unite as we mourn. Let us be quick to cherish, support, comfort and care for one another. Let us be people who practice abundant patience and kindness. Let us use the life and death of Najee Baker to become better people, better institutions and a better community.

“In the days to come, as you grieve, also remember the family and friends of Najee Baker, and keep them in your thoughts and prayers.” three-judge panel, this time led by federal District Court Judge Catherine Eagles, firmly disagreed.

“The [U.S.] Supreme court long has held that when a federal court concludes that a state districting plan violates the [U.S.] Constitution, the appropriate state redistricting body should have the first opportunity to enact a plan remedying the constitutional

violation. But after finding unconstitutional race-based discrimination – as this Court did here – a district court also has a “duty” to ensure that any remedy “so far as possible eliminate(s) the discriminatory effects of the past as well as bar(s) like discrimination in the future.”

SPORTSWEEK

Timothy Ramsey

Sports Columnist

Is Mike Tomlin on the hot seat?

The Pittsburgh Steelers were unceremoniously ousted from the playoffs at home by the Jacksonville Jaguars by the score of 45-42. Many predicted the Steelers as one of the best bets to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl but fell short once again and now some are questioning whether or not head coach Mike Tomlin is still the right man to lead Pittsburgh going forward.

The Steelers arguably have the best offense in the league, with players such as Le'Veon Bell, Antonio Brown and Ben Rothlisberger.

The Steelers also boast one of the best offensive lines in the league with three of the five starters making the Pro Bowl this season.

They also have a young, tenacious defense that will get after the quarterback at will, so for them to get bounced from the playoffs this early yet again is definitely a disappointment.

What makes it look even worse was the trash talk delivered by some of the Steeler players prior to the game.

Steeler safety Mike Mitchell trash talked the Jaguars in the days leading up to the game.

Mitchell went so far as to stand outside the Jags locker room prior to the game and reportedly said the Jaguars “gonna know my name.” That seems atypical of the Tomlin-led teams in the past as his teams have traditionally exhibited high class and restraint leading up to game time.

This recent lack of control might point to a larger issue inside of the Pittsburgh locker room.

There have been other issues in recent memory like Antonio Brown posting a live video on social media from the Steelers locker room following a win.

Couple the lack of control with playoff failures and that might signal it's time for a change, or maybe not. I am not advocating for Tomlin to lose his job by any stretch of the imagination but everyone has to admit these are not the same Steeler teams from 200711.

Granted Tomlin has never had a losing season since being hired in 2007 and along with being a Super Bowl Champion, it would be hard to justify letting Tomlin go. It's just hard to imagine a team with the best running back, best wide receiver and a top quarterback not advancing further, especially going up against an up and coming team with limited playoff experience.

There were some questionable calls when it comes to play calling in their game against the Jaguars, also.

The Steelers went for it on fourth and one multiple times. Some of those instances worked out while others did not, leaving the defense vulnerable.

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From left to right are Gwendolyn Johnson Robinson, Sheila Robinson and Alvin Robinson. Sheila is the third Robinson child to attend Winston-Salem Prep.

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Winston-Salem Prep has been home to the Robinson family for quite some time now. Throughout the years they have sent three of their children to Prep with all of them thriving on and off of the basketball court. Their youngest daughter Sheila is now in her freshman year hoping to carry on the tradition her sisters set before her.

Winston-Salem Prep is a combined middle and high school. Applicants must submit an essay to be considered for acceptance to the school. The small classroom size is a big attraction to many students and parents. They have also been one of the better basketball programs in their respective division on both the men's and women's side.

According to Alvin Robinson, father of Sheila, says he

Mustangs pound the glass to victory

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The snow and ice we received last week forced many area basketball teams to reschedule their games. On Saturday, Jan. 20, Parkland and North Forsyth played a makeup game where the Mustangs used their ability to crash the offensive boards as a means to overwhelm the Vikings in the second half giving them a 59-49 win.

The Vikings were giving the Mustangs all they could handle early on. Caution was the name of the game in the first quarter as neither coach wanted to give the other team any confidence.

The game began to open up somewhat in the second.

Parkland used their opportunities to run scoring easy baskets when presented while the Vikings used their offensive sets to create driving lanes for their guards to pene-

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trate and kick.

A late run by Parkland at the end of the half gave them a slim 29-24 lead going into intermission.

“In the first half we knew that everyone had been on a little snow break so we knew our kids would be a little sluggish,” said Parkland head coach Cory Baker. “We just wanted to be the group that came out with the most energy.”

North Forsyth head coach Will Bell, felt great about how his team started off the game. He thought the fact they were able to get in one practice last Tuesday really helped them in terms of not being rusty.

“I thought my guys played well, and I thought we executed well in the first half,” said Bell, “Defensively they did what they were supposed to and offensively we took great shots that allowed us to take a lead in the first and keep it close at the half.”

Things took a turn for the worse to start the second half for the Vikings. Parkland went on a run that saw their lead balloon to double digits very quickly. North Forsyth seemed a little shell shocked by the sudden burst by the Mustangs.

Parkland further stretched their lead into the fourth quarter. The Vikings never backed down as they made a run of their own late in the quarter but it was not enough as the Mustangs held on to win.

“The second half we come out and made two boneheaded mistakes, giving up two fouls on the glass,” said Bell. “Parkland just out rebounded us and our kids didn’t get in there and mix it up for rebounds very well.”

“I thought they forced us to take shots they wanted us to take versus the shots we were supposed to take,” he continued. “We had kids that didn’t take smart shots at times and it wasn’t the same as it was in the first half.”

Juwan Lyons, No. 10 in white, tries to go over Markell Lloyd for the bucket.

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North Forsyth's Darius Williams, No. 3, looks for an open teammate in the game against Parkland last Saturday.

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Woodrow Haney was the first African-American Golden Gloves champion in the state of North Carolina.

With Black History Month quickly approaching, he felt it was time to tell his story.

Haney is a WinstonSalem native that grew up

on Patterson Avenue. He says most of his friends were into the game of basketball, but because of his height, he quickly realized that was not the sport for him.

He was introduced to boxing by renowned local trainer Austin Benjamin at the Patterson Avenue

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Woodrow Haney was the first African-American Golden Gloves champion from the city of WinstonSalem.

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decided to send his oldest daughter to Prep because of an encounter with principal Richard Watts. He says once he took a visit to the school his mind was made up.

“Once I saw the smaller sized classrooms I looked at Prep as a private school in a public school situation,” said Mr. Robinson.

“I really looked at the educational aspect of it and the fact the kids can take honors and AP classes is great.”

Robinson says his oldest daughter Barbara really enjoyed the family atmosphere that Prep offered to

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their students. Barbara was also a standout player for the Lady Phoenix basketball team, which led to her playing college basketball at Salem College upon graduation.

“Barbara had about seven other offers to play college basketball from other schools but she decided to attend Salem,” Robinson said. “The coach really liked her and it was close to home.”

The second Robinson child to attend Prep was Kayla Robinson. While there she was a part of two state championship basketball teams. Her success on the court at Prep along with her play with her AAU (Amateur Athletics Union) team brought her the neces-

sary attention from college coaches. Eventually she accepted a scholarship to Fayetteville State. to play ball.

Robinson feels his youngest daughter can “write her own destiny” once she really gets in the gym to hone her skills. He says he tells his kids “you can’t live my dreams but I can help you live your dreams.”

“All she (Sheila) has to do is keep working hard in the gym and it will come but my biggest thing has always been education,” he said. “I want her to concentrate on her education while she is at Prep so she can write her own ticket because if she decides not to play basketball on the

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next level she can always fall back on her education.”

Sheila says she started off being a cheerleader but once she noticed the players on the court she became bored with it and wanted to be one of the players running up and down the court.

“I just noticed how all the kids were having fun with the ball in their hands and I just had pom poms in mine so that's when I decided to switch over to basketball,” said Sheila. “I realized that I loved the game once I had the ball in my hands at the age of 5 or 6.

“Once I got in the game the adrenaline that would

run through my body back then and even now keeps me loving the game,” she continued.

Sheila says because she was able to watch her two older sisters play basketball it greatly increased her passion for the game as well.

She says they would always give her little hints and words of wisdom to make her game stronger.

Her favorite professional players are Skylar Diggins and Camille Little of the WNBA. She feels her greatest asset on the floor is her play in the post but knows she will have to work on her jumpshot going forward.

Calvin Davis, head

coach of Prep's women's basketball team, said Sheila is a positive player with a great attitude. He feels she will eventually mature into a player that can play on the collegiate level.

“She is a great floor general and she rebounds well and I want her to rebound more,” said Davis.

“She does a great job for us and I know she will continue to work hard to make it to the next level.”

Mr. Robinson says he told all of his children that if they put their trust in God and believe in themselves there is nothing that they can't accomplish.

In 1965 Woodrow Haney won the National Golden Gloves Flyweight championship.

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YMCA. Haney knew from the start that he might have found the sport for him in boxing.

Haney would become such a good fighter, he would have to fight adults as a teenager.

“Mr. Benjamin said ‘well come on in’ so I went in and started boxing as a young man and then I just got better and better,” said Haney.

At the time Haney began to develop his craft, the AAU (Amateur Athletics Union) had been integrated, so he was able to compete against the best in the state regardless of color. Haney was the first African-American in the state of North Carolina to win a championship in AAU competition.

1965 was quite a year for Haney as he would go on to win the National Golden Gloves Flyweight title. He was also drafted into the U.S. Military. He initially began his military career refueling aircraft, but following an encounter with a superior officer, he tried out for the boxing team and made it.

Haney was widely regarded as a hard-hitting boxer with a strong right hand. He says he liked to confuse his opponents by tricking them into thinking he was a southpaw then he

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would switch back to conventional. He also enjoyed body punching because, as he says, “if you kill the body the head will fall.”

“As a young man I remember Muhammad Ali would predict the rounds he was going to knock fighters out, so I would tell fighters that it would not be long,” Haney said. “I knew the power was there and I had a devastating right hand.”

According to Haney, the boxer he idolized growing up was former middleweight champion Sugar Ray Robinson. He says he liked the way Robinson “bobbed and weaved while working his way into his opponent.”

While boxing in the military, Haney had a very distinguished career. In his four years fighting for the Armed Services, he amassed a record of 46-1.

He also was a part of the All-Service team, which brought together the best boxers from all branches of the military. One of the boxers on that team was former heavyweight champion Ken Norton Sr. For Haney he misses the training aspect of the sport most of all. He enjoyed the discipline of the sport and proudly says that boxing kept him from getting in trouble as a youth.

He is still an avid fan of

The onside kick late in the fourth quarter was very odd to say the least. Onside kicks are very unreliable and the chances of your defense limiting Jacksonville to a three and out was very likely as they were just trying to run time off the clock.

Instead, the Jags were given a short field and took full advantage.

There have been grumblings from fans and media in the Pittsburgh area but the Rooney family has never been known for making quick decisions. The Steelers have only had four head coaches in the history of the organization, so it's safe to say barring something catastrophic, Tomlin is safe for the foreseeable future.

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the sport of boxing. His favorite modern day fighters are Pernell Whitaker and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Haney says after his career he has had sustained recurring headaches. He says you must love the sport of boxing to be able to withstand the constant punishment that the sport brings.

“When I went into the service, it was normal to have eight or nine fights in one year versus one or two like in the professional ranks,” he said. “What I always tell a young man about boxing is whenever you realize you are taking a lot of punishment, get out of it.”

“I have seen guys with the attributes of a punch drunk fighter because they took too many punches. If I could do it all over again, I would train someone instead because of the punishment and the fact the promoters make most of the money.”

Haney had the chance to turn professional toward the end of his military career but instead chose to marry the mother of his children and build a life in Winston-Salem. He says he does not regret his decision but does wonder what he could have achieved in the professional ranks.

that will hit free agency this year, such as Bell. His signing along with others could make Tomlin's job security a non-topic because the Steelers very well could be a Super Bowl contender next season.

Based on past situations, everyone knows Tomlin does not like distractions, so I am sure he will address any issues that management may have. I am also sure he will tighten the reigns on players talking before games as to not create any media backlash.

With the changes in the coaching staff and a sharpened focus, I would bet Pittsburgh does not have these types of issues going forward. Tomlin is one of the most respected coaches in the league, so when he chooses to crack down on the issues that plagued them this year, I'm sure the players will buy in.

Parkland focused on offensive rebounding in the second half to propel them to victory against North Forsyth.

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The Vikings were led by Darius Williams and Wanya Mautia, who both scored nine points in the game. Bell stated that Williams is their go-to guy as he is the only returning player from last year’s team. He says he likes having Williams on the floor because he is like a coach on the floor that leads the younger guys.

According to Baker he felt the Lash/Chronicle tournament gave his team an enormous confidence boost. He says while they have lost a couple of games

since then he feels they are getting back on track.

“Everybody has stepped up and everyone is believing in themselves a lot more and we just have to keep it rolling,” he said. “We have to learn that one game won’t be exactly the same as the next and everyone needs to do their part to help the team win.”

The Mustangs were led by Denoris Wardlow (15 points) and Markell Lloyd (12 points). Baker also had high praise for A'Kiem Spaugh, who rebounded very well on the offensive glass. Baker said, “I can always depend on a kid that plays with a lot of heart and energy.”

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Community Briefs

Wake Forest a top value among private schools Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine has ranked Wake Forest University 29th on its 2018 list of the 100 best values in private universities.

Kiplinger’s annually ranks best values in private colleges and universities that combine outstanding economic value with high-quality education. The rankings are divided into three categories: public schools, private universities and private liberal arts colleges. Kiplinger’s quality measures, which are weighted more heavily than cost, include the admission rate, the percentage of students who return for sophomore year, the student-faculty ratio and the four-year graduation rate. Cost criteria include sticker price, financial aid and average debt at graduation. Kiplinger restricts its analysis to measurable standards of academic quality and affordability. The complete rankings are now available online at Kiplinger.com/links/college and will appear in print in the February 2018 issue of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, on newsstands Jan. 9.

Forsyth County’s Domestic Violence Center now at a new location inWinston-Salem Family Services has begun operating Forsyth County’s Domestic Violence Center from a new location. Safe on Seven (SOS) moved from the seventh floor of the Hall of Justice building, where it has provided services to people impacted by domestic violence since 2005. Safe on Seven, a partnership between Family Services, law enforcement, victim advocates, legal advocates and social services, provides comprehensive support and services in a centralized location to victims and survivors of domestic violence. Safe on Seven is fully operational at its new facility. As of Jan. 8, 2018, the new address is 725 Highland Avenue, WinstonSalem. Hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Kaleideum joins Museums for All As of January 1, 2018, Kaleideum joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that encourages families of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum habits. The Museums for All program enables low-income families to visit Kaleideum for a minimal fee of $3 per person upon presentation of an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card.

Applications open for Labor Department’s Safety Awards RALEIGH—The N.C. Department of Labor has begun accepting applications from businesses that qualify for a workplace safety award. Safety awards are presented to companies throughout the year that have demonstrated above-average worker safety and health programs. Businesses that qualify for the award must meet two requirements. They must be free of fatalities at the site for which they are applying. The site’s injury and illness rate also must be at least 50 percent below that of their industry’s average rate. Award recipients will be honored in their communities throughout the state at safety awards banquets co-sponsored by the N.C. Department of Labor, local chambers of commerce and other organizations. For more information on the Safety Awards Program or to download an application, visit www.labor.nc.gov/safety-andhealth/recognition-programs/safety-awards-program. The deadline for submissions is Feb. 16.

Gibbes Museum of Art announce entries are open for 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art The Gibbes Museum of Art is pleased to announce that entries are open for this year’s 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art, which awards $10,000 to an artist whose work contributes to a new understanding of art in the South. The award is presented by Society 1858, a member auxiliary group of the Gibbes Museum of Art. Presented annually, the prize recognizes the highest level of artistic achievement in any media. Artists from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia are eligible to apply. Applications are accepted exclusively through this website from January to May each year. 2017’s winner is Bo Bartlett. Born in Columbus, Georgia, Bartlett is acclaimed for his large-scale paintings that explore American life and cultural heritage. His realist style has been honed through extensive training, including a degree from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Learn more: http://www.1858prize.org/pastwinners/2017/.

WFU’s online Master of Studies in Law (MSL) program adds business law and compliance track Wake Forest University's fully online Master of Studies in Law (MSL) is introducing a new Business Law and Compliance track to its master’s degree and graduate certificate program designed for professionals in highly regulated industries as well as business owners and managers. The Business Law and Compliance track is the newest of the MSL program’s tracks, which also feature health care law and policy and human resources.

All three tracks are uniquely tailored in both form and substance for working professionals. The custom-designed courses – including new offerings in cybersecurity, international compliance, securities regulation and vendor contract management – are relevant to today's legal challenges and focus on current issues, Murphy says.

The Business Law and Compliance courses are also featured in the online MSL program’s four new MSL Graduate Certificates: Workplace Legal Fundamentals, Business Law and Compliance, Health Law and Policy and Human Resources. To apply, visit http://msl.law.wfu.edu/apply/. Wake Forest University School of Law ranks 36th in the nation.

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Today, Jan. 25 – Paralegal Information Session (Rescheduled) The Paralegal Information Session at Greensboro College, which was originally scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 16, has been rescheduled. The information session will now take place Thursday, Jan. 25, at 5:30 p.m. in Proctor Hall West, Room 223.

Today, Jan. 25 – Annual Meeting Winston-Salem Ambassadors is gathering at the Winston Cup Museum for its first annual meeting and Everyday Awards ceremony on Jan 25 at 11:15 a.m. Mayor Allen Joines, Council Members Denise “D.D.” Adams and Jeff MacIntosh, Ambassadors President Mackenzie Cates-Allen and the Board of Advisors will celebrate the group’s first year. They also will talk about where the group is going and announce and give out the first annual Everyday Awards. Tickets are $11.50.

Visit https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3046 141 for ticket information.

For more information, call (336) 775-7102.

Today, Jan. 25 – Neighborhood Network Neighborhoods for Better Neighborhoods will host Neighborhood Network on Jan. 25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the new location, 1650 Ivy Ave., Winston Salem.

Today, Jan. 25 – Free Screening Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center’s Derrick L. Davis Cancer Center will be offering a free Pap test/HPV Screening clinic for women in the community on Thursday, Jan. 25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. To qualify for the screening services, participants must be between the ages of 30 and 65 and must not have received their last Pap/HPV screening in the last three years. Uninsured women do qualify for this screening.

Participants must pre-register, as space is limited. To register or for more information, please call (336) 718-8585.

Today, Jan. 25 – Public Input Session The city is conducting a study to determine the mix of housing that WinstonSalem and Forsyth County will need to meet evolving housing preferences and population trends over the coming decade, and is holding meetings on Thursday, Jan. 25, to solicit public input for the study.

The meetings will be held from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Neil Bolton Home & Garden Building on the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. Enter through Gate 9 off 27th Street. For more information go to CityofWS.org/HousingStu dy or call CityLink 311.

Today, Jan. 25 – Urban League mixer (Rescheduled from earlier) To introduce new Delta Fine Arts Center Executive Director Alizá DiggsBailey and honor the work of South African artisans and the life of Nelson Mandela, the W-S Urban League Young Professionals will hold a January Mixer and Recognition of the Arts on Thursday, Jan. 25, 6 to 8 p.m. It will be at Delta Fine Arts Center, 2611 New Walkertown Road, Winston-Salem. RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.co m/, then go to WinstonSalem as the city and look for the event.

Now -Jan. 28 – Theatre Production Peppercorn Theatre at Kaleideum will present “Raise the Moon,” an orig-

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inal production, at Kaleideum North, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road, in Winston-Salem. “Raise the Moon” will be performed Jan. 26-28. Tickets are $2 for Kaleideum members and $5 for nonmembers. (Tickets do not include Museum admission, but offer participants a $1 discount on Museum admission the day of the show.) Visit www.peppercorntheatre.org for specific show times and to purchase tickets.

Jan. 26 – Awareness Celebration Forsyth Free Tax, a program of Experiment in Self-Reliance, will host an EITC Awareness Day Celebration on Friday, Jan. 26 from 11:30-1:30 pm.

Jan. 26 marks the 12th anniversary of EITC Awareness Day, a nationwide effort to increase awareness about the EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit) and other refundable credits. To sign up to participate in EITC Awareness Day, email Shirley Abdullah at Shirley.abdullah@eisr.org or call 336-714-9205 by Jan. 23. To learn more about Forsyth Free Tax or the Earned Income Tax Credit, visit www.forsythfreetax.org or call (336) 722-9400.

Jan. 26 – Senior Games kickoff (Rescheduled from earlier) The Piedmont Plus Senior Games and Silver Arts will hold a 2018 season kickoff with games and arts & crafts activities from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Jan. 26, at Hanes Hosiery Recreation Center, 501 Reynolds Blvd. The 2018 games will be held April 7 through May 19. Entry forms will be available at the kickoff and thereafter at all city recreation centers, local YMCAs, the Gateway YWCA and the Senior Games office at 2301 N. Patterson Avenue.

Early bird registration closes Feb. 28 and the final registration deadline is March 31. The Piedmont Plus Senior Games and Silver Arts, coordinated by Winston-Salem Recreation & Parks, are a year-round wellness and education programs for ages 50 and up. For more information call CityLink 311.

Jan. 27 – Writer’s Workshop Winston-Salem Writers is presenting workshops in January to encourage both new and experienced writers to “Kick off the New Year on the write foot.” All workshops will be held at Milton Rhodes Center, 251 N. Spruce St., WinstonSalem, 10 a.m. until noon.

Seating is limited. To register, email programs@wswriters. The cost is $15 per workshop

for nonmembers and free to members of WinstonSalem Writers. Payment can be made cash or by check at the event. To register, email programs@wswriters.

Please include your name, sessions you wish to attend, and whether you are a member.

Jan. 27 – Black History Month Kick-off The North Carolina Museum of History for its 17th annual African American Cultural Celebration (AACC), the state’s official kick off event for Black History Month. This festive and educational event for all ages will take place Saturday, Jan. 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the museum in downtown Raleigh. For information about the N.C. Museum of History, a Smithsonian Affiliate museum, call (919) 807-7900, access ncmuseumofhistory.org, or follow on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

Jan. 27 – Seminar First Impression Seminar is an event for individuals seeking employment. It will be held on Saturday, Jan. 27 from 12-4 p.m. at Sprague Street Community Center.

This will give attendees the opportunity to enhance their chances of being the “perfect “candidate. Focus points of First Impressions are: General Application Process, Resume/Cover Letter Writing and Interview Preparation.

There will also be a Business Attire Giveaway at the close of the event.

Free & opened to the public.

Jan. 28 & Feb. 6 – Opportunities for Students Bookmarks has three opportunities for students beginning in 2018 to further connect with reading, books, and authors. On Jan. 28 at 4 p.m., elementary and middle school students are invited to a Kids’ Book Club Kickoff event with Joyce Hostetter. On Feb. 6 at 5:30 p.m., teens interested in helping program young adult events and authors and getting more involved with Bookmarks are invited to have pizza with New York Times bestselling author S. Jae-Jones and learn more about our Teen Advisory Council. Also on Feb. 6 At 6:30 p.m., Jae-Jones will have a book launch for Shadowsong, an intriguing young adult novel that shares the conclusion of the amazing cast of characters first introduced in Wintersong. Attendees for the above programs are asked to RSVP to Rachel Kuhn Stinehelfer, Bookmarks Education and Program Specialist, at

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rachel@bookmarksnc.org or call (336) 747-1471 to reserve a place.

Jan. 29 – Community Fund The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County has a doubleheader planned for Monday, Jan. 29, when it rolls out its 2018 Community Fund for the Arts and brings to Winston-Salem as a keynote speaker one of the nation’s most dynamic arts world figures: Kevin Buist, exhibitions director for ArtPrize and one of the nation’s most talented arts professionals. The event is free and open to the public and will be held at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 29, at the Hanesbrands Theater, 209 North Spruce St. in downtown Winston-Salem.

Jan. 30 & 31 – Pruning Trees and Shrubs Workshop N.C. Cooperative Extension office and the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park will host on workshop on pruning trees and shrubs on Jan. 30 at 3 p.m. at the N.C. Cooperative Extension,1450 Fairchild Rd, Winston-Salem. On. Jan. 31, the workshop will be held at The Arboretum at Tanglewood Park, 4201 Manor House Circle, Clemmons, at 2 p.m.

Registration required: Space is limited. Contact N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center to register. Phone: (336) 703-2850 or email c o o p - e x t registration@forsyth.cc.

Jan. 31 – Play Contest Entries Deadline Winston-Salem Writers’ seventh 10-Minute Play contest is accepting entries now through Jan. 31. The contest is open to North Carolina residents only, including full-time students in a North Carolina school. Entries must be original and previously unpublished. Three winning plays will be chosen and produced in a stage-reading format on Saturday, April 21. Entry fee for nonmembers of Winston-Salem Writers is $10. More information and complete rules can be found at www.wswriters.org under the "Contests” tab.

Now-Jan. 31 – Accepting Applications In collaboration with its community partners, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, and Money Follows the Person Demonstration Project announces the 4th annual N.C. Community Transitions Institute. All Institute activities are organized to foster collaboration and networking among members.

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A Strong Faith Lesson Scripture: Daniel 10:10-19

By the end of this lesson, we will *Have an awareness of the significance of Daniel’s fasting and mourning. *Recognize the value of sincere prayer and seriousness in seeking God. *Be encouraged to obtain a heart for others.

Background: The time is 539 B.C. and the place is Babylon. Daniel has mourned three full weeks and altered his diet for fasting and his grooming habits are suggested to be either no bathing at all or no deodorant or cologne.

In regards to that the Oxford Bible Commentary says “understanding of mysteries is given only to those who desire it and prepare for it, whether by praying or fasting.”

Daniel has understood his previous visions … this one requires heavenly assistance.

Lesson: Daniel is now at the end of a three-week fast and facing an angel whose presence has already frightened his friends away with just his aura. Daniel, too, is affected by the angel and passes out from the sound of his voice (verse 7-9). Daniel is strengthened to his hands and knees by the angels’ touch (the first of three) and is told to stand and referred to as “greatly beloved,” letting him know that he should not fear this encounter. Even so Daniel stands with trembling (verse 10-11). The angel here, thought to be Gabriel, continues telling Daniel that an answer to his prayer was sent as soon as he set his heart to understand and began his fast and the delay in his answer was not of his doing (verse 12). Gabriel goes on to tell Daniel that he was delayed 21 days by a heavenly battle, but with Michael’s help he was able to come to provide understanding to Daniel’s vision that would deal with future events for Israel extending to the time of the Antichrist (Verse 13-14). Hearing this, Daniel looks down and is speechless, warranting another angelic touch to his lips, this time to speak. “… anguish has come upon me, and I have no strength” (verse 16). The message was a draining one, but Daniel was encouraged once more by the third angelic touch to strengthen him again and calm him saying, “O man of high esteem, do not be afraid. Peace be with you; take courage and be courageous” (verse 19b)!

With the strength needed to receive the explanation forth coming, Daniel gives the go ahead for the angel to continue. “May my Lord speak, for you have strengthened me” (verse 19b). There is a suggestion that more than one angel ministered to Daniel on that day. (The MacArthur Study Bible, the Message//Remix: Pause, UMI, UGP, the Oxford Bible Commentary and Standard Lesson Commentary.)

Church holds ‘family reunion’

Members embrace during a moment of fellowship during St. James A.M.E. Family and Friends Day service.

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Rev. Dr. Steven L. Lyons, senior pastor of St. James A.M.E., preached this past Sunday during Family and Friends Day.

A church congregation is much like an extended family in many ways. So when a church comes together, it is somewhat of a family reunion. That’s what it felt like this past Sunday at St. James A.M.E. Church during their Family and Friends Day. Every pew in the church was filled with family and friends of the con-

gregation. All visitors on this special day were greeted with a warm welcome from the St. James members. St. James has been holding its annual Family and Friends Day for 25 years.

“It is a wonderful feeling to see all of these faces because it lets me know they are talking about St. James, they are proud of the ministry here and they want others to come and witness the movement of God in this place,” said St.

James’ senior pastor, the Rev. Dr. Steven L. Lyons.

Before the sermon, Lyons gave a special presentation to those who helped coordinate the Family And Friends Day. Dr. Lyons’ sermon, titled “How to Change God's mind,” centered on people believing in the Lord even during the trying times in ones life.

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For Your Consideration: What does the way Daniel fasted for three weeks suggest naturally and spiritually?

Knowing that we are known in heaven according to Daniels messenger, what kind of name are we cultivating here and there?

Life’s Application: Looking at Daniel in the lesson we see that the delay in answering prayer may not always be because of us, when we are abiding in His Word. The angel strengthening Daniel stands as a good example of how God will come along and fortify His children in times of weakness. He knows our public and private conflicts.

Strong faith will allow us to wait on God’s timely intervention, knowing that Jesus promised in response to Peter’s strong faith, that the church would have the keys of the kingdom …” and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Matthew 16:19

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Jan. 26 Big Voice Tour HIGH POINT — Grammy-winning recording artist David Phelps and Cana’s Voice will present the Big Voice Tour on Friday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. The concert will be held at First Wesleyan Church, 1701 Westchester Drive, High Point. Complete information is available online at www.imcconcerts.com or by calling (800) 965-9324. Group ticket information is available by calling (423) 218-1926. Tickets are also available at the First Wesleyan Church.

Jan. 28 Pastoral installation Gethsemane Hope Missionary Baptist Church will have pastoral installation services for Robert L. Dikes Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 28 at 3 p.m. Pastor Darryl McConnell of Faith Baptist Church of Gibsonville, N.C., will be in charge of this service.

Divinity school holds walk for justice

People of different races, ages and genders came out to participate in the labyrinth walk.

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Jan. 28 Concert series Knollwood Baptist Church, 330 Knollwood Street, will present a guitar duo concert at on Sunday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m. by brothers Adam and John Kossler, who are solo artists and performers in the United States and abroad. The event continues the concert series, “Sundays at Seven.” Admission is free. For more information, call (336) 725-1343 or visit www.knollwood.org.

Jan. 28 Meeting The Forsyth County Missionary Union will meet Sunday, Jan. 28, at New Bethel Baptist Church, 1016 N. Trade Street. The Youth and Young Adults will meet at 1:30 p.m. The Seniors will meet a 3 p.m. Mrs. Pricilla J. Dixon, FCMU President.

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The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was honored this week on the campus of Wake Forest University.

Prior to the 18th annual Martin Luther King Jr. keynote address, the School of Divinity hosted a Contemplative Walk for Justice at Davis Chapel to encourage social engagement.

For the walk they chose to have a labyrinth, which participants were able to walk around. A labyrinth is an ancient walking meditation practice that opens participants to personal, psychological and spiritual transformation.

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Feb. 2 Movie/speaker Series TEEM - Temple Emanuel’s Environmental Movement will host a free Environmental Movie/Speaker series on Feb. 2 from 7-9 p.m. This month’s film is “Sustainable: The Future of Our Food System Determines The Future Of Mankind.” The event will be held at Temple Emanuel, 201 Oakwood Drive, Winston-Salem.

Feb. 3 Ladies luncheon McArthur & McArthur Ministries presents “Lemons to Lemonade Ladies Luncheon” on Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hawthrone Inn, 420 High Street, Winston Salem. Donations are $20 for ladies 18 and up and $5 for ladies 8-17 years old. For more information, please contact Minister Diane McArthur at (336) 9263324.

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going through, God will change His mind and bless by showing His love,” said Lyons of his message Sunday morning. “If we just believe in him and not receive a lot of what we hear and see just like a plate turning over and realize who we are and are humble, He will change his mind and bless us and take us to the place he would have us to be.”

To his surprise, Lyons and First Lady Nikki Lyons were presented with a special thank you from the congregation. It was obvious he was not expecting to receive anything but it was a touching moment to close the service.

“I have learned to expect the unexpected and I am always humbled by their love and encouragement,” he said of being honored by the church. “I was just inspired by it and did not expect it.”

St. James A.M.E. was filled to capacity last Sunday for their Family and Friends Day.

Photo by Timothy Ramsey

The African drum circle played while the participants walked the labyrinth.

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“We put this together last semester and it is a walk for social justice and change,” said Michelle Johnson, first year Wake Forest School of Divinity student and office of spiritual life employee. “We are commemorating the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” “With the events of this past weekend, it makes this walk even more important than it already was,” she continued. “We put it together in order to bring about awareness of the changes that need to be made in our community, campus and our nation overall.”

The divinity school has done other labyrinth walks in the past including one at a local prison. They stated they hope the participants at the school find it to be very relaxing.

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Starting Feb. 12 Support group United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist will offer a 13-week GriefShare support group on Mondays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. beginning Feb. 12 to May 7. The cost of registration is $15. For additional information please call (336) 761-1359 or go to www.unitedmetropolitan.o rg.

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Every Wednesday Noon-Day Express Greater New Liberty Baptist Ministries will host a Noon-Day Express on every Wednesday from noon-12:45 p.m. Guest speakers from around the city and surrounding area will encourage hearts at midweek. The public is invited to come out and share in this time of worship and praise. A lunch will be offered. The Rev. Dr. Linda M. Beal is the host pastor. For more information, Tracee Spear at (336) 429-0512 or Deacon Beal at (336) 528-3256.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday Food pantry, clothes closet Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 1-4 p.m., Love Community Development Corporation, at 3980 N. Liberty St., will serve those in need of food and clothes. JobLink is also available Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for those needing assistance with resumes or seeking employment. For more information, call (336) 306-8119.

Food program First Baptist Church Children’s Center, 501 West Fifth St., is participat-

ing in the U.S. Department of Agriculture funded Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals will be available at no separate charge to enrolled participants. Children who are TANF recipients or who are members of SNAP or FDPIR households or are Head Start participants are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits.

Adult participants who are members of food stamp or FDPIR households or who are SSI or Medicaid participants are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits. For more information, call (336) 723-7071.

Sundays Free breakfast Love Fellowship Outreach Church, 205 E. 25th St., offers a free community breakfast at 10:30 a.m. before Sunday morning Worship at 11 a.m.

Family & Friends Day is every third Sunday, with a free fellowship dinner served immediately following worship.

Wednesday Night Bible Study is held weekly at 6:30 p.m. Apostle Antonio L. Johnson Sr. is the pastor.

Saturdays Join the H.O.P.E. Project at Mt Olive Baptist Church on Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. to enjoy free lunches for kids. Parents will receive vegetables. All kids in the East Winston area are welcome. Be a part of a movement making sure that fewer children are hungry in our community. Mt. Olive is at 1301 C.E. Gray, Winston-Salem.

Call (336) 721-1959 for any question or concerns.

Also visit hopews.org to learn more about the H.O.P.E Project. The pastor is Dr. Charles E. Gray.

Tuesdays Men Helping Men Be Men

Walk for Justice organizers Michelle Johnson, left, and Sophia Russell walk the labyrinth.

Photo by Timothy Ramsey

Sophia Russell, third-year WFU School of Divinity student and president of the student leadership council said, “The labyrinth is kind of like a maze and it is a walk of reflection and a time of contemplation to think about and hold in remembrance those who have done so many things that has paved the path for us.”

For the walk, participants were allowed to walk the path of the labyrinth. There was also a litany centered on social justice issues along with African drums and quotes delivered from past and current leaders.

Everyone involved seemed to totally embrace the spirit of the event. There were people of different races, ages and genders who decided to partake in the event as well.

“I think that walking the labyrinth is really powerful spiritual practice,” said Janiece Williams, first year WFU School of Divinity student. “Spirit and justice go hand and hand, so that is why I wanted to be a part of it.”

All men young and old are invited to fellowship with Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc., 4951 Manning St., during Men Helping Men Be Men every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, contact (336) 744-3012.

Sundays and Wednesdays Clothes closet The Ambassador Cathedral Clothes Closet will be open on Sundays from noon to 2 p.m., and Wednesdays from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at 1500 Harriet Tubman Drive. Free to the public. For more information, call (336) 725-0901.

Emergency food giveaway Christ Kingdom Building Worship Center, 3894 Northhampton Drive, in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina, provides to the community at large an Emergency Food Assistance Program on Tuesdays (2 p.m.); Wednesdays (4:30 p.m.); first and third Saturdays (10 a.m. to noon); and second and fourth Saturdays, (8 to 10 a.m.).

1st Wednesdays and 2nd & 4th Saturdays Community clothes closet The St. James Community Clothes Closet opens at 9 a.m. until noon the second and fourth Saturday and the first Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon of each month. St. James is located at the corner of Patterson Avenue and 15th Street across from the U.S. Post Office. For more information, contact Myrna Williams, coordinator, at (336) 923-5881 or (410) 245-3306. Clothing donations and accessories accepted.

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Food, clothes available Every second Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc. invites anyone who is in need of food and clothes. The food pantry and clothes closet is at 4951 Manning St. Direct all questions to Missionary Tammy Orr at (336) 7443012.

4th Tuesday Providing hope through teaching Join Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc., from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Bethesda Center, 930 North Patterson Ave., where we provide hope through teaching and preaching presented by Calvary Hill’s ministerial staff. For more information contact the

Paul Chambers, third-year WFU School of Divinity student, also participated in the walk. He thought it was a great opportunity to commemorate the legacy of Dr. King, who was a Baptist preacher, in a unique and spiritual way.

Johnson and Russell say they hope the participants of the labyrinth walk realize that change begins from within.

“With the labyrinth there are no puzzles, walls or places you can't walk,” Johnson said. “The only decision is to begin walking and how you are going to walk it. I hope people take away that it starts from within, so we have to look at the man or woman in the mirror and then make that change.”

Russell added, “For those that are faith believers, faith is an action word and so this is our moment of action.

This is just the start of several things we will do throughout the semester.” church at (336) 744-3012.

4th Thursday Worship at WinstonSalem Rescue Mission The Evangelism Ministry of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 1905 N. Jackson Ave., will worship the 4th Thursday of the month at the Winston-Salem Rescue Mission at 7 p.m. Pilgrim Rest’s pastor is Paul W. Hart.

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through Jan. 31. The registration fee is $100. Please contact Tracy Pakornsawat, Professional Development Coordinator a t : tracy.pakornsawat@dhhs.n c.gov, (919) 855-4199.

Now- Jan. 31 – Christmas tree Recycling Residents in singlefamily homes inside the city limits can put their Christmas trees at the curb for pick-up during the regular city brush collection.

All lights, decorations, stands and nails must be removed from trees. Please be aware that it may take several weeks to collect all the trees.

People who live in apartments, who live outside the city limits or who want to dispose of their trees quickly can take them to the following locations for recycling through Jan. 31: *Crawford Park, 4226 Oak Ridge Dr. *Hanes Hosiery Recreation Center, 501 Reynolds Blvd. *Hanes Park (tennis court parking lot), 625 West End Blvd. *Little Creek Recreation Center, 610 Foxcroft Dr. *Old Town Recreation Center (tennis court parking lot), 4550 Shattalon Dr. *Parkland Park (tennis courts), 1660 Brewer Road *Polo Park (swimming pool parking lot), 1850 Polo Road *Salem Lake (at the gate), 1001 Salem Lake Road *Sprague Street Recreation Center, 1350 E. Sprague St. *Winston Lake Park, 3535 Winston Lake Road.

In addition, city and county residents may recycle one Christmas tree free of charge at City/County Utilities Division yardwaste facilities: *Overdale Yard Waste Facility, 4010 Milwaukee Lane. *Forum 52 Yard waste Facility, 180 Northstar Drive, Rural Hall.

Free disposal at the yard-waste facilities is for households only.

Commercial loads and commercial haulers will be charged the regular rate of $30 per ton. For more information, call CityLink 311.

Feb. 1 – Career Fair Sprague Street Community Center will be hosting a career fair on Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be vendors from the following sectors: Aramark, ARMY, City of Winston-Salem, Goodwill, Forsyth County, WinstonSalem Police Department and Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System. This event is also free and opened to the public.

Feb. 1 – Concert University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) for its second and final concert of the 2017-18 season. The program – which juxtaposes two of Romanticism’s musical giants: Antonin Dvořák and Johannes Brahms – will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 1 in Watson Hall on the UNCSA campus, 1533 South Main St. in Winston-Salem. Tickets for the concert are $25 regular and $20 student (with valid ID) and can be purchased atuncsa.edu/performances or by calling the box office at (336) 7211945.

Now - Feb. 2 – PopUp Museum The Institute of Cute, a museum startup founded by local resident Alex Robinson, will make its debut with a pop-up installation at the Coffee Park Drive Thru on Reynolda Road from Monday, Jan. 22 through Friday, Feb. 2.

The pop-up is free to the public and will be open Mondays- Fridays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. While all content is family-friendly, the

exhibits are designed for the pre-teen to adult audience.

Now - Feb. 15– Applicants Requested Dreams Followed program, an independent community project, launches call for applicants for $1,000 awards for community changemakers and social entrepreneurs.

Eight participants will be selected from an in-depth application process. Each finalist will be awarded a six-month distance based group coaching experience to bring their visions into being and a $1,000 award toward their vision that has powerful and positive community impact.

Applicants may learn how to apply at http://dreamsfollowed.org/apply/.

Applications are accepted through Feb. 15. The program is open to anyone 18 or older. More information about Dreams Followed is available at www.bit.ly/dreamsfollowed and http://dreamsfollowed.org.

Feb. 2-3 – Benefit Concert The Shalom Project announces its 7th Annual Unbroken Circle Benefit Concert on Feb. 2 & 3 at Byrum Welcome Center at Wake Forest University at 7 p.m. each night. This event is open to the public, friends of The Shalom Project and all who want to enjoy good music and make a difference in Winston-Salem. For more information, contact (336) 721-0606 or email at admin@theshalomprojectnc.org or www.theshalomprojectnc.org.

Feb. 3 – Chocolate Festival Cheers for Chocolate Festival to provide Triad area residents a family-oriented event featuring samples of chocolate from Triad area businesses & organizations; silent auction; entertainment and voting for our contestants in the Men Can Cook Chocolate Contest. The festival will take place on Feb. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Holly Hill Mall on Hufffman Mill Road and Church Street, Burlington.

To sample chocolates, it’s $5 for 5 samples and $10 for 10 samples.

Feb. 3 – Free Concert The Winston-Salem Symphony and Youth Symphony will present a Concert for Community on Saturday, Feb. 3, at 3 p.m.

The concert is free and open to the public and will take place at Wait Chapel on the Wake Forest University campus.

Although the concert is free, please visit the Symphony website at WSsymphony.org to reserve your ticket.

Feb. 3 – Grand Games Grandparents, greatgrandparents and even great-great-grandparents are invited to participate with their grandchildren in the Grand Games, to be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at Miller Park Recreation Center, 400 Leisure Lane, WinstonSalem. There’s no charge, but teams must register by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2. To register or for more information, call Chuck Vestal at (336) 727-2325 or send an email to chuckv@cityofws.org.

F e b . 4 – Commemoration The International Civil Rights Center and Museum, 134 S. Elm St., Greensboro, will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Memphis “I Am A Man” sanitation workers strike of 1968 on Feb. 4 at 2-4 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public.

Feb. 5 – “Hidden Figure” author to speak at WFU Margot Lee Shetterly, author of “Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who

Helped Win the Space Race,” will speak at Wake Forest University on Monday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. in Wait Chapel. The event is free and open to the public.

Registration is required.

Visit shetterly.events.wfu.edu for details.

Feb. 6 – Winter Concert Salem Band, directed

by Eileen Young, will present its Winter Concert on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Hanes Auditorium in the Elberson Fine Arts Center as part of the Salem College Cultural Events series. The concert is free and sponsored by the Salem College School of Music.

Feb. 6 – Society Meeting The Forsyth County Genealogical Society will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 6 in the auditorium of the Reynolda Manor Branch of the Forsyth County Public Library, 2839 Fairlawn Dr., WinstonSalem. The social period will begin at 6 p.m., announcements at 6:15 p.m., and the program will begin at 6:30 p.m. All meetings are free and open to the public and all are welcome to attend.

Feb. 7 – Volunteer Training The Shepherd’s Center will host a training session on Feb. 7 at 9:30 a.m. – noon. Call The Shepherd’s Center at (336) 748-0217 or email llewis@shepherdscenter.org to register for the Feb. 7 training and learn more about how you can support older adults in the Greater Winston-Salem area.

Feb. 9 – Groundbreaking Event Church Child Care, a new Child Care & Afterschool facility in Walkertown, will have a groundbreaking event on Feb. 9 from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Refreshments will be served). The event will take place at 4400 Poindexter Street Walkertown. To RSVP, contact (336) 595-4451 or email C3664@aol.com.

Feb. 9 – Free Film Screening Seven student films showcasing the diversity of talent in the School of Filmmaking at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) will be presented in a free screening at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 in Main Theatre of the ACE Exhibition Complex at 1533 South Main St. Feb. 9 & 10 – Small Business Cookout The Small Business Cookout (SBC) will consist of a two-day experience in Feb. 9-10 in Charlotte. Attendees will immerse in knowledge and best practices that will take the individual and their business to the next level.

For more information in reference to attending the event, please visit the SBC website at: https://www.eventbrite.co m/d/nc--winstonsalem/small-businesscookout/?q=small+business+cookout&mode=sear ch&lc=1.

Feb. 11 – Concert for Kids Moody, Music Director, will present a Discovery Concerts for Kids concert entitled Star Wars 2.0 on Feb. 11 at 3 p.m. at Reynolds Auditorium, located at 301 N. Hawthorne Road in Winston-Salem. Pre-concert activities will begin at 2 p.m. Single tickets for Discovery Concert for Kids Series for the 2017– 2018 season are $7 for children, ages three to 12 (age two and under, free) and $18 for adults. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Symphony Box Office at 336.464.0145 or online at WSsymphony.org.

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East Winston Heritage Center, 1110 Seventh St., will hold an event centered on open source software.

Individuals can join staff in creating small 3D printed objects using open source software. The event will be held on Monday, Feb. 12 at 11 a.m.

Feb. 12 – Medicare Workshop The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem in conjunction with the Forsyth County Library is offering a workshop for individuals turning 65 (as well as those who already have Medicare). The session will be held on Monday, Feb. 12 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Shepherd’s Center, 1700 Ebert Street. WinstonSalem. The session is provided at no cost. Because space is limited, reservations are required. Contact the Shepherd’s Center at (336) 748-0217 for more information or to reserve a seat.

Feb. 12 & 13 – Auditions The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem will hold auditions for “Some Enchanted Evening: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein” on Feb. 1213, at the Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive in Winston-Salem.

Auditions will begin at 7 p.m.; actors should come to the lobby for check-in.

No appointment is necessary, and everyone is welcome to audition.

Feb. 15 – Salon Series New Winston Museum Salon series “Foodways to Community” presents Michael Twitty: “From a Haunted Plate” on Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. at Old Salem Museums & Gardens Visitor Center. Following the public presentation will be a reception and book signing furnished by Bookmarks. Come sample heavy hors d’oeuvres inspired by recipes in Michael Twitty’s book, “The Cooking Gene.” For more information about upcoming events please check the website at www.newwinston.org. All events are free unless otherwise noted. For more information contact us at info@newwinston.org or (336) 724.2842.

Feb. 15 – February Mixer W-S Urban League Young Professionals will host a February Mixer: Celebration of Black Love on Feb. 15 from 6-8 p.m.

The event will be held at Patio 9.2.4, 924 Marshall St SW, Winston-Salem.

Clips from classic and modern black romance movies will give us prompts for discussion.

Feb. 22 – Building Microcomputers The Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center, 1110 7th St., will hold a workshop on building Microcomputers. The workshop will introduce participants to learning how to build a Raspberry Pi Microcomputer and loading the Linux based operating system. The workshop will be held on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 11 a.m.

Feb. 23 & 24 – Agricultural Conference Join the Piedmont Women in Agriculture Gathering/Conference on Feb. 23 and 24 in Winston Salem. The event includes a networking social gathering on Friday evening and a full day of breakout sessions on Saturday. To join the gathering/conference: register here: http://events.brwia.org/.

Feb. 24 – Meet Your Farmer NC Cooperative Extension, Forsyth Center, Old Salem Horticulture, and the Forsyth Community Food Consortium are pleased to join with farms from around the country for the third annual CSA Day on Feb. 24. The third annual Meet Your Farmer and CSA Sign Up Day is being

hosted by Old Salem Museum and Gardens at the Visitor’s Center in the James A. Gray Auditorium from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Now-Mar. 2 – Sawtooth Display In celebration of our new Woodcarving studio, Sawtooth is proud to present (Hew) to Form. On display from Jan. 16 through March 2, this collaborative show details the many art forms and expressions of woodcarving. An opening reception will be held on Feb. 2nd from 5-7 p.m.

Free and open to the public. Sawtooth is located upstairs in the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts at 251 N. Spruce Street in downtown, WinstonSalem. For more information visit sawtooth.org or call (336) 723-7395.

Now-Mar. 30 – Basketball Camp Scholarships EnergyUnited is giving two students an opportunity to hit the hardwood alongside their favorite college basketball athletes and coaches this summer, thanks to Touchstone Energy Sports Camp S c h o l a r s h i p s .

Applications are being accepted through March 30, 2018 and can be found online at www.energyunited.com/sports-camp.

Eligible students who are interested in the scholarship can contact Donnie Shoaf, Communications Specialist at (704) 9242139 or donnie.shoaf@energyunited.com.

Now –Registration for Power Tools for Caregivers Registration is now underway for Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a 6week course for anyone caring for a loved one who is frail or ill. Classes will take place on Wednesdays, Feb. 14-March 21, 3-5 p.m., at Homestead Hills Retirement Community, 3250 Homestead Club Drive, Winston-Salem.

There is no charge, but donations are accepted.

Registration is required. To register or get information, call Linda Lewis at (336) 748-0217.

Now –Tickets on Sale The Winston-Salem Fairgrounds will host The Newsboys United Tour on April 12 at 7 p.m. and doors opening at 6 p.m.

Tickets went on sale

Monday Dec. 18 at 10 a.m.

Tickets start at just $25 and will be available online as well as at the Annex Box Office. Visit www.ticketmaster.com or www.wsfairgrounds.com, for more information.

March 1 – Application Deadline The Ms. Wheelchair North Carolina Pageant, which is a disability advocacy and activism program that seeks to honor women who utilizes wheelchairs for their mobility for their accomplishments and achievements, since the onset of their disability.

The next pageant will be in Asheville at the Hilton Hotel in Biltmore Park on Saturday March 17.

Contestants must be at least 21 years of age, be a resident of North Carolina for at least 6 months prior to the pageant date, and 100 percent wheelchair mobile for their community travels. (Meaning if you can walk a little bit within the home that’s OK but you have to be dependent on the chair 100 percent when out and about.) The deadline for all applications is March 1. For more details, send email to brandee.ponder@mswheel chairnc.org.

March 9 – Citizen’s Police Academy Application Deadline The Winston-Salem Police Department is accepting applications for the next Citizens’ Police Academy, which will start April 5. Enrollment is open to any citizen 18 years of age or older who resides, works or attends school in Winston-Salem.

Anyone interested in attending the Citizens’ Police Academy may call the Winston-Salem Police Department for an application at (336) 408-8126, or complete an application online at WSPD.org. The class is limited to 30 students. Applications must be submitted by March 9.

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GREENSBORO — Ongoing severe winter weather has more than doubled the number of canceled American Red Cross blood drives and the resulting blood and platelet donation shortfall since earlier this month. The Red Cross now considers the situation critical and is reissuing an urgent call for blood and platelet donors.

More than 550 blood drives have been forced to cancel due to winter weather in January, causing over 16,500 blood and platelet donations to go uncollected through last week. In North Carolina, more than 120 blood drives have been forced to cancel due to winter weather this month, causing more than 3,300 donations to go uncollected. In addition, bitter cold and widespread flu have contributed to very low turnout at many blood drives.

“Blood and platelet donations are currently being distributed to hospitals faster than they are coming in,” said Clifford Numark, senior vice president, Red Cross Blood Services. “Donors are critically needed to restock the shelves for patients in their community as well as areas where donors are unable to give due to inclement weather.”

Every day, no matter the weather, the Red Cross must collect more than 13,000 blood and platelet donations to meet the needs of patients. Accident victims and patients with cancer, sickle cell disease, blood disorders and other illnesses may require potentially lifesaving transfusions every day.

Make an appointment to give blood or platelets by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling (800) RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Jan. 25 to Feb. 15 Forsyth County

Kernersville 1/26/2018: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., East Forsyth High School, 2500 West Mountain Street 2/5/2018: 2 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Kernersville Wesleyan Church/Family Life Center, 930 North Main Street 2/6/2018: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Glenn High School, 1600 Union Cross Road Lewisville 2/12/2018: 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Lewisville Library, 6490 Shallowford Road

Winston-Salem 1/25/2018: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Winston Salem Blood Donation Center, 650 Coliseum Drive 1/26/2018: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Winston Salem Blood Donation Center, 650 Coliseum Drive 1/28/2018: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Winston Salem Blood Donation Center, 650 Coliseum Drive 1/29/2018: 9:15 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Parkland High School, 1600 Brewer Road 1/29/2018: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Winston Salem Blood Donation Center, 650 Coliseum Drive 1/29/2018: 3 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Griffith Fire Department, 5190 Peters Creek Parkway 1/30/2018: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Winston Salem Blood Donation Center, 650 Coliseum Drive 1/31/2018: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Winston Salem Blood Donation Center, 650 Coliseum Drive 2/1/2018: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Winston Salem Blood Donation Center, 650 Coliseum Drive 2/2/2018: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Winston Salem Blood Donation Center, 650 Coliseum Drive 2/3/2018: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Heavenview United Pentecostal Church, 1410 W. Clemmonsville Road 2/4/2018: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Winston Salem Blood Donation Center, 650 Coliseum Drive 2/4/2018: 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Trinity Moravian Church, 220 E. Sprague Street 2/4/2018: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Shady Grove United Methodist Church, 167 Shady Grove Church Road 2/5/2018: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Winston Salem Blood Donation Center, 650 Coliseum Drive 2/5/2018: 2 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., US Naval Recruiting Winston-Salem, 3320 Silas Creek Parkway, Suite 676 2/6/2018: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Winston Salem Blood Donation Center, 650 Coliseum Drive 2/7/2018: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Winston Salem Blood Donation Center, 650 Coliseum Drive 2/8/2018: 6:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Wake Forest Baptist Health, Medical Center Blvd 2/8/2018: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Wake Forest Baptist Health, 1920 West 1st Street 2/8/2018: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Winston Salem Blood Donation Center, 650 Coliseum Drive 2/9/2018: 6:30 a.m. - 11 a.m., Wake Forest Baptist Health, Medical Center Blvd 2/9/2018: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Winston Salem Blood Donation Center, 650 Coliseum Drive 2/9/2018: 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Wake Forest Baptist Health, Medical Center Blvd 2/10/2018: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Best Buy Store 158, 1980 Griffith Rd 2/11/2018: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Winston Salem Blood Donation Center, 650 Coliseum Drive 2/12/2018: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Winston Salem Blood Donation Center, 650 Coliseum Drive 2/13/2018: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Winston Salem Blood Donation Center, 650 Coliseum Drive

How to donate blood Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their predonation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive.

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Notice to All Historically underutilized businesses, i.e. minorities, disabled persons and women owned and operated businesses BID Invitation For: HVAC & Building Alterations for Jenkins Elementary School, Hickory, NC

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Balfour Beatty Construction, in association with C2 Contractors, is seeking to pre-qualify contractors to submit bids for the furnishing of labor, material, and equipment for the NCA&T Engineering Research & Innovation Complex (ERIC) project. BBC/C2 has been selected as the Construction Manager at Risk for the project and will receive bids from and contract with the principal and specialty contractors for the execution of the work. Historically Underutilized Businesses are encouraged to participate, however the firm must be certified by the Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB Office) through the Statewide Uniform Certification (SWUC) program. You may begin the certification process at the following website: http://www.doa.nc.gov/hub/ Trade subcontractors are required for the following bid packages:

General Trades & Final Cleaning; Fencing; Asbestos Abatement; Building Demolition; Sitework; Utilities; Landscaping; Asphalt & Concrete Paving; Building Concrete; Masonry; Precast Concrete; Structural & Misc. Steel; Ornamental Misc. Steel; Casework & Wood Panels; Laboratory Casework & Equipment; Sprayed Fireproofing; Waterproofing; Caulking; Metal Panels; Metal Column Wraps; Louvers; Roofing; Doors & Hardware; Overhead Doors; Glass & Glazing; Curtainwall; Metal Framed Skylights; Drywall, Metal Stud, Insulation; Ceramic Tile; Terrazzo Flooring; Acoustical Ceilings & Panels; Carpet & Resilient Flooring; Resinous Flooring; Painting; Building Accessories & Specialties; Building Signage; Equipment; Commercial Kitchen Equipment; Blinds & Shades; Cold Rooms; Elevators; Fire Protection; Plumbing; Mechanical; HVAC Controls; Electrical & Fire Alarm; Security; Telecommunications.

Prequalification forms may be downloaded from the following website:

https://prequal.balfourbeattyus.com/login

Similar project experience will be considered during prequalification. Anticipated bidding dates are Phase 1 Demo/Early Site in March-April 2018, and Phase 2 Balance in May-June 2018. Submittals for prequalification forms may be hand delivered, mailed, faxed, or submitted electronically. Deadline for prequalification is 10 days prior to Bid Date. The CM and Owner reserve the right to reject any and all Pre-qualifications. Contracting method will be through Competitive Public Bid in accordance with Chapter 143 of the NC General Statues. For further information or questions, please contact Matthew Teele at (919) 842-2920, or by email at mteele@balfourbeattyus.com.

The Chronicle January 25, 2018

Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System will hold a pre-bid meeting for the reroof project of the Winston Salem Preparatory Academy. Contractors will meet on January 30th, 2018 at 2:00pm at Winston Salem Preparatory Academy, 1215 North Cameron Avenue, Winston Salem, NC 27101.

Bid Bonds will be required. Bid opening will be held at WS/FC Schools Maintenance Office, 4897 Lansing Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105 on February 13th, 2018 at 2:00pm. For more information call Nelson Hall & Associates, Inc. at 704282-0826 or email lhall@nharoof.com The Chronicle January 25, 2018

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Seeking subcontractors for divisions of work for the construction of “HVAC & Building Alterations for Jenkins Elementary School” on February 1, 2018 prior to 2:30 PM bid opening. The project architect is Holland & Hamrick, Architects, P.A. 222 N. Lafeyette Street, Suite 21, Shelby, NC The work consists of HVAC and building alterations. Drawings and specifications will be made available to all bidders at the following locations: Hickory Construction Company, 1728 9th Ave. NW, Hickory, NC; ; AGC Carolinas Branch , Charlotte, NC; McGraw Hill Dodge Corp.; Reed Construction Data ,CADCopy & Supply, 438 Poole Road, Ellenboro, NC 28040. Contact for Hickory Construction company is Chuck Moss, email address: cmoss@hickory-construction.com ; Phone: 828-322-9234.

Hickory Construction Company PO Box 1769 1728 9th Ave. NW (28601 Hickory, NC 28603 Phone: (828) 322-9234

The Chronicle January 25, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Robert C. Shumate (17 E 2781), also known as Robert Charles Shumate, deceased December 4, 2017, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before April 13, 2018 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the day of January 11, 2018.

Angela Michelle Shumate Hinsdale Executor for Robert C. Shumate, deceased c/o Randolph M. James, P.C. P.O. Box 20069 Winston-Salem, NC 27120

The Chronicle January 11, 18, 25 and February 1, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of William Edward Vaughan-Lloyd, Jr. (17 E 799) deceased February 25, 2017, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before April 6, 2018 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery.

All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 4th day of January, 2018.

Larry Sarvis Executor for William Edward Vaughan-Lloyd, Jr., deceased 1609 Village Place Winston-Salem, NC 27127

The Chronicle January 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Judith Rossi (18 E 001), also known as Judith Rossi Kervin and Judith Rossi Peck, deceased December 4, 2017, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before April 27, 2018 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery.

All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 25th day of January, 2018.

Krista Peck Millard Executor for Judith Rossi, deceased 445 Terells Creek Lane Pittsboro, NC 27312

The Chronicle January 25, February 1, 8 and 15, 2018

All actions or proceedings, processes-administrative or otherwise, that I did not enter into knowingly, willingly and voluntarily, with full disclosure of all pertinent facts; all contracts that I did not enter into with a meeting of the mind, with a signature binding both parties, and I am forced to perform under such a contract, is intentional injury to me and is actionable.

When I, Bonnie Bowman Gunn, a Woman, am forced-tricked-manipulatedintimidated-coerced-or by means of fraudto perform against my will as the Accommodation Party or Surety for the legal fiction, artificial person, presumptive person, corporate person BONNIE BOWMAN GUNN—GUNN, BONNIE BOWMAN—BONNIE B. GUNN, when the recorded Public Record is evidence rebutting those assumptions / presumptions, such actions are intentionally injurious to me and are actionable. I do not consent or volunteer, and I waive the compelled benefits. I reserve the right to make any injured Man or Woman whole, upon their verbal testimony that I have caused an injury. This, my freewill, act and deed.

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WSSU, Wake Forest honor several with awards

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For 18 years, Wake Forest University and Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) have collaborated to host events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this year as part of the joint celebration, author, speaker and Georgetown sociology professor Michael eric Dyson, delivered the keynote address in Wait chapel. “america is great because it has the possibility to be great,” Dyson said in his talk delivered to a crowd of approximately 1,500. “the potential for greatness is always there but you have to work towards it... You and i can join in the project to make america great by loving everybody.” each year, both Universities present ‘Building the Dream’ awards to professors, administrators or students who exemplify King’s qualities and promote diversity within their communities.

‘Building the Dream’ faculty/staff award winners

tural anthropology, was named Wake Forest’s 2018 “Building the Dream” faculty award winner.

Lawson clark’s research focuses on the challenges facing lowincome families in public housing.

“Sherri has a long record of teaching, service and research committed to confronting those practices that continue to otherize, marginalize and deny individuals their inalienable rights,” said Wake Forest sociology professor ana Wahl, who nominated Lawson clark. “She pulls students of color into her research, and cultivates the next generations of scholars committed to keeping social justice issues center stage.”

*at Winston-Salem State University Dana Walker, coordinator of community service at WSSU received the award.

Walker oversees WSSU’s project GiVe, Getting involved through Volunteer efforts program.

During the 2016-17 academic year, 2,144 students volunteered 42,328 hours to local agencies – an economic impact of $937,158.00.

Walker recently received the Governor’s Volunteer Service award for his work matching members of the WSSU community with

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States from Liberia.

Johnson is a member of the University choir and the Burke Singers. to support herself at WSSU, she works late at night and on weekends at the library.

She has hearing only in one ear and was unable to speak until she was well into grade school.

About the award and the MLK Day celebration

From left to right are award winners Sherri Lawson Clark, Jenny Vu Mai, William Gibson, Jessica Lee Johnson and Dana Walker.

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non-profit organizations.

‘Building the Dream’ student award winners

*Senior sociology major Jenny Vu Mai was named Wake Forest’s student “Building the Dream” award winner. Mai led a Wake alternative Break trip to asheville, n.c., that focused on domestic violence and sexual assault.

She interned at Samaritan Ministries, a local nonprofit providing food and shelter to the needy in the Winston-Salem community. She also served as a

‘Young Dreamers’ honored *Sherri Lawson clark, assistant professor of cul-

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the Winston-Salem city council and the human relations commission honored two city residents as the 2018 recipients of the Martin Luther King Jr. Young Dreamers award at the city council meeting Jan. 16. the Young Dreamers award honors two emerging or proven young adult city residents between the ages of 18 and 40 who have made a tangible difference in the lives of those who otherwise might have been overlooked, ignored or dis-

advantaged. honored this year are Magalie Yacinthe, 31, the owner of Yacinthe event Services in Winston Salem; and the rev. enrique catana ramiro, 35, a community health coordinator for Faithhealthnc at Wake Forest Baptist Medical center.

Yacinthe was honored for her efforts to support young entrepreneurs in Winston-Salem through such activities as the entrepreneurs ecosystem of Forsyth county, Venture café, center for creative economy and Millennial Mondays.

in honoring ramiro, the commission cited his work to “uplift the marginalized in our community” and his dedication to “walking along side individuals that are experiencing a health crisis.” the human relations commission established the Young Dreamers award in 2009 to encourage young adults to participate in philanthropic, altruistic community involvement that is in the spirit of how Martin Luther King Jr. lived and encouraged others to live.

OnceLogix plans business seminar

OnceLogix founders Ty McLaughlin, Trinity Manning and Rod Brown are shown.

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charLOtte — OnceLogix LLc is a nationally recognized award-winning software company in WinstonSalem. Over the past 10 years, OnceLogix founders rod Brown, ty McLaughlin and trinity Manning have created several successful, profitable businesses that continue to sustain profitability year after year. after learning that less than 1.5 percent of minority-owned companies were on the inc. 5000 list, the founders concluded that they wanted to do something to help with this systemic problem by creating the Small Business cookout.

Small Business cookout (SBc) is to bring together entrepreneurs, small business owners, thought leaders, and aspiring entrepreneurs together to explore ways to make their businesses more profitable and provide a greater source of resources. the SBc will consist of a two-day experience in Feb. 9-10 in charlotte.

attendees will immerse in knowledge and best practices that will take the individual and their business to the next level. the event will expose entrepreneurs to mastery techniques where they can dive deep with leading professionals, into leadership, being in the right business, growing their business, the “whys” behind what each entrepreneur does, being authentic, and much more.

Visit the Small Business cookout (SBc) w e b s i t e at: https://www.eventbrite. com/d/nc--winstonsalem/small-businesscookout/?q=small+business+cookout&mode=sear ch&lc=1. trinity Manning communicated with a woman that he was creating a website for, which during that time she shared with him her frustration about the vast amount of paperwork, documentation, billing claims she had to complete, and the additional specifics she needed. hearing these specifics from her experience sparked the beginning of Sharenote.com. Brown and his co-founders enlisted to

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help to run the business side of things. they formed the company OnceLogix and began marketing Sharenote.com to behavior healthcare agencies as an electronic health care record system.

OnceLogix continues to be the leading africanamerican owned company in the electronic health record industry. in 2017, inc. Magazine ranked the Winston-Salem based company 2,406th on its 36th annual inc. 5000 list. it is the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. the list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the america's economy most dynamic segment – of independent small businesses. Forbes named the company as one of america's best small companies in 2017. Black enterprise named them the "tech Startup of the Week" in 2013. in 2016, the company earned revenues of $3.5 million, while surpassing $5 million closing out year 2017. the owners attribute the company's success to their spiritual foundation.

mentor with the Freedom School program, which provides summer and afterschool reading enrichment for children who might otherwise not have access to books. “as an administrator who has guided Jenny along in multiple community engagement opportunities, particularly in the realm of social justice education and programming, i have seen first-hand Jenny’s ability to lead and inspire her peers to engage,” said Fahim Gulamali, who nominated Mai.

*From Winston-Salem State University, William Gibson, a sophomore political science major from charlotte, and Jessica Lee Johnson, a senior psychology major from Greensboro were both recognized with “Building the Dream” awards.

Gibson has been elected twice as president of his class (freshman and sophomore). he is one of 62 students nationwide named to the 2017-18 class of White house hBcU all-Stars. at age 6, he and his father immigrated to the United

Faculty, staff and students at Wake Forest and Winston-Salem State University submit “Building the Dream” award nominations for their respective universities and a committee of representatives from each school selects winners. the recipients were recognized at an annual banquet celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. held at WinstonSalem State University on Jan. 22. information on Winston-Salem State University winners provided by Jay Davis, director, communications and media relations at WSSU. For additional information on these winners, email davisjr@wssu.edu.

Kim McGrath is associate director of news and communications at Wake Forest University.

Honored this year with the Young Dreamers Award are Magalie Yacinthe and the Rev. Enrique Catana Ramiro.

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NCDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING ON FEB. 8 REGARDING THE PROPOSED WIDENING OF HANES MILL ROAD (S.R. 1672) FROM MUSEUM DRIVE TO UNIVERSITY PARKWAY (S.R. 4000) IN FORSYTH COUNTY STIP Project No. U-2729

The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to widen Hanes Mill Road (S.R. 1672) from Museum Drive to University Parkway (S.R. 4000) to multiple lanes.

A public meeting will be held at Bethany Baptist Church located at 600 Old Hollow Road on Thursday, February 8th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The purpose of this meeting is to inform the public of the project and gather public input on the proposed design. Maps of the study area, environmental features and proposed designs will be available on the project website for public review and comment.

The public may attend at any time during the public meeting hours. NCDOT representatives will be available to answer questions and receive comments. Comments and information received will be taken into consideration as work on the project develops.

The opportunity to submit written comments will also be provided at the meeting or via phone, email, or mail by March 1, 2018. Please note that no formal presentation will be made.

Project maps are available online at http://www.ncdot.gov/projects/publicmeetings/.

For additional information, please contact Mr. Al Blanton, PE, PLS, Division 9 Project Development Team Lead by phone: (336) 747-7800 or via email at wablanton@ncdot.gov; or by mail: NCDOT Division 9, 375 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27127.

NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this workshop. Anyone requiring special services should contact Tony Gallagher, Environmental Analysis Unit, at 1598 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1598, by phone (919) 707-6069 or by e-mail at magallagher@ncdot.gov as early as possible so that arrangements can be made.

Persons who speak Spanish and do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-233-6315.

Aquellas personas que hablan español y no hablan inglés, o tienen limitaciones para leer, hablar o entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios de interpretación si los solicitan antes de la reunión llamando al 1-800-233-6315.

The Chronicle January 25 and February 1, 2018