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Cooper ignores Smith backers Volume 43, Number 27

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W I N S TO N - S A L E M , N . C .

Student organizers from Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University and Salem College went to the offices of N.C. Attorney General Roy Cooper on Monday to deliver a letter and a banner, imploring Cooper to help free Kalvin Michael Smith.

Smith is a 44-year-old black man many say was falsely tried and convicted of the Dec. 1995 brutal beating of the manager at the Silk Plant Forest store. Smith was nowhere near the store at the time of the crime, his supporters and subsequent reviews have shown, and police, who did have a white male suspect, inexplicably arrested and charged Smith. He has served 19 of a 29-year sentence.

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Read the letter the Concerned Students for Kalvin Michael Smith wrote to Attorney General Roy Cooper on Page A7.

On Monday, student organizers unveiled a long banner in front of the N.C. Department of Justice that had the signatures of over 200 students from all three schools, several from the Winston-Salem community, plus the signature of Alicia Garza, a founder of the Black Lives Matter movement.

A letter accompanied the banner, asking Attorney General Cooper to join with Kalvin Smith’s defense team

in asking the court to vacate his previous conviction and petition for a new trial. The demonstrators also want Attorney General Cooper to personally meet with former FBI Assistant Director Chris Swecker, who looked into the case at the request of the Silk Plant Forest Committee, and wrote in his report that it was one of the “sloppiest” police investigations he’d ever seen in his experience.

Swecker told The Chronicle exclusively a few weeks ago that a member of Cooper’s staff did briefly speak with him by phone about his report after it was released in 2012, but beyond that, no face-to-face meetings were had.

“The report’s so detailed, and it speaks for itself that … if [the Attorney General’s Office] read the report …

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Parkland auditorium renamed to honor Anderson

Drama students from Parkland High School perform a skit during the dedication ceremony on Friday, March 5.

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When asked about desegregating a community, Anderson said she didn’t have any fears before her group of high schools students took to the Last weekend Flonnie Anderson, a stage to perform “Take Me Higher,” a retired English and drama teacher in the piece written by one of her students. ssystem, received a birthday present that “I knew there would be people who she will never forget5 would object, but I didn’t have any reserOn Saturday March 8, Anderson’s vations,” she continued. “During that time 86th birthday, the auditorium at Parkland there were some people who would not High School was renamed to honor support desegregation at all and that’s Anderson, who taught drama and English what I told my students.” for 34 years before retiring in 1989.

The production of “Take Me Higher” “I can’t think of a better way to celewasn’t the first time Anderson used thebrate my birthday,” Anderson said. atre arts to fight segregation in the city.

During her tenure with the school sysShe was also the first black actress to pertem, Anderson taught at Atkins, Anderson form with the Little Theatre of WinstonAnderson and Parkland high schools. In 1970 Salem, now the Twin City Stage, located Anderson broke down racial barriers within the WSFCS on Coliseum Drive. when she became the first teacher to direct a production During the ceremony, a number of Anderson’s forthat featured both white and black students following the integration of schools in the late 60s.

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Thousands of Forsyth County residents have already cast their ballots in the March 15 primary.

The early voting period, which began on March 3 and ends Friday, March 12, is the first time voters across the state will be asked to show a photo ID at the polls.

As of Tuesday, 8,213 people in Forsyth County have cast their ballots in early voting, according to election officials.

Ahead of the start of early voting, Forsyth County’s newly appointed elections director Tim Tsujii confirmed that poll workers received additional training to implement the new voter ID process. A number of poll workers told The Chronicle that the training they received helped them prepare for the changes and issues that may arise at the polls.

Sylvia Jones said although not everyone was aware of

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Black Rep to present Passion of Christ in a gospel opera T H E C H R ON I C LE

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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Just before the official start of spring and the 2016 Easter season, the North Carolina Black Repertory Company (NCBRC) has announced it will present the American premiere of the celebrated gospel opera “The Gospel According to Broadway.”

A continuation of “Black Nativity,” the production tells the Passion of Christ narrative by blending 300 years of African-American sacred music with the moves and music of well-known Broadway works. Opera is a story told in song and dance. The Passion of Christ in song and dance will be under the co-direction of two broadway veterans: Mabel Robinson and Chapman Roberts.

Roberts has worked as a special events musical direc-

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tor and supervisor for President Barack Obama, Ronald Reagan’s Kennedy Center Honors, the Harlem Gospel Singers and American Idol among other venues. He came up with the concept for this gospel opera. It was first performed in London.

With this gospel opera, European opera singing techniques are mixed with African-American sacred music techniques.

“We will re-create a church atmosphere at the theater,” Roberts said in a YouTube.com interview. The audience “should be prepared to have church.”

In this gospel opera, three women are united in their grief and their faith: Mary, the mother of Jesus; Claudia, the wife of Pontius Pilot; and the mother of Judas Iscariot.

Robinson, well known throughout Winston-Salem and across the nation, retired from her post as NCBRC’s long-

time artistic director earlier this year. Robinson will use her background as a dancer, choreographer, playwright and director to craft meaningful moments on the stage to accompany the production that was honored in 2007 by the BBC Concert Orchestra, Michael Terry Singers USA, and London Community Gospel Choirs.

Robinson said the show is a must-see production. She mentioned the play will be “spiritually uplifting” for all those who see it.

“The Gospel According to Broadway is both electrifying and spectacular,” Robinson said.

The production will be presented March 16-20 at the Arts Council Theatre located at 610 Coliseum Drive.

Tickets are available at ncblackrep.org. For additional information call the North Carolina Black Repertory office at (336) 723-2266.

that’s not an option in Forsyth County since there are no Sunday hours for early voting.

Democracy N.C. Field Organizer Linda Sutton said people should come out any way they can during early voting to exercise their hard-fought right to vote during a vital election.

“Voting is the hallmark of what this country stands for,” she said. “It’s the hallmark of democracy.”

Sutton said St. Paul had the lowest turnout when the satellite early voting sites opened on Monday, and she is hoping to increase its turnout with the event.

Since same day registration is still in effect due to a court action, eligible voters can register on the spot. For

voters who are registered, if a problem is discovered with their registration, it can be fixed during early voting.

Though most voters are required to show a government issued photo ID like a driver’s license, the N.C. Board of Elections is promising no voter will be turned away because they lack an ID. Voters who are unable to get an acceptable ID can still vote by providing their date of birth and the last four digits of their social security number (or by presenting their voter ID card or an acceptable document bearing their name and address like a utility bill), and sign a declaration stating the impediment that prevented them from getting the ID.

Souls to the Polls at St. Paul UMC on Saturday

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Democracy N.C. and the local NAACP will be conducting Souls to the Polls Saturday, March 12, at St. Paul United Methodist Church.

This is St. Paul’s first year as an early voting site and organizers are hoping to attract voters to cast their ballots at the church on the final day of early voting. Volunteers will be providing refreshments and nonpartisan voting information. The event will be held at St. Paul, 2400 Dellabrook Road, when polls are open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

While Souls to the Polls is commonly done on Sunday,

Political signs promote candidates in front of the Forsyth County Government Center on Monday, March 7, because an early voting site is there: the Board of Elections.

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the changes, many who showed up to cast their ballot early at St. Paul United Methodist Church had a state-issued ID. “The training we received was very helpful.

So far we haven’t had any issues,” Jones said.

Before receiving a ballot, or even walking into the voting place, citizens must present a state issued ID. Voters who can’t produce an acceptable ID can cast a provisional ballot.

While many worried that the new voter ID process would make the voting process longer than it should be, many early voters said the process was quick and easy.

Isabell Williams of Winston-Salem said the process went smoothly.

“I didn’t have any issues,” she said. “I prefer to cast my ballot early to beat the large crowds.”

According to reports, in just the first four days of early voting, more than 160,000 citizens have already voted for the upcoming primary election, which includes presidential, state senate, U.S. Senate, local races and a statewide bond issue that is expected to cost around $2 billion.

As a result of redrawn district lines, a separate primary will be held June 7 for U.S. House of Representatives.

After casting his ballot at the Forsyth County Board of Elections center

on the first day of early voting, Robin Simmons of Winston-Salem urged others to take advantage of early voting as well.

“It’s much easier and you don’t have to worry about long lines,” she said.

“I always participate in early voting. It’s a lot less hassle.”

Listed below are locations where you can submit your ballot for the March 15 primary. The early voting period ends on March 12 at 1 p.m.

•Brown & Douglas Recreation Center, 4725 Indiana Ave., WinstonSalem •Clemmons Library, 3554 Clemmons Road, Clemmons •Kernersville Senior Center / Library, 130 E. Mountain St., Kernersville •Lewisville Library, 6490 Shallowford Road, Lewisville •Mazie Woodruff Center, 4905 Lansing Drive, Winston-Salem •Old Town Recreation Center, 4550 Shattalon Drive, Winston-Salem •Polo Park Recreation Center, 1850 Polo Road, Winston-Salem •Rural Hall Library, 7125 Broad St., Rural Hall •Southside Library, 3185 Buchanan St., Winston-Salem •St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2400 Dellabrook Road, Winston-Salem.

•Forsyth County Board of Elections Center, 201 N. Chestnut St. WinstonSalem

A poll worker helps citizens cast their ballots at the Forsyth County Board of Elections on Friday, March 4.

This is the first time N.C. voters are required to show photo ID to vote.

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“Yes. I encourage everyone to vote because so much has been sacrificed for us to have this right.”

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“I haven’t voted yet, but I do intend “No I haven’t voted. I don't think I’m to before early going to vote this year because none of voting ends.” the candidates seem to be willing to address the issues that have plagued the African-American community.”

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Sorority celebrates 103rd anniversary

Actress Daphne Maxwell Reid spent the weekend celebrating founder’s weekend with members of the Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.

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led a number of protests that said. “These same lessons I led to the inclusion of Africanwas taught by my mother have American history courses into been passed on through memthe curriculum. On July 31, bers of Delta Sigma Theta for 2010 Reid who currently years.” serves on the board of visitors Delta Sigma Theta at Virginia State University, Sorority Inc. was founded on became an honorary member January 13, 1913 at Howard of Delta Sigma Theta sorority University in Washington, during their 50th National D.C. by 22 undergraduate Convention in New Orleans. women. The young women During her speech, Reid used their collective strength said she was blessed with so to promote academic excelmany opportunities throughlence and provide assistance Reid out her career only because to those in need. strong black women like the Today the sorority continfounders of Delta Sigma Theta stood up, ues this focus through their “Five Point challenged society’s wrongs, demanded Programmatic Thrust,” which includes respect and paved the way for her to economic development, educational develchoose her own path. opment, international awareness, involve“I was taught to respect myself and ment in physical and mental health, and others and that involvement in the church political awareness. and my community was a way of life,” she Following her speech, founder’s day

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Last weekend actress and entrepreneur Daphne Maxwell Reid was in the Triad celebrating the founding of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. with members of the Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter.

On Friday, March 4, Reid, best known for roll as Aunt Vivian on the hit comedy, “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air,” attended a meet and greet at the Delta Fine Arts Center and on Saturday she delivered the keynote address for the founder’s day observance ceremony held at Parkland High School. Members wrapped up the weekend on Sunday when they attended church service together at Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian Church.

A graduate of Northwestern University, Reid became the first AfricanAmerican woman to be named homecoming queen in the school’s history. She also

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chairperson Eleanor Bailey presented Reid with a gift and thanked her for celebrating the 103rd anniversary with the local chapter.

“We are grateful that Soror Daphne Maxwell Reid took time out of her busy schedule to celebrate with us,” Bailey continued. “This entire weekend has just been wonderful, from Friday through Sunday.”

On Sunday, March 6, members of the sorority attended church service together at Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian Church, located on Lansing Drive.

Local chapter president Elizabeth Newton applauded Bailey and other members of the founder’s day committee for their hard work and dedication to making sure the weekend was a success.

“The founder’s day committee has been working for months to make all this possible,” said Newton. “They have made this year’s celebration one we will be talking about for a long time.”

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Holder says Clinton is the right choice for president

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BY CASH MICHAELS FOR THE CHRONICLE

For four years, as U.S. attorney general, he sat next to her in her role as U.S. Secretary of State in the Situation Room, watching as the president peppered her with tough questions about crucial foreign operations.

Indeed, Eric Holder says he’s known Hillary Rodham Clinton for 25

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years, from his days as U.S. attorney for the Washington, D.C. district, and throughout that time, and especially during the years they served together during the Obama presidency, Holder says he’s known Clinton to possess all of the skills and talents of a “great” president.

“Hillary has shown that she has the vision, she has the passion, she has the experience to not be a good president, but I think a great president,” Holder told The Chronicle Tuesday exclusively during a call from Washington, D.C. “I think she is the person who is best at defending the progress we’ve made in the Obama Administration, and protecting the Obama legacy.

She’s ready to tackle a whole range of issues, whether it’s criminal justice reform, protecting the right to vote, a sane and safe foreign policy. There are a whole host of reasons why, based on the experience that’s she’s had, and the vision that she has shown, that she will be, I think, a great president, especially when you contrast her to the potential persons that she will be running against – Donald Trump and people on the Republican side.

“I think the choice is obvious.”

Holder, the first African-American to serve as U.S. attorney general in history, is unabashed in his support of former Secretary of State Clinton as the North Carolina presidential primaries approach next Tuesday, March 15.

Former President Bill Clinton has been in the state since Monday, and Mrs. Clinton herself is scheduled to make a number of campaign stops statewide today. Polls show Mrs. Clinton leading her Democratic primary opponent, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, in the state, as she hopes to continue winning states with large black Democratic voting populations. Currently, Clinton holds a decisive lead over Sanders in the total delegate count thus far.

There was no word at press time Tuesday as to when Sen. Sanders would be scheduling campaign stops in North Carolina prior to the March 15 primaries.

The importance of North Carolina in the race to the White House isn’t lost on Republican candidates, as Donald Trump held a rally in Concord on Monday, and strong second-place challenger Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) campaigned in the state Tuesday.

Holder says that Clinton uses good judgment when it comes to foreign policy, not interested in involving the nation in wars unless it is clear that the national security of the country is at stake. Holder adds that there is no question that Clinton is tough.

“She’s a good person,

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Prominent A f r i c a n Americans like former NAACP President Benjamin Jealous, civil rights activist Dr. Cornel West, Clinton Holder filmmaker Spike Lee, rapper Killer funny to be around, but when necessary, she goes Mike, and former Ohio there,” Holder makes clear, state Senator Nina Turner, adding that she’s as “tough among others, are backing

“Hillary has shown that she has the vision, she has the passion, she has the experience to not be a good president, but I think a great president.”

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as necessary.”

Holder believes that the surest way to stop Republicans from rolling back any gains from the Obama Administration, especially in the areas of civil rights, voting rights, and deciding the future of the U.S. Supreme Court, is to elect Hillary Clinton.

Holder says Hillary Clinton has a “long history” with the AfricanAmerican community, starting with the Children’s Defense Fund, working for issues of fairness in education, and helping to develop good paying jobs.

Holder says much has been made of then First Lady Hillary Clinton in 1996 making a speech where she called on “bringing super-predators to heel” and her support of her husband’s 1994 crime bill which led to a mass incarceration of AfricanAmericans.

Holder reminds all that Hillary Clinton was one of many voices back in the mid-1990s who were calling on local, state and the federal governments to do more to protect citizens, especially in the inner city, during the ultra-violent crack wars, where street gangs, seeking to protect their territories, engaged in a level of violence, mayhem and bloodshed that literally saw local police departments make the move to militarization in order to take back the streets.

The stories were replete of elderly women being both raped and robbed in their homes by cracked-up young perpetrators, and local police departments doing everything they could to get a handle of the outbreak. Even civil rights leader Jesse Jackson publicly expressed fear of walking down the street and seeing two young males following him.

President Clinton has since apologized for the 1994 crime bill and how it negatively impacted the black community, and Mrs. Clinton has acknowledged that if she could take back her fierce language of the time, she would. Holder, who was U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C. at the time and recalls it being called “the murder capital,” agrees that the crime bill went too far in retrospect, but assures that Mrs. Clinton is devoted to developing fairer measures of criminal justice reform.

Sen. Bernie Sanders has campaigned quite well on his pledge of campaign finance reform, reeling in the wealth and influence of Wall Street, and promising free college and expanded universal health care if

Sanders because of his call to address income inequality.

That issue, among others, has made Sen. Sanders very popular with young African-Americans and young women.

Holder says at the end of the day, former Secretary of State Clinton’s wealth of experience as First Lady, U.S. senator, and being trusted by President Obama to manage his foreign policy agenda, is why he’s supporting her for president.

“She has the ability to bring people together,” Mr. Holder said.

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While discussing the history of the Black Lives Matter movement to more than 100 community members gathered at the Winston-Salem Urban League (WSUL) on Friday, March 4, c o founder Alicia G a r z a said the f i g h t against racial Garza injustice in America is more than a social media trend or hashtag.

According to Garza, the movement that started in 2013 following the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of 17year-old Trayvon Martin in Florida is the latest in a long line of protest movements for AfricanAmericans vying for equality in a country that was built on the backs of African slaves brought to the country years ago.

“This isn’t anything new and it is much bigger than social media,” she said. “This movement began way back in 1619 when black people were brought here on boats.”

During an open forum with WSUL president James Perry, Garza mentioned when she took to Twitter to voice her frustration on Zimmerman’s acquittal, she had no idea her own words would become the banner for a nationwide movement.

Garza said she was surprised when her “love letter” to black people across the country started to gain national attention.

“I didn’t write that letter for national attention. I wrote it because too many people sworn to protect our communities are getting away with murder,” said

Garza. “The verdict in that case said our lives don’t matter and I felt the need to say something about it.”

While discussing intersectionality, the impact of the movement, and how it continues to grow, Garza also took time to address the backlash the movement has received over the years, particularly those who rebuttal “Black Lives Matter” with “All Lives Matter.”

Garza said although we all want to live in a world where all lives matter, that is not the world we live in.

“All lives do matter; however, that’s the utopian society we are striving for,” she continued. “That’s the vision we are trying to get to, but it’s not the world we live in today,” Garza said.

Garza noted that throughout history, the black struggle for equal rights has attempted to restore the humanity to a nation that from its inception lost its soul by removing its indigenous people and stealing land. She mentioned when the struggles of black people are taken into consideration, there is a chance that life for all Americans can improve.

Garza said, “The struggle has consistently raised the question of what it means to be a human being.

“We live in a nation where our founding documents describe us as threefifths of a human being,” she continued. “So when you live with the notion that black lives matter, there is a chance for everybody to get a little more free.”

Before leaving to catch a flight back to her hometown of Oakland, California, Garza took a number of questions from members in the audience.

When asked about the future of the movement, Garza said she was confident the movement will

continue to spark change, not only in America, but across the world.

A number of residents who attended the forum said they were empowered

by Garza’s words. Eniola Adeniyi, a student at North Carolina A&T, said after

listening to Garza speak, she feels confident that the movement is headed in the right direction.

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ward I’m confident that the Black Lives Matter movement will continue to create change in the AfricanAmerican community.”

Garza’s visit to the Urban League concluded a week-long visit to the Twin City which was highlighted

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Throughout the week, Garza led discussions with students on the intersections of identity, collaboration, and media and move-

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Chronicle endorsements in Democratic Primary races

The Chronicle provides the following endorsements in the contested races in the Democratic Primary.

(The U.S. House of Representatives is currently scheduled to have a separate primary on June 7, but voters still must vote for someone in that race. Those races still remain on the ballot and, to avoid confusion, the State Board of Elections is urging voters to vote the entire ballot. Senate races and all other contests are being conducted as normal.)

President Candidates: Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton and Roque Rocky De Le Fuente

The Chronicle endorses Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who brings a new view of governing to the table. He is bringing a liberal viewpoint to shake up Democratic sensibilities. He is emphasizing that the wealthy should be bearing the monetary burden of helping the middle class like the middle class helped wealthy institutions with the huge bailout under President George W. Bush. He also is urging free college tuition and universal healthcare. He was an officer of the Congress of Racial Equality and led a sit-in opposing segregated student housing owned by the University of Chicago.

Sanders has an office in Winston-Salem on Waughtown Street.

The winner of the primary will face the winner of the Republican Primary on Nov. 8. It is unclear who that will be, but Donald Trump has the highest delegate count so far.

U.S. Senate Candidates: Ernest Reeves, Chris Rey, Deborah K. Ross and Kevin D. Griffin

The Chronicle endorses Spring Lake Mayor Chris Rey. Rey, an African-American, began planting seeds for his candidacy in 2015, making an appearance in WinstonSalem. He was elected the youngest mayor in the history of Spring Lake in 2011. He’s served in the National Guard and Army, being deployed to Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. He is executive director of Cumberland HealthNET, a non-profit organization that helps coordinate care for the uninsured in Cumberland County. With this experience, Rey is well qualified to navigate through the Congress to help North Carolina work for progressive issues, such as improving healthcare, not trying to trash Obamacare.

On Nov. 8, the winner of the Democratic Primary will face the winner of the Republican Primary, which is expected to be incumbent GOP Sen. Richard Burr.

U.S. House of Representatives Incumbent: Democrat Alma Adams Candidates: Alma Adams, Gardenia Henley and Juan Antonio Marin Jr.

The Chronicle endorses U.S. Rep. Alma Adams, who in her first term has worked hard for her constituents. She has launched or helped to launch initiatives that help the poor and historically black colleges and universities as well as addressed other issues. She introduced a bill to rename the downtown Winston-Salem post office after Dr. Maya Angelou and won House approval. The measure has now gone to the Senate for a vote.

The N.C. General Assembly, led by Republicans, gerrymandered her out of representing parts of Forsyth and Guilford counties during the recent redistricting effort, but Adams has vowed to run for the new District 12 seat in the June 7 primary.

Governor Candidates: Ken Spaulding and Roy Cooper

The Chronicle endorsed Ken Spaulding on February 18. Spaulding, an African-American from Durham, has experience as a legislator, so he knows how to deal with issues of concern to the people directly. He also has served on the North Carolina Board of Transportation.

Spaulding has been a practicing attorney since 1970.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Support for John Larson To the Editor:

I would like to write a quick note about our candidate for City Council for the South Ward, John Larson.

I reached out to John Larson since he is running for the City Council and representing the South Ward where I work for the YWCA. I run a women’s substance abuse recovery facility for women which is the only state licensed facility of its kind in Forsyth County and the surrounding area. I wanted John Larson to understand the great need to expand our program to allow us to serve a larger number of women.

John Larson was immediately interested in what I do and what he could do to help. John Larson spent two hours with me, drove me around asking if I would mind showing him where other facilities were that assisted us in making the program a success, and also asking how he could help. We found some sites together and his desire to help me was one that could make a huge difference in our South Ward. I want it known that I support John Larson and his efforts.

Kristin M. O'Leary Vice President of Supportive Services YWCA Hawley House & Project New Start Winston-Salem

Bernie is Best To The Editor:

I hope everyone had a chance to read Dr. Bill Turner’s letter in strong and thoughtful support of Bernie Sanders in last week’s Chronicle.

I am so happy to have Bernie to vote for. He really is a candidate I can support without reservation. Of course, I’m drawn to his independence, his rejection of establishment politics and corporate money, and to the fact that he can freely vote his conscience and the best interests of his constituents, not influenced by big donors.

So often it seems that this position on financial and political integrity and his reputation for a strong and honest character are all we hear about in his support. And that is important to me. But there are a lot of other reasons I vote for Bernie. In the limitations of this letter, I can’t name and explain enough, so I will urge you to go to feelthebern.com where you can find his positions explained in eighteen categories – civil rights, criminal justice, earth and the environment, economic inequality, the economy and jobs, education, family, foreign policy/national security, government regulation, healthcare, immigration, military and veterans, personal freedoms, political and electoral reform, racial justice, science and technology, social safety net, and working people.

Whatever your values and your concerns in the upcoming election,

you owe it to yourself to see what Bernie believes and has done in that area.

Wouldn’t you like to vote for someone who really believed what you do? And who acted on it!

Katherine McGinnis Winston-Salem

A Real Rebel for President To The Editor:

I consider myself to be a naturalborn, modern rebel!

Born in Rocky Mount, N.C., I now live in Sylva, where I have planted roots for over 11 years. I grew up in a family very proud, and humble, to be Southerners.

According to my Mother I was born rebellious, questioning why I was to do something when told. I still am this way and thankfully so because it causes me to pause, to listen, and to critically analyze new information, experiences, and people.

We, as American citizens, are in dire need of a rebellious leader.

There is no other way to change the varied courses of destruction we have been following. We need to rise again, not only the South, but the North, the Midwest, the West, the Southwest, the whole nation! We need a leader who has the guts to take bold steps, to chart a new course for our future. We need a leader who has the strength of character to choose to be civil, to be respectful of us, and of the peoples of all nations.

There is only one candidate for President of the United States who lives up to this, and he is Bernie Sanders. He has proven for over 30 years that he sticks to his guns, and his guns are shooting bullets that will blast the status quo for many things. His ideas are bold, well thought out, and well explained. His vision is one that I believe in for us, and matches what I was taught our great nation is about. As Thomas Jefferson stated “What country ever existed a century and a half without a rebellion? And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance?”

We need a modern rebel in office, we need bold leadership that respects us all, and our future. I encourage you to support Bernie Sanders this March 15 in our state’s primary.

Thank you for your time and serious consideration, Christian Curtis Collins Jr. Sylva

Insight into community’s problems

To the Editor:

As the New South Community Coalition’s President, I have had the privilege to work with Ms. Highsmith in her role as Vice President and as one of its

founders and in pursuing our mission of protecting the integrity of our neighborhoods. Through the Coalition, Ms. Highsmith has been instrumental in ensuring the re-landscaping and beautification of West Clemmonsville Road after its major road expansion project while also working diligently with the Police to try and keep every person healthy and safe when shopping at the South Park Shopping Center and throughout the neighborhoods of South Winston-Salem, especially the Konnoak Hills Community.

However, I most admire Ms. Highsmith for her selfless volunteerism and community work and her increasing experience in dealing with all level of issues at both the city and county levels.

In serving with her in our community, I have had the opportunity to observe Ms. Highsmith’s honest, pragmatic, and hopeful insight into our community's problems and needs, and her willingness to examine the issues and listen closely to the community’s questions and concerns—all of which sets her apart from her opponent's expected and uninspired discourse.

So, I am writing today to express my support for her campaign and my intention to spread the word to others of the value of her policies and abilities, along with my respect and admiration for her generosity, intelligence, and dedication. With proud enthusiasm, the New South Community Coalition and I endorse Carolyn Highsmith as the next South Ward City Council representative.

Rev. Robert E. Leak III President New South Community Coalition Winston-Salem

John Larson not afraid to roll up his sleeves To The Editor:

I heartily endorse John Larson for Council Member for the South Ward. The St. Philips Heritage Center, a touchstone of WinstonSalem’s early African American history, lies in the South Ward. John’s work on the restoration of the St. Philips site in Old Salem bears witness to his commitment to community and his dedication to the preservation of all of our city’s history.

St. Philips is not where the story ends and that is why I most admire John Larson because of his ability to see the big picture and the value of inclusiveness. He stated in a 1994 article entitled, “Architecture and The Preservation of Memory,” “What are the vessels we shall carry forward to remind us of ourselves and our past? Which memories are we to discard? To what degree do we simplify the realities of the past and remember only what is convenient and comfortable? ... and just whose memories are to be saved.”

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Donald Trump: the oval office vs. real estate developments

New York City and the Walter real estate building Smith trades is probably one of Guest the toughest Columnist b u s i n e s s e s one can imagine. To be a successful builder in New York City, one has to be able to deal successfully with the different factions that control the building trades. You must be tough, confident, persuasive, and fearless.

Racism, vulgarity, sexism, violence and bullying are the hallmarks of the real estate development business.

Donald Trump, candidate for president of the United States, honed his skills in the real estate industry during his rise to fame and fortune in the decades of the 70s and 80s. Much has been written about his early career, but many details have been obscured by the passage of time and overshadowed by Trump’s success and celebrity. However, he has been a major player in the cutthroat world of business and finance.

Early in 1971, Trump began cultivating the rich and powerful. He made regular donations to members of the city’s Democratic machine. Mayors, borough presidents and other elected officials often were blunt in their requests for campaign cash and “loans,” according to the commission on government integrity.

Donald Trump later said that the richer he became, the more money he gave.

As he fed the political machine, he also had to work with unions and companies known to be controlled by New York’s ruling mafia families, which had infiltrated the construction industry, according to court records, federal task force reports, and newspaper accounts. No serious presidential candidate has ever had Trump’s depth of documented business relationships with mob-controlled entities.

At the first Republican debate in August, Trump alluded to his history of political giving, bragging that he gave money with the confidence that he would get something in return. “I was a businessman. I give to everybody. When they call, I give. And you know what? When I need something from them, two years later,

three years later, I call them. They are there for me,” he said. He made reference to Hillary Clinton as a recipient of his generosity who was obligated to attend his wedding.

Over the years Trump became a powerful and fearless developer. He cut his deals his way. He dictated the terms of his deals with his wealth. He tolerated no opposition; it was his way or no way!

Trump’s stump speech sounds much like a closed session with shady characters where tough talk, promises and big money will get the job done. “I’m going to make America great again.” “I’m going to build a wall on our southern border and Mexico is going to pay for it.” “We don’t win anymore; when I’m president, we’re going to win so much you will be begging me to stop winning.” “We’re going to build up the military. We’re going to defeat ISIS.” “We’re going to deport illegal immigrants.” “We’re going to bar Muslims from coming to America.” and “Black Lives Matter should try to take my mic from me!” “I’m going to bring our jobs back from Mexico and China.” “The Mexicans are going to vote for me, the blacks are going to vote for me. Why? Because I’m going to give them jobs; I’m going to bring back the jobs from China and Mexico.” “We’re losing all over the world.” “ISIS is cutting off heads, drowning people in cages and we are complaining about waterboarding. I’ll go further than that. I’ll bring back a hell of a lot worse than waterboarding." “Hillary

Clinton, I have not started on her yet.”

For sure, when he finishes with Hillary Clinton, only women with no self-respect will vote for him.

Trump never has any substance to impart to his thousands of supporters.

What he fails to mention on the stump is that his clothing line is made in China and Mexico. He can initiate the process of bringing jobs back from China and Mexico by having his clothing line made in America.

In the absence of substance, Trump, true to his celebrity status, is an excellent entertainer. He berates his opponents in the worse way, called George Bush a liar and criticized John McCain for getting captured during the war. "He's not a war hero," Trump said. Then he got sarcastic and added: "He's a war hero because he was captured? I like people that weren't captured."

When asked what he would do about the protests and the issue of racially motivated violence, Trump simply stated: “There’s no such thing as racism any more. We’ve had a black president, so it’s not a question any more. Are they saying black lives should matter more than white lives or Asian lives? If black lives matter, then go back to Africa. We’ll see how much they matter there.”

A 1973 suit against Trump and the Trump organization claimed that superintendents at Trump properties would mark African-Americans’ applications with racial codes. When an African-American

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showed up to rent an apartment owned by Donald Trump and his family, the building superintendent did what he claimed he’d been told to do. He allegedly attached a separate sheet of paper to the application, marked with the letter “C” for “Colored.”

This insured the application would be rejected.

Donald Trump operated his business with secret racist codes then and will take that concept to the Oval Office if elected.

All he has for his supporters is his “Bad Boy, Tough Guy” image and “We are going to make America great again.”

When asked how he plans to get things done, he claims he is going to bring in people who can get things done. He brags about the great company he has built and assures his supporters that he will do the same thing for America. Yet whenever he tries to promote his rhetorical plans, they are shot down by the experts. In assessing the state of the United States, it has the worse leadership imaginable. According to Trump, Obama has divided the country.

Yet he has expressed his disdain for every non-white ethnic group in the world. At his rallies, he does not hesitate to point out African-American protesters and link them with our African-American president. He has absolutely nothing good to say about anyone except himself and a few of his cronies.

America is still the great melting pot as it was when his grandparents came here from Germany in 1885 and his mother from the Scottish island of Lewis. Grandpa Fred listed his ethnicity as Swedish to avoid alienating his Jewish tenants, as he was one of New York City’s premiere real estate developers.

Donald Trump needs to read Article II, Clause 1 of the U.S. Constitution, which states the powers of the Executive branch of the U.S. Government. If for some ungodly reason he happens to occupy the Oval Office in 2016, “I” and “We” will not consist solely of him and his handpicked cabinet. It will be the Congressional Black Caucus, the Democrats, the House of Representatives, the Senate, the Supreme Court, and International law who will have to give their consent to his shallow, racist, dictatorial ambitions.

Local students deliver letter to Cooper March 7, 2016 Concerned Students for Kalvin Micheal Smith Winston-Salem, NC Mr. Roy Cooper Attorney General of North Carolina 9001 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699

Dear Attorney General Cooper: We have worked tirelessly in recent months to bring together students from Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University and Salem College to do what you have actively refused to do for the past eight years: to publicly declare our outrage at the failure of our criminal justice system in keeping Kalvin Michael Smith wrongfully incarcerated for the past 19 years.

Today, we are delivering the banner, originally presented at the February 18 WSSU rally, which has now been signed by over 200 college students.

Through the rally, through this banner, through social media, and ultimately through their votes, hundreds of students are calling on you, Mr. Cooper, to join Kalvin Michael Smith’s defense counsel in petitioning the Superior Court to vacate Kalvin’s 1997 wrongful conviction.

For too long you have been silent about the injustice facing Kalvin Michael Smith, a working-class black man who has served 19 years in prison for a

crime he did not commit.

Your unwillingness to get involved demonstrates how you are ignoring the African-American community, which has largely remained supportive of you despite your lackluster record of supporting them.

Attorney General Cooper, you have the power to review the case, to review former FBI Assistant Director Christopher Swecker’s report, and to join the defense counsel, Duke University Professor James Coleman Jr., in a motion to vacate the conviction.

Our state is extensively aware, Mr. Cooper, that you formerly entrusted FBI Assistant Director Christopher Swecker in 2010 to audit thousands of cases from the SBI Forensic Lab. And when Mr. Swecker’s investigation reported over 200 cases of malfeasance that violated the constitutional rights of defendants, you followed his recommendations. However, in Kalvin Michael Smith’s case, you have actively ignored Mr. Swecker’s review, refusing to even meet with him.

According to the NC Bar Code of Ethics (Rule 3.8) " ... a prosecutor should not intentionally avoid pursuit of evidence merely because he or she believes it will damage the prosecutor’s case or aid the accused.” We believe that prosecutorial ethics require you, Mr. Cooper, to meet with former Assistant FBI Director Christopher

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Swecker and to acknowledge the truth that his review uncovered, and to meet with Lt. Joseph Ferrelli and Sgt. Chuck Byrom, who spearheaded the Silk Plant Forest Citizen Review Committee. These two independent reviews by law enforcement professionals came to a consensus: they hold no confidence in the police investigation that led to Kalvin Michael Smith’s conviction. Mr. Swecker further concluded, “Only a new trial that considers the full record and evidence not available, misrepresented or omitted in the original trial will provide the full measure of justice that the Community of WinstonSalem and every accused defendant deserves.”

(Swecker Report, p. 17).

We and a growing populace of North Carolinians are keenly aware that Kalvin’s wrongful incarceration is not an isolated injustice, but a result of the racially charged politics and corruption surrounding our criminal justice system.

There is a growing consciousness in our country, particularly because of the

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efforts of the Black Lives Matter movement, that justice today is indeed still not blind when it comes to skin color. This was again affirmed in our own state this past week with the release of Howard Dudley, a black man wrongfully incarcerated for 23 years.

In fact, we had an opportunity to sit down this past week with Alicia Garza, co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement, to discuss Kalvin’s denial of freedom and to strategize ways that the larger BLM movement might support our efforts in upholding the justice that you are denying him and our community.

As Ms. Garza shared one night during the weeklong seminar she taught on nonviolent social change, “Silencing around race is what perpetuates racism.”

And Mr. Cooper, for far too long you have remained silent about the racial disparities and discrimination in our criminal justice system.

According to data from the NC Commission on Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Criminal Justice System, during

Walter Smith is publisher of the New York Beacon.

your tenure, black and Latino drivers have remained twice as likely as white drivers to be searched after a traffic stop, and AfricanAmericans make up 57 percent of the prison population, but only 22 percent of the general population.

And then there are more specific incidences of your failings to uphold justice for communities of color, such as the 2013 shooting of Jonathan Ferrell, an unarmed black male college student, by Charlotte officer Randall Kerrick.

When the jury failed to reach a verdict, you made the unconscionable decision to not retry the case.

This far cry from justice yet again demonstrated that to you, Mr. Cooper, black lives do not matter.

The citizens of North Carolina and black voters especially expect more of you, Mr. Cooper. Your decision to defend Smith’s conviction, and your more recent decision to actively ignore even substantively commenting on it, is at best cowardice, and at worst a deceptive denial to uphold your oath of office. Your refusal to even meet with former FBI Assistant Director Christopher Swecker conveys the message that a black man’s life isn’t worth your time or effort. You did not hesitate to intervene, investigate, and exercise your prosecutorial discretion in the 2006 Duke Lacrosse case to dismiss the wrongful charges

against three affluent white men. Yet Smith, a working-class black man, is seemingly underserving of your heroics.

We are committed to holding you, Mr. Cooper, accountable for the ethical obligations of your office, as we are aware of both your capacity and responsibility to act. No longer can you claim to be the courageous crusader for systemic criminal justice reform while continuing to defend the wrongful incarceration of Kalvin Michael Smith. We are calling on you, Mr. Cooper, to uphold the oath of your office in seeking justice and truth: Justice for Kalvin, who has remained wrongfully incarcerated for 19 years, justice for Ms. Jill Marker, whose actual attacker has still not been held accountable, and justice for the citizens of North Carolina, whose tax dollars have paid to keep this innocent man in prison.

Leaders of the Concerned Students for Kalvin Michael Smith are, Hayden Abene, who is a student at Wake Forest University; Jaylon Herbin, who is a student at Winston-Salem State University; and Virginia Parnell, who is a student at Salem College.

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John Larson, willing to listen to concerns To The Editor:

My family has lived in West Salem for over 200 years. We have always believed in preservation of land, houses and buildings. This is only one reason I will be casting my vote for John Larson for City Council in the South Ward. John is also a visionary, working with the Southeast Gateway Plan and Creative Corridors Coalition to further beautify and enhance our great city. But the most important attribute is his interest in the people and his willingness to listen to their concerns about the neighborhood in which they live. Being with Old Salem for 40 years is a testament that John Larson is in it for the long haul. If you want a person who is a hard worker, interested in what you have to say, compassionate, and a go getter, vote for John Larson for South Ward City Council.

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Vote for progress, not fear To The Editor:

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she writes, but has just one focus: fear of crime. I live in that neighborhood and we are not a hotbed of violence; we are a community of strong families with solid values, vibrant houses of worship, independent businesses, and much more. Fear inflames distrust and isolation, not development and success. We need a representative who sees all that and recognizes both the needs and the strengths in the entire South Ward, not just one issue in one neighborhood. John Larson has deep roots in Winston-Salem. He understands the history that has led us to where we are and envisions ways to meet the needs of the future. Larson stands for improving the economic vitality, safety, and social richness of the area. He recognizes the opportunities and challenges we have ahead of us and is ready to take them on. Don’t give in to fear. Vote for nurturing the bonds of good neighbors, for building a thriving community, for empowering our voice in the City of Winston-Salem on all levels. I encourage my neighbors to vote for John Larson for the South Ward.

Lise Keppler Winston-Salem

Understanding of past, commitment to future To The Editor:

When I select a candidate to represent the South Ward on the Winston-Salem City Council, I'll be voting for John Larson. John's qualifications are exemplary—a resident of Winston-Salem for 40 years; his long career at Old Salem has equipped him with an unparalleled understanding of the city's past, while his engagement with organizations like the Creative Corridors Coalition speak to his commitment to meeting the challenges and seizing the opportunities that the future will bring. The South Ward is a complicated place, divided by major arteries that sometimes separate it into different constituencies with different

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concerns. But spend even a moment with John, and you'll know of his keen interest in both protecting and fortifying the ward's unique neighborhoods, while also uniting them into a more integrated, livable, and sustainable urban fabric. John’s generosity of spirit, his willingness to listen to differing opinions and deliberate for the public good, and his capacity to see the South Ward as a whole make him the right person to help lead this city forward. A vote for John Larson on March 15 is a vote for a better future for all of Winston-Salem!

Michael P. Wakeford Winston-Salem

John Larson has demonstrated commitment to South Ward, City To The Editor:

John Larson was one of the first people I met when I moved to WinstonSalem nearly forty years ago. At that time he was an intern in the restoration department at Old Salem. Now he is preparing to retire at the end of 2016 from his position as vice-president at that institution.

Through the years, John has remained a close friend, and I have had the opportu-

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nity to see and appreciate the development of his many talents. Among them, I find him to be hard working, tenacious, generous of his time, and articulate in his speech.

In his life’s work, John has demonstrated his strong commitment to historic preservation, not only in Winston-Salem, but also at the state and national levels.

In this field, he has been a tireless worker and an able leader. But John understands that historic preservation is not just about preserving buildings, but also about preserving neighborhoods and making them better places in which to live.

John’s concerns for Winston-Salem extend far beyond the bounds of Old Salem and historic preservation to other areas of city life, whether it be through his work with Creative Corridors, cleaning trash out of local streams, or any of the other local efforts in which he has participated. In short, John is committed to making Winston-Salem a better place for all citizens. I can think of no better person to represent the South Ward than John Larson. I hope you will join me in voting for him March 15th.

Laura A. W. Phillips Winston-Salem

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The following races have challengers in the Democratic Primary.

Due to a recent court-ordered redrawing of congressional districts, races for the U.S. House of Representatives are currently scheduled to have a separate primary on June 7.

Those races still remain on the ballot and, to avoid confusion, the State Board of Elections is urging voters to vote the entire ballot. Senate races and all other contests are being conducted like normal.

President

Incumbent: Democrat Barack Obama Candidates: Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton and Roque Rocky De Le Fuente

Bernie Sanders is a senator representing Vermont. He served as mayor of Burlington, Vermont’s largest city, from 1981-1989. He then served in the House of Representatives from 1991-2007 and was elected as senator in 2007. A democratic socialist, his platform emphasizes things like wealth inequality, free college tuition and universal healthcare. As a Congress of

U.S. Senate

Incumbent: Republican Richard Burr Candidates: Ernest Reeves, Chris Rey, Deborah K. Ross and Kevin D. Griffin

Ernest Reeves of Greenville is an Army veteran who’s served in Iraq and is a former United Airlines manager. He ran for the Democratic senate nomination in 2014 but was defeated by incumbent Kay Hagan. www.ernestreeves.com

Chris Rey was elected the youngest mayor in the history of Spring Lake, defeating a 30-year incumbent in 2011 and has since won reelection. He’s served in the National Guard and Army, being deployed to Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. He is executive director of Cumberland HealthNET, a non-profit organization that helps coordinate care for the uninsured in Cumberland C o u n t y . www.chrisrey.com

Deborah K. Ross of Raleigh was N.C. representative for District 38 from 2003-2012 and for District 34 in 2013. She’s the former leader of the North Carolina ACLU and former general council for GoTriangle, the regional transportation authority for Wake, Durham and Orange counties. She’s been endorsed by the national Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and EMILY’s List, a PAC that supports pro-choice Democratic female candidates. www.deborahross.com

Kevin D. Griffin, a first-time candidate, is president and CEO of staffing company AVANT Group, LCC in Durham.

AVANT has worked with StepUp Ministries to help job seekers, Hiring Our Heroes to help veterans find jobs, and the Achievement Academy of Durham, which helps adults who dropped out of school. Griffin is a founding member of the Durham Living Wage Project. gowithgriffin.org

Governor

Incumbent: Republican Pat McCrory Candidates: Ken Spaulding and Roy Cooper Ken Spaulding of Durham is a lawyer who served from 1978-1984 in the N.C. House of Representatives. Among his legislative accomplish-

Racial Equality (CORE) officer in 1962, he led a sit-in opposing segregated student housing owned by the University of Chicago. Among his endorsements are former NAACP President Ben Jealous, activist Angela Davis and Dr. Cornel West. www.berniesanders.com Hillary Clinton is the former secretary of state under President Barack Obama, a position she served in from 2009-2013.

She served from 2001-2008 as a senator representing New York. She is married to Bill Clinton and was a politically active

ments was the passage of the state’s first Rape Victim Assistance Program and legislation allowing public residents to serve on local Housing Authority boards.

He’s chaired the N.C. Black Legislative Caucus and the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People. Locally he’s been endorsed by The Chronicle and The Journal. www.kenspaulding.com

Roy Cooper is the N.C. attorney general, a position he was elected to in 2000. He lists as his accomplishments cracking down on child predators, increasing penalties for drug dealers and overseeing a 30 percent decrease in crime in the state. His focus as attorney general has included keeping utility rates low, targeting predatory lenders and the Do Not Call telemarketing law.

Locally, he’s drawn criticism for his office’s continued defense of the conviction of Kalvin Michael Smith, a man who many believe was wrongly convicted for the 1995 beating of Jill Marker. www.roycooper.com

Lieutenant Governor

Incumbent: Republican Dan Forest Candidates: Holly Jones, Ronald L. Newton, Robert Wilson and Linda Coleman

Holly Jones served on the Asheville City Council from 2001-2007, including two years as vice-mayor and, in 2008, was elected to the Buncombe County Commission. She was formerly the executive director of the Asheville YWCA, which grew greatly under her leadership, and currently is director of member services for the YWCA USA. www.hollyjones.org

Ronald L. Newton is owner of State of the Art Financial Services in Durham.

He’s been involved in many campaigns, including chairing the Jesse Jackson for President Committee in New York. www.thepublicservant2016.com

Robert Wilson who resides in Cary, had a long career working in state government before he retired in 2012, including serving as assistant secretary of state and chief legislative liaison for the Secretary of State office.

In 2012, he was awarded the N.C. Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest civilian honor in the state. www.robertwilson4ltgov.c

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Linda Coleman served as a Wake County commissioner for four years, was elected three times to the North Carolina House of Representatives and served as director of the Office of State Personnel from 2009 to 2012. She unsuccessfully ran for Lt. Governor in 2012, but did manage to get 2.1 million votes statewide. www.lindafornc.com Attorney General Incumbent: Democrat Roy Cooper (who isn’t seeking reelection in order to run for governor) Candidates: Josh Stein and Marcus W. Williams

Josh Stein of Raleigh is a state senator, first elected in 2008. Before that, he served as senior deputy attorney general for consumer protection from 2001 to 2008. He’s received honors from groups like Equality NC, N.C. AARP, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MAAD), the Sierra Club and The NC Justice Center for his work as a lawmaker. www.joshstein.org

Marcus W. Williams of Lumberton is an attorney with decades of experience, including being the assistant public defender for the state and executive director of Legal Services (which provides legal assistance to low-income individuals) for the state of Pennsylvania and two regional programs in North Carolina. The many boards he’s served on include the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Advisory Committee and chairing the Coastal Carolina HIV Care Consortium. williamshouseusa.com N.C. Commissioner of Labor Incumbent: Republican Cherie Killian Berry Candidates: Charles Meeker and Mazie Ferguson Charles Meeker is the former mayor of Raleigh, an office he held for ten years. Prior to that, he served on the Raleigh city council for eight years.

He’s been practicing law since 1975 with a focus on local government issues. www.charlesmeeker.org

Mazie Ferguson of Greensboro is the former pastor of First Missionary and Liberation Baptist churches. She’s also former head of the Pulpit Forum ministerial alliance. A lifelong civil rights activist, she’s worked with the Congress of Racial

First Lady during his time as president (1993-2001) and during his time as governor of Arkansas (1979-1981, 1983-1992).

She ran for president in 2008, coming in a close second in the primary to Obama. Her campaign emphasizes protecting the accomplishments of the Obama presidency, like healthcare reform, with new initiatives, like raising the minimum wage. Her endorsements include the Congressional Black Caucus and former N.C. Governors Jim Hunt and Beverly Perdue. www.hillaryclinton.com

Equality (CORE) and the NAACP. She’s a lawyer and is the former assistant legal council for N.C. A&T State University. www.facebook.com/votem azieferguson N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction Incumbent: Democrat June Atkinson Candidates: Henry J. Pankey and June Atkinson

Henry J. Pankey of Durham is a retired Parkland High assistant principal. He has won numerous awards during his almost 40 years in education, including Durham’s Principal of the Year for turning around the low-performing Southern High School. While at Parkland, he was named Assistant Principal of the Year by the N.C. Association of Educators in 2012. www.henryjpankey.com

June Atkinson has been state superintendent for public schools in North Carolina since 2005. She is the first woman elected to the position and oversees nearly 1.6 million students at more than 2,500 schools in the state. She has more than 35 years of experience in education. She lauds an increase in state high school graduation rates in the past 10 years, from 68 percent to nearly 86 percent, as one of her accomp l i s h m e n t s . www.drjuneatkinson.com

N.C. Treasurer

Incumbent: Democrat Janet Cowell (who isn’t seeking re-election) Candidates: Dan Blue III and Ron Elmer

Dan Blue III of Raleigh is the son of state Senate Democratic leader Dan Blue, Jr. and is a lawyer who practices commercial transactions and bond financing. He’s been endorsed by current state treasurer Cowell, the North Carolina Association of Educators, AFL-CIO and Equality NC. www.bluefornc.com

Ron Elmer of Raleigh is a certified public accountant and professional money manager. He’s taught finance at N.C. State and Strayer Universities and published four books on investment management. He has 25 years of financial experience with 18 years investment management experience. He’s managed billions of dollars of public pension investments in North Carolina and other states. www.elmerfortreasurer.co

Republican Primary Races

The following races have challengers in the Republican Primary.

President John R. Kasich Marco Rubio Donald J. Trump Ted Cruz

Mike Huckabee, Rand Paul, Rick Santorum, Jeb Bush, Ben Carson, Chris Christie, Carly Fiorina and Jim Gilmore are also on the ballot, but have all suspended their campaigns.

U.S. Senate Larry Holmquist Paul Wright Greg Brannon

Richard Burr

N.C. Governor Pat McCrory Charles Kenneth Moss C. Robert Brawley N.C. Attorney General Buck Newton Jim O’Neill

N.C. Commissioner of Agriculture Andy Stevens Steve Troxler

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Roque Rocky De Le Fuente is a first generation Hispanic American and businessman from California who got enough signatures in North Carolina and several other states to appear on the ballot. He’s running as an alternative to politicians and in reaction to Donald Trump’s rhetoric involving undocumented immigrants. His campaign issues include a flat tax and increased education spending. www.rocky2016.com Martin J. O’Malley is also on the ballot but has suspended his campaign.

Forsyth County Register of Deeds Incumbent: Democrat C. Norman Holleman Candidates: C. Norman Holleman and Lynne Johnson

C. Norman Holleman of Winston-Salem is the current Forsyth County register of deeds, a position he was first elected to in 2008. He’s implemented several cost cutting measures he says have saved taxpayers $2 million, including cutting six full time positions from the office.

Lynn Johnson is a Winston-Salem State University alumna with 27 years of experience in the Register of Deeds office, which included being supervisor of the vital records division. She now works for the Clerk of Courts office.

Both register of deeds candidates have said they wouldn’t opt out of issuing same-sex marriage licenses. State law allows magistrates to opt of issuing marriage licenses for religious objections.

Winston-Salem City Council Northeast Ward Incumbent: Democrat Vivian H. Burke Candidates: Vivian H Burke and Keith King

Keith King is a local entrepreneur who opened up Kingz DownTown Market in December 2007.

The successful grocery store was chosen by Governor Perdue as the place to unveil her small business initiative in 2010.

King is co-chair of the Winston-Salem Transit Authority. He is also a member of the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership, the local NAACP and the board of trustees of Reveal Church of Christ. King said he wants to bring more economic development to the ward. www.facebook.com/KeithKingNE

Vivian H. Burke is Mayor Pro Tempore of Winston-Salem and has been on the city council since 1977. During her time on the city council, she introduced initiatives like the Minority/Women Business Enterprise Program and the Youth Advisory Council. She’s worked to diversify the City’s workforce and management positions during her long tenure in office.

She is vice chair of the public safety committee and a member of the

finance committee.

Winston-Salem City Council South Ward Incumbent: Molly Leight (who isn’t seeking re-election) Candidates: Carolyn Highsmith and John Larson

Carolyn Highsmith is president of the Konnoak Hills Community Association. She’s also vice-president of the New South Community Coalition and serves on the board of Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods.

She’s been a community advocate for years and helped organize the Ministers’ Conference’s effort to educate property owners on appealing tax reappraisals that devalued their land. www.facebook.com/carolynforsouthward

John Larson is vice president of restoration at Old Salem Museum and Gardens. Larson, an Army veteran, is a longtime South Ward resident who has spearheaded efforts to preserve city landmarks and worked to protect the Main Street Corridor in the Business 40 improvement negotiations. He is a current member of the Creative Corridors Board and the Old Salem Residents Association. He is endorsed by current South Ward City Council Member Leight. johnlarsonforsouthward.com

Referendum

Connect NC Public Improvement Bond

Connect NC is a $2 billion general obligation bond for state infrastructure spending. The bond won’t raise taxes and the state will still be able to maintain its Triple A bond rating while borrowing the money. The money will fund “the construction and furnishing of new facilities and the renovation and rehabilitation of existing facilities for, without limitation, the University of North Carolina System, the North Carolina Community College System, water and sewer systems, the State's National Guard, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, attractions and parks, and the Department of Public Safety.” Local projects include a new science building for WinstonSalem State University and renovation of Forsyth Tech’s Forsyth Building. www.connect.nc.gov

Due to a recent court-ordered redrawing of congressional districts, races for the U.S. House of Representatives are currently scheduled to have a separate primary on June 7. Those races still remain on the ballot and, to avoid confusion, the State Board of Elections is urging voters to vote the entire ballot. Senate races and all other contests are being conducted like normal.

N.C. Commissioner of Insurance Joe McLaughlin Ronald (Ron) Pierce Mike Causey N.C. Secretary of State Michael LaPaglia J. Daoud

N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson J. Wesley Sills Rosemary Stein N.C., State Senate District 31

Joyce Krawiec Peter Antinozzi Dempsey Brewer

Forsyth County Board Commissioners District B Richard V. Linville Dave Plyler Gloria D. Whisenhunt Bill Whiteheart City Council Northwest Ward Eric Henderson Jimmy Hodson

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Leaders of the Concerned Students for Kalvin Michael Smith show a banner outside Attorney General Roy Cooper’s office at the Department of Justice in Raleigh on Monday, March 7. In the photo (L-R) are Jaylon Herbin of Winston Salem State University, Virginia Parnell of Salem College and Hayden Abene of Wake Forest University.

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they should have read the report and dissected it … I still find it hard to believe that it wasn’t compelling enough for them to exercise their discretion that they have on appeal,” the former FBI director told The Chronicle. “So I don’t buy that idea that they don’t have any discretion whatsoever on deciding whether to appeal or not to appeal, or oppose an appeal for example,” Swecker said.

On Monday, the student organizers took both their banner and a letter with them into the N.C. Dept. of Justice building in an effort to meet with Attorney General Cooper. According to the students, they were

refused entry by the security guard, and despite numerous phone calls to the office, were refused having the attorney general’s personal assistant to come out and retrieve the banner, letter and other materials.

“Ultimately, we left the banner, the letter, and the other documents with the security officer at the front desk, but had no visual confirmation that the materials made it to Mr. Cooper’s office,” a subsequent press statement by the student organizers said.

In the past, the Attorney General’s Office has said it “understands the community’s concerns and we want to work with them on systematic issues in the criminal justice system. But at this point in the legal process, only a court of law

can overturn Kalvin Smith’s conviction and release him from prison,” later adding, “… our office has a duty to represent the state in this particular matter.”

But the Free Kalvin Smith student organizers see it differently.

“The refusal of Attorney General Cooper’s office to take just 60 seconds to meet with us and receive a banner signed by over 200 students demonstrates Mr. Cooper’s utter disregard for the concerns of students and North Carolina citizens,” the group said in a press release.

“Though Mr. Cooper’s office demonstrated cowardice and irresponsibility by refusing to listen to the concerns of hundreds of North Carolinian students,

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One Great Candidate is Running To The Editor:

Mayor Allen Joines presents Flonnie Anderson with a plaque during a dedication ceremony on March 5.

The auditorium at Parkland High School was renamed to honor Anderson, a retired teacher in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System.

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During the ceremony, a number of Anderson’s former students took to the stage to talk about how Anderson impacted their lives.

“Mrs. A was a real perfectionist who expected nothing but the best from her students,” said Chris Thore, a former drama student of Anderson’s.

“She was more than a teacher, she taught us lessons that will last a lifetime, like how to carry ourselves and how to treat each other.”

A number of former students who went on to become teachers themselves said Anderson played a major role in their decision. Teresa Hairston said Anderson was one of her role models growing up.

“Just the way she would carry herself and treat everyone with respect, I wanted to be just like her,” she said. “I still look up to her to this day.”

Mayor Allen Joines spoke during the dedication ceremony as well. He also presented Anderson with a plaque marking the historic

event. Joines led an effort to have the auditorium named for Anderson.

Mayor Joines said after writing a letter to the school board, the members voted unanimously in favor of the renaming.

“She is a great role model for young people throughout the city of Winston-Salem,” said Joines.” I am honored to be here today on this joyous occasion.”

During the ceremony, students from the drama program at Parkland performed a skit. The skit addressed overcoming stereotypes and racism.

Following the performance, Anderson rose to her feet and shouted, “This is what it is all about.”

When asked about her many accomplishments on and off the stage over the years, Anderson said she is happy that throughout her life she was able to do something that she truly loved.

“I never imagined that something like this would happen to me,” she said. “I was just doing what I loved and what I thought was right. I am truly grateful to everyone who made this possible.”

During this bizarre 2016 election campaign, it is a pleasure to be able to wholeheartedly endorse one candidate. We highly recommend Mark Johnson, Republican, for N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Mark is running for Superintendent to focus our education system on teachers, not testing!

He currently serves on the Winston Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education so he has experience navigating "the system.” Mark began his career as a public school teacher so he personally knows the challenges teachers face. He has vision and passion and the determination to help create better schools and a better future for N.C. We are proud to count Mark and his wife as personal friends. We are grateful that a young man of such integrity and passion has dedicated himself to improving our state by improving our education system.

Mark has provided some clear explanation of his vision on his website. www.remarkableschoolsnc.com We highly recommend that you vote for Mark Johnson for N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction. If you can’t vote in the Republican Primary … remember to vote for Mark Johnson in November!

Marian and David Bell Winston Salem NC

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we hope Mr. Cooper will have the courage to publicly respond to his previous inaction, which has upheld Kalvin’s wrongful conviction, and will ultimately join the Defense in petitioning the Superior Court to vacate the conviction.”

The statement goes on to say that the injustice Smith is facing directly exhibits how Cooper has continued to ignore the issues facing the AfricanAmerican community which has largely remained supportive in the past.

Last month WinstonSalem State junior Jaylon Herbin told The Chronicle that he and other students shave been studying evidence in the case for months. Herbin said as an African-American male, the evidence in the case is

terrifying.

“It’s hard to believe that Attorney General Cooper can look at this evidence and not even think about doing the right thing,” Herbie said.

Wake Forest student Corrine Sugino noted that what has happened to Smith could very well happen to anyone. She also said the students will continue to do everything in their power to ensure justice is served and that Cooper, who is running for governor, does the right thing.

“We have an innocent black man sitting in jail and somehow Cooper mysteriously doesn’t have the power to do anything,” said Sugino. “We will not stop until Kalvin is free.”

Other local organiza-

tions and community groups have joined the fight to free Smith as well.

The president of the Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity, Bishop Todd Fulton said he stands in solidarity with those standing solid for justice.

Darryl Hunt, who served 19 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, said he was delighted to see the students fight for what’s right.

“Kalvin gets his strength from you,” he said. “We must continue this fight against racial bias and injustice.”

Chronicle staff writer Tevin Stinson contributed to this report.

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bring hundreds of millions of dollars of economic investment and development into North Carolina along with thousands of jobs for the people of this state. He supports teachers, also.

Spaulding would work for stable social and business climates to create “a vibrant and active business community.”

On Nov. 8, the winner of the primary will face the winner of the Republican primary, which is expected to be incumbent Gov. Pat McCrory.

Lieutenant Governor Candidates: Holly Jones, Ronald L. Newton, Robert Wilson and Linda Coleman

The Chronicle endorses Linda Coleman, an AfricanAmerican who ran unsuccessfully for lieutenant governor as the Democratic nominee in 2012. She received 2.1 million votes statewide. She served as a Wake County commissioner for four years, was elected three times to the North Carolina House of Representatives and served as director of the Office of State Personnel from 2009 to 2012. Coleman has the background to step into the Governor’s position if needed. North Carolina needs a lieutenant governor who knows how to navigate state government yet has the courage to work for change. “I want to give North Carolina’s middle class families a fighting chance again,” she says.

The winner of the primary faces incumbent Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Forest on Nov. 8.

Attorney General Incumbent: Democrat Roy Cooper (who isn’t seeking re-election in order to run for governor) Candidates: Josh Stein and Marcus W. Williams

The Chronicle endorses Marcus W. Williams of Lumberton, an African-American who is an attorney with decades of legal experience. He is licensed to practice law before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and other federal courts. He has been the assistant public defender for North Carolina and executive director of Legal Services (which provides legal assistance to low-income individuals) for the state of Pennsylvania and two regional programs in the North Carolina.

North Carolina needs a flexible attorney general who has an ear toward people who could be wrongly accused, which the current attorney general appears to not have.

The winner of the primary will face the winner of the Republican Primary on Nov. 8.

One Republican vying to replace Cooper is Forsyth County District Attorney Jim O'Neill.

Some wonderment: Mr. O'Neill has basically ignored cries from the black community to look at questionable cases like Kalvin Michael Smith. We have not speculated on it one way or the other. Yet, in O"Neill's campaign ad, he has the gall to insult every fair-minded person in America by placing blame for the troubles of the world on Barack Obama while positioning himself as the savior of the free world. God Almighty seems to be the only One who can save this country from people like him, Senator Richard Burr and Attorney General Roy Cooper.

N.C. Commissioner of Labor Candidates: Charles Meeker and Mazie Ferguson

The Chronicle endorses Mazie Ferguson of Greensboro, an African-American lawyer who is a lifelong civil rights activist. She’s worked with the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) and the NAACP. She’s the former assistant legal council for N.C. A&T State University. Ferguson is the former pastor of First Missionary and Liberation Baptist churches. She’s also former head of the Pulpit Forum ministerial alliance.

Ferguson says she would work for the workers of North Carolina. We need a commissioner who has that drive.

The winner of the primary will face incumbent Republican Cherie Killian Berry on Nov. 8.

N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction Incumbent: Democrat June Atkinson Candidates: Henry J. Pankey and June Atkinson

The Chronicle endorses Henry J. Pankey, an AfricanAmerican from Durham who is a retired assistant principal with Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School’s Parkland High School. He has won numerous awards during his almost 40 years in education, including Durham’s Principal of the Year for turning around the low-performing Southern High School. While at Parkland, he was named Assistant Principal of the Year by the N.C. Association of Educators in 2012.

While Atkinson has been state superintendent for public schools since 2005 and touts the increase North Carolina’s graduation rate during her tenure, Pankey, who has written numerous op-ed pieces that have appeared in The Chronicle, supports teachers and students and advocates working to get them to a standard of excellence.

The winner of the primary will face the winner of the Republican Primary on Nov. 8.

N.C. Treasurer Incumbent: Democrat Janet Cowell (who isn’t seeking re-election) Candidates: Dan Blue III and Ron Elmer

The Chronicle endorses Dan Blue III, an AfricanAmerican from Raleigh who is the son of state Senate Democratic Leader Dan Blue Jr. and is a lawyer who practices commercial transactions and bond financing.

Current state treasurer Cowell, the North Carolina Association of Educators, AFL-CIO and Equality NC, have endorsed him.

Blue has the financial acumen to handle the office as well as fiscal responsibility. “North Carolina deserves fiscally responsible leadership that respects and protects the public employees, taxpayers and communities throughout the state,” he says. We agree.

On Nov. 8, the winner of the primary will face Republican Dale Folwell of Winston-Salem, a former N.C. representative and former Employment Security Division head.

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office.

Johnson has the expertise to keep that office running smoothly and knowledge of working with the Clerk of Courts office to add to it. Knowing how county government operations work as a whole would be a plus to have in our register of deeds.

The winner of the primary will face Republican Steve Wood of Pfafftown on Nov. 8.

The Register of Deeds records, manages, and preserves public real property records, vital information on births, deaths and marriages, and military service records, while also administering the Notary Oath.

Winston-Salem City Council Northeast Ward Incumbent: Democrat Vivian H. Burke Candidates: Vivian H Burke and Keith King

The Chronicle endorses Keith King.

In this Ward race, there isn't a question of qualification or platform or program or anything that would clearly differentiate one person over another. There is no question about Mrs. Burke's commitment to this community. She has proven that over the last 39 years. Therein lies our perplexing state of mind.

Mrs. Burke has been, and we're sure will always be, a champion for all of the people of this city. She has learned much and she has taught much. We hold her in the highest esteem. There is no criticism here, only accolades for a job well done. As is stated in the Holy Bible, we all want it to be said of us, "well done thou good and faithful servant ..." Mrs. Burke will always be our champion. But, as it is with all things, there is a time to hold on and a time to let go. We believe it is time to let go.

Part of the concern that we have always had in this city is developing and grooming new leadership. Well, how can we groom future leaders if there is nowhere for them to serve or nothing for them to lead?

This is perhaps one of the most difficult things this newspaper has ever felt obligated to do. And, yet, we feel compelled to say it.

Mrs. Virginia Newell served 16 years, Mr. Carl Russell served 16 years and Mrs. Wanda Merschel served 16 years. We believe those periods of time, less than half the time Mrs. Burke has served, is longer than we should ask anybody to serve. And, so, this peculiar predicament we find ourselves in forces us to ask voters to praise Mrs. Burke for her service, but it is time to give someone else the opportunity to do likewise.

We thank God for the fact that we have competent, committed and other capable citizens willing to step into Mrs. Burke's shoes and continue to carry the torch. We believe her opponent, Keith King, is that person.

The winner of this primary faces no Republican opposition on Nov. 8.

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ment negotiations. He is a current member of the Creative Corridors Board and the Old Salem Residents Association. Current South Ward City Council Member Leight endorses him.

While Highsmith has been a community advocate for years, Larson has, too, and has more experience working with a wider variety of entities in the city. He would be able to forge alliances with other City Council members for the good of Winston-Salem as a whole.

The winner of the primary will face Republican Michael Tyler on Nov. 8.

Referendum Connect NC Public Improvement Bond

The Chronicle endorses Connect NC and urges voters to vote “Yes” for it.

It is a $2 billion general obligation bond for state infrastructure spending. The bond won’t raise taxes and the state will still be able to maintain its Triple A bond rating while borrowing the money. The money will fund local projects such as a new science building for WinstonSalem State University and renovation of Forsyth Tech’s Forsyth Building.

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Vote ‘Yes’ for the Connect NC bond To The Editor:

The Connect NC public improvement bond is critical to the health of our beloved state for several reasons.

If passed, North Carolina will be able to make critical improvements to infrastructure such as water and sewer facilities, public safety and agriculture, as well as investments in our parks and natural resources. What this bond will do for higher education, however, will have long-lasting impact across our state and nation.

As a proud alumnus of Appalachian State University, I understand well what an important resource my alma mater is for Western North Carolina. Over the past decade, the university’s students have contributed nearly $22 million in value to the community through volunteer service.

Now the university sits at a critical juncture – with the passing of this bond, it could, as early as summer, break ground on a new building that will make a significant difference in the quality and availability of health care in our state. Rural North Carolinians in particular are experiencing a critical shortage of qualified health care professionals, and this shortage is expected to get worse, not better.

Appalachian’s new College of Health Sciences is Winston-Salem City Council South Ward ready to meet this critical demand. Appalachian State Incumbent: Molly Leight (who isn’t seeking University will be able to train health care professionals to re-election) meet the needs patients have for coordinated health care Candidates: Carolyn Highsmith and John Larson teams. The Connect NC bond is an investment in the citizens of North Carolina. If we, as a state, say we want this The Chronicle endorses John Larson, who is vice pres- bond, we are voting “yes” for education and health care, ident of restoration at Old Salem Museum and Gardens. and ultimately for the betterment of our state.

Larson, a longtime South Ward resident, has spearheaded Early voting lasts until March 12. Don’t wait – this efforts to preserve city landmarks and worked to protect vote is too important.

James K. Reaves Kernersville

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Sallem. He is married to Denise King and they reside in W Wiinston-Salem. He is a member of Reveealed Church of Chr h ist wh where he has served as a Tr Trustee fo for the last 10 yyeears. s Kin i g is also a member of the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnerrship and is co-chairman of the W Win inston-Salem T Tra ransit Au Authority.

King was employed in the fast ffo ood industry ffo or 16 yyeears w wh here he began as a cook and eventually progressed to district managerr. After e leaving the fast fo food industry he opened his o ow wn establishment in Clemmons but had a strong desire to ow own a restaurant in do ow wntown W Win i ston-Salem. W in Whi hile researching new restaurant locations h hee noticed the aabs bsence of a grocery store in tth he do ow owntown ar area. Aft fter er muc mucch praayer aan nd faaiith in God, he decided to open a groceery store on Liberty Street. Kingz DownTown Market opened in December 2007.

King received a loan to open tth he market ffrrom tth he W Win inston-Sa n alem City business deevvelopmen nt office and exhibited exxceellent stewaardship of tth hese ffun unds b byy rrep epaying tth he loan aah head of schedule. The opening of “The M Maarket” waass more th than a b bles lessing fr from the Lord. Therre w wer ere songs of praaise, w wo orship, thanksgiving and most of all prayer.

Because of his repaymen nt history and its success, The Market, was chosen as the site to un nv nveil Governor Bev Perdue’s small business ini i tiative in March 2010. At At a pres e s confference at The Market, the JobsNOW small business lending initiative was announced.

The Market currently em mploys eiggh ht people and is increasing daily due to the grace grace and mercy of God. King continues to seek opportunities fo for expansion and to be a blessing to the city of W Win inston--Salem and the downtown business comm m unity.

As a busin i ess man Kiing has the privillegee of serviing the residen id ts of W Wi Win iinston-Sa S llem on a daily basiis. His interaction with customers and community leaders affo ords him the opportunity to learn about the cares and t concerns of the people of Wiinston-Salem, especially the citizens of the Northeast Waard. It is because of these

Forsyth County Register of Deeds Incumbent: Democrat C. Norman Holleman Candidates: C. Norman Holleman and Lynne Johnson

The Chronicle endorses Lynn Johnson, an AfricanAmerican who is a Winston-Salem State University alumna with 27 years of experience in the Register of Deeds office, which included being supervisor of the vital records division. She now works for the Clerk of Courts

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Gwyn’s 3-pointer Prep’s girls take propels Phoenix care of business at regionals to state finals Zaire Williams of Prep rises above the crowd to grab a rebound during the Class 1-A West Region championship game.

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On a basketball court, it seems that Chaz Gwyn has yet to encounter a moment that’s too big for him to handle.

The freshman guard answered the call by hitting a 3-pointer with time running out to give Winston-Salem Prep a 63-60 victory over Denver Lincoln Charter in the Class1-A West Regional championship game at Joel Coliseum last Saturday. Gwyn’s lategame rescue puts his school in the state title game for the fifth straight year.

The Pheonix (22-7), looking to win its fifth state crown in eight years, will play Durham Voyager Academy at Carmichael Arena at UNC Chapel Hill on Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

“Lincoln Charter did a heck of a job opening us up and spreading the floor,” said coach Andre Gould of Prep. “In the first half, I was really disappointed about how we guarded. I couldn’t be more proud of this group.

“We exorcised some of our demons at the Coliseum. For some reason, we shoot the

Christina Caesar scored a game-high 16 points in the Phoenix's regional championship victory.

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56-44

Winston-Salem Prep’s girls took another step in their quest.

The Phoenix moved closer to achieving its ultimate goal by beating city rival Atkins 56-44 in the Class 1-A West Regional final at Joel Coliseum on last Saturday.

With the win, Prep gets a return trip to the state finals and the chance to accomplish its season-long vision of winning back-to-back titles. The Phoenix is set to play Plymouth at Carmichael Auditorium on the campus of UNC in Chapel Hill at 12 p.m. on Saturday.

“We’re extremely excited to win the regional and get the opportunity to win another state championship,” said coach Eugene Love of Prep. “We got through some adversity and made adjustments based on the way the game was being officiated. On the offensive end, we stepped up and knocked down some shots. Once we got into a rhythm, that’s when the game opened up a little bit.”

Camels optimistic about their basketball future See Boys on B2

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In the aftermath of having to swallow a season-ending loss in the basketball playoffs, the mood of coach and players was understandably somber. The Atkins girls’ team had come so close to playing for a state title for first time in school history.

What had been an exhilarating and joyful journey for Atkins, ended abruptly in a 56-44 loss to archrival Winston-Salem Prep in last Saturday’s finals of the Class 1-A West Regionals. While there’s no shame in losing to the defending state champs, this loss was especially See Camels on B2

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Atkins point guard Tyler Mercer drives to the basket during the Class 1-A West Regional championship game.

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worst when we play here. But we just dug deep and figured out how to get this [regional] championship done. Now, we got to go on to the state championship.

We’ll be ready, I can promise you that.”

Gwyn, who has emerged as a primetime scorer in recent weeks, failed to reach double digits and finished with nine points.

Even though he shot blanks in the first half, he compensated nicely with three 3s in the second half, which included the game winner.

With the score tied at 60 and just under 12 seconds left to play, Gwyn took a pass from Justice Goodloe and promptly buried the decisive shot from 28 feet out.

“I knew it was good as soon as it left my hand,” said Gwyn, who has played on three national-championship teams with the CP3 All-Stars. “I try to keep myself prepared to take the shot in a big game like this.”

During a time-out in the closing seconds, Gould drew up a play that gave his team three scoring options. The first choice was to get the ball inside to Zaire Williams, who had ruled the paint all game long. If Williams wasn’t open, Goodloe had the green light to attack the basket, or drive the lane and make a kick-out pass to Gwyn.

As the play unfolded, Goodloe noticed that Williams was well-covered. But he also realized that Gwyn had enough space on the right wing to receive his pass and take the shot.

“We had Zaire down on the low block, so they had to pick their poison,” said Gould. “They didn’t know if it was going to be Zaire on the inside, or Justice turning the corner, or Chaz sliding away [to an open area]. We wanted to put No. 11 [Lavonte Knox] in a position where he had to make a tough decision.”

Prep’s defense and scoring balance helped set the stage for the comeback.

Williams finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds and Daivien Williamson added

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12 points. Goodloe contributed 11 points and five assists.

Kendrick Edwards came off the bench to deliver huge boost at both ends of the floor. Edwards had nine points and six boards. But equally important was his perimeter defense.

The Phoenix trailed 29-20 at the half, and appeared to be in trouble. Edwards led an intense defensive effort that helped Prep gain some much-needed momentum. By the end of the third quarter, the game was tied at 44.

“Kendrick has done that for us all year,” said Gould. “But we do have others who have come through for us on different nights. We just figure out how to survive and advance.”

Aside from defense, Prep got back in contention thanks to a solid effort on the boards. The Phoenix held a huge rebounding advantage (38-23). On the other hand, woeful free-throw shooting (8-for-23) could come back to haunt Gould’s team.

“We can’t afford to miss so many foul shots,” said Gould. “If we wind up missing 15 free throws in the championship game, we are going to lose. At this stage of the season, you have to take advantage of everything.”

Lincoln Charter (29-4) entered the regional final as a virtual scoring machine.

The Eagles had averaged 89.7 points through the first four games of the state playoffs. Koby Shubert and Knox combined to score 19 of Lincoln Charter’s 29 first-half points.

Shubert delivered a game-high 19 points in defeat. Knox added 16 points and Logan Foster scored 10.

“We knew that Prep would come out in the second half and go to 11 [Williams],” said coach Bradley Gabriel of Lincoln Charter. “But we didn’t know that 14 [Gwyn] was going to have a career night in the second half. The kid hit a very tough shot at the very end. So, you just have to tip your hat to them. This game was a testament to just how good these two teams are.”

This year marks the fifth straight season that Coach Andre Gould has led Winston-Salem Prep to the Class 1-A state championship game.

Winston-Salem Prep's Kendrick Edwards came off the bench to provide tenacity and relentlessness at both ends of the floor.

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Kayla Robinson (23) has developed as one of Winston-Salem Prep's most versatile players.

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numbing because of the road the Camels traveled to qualify for the regional final.

The confidence level of this team soared to new heights after Atkins knocked off the West Region’s No. 1 seed (Hiwassee Dam) on its home floor. The way the game vs. Prep turned out, though, was far from what the Camels had envisioned.

Although Atkins and Prep had never faced off in the playoffs, the Camels proved they could more than hold their own in previously played regular-season match-ups.

But that’s not what transpired in the regional championship game.

The Camels had a sub-par day all across the board. As a team, they shot 26.2 percent from the field for the game.

The usually stout defense, which typically forces opponents to shoot a low percentage, wasn’t what it needed to be in this high stakes contest. Prep shot 50 per cent from the field.

“Our defense wasn’t as sharp as it normally is,” said Lowery. “As the coach, I take the responsibility for that.

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In the regional title game, Atkins controlled the tempo early, primarily because of its willingness to attack the basket. The Camels went up 14-12 at the end of the first quarter.

But after that, Prep eventually got in sync and pulled ahead in the closing minutes of the first half to take a 29-24 lead at intermission.

The Phoenix held steady in spite of point guard Jada Craig’s foul problems. Craig, the team’s floor leader and top scorer, was whistled for her fourth foul with 1:19 remaining in the third quarter. She fouled out in the fourth quarter and finished with four points.

Even though Craig was forced to sit and watch, Prep (27-3) was able to add to its four-point lead.

Christina Caesar had a three-point play and Kristian Saunders scored inside to push the lead to 42-34 at the end of the third quarter.

“We preach team,” said Love. “And on this team, we have seven other very talented kids. Any one of them can go big at any time. So you can’t key on just one person (to stop).

Tonight, it was Christina’s and (Mychala) Wolfe’s time to step up.”

Caesar shot 50 percent from the field and scored a game-high 16 points.

Our (defensive) rotations just weren’t that good today.

What really hurt us is that they were able to get the ball to places where we normally don’t allow teams to get the ball.”

One of the keys to Atkins downfall was the absence of production from Armani Hampton, a senior forward who has signed to play at Appalachian State. Hampton averaged over 15 points a game for her career. But last weekend she finished with one point and had just one field goal attempt for the entire game. Hampton, who fouled out in the fourth quarter, had four rebounds.

“That was surprising to me,” said Lowery. “We were actually trying to get the ball in to her. That was a big difference for us. Normally, we have three people (to score) in double figures. We did that today. But if she had been able to score more, it would’ve given us four players (in double figures) and that would have put us way over the hump.”

Tyler Mercer turned in the best individual performance for Atkins. The senior point guard had 13 points, which included three 3-pointers. Mercer’s offensive aggressiveness enabled her team to stay in contention for a good portion of the game.

“I just tried to take advantage of what they were doing

Wolfe (13 points) provided timely outside shooting and hit four 3-pointers in the process. Dominique Claytor turned in a solid performance at both ends of the court with eight points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals.

“The key for me was being able to keep up with who I was guarding and not get into foul trouble,” said Wolf, who shot 67 percent from 3-point distance.

“Offensively, I just had to focus on my shot and not rush it.”

In the fourth quarter, Prep spread the floor to take time off the clock, which forced Atkins to foul. The Phoenix closed the game out to win by hitting 11-of-14 free throws in the second half. It was a much different performance than the first half when it went 0-for-7 from the foul line.

The seeds for Prep’s state championship run were sewn two years ago when the Phoenix lost to Bishop McGuinness (4946) in the semifinals of the Class 1-A West Regionals.

McGuinness went on to capture its ninth straight state championship.

The memory of that defeat lingered in the players’ minds, but it also served as a powerful motivational tool for the following season.

“That game (loss to McGuinness) stayed with us,” said Caesar. “On that day, they were not better

than us. We did a lot of crazy things that we shouldn’t have done. After that game, we just kept moving forward.”

Atkins (21-7) had high expectations for this contest and for good reason.

Over the two previous seasons, the Camels split two regular-season games with Prep. This season, they lost both games by an average margin of four points.

“It’s very disappointing because we feel like we could’ve played much better,” said coach Louis Lowery of Atkins. “We’ve always played them close, but close is only good in horseshoes. The main thing is that defensively, we didn’t do our job. We take pride in keeping teams in the 30s and 40s.”

Up until last Saturday, the Camels played at a superlative level in the postseason. Although they finished No. 2 behind Prep in the ultra-competitive Northwest 1-A Conference, they were seeded 12th in the West Region. The low seeding didn’t matter.

Atkins pulled off consecutive upsets of No. 4 Elkin and No. 1 seed Hiwassee Dam to advance to the regional final.

Power forward Saryna Carpenter finished her high school career at Atkins with a double-double (13 points and 11 rebounds).

Fellow seniors Tyler Mercer scored 13 points and Tyler Davenport added 10.

defensively,” said Mercer. “Whether it was taking the open shot or attacking the basket, I just wanted to do everything I could to help my team out.”

Atkins loses six seniors off this season’s history-making crew. It remains to be seen whether the Camels will have to rebuild or reload for next season. The key returning players includes sophomore forward Taylor Blakely and post player Kayla Chrisp. Departing senior Saryna Carpenter has no doubts that girls basketball at Atkins will continue to grow and flourish.

“With the season we had, it definitely gives the younger players confidence for the future,” said Carpenter who scored 13 points and pulled down 11 rebounds against Prep. “They’ve seen for themselves that we can do it (compete with the best teams in the state).

We were able to set the bar higher and higher every year.”

Lowery paid homage to the Camels’ senior class – Hampton, Carpenter, Davenport, Mercer, Chandler Robinson and Mikalah Muhammad – who were key figures in the girls’ basketball program rising to prominence.

“Those six were very instrumental in the turnaround at Atkins,” said Lowery. “They were the main contributors who helped to put us on the map. I’ve had them for four years and I thank God that they’re in my life.”

CIAA Hall of Famers amaze CIAA ball boys and girls Visit Our New Website www.WSChronicle.com

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Over 30 CIAA ball boys and girls had a chance to witness the 2016 CIAA Hall of Famers in the Time Warner Arena in Charlotte.

The CIAA Hall of Famers for 2016 are as follows: Ronald “Flip” Murray, student/athlete, Shaw University; Tory Woodbury, student/athlete, Winston-Salem State University; Earl “Air” Harvey, student/athlete, North Carolina Central University; Arthur “Boo Boo” Gaskins, student/athlete, Elizabeth City State University; Mark Sherrill, student/athlete, Johnson Smith University; Dr. Ingrid Wicker-McCree, Coach, North Carolina

Central University; Andre Springs, student/athlete, Fayetteville State University; Dianthia FordKae, administrator, Fayetteville State University; Dr. Edward McLean, administrator, Elizabeth City State University and last but not least, Abraham “Mr. CIAA” Mitchell, supporter.

Of all of the CIAA Hall of Famers most remembered to CIAA Ball Captain Ben Piggott, who has volunteered with the CIAA Ball Boys and Girls since it was started in Winston-Salem, said it would be Tory “Hollywood” Woodbury.

“I remember Tory when he was a young man growing up in the Happy Hill community and coming to

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the William C. Sims Sr. Recreation Center,” said Piggott. “It is a great honor to watch a young man grow up, even though Tory won 2 CIAA football championships at Winston-Salem State University, played NFL football for New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Buffalo Bills, coached at Delaware State, and is now an offensive coordinator at Johnson C. Smith University, he still helps children with his foundation,” said Piggott.

“I am thankful for Robert Chadwick, Dave Morrison, Toya Morrison, Jeff Brantley and Tim Cunningham for doing an outstanding job with the children in the CIAA Ball Boys and Girls Program.”

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Ben Piggott, second from left, is shown with WSSU Athletic Director Tonia Walker, third from left, and the 2016 CIAA ball boys and girls at the 71st CIAA Men's Basketball Tournament held Feb. 23 through Feb. 27 at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte.

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Willie McRae's walk-off single gives WSSU a 6-5 win over Concord Ben Piggott, far left, is shown with (L-R) Charlotte Hornets’ cameraman Carl Russell III, Jeff Brantley and the 2016 CIAA ball boys and girls at the 71st CIAA Men's Basketball Tournament held Feb. 23 through Feb. 27 at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte. Russell was a standout at Carver High School in Winston-Salem.

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No. 26 Austin Cole and fellow WinstonSalem State University baseball players cheer on the team against Concord on Sunday, March 6, at BB&T Ballpark.

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Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) pounded out 13 hits, but it was the four last ones that made the difference.

Willie McRae singled past the shortstop with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the WSSU Rams a 6-5 walk-off win in the series finale on Sunday, March 6, at BB&T Ballpark.

The win moves Winston-Salem State to 8-11 overall, while Concord falls to 3-8 on the season.

Concord scored first, on an rbi single to left field in the top of the first inning to give the Mountain Lions the early 1-0 lead.

In the second inning, Connor Bodenhamer doubled to left field and would be brought home on a Randy Norris triple down the right field line to tie the

game. Jason Baytop would hit a sacrifice fly to center field, scoring Bodenhamer, to give the Rams a 2-1 advantage.

In the fourth inning, Jason Baytop reached on a fielder's choice and would eventually be brought home on a Nathan Steger single to right field to push the Rams lead to 3-1.

The Concord Mountain Lions answered with two runs in the top of the fifth inning to tie the game at 3-3.

The Rams added another run in the fifth inning, after Michael McNamara started the inning with a walk, and would be brought home later in the inning on a Phillip Page single to give the Rams a 4-3 lead.

WSSU looked to put the game away in the sixth when Nathan Steger scored on an Ivan Acuna single to center field, giving

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The Winston-Salem State Rams (0-4, 0-2 CIAA) gave a strong effort, but the team could not find any answers in a 9-0 loss to the Chowan Lady Hawks (8-1, 2-0 CIAA), Sunday morning on the second day of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Tennis Round Up. The Rams opened the day with three straight doubles losses, falling 8-2, 8-1, and 8-0 in first, second, and third doubles respectively. The duo of junior Gabrielle Lindsay and sophomore Aja Grant had the best effort with two points in doubles play.

The Rams also took six losses in singles play. Senior Devan Corpening had the

best effort with a 6-1, 6-2 loss at No. 4 singles.

F r e s h m a n Miranda Legg fell 6-3, 6-0 at No.6 singles, while Grant took a 6-0, 6-3 loss at

No.3 singles.

With the loss, the Rams fall to 0-4 overall and 0-2 in CIAA play. The team will return to action Tuesday afternoon when the team takes the road to take on Fayetteville State in their CIAA Southern Division opener.

the Rams a 5-3 lead, heading into the late innings.

But once again, the Mountain Lions were resilient, and battled back with a big two-run double in the top of the eighth inning to tie the game at 5-5 heading into the ninth inning.

In the bottom of the ninth, Ivan Acuna led off with a walk and advanced to second on a bunt from Phillip Page. Emilio Abreu would pinch run for Acuna, and the bases would become loaded on an error from the Concord pitcher fielding a come-backer, setting the stage for the late game heroics.

Willie McRae would single over the shortstops head, allowing Page to score and giving the WSSU Rams the walk-off 6-5 win.

Jordan Cummings picked up the win for WSSU, throwing one pitch in the bottom of the eighth inning to get the Rams

out of the inning with score still tied.

Devin McLemore pitched 5.0 innings, allowing eight hits and three runs. Tyler Scearce went 2.2 innings, allowing two runs on three hits, and Kanoa Hironaka pitched one inning, allowing one hit.

The Rams were led at the plate by Phillip Page, who finished 3 for 5 with one run scored and one run batted in. Randy Norris went 2 for 5 with one run scored and one run batted in, while Landon Steiner also finished 2 for 5. Jason Baytop, Willie McRae, Brandon Fowler, Nathan Steger, Ivan Acuna and Conner Bodenhamer each had one hit. Baytop and Steger each scored one run and had one run batted in. Michael McNamara and Bodenhamer each scored a run. Randy Norris also had a triple and Bodenhamer a double.

WSSU Rams baseball falls one spot in NCBWA Atlantic Region poll

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The Winston-Salem State University Rams baseball team dropped one spot to No.7 this week in the NCBWA Atlantic Region poll.

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coming off of a 2-2 week, where they dropped a midweek game to Wingate before rallying to win the weekend series versus Concord University of the Mountain East Conference (2-1).

1. Millersville (12) 2. Mercyhurst

3. East Stroudsburg 4. Seton Hill 5. West Chester 6. Shepherd 7.Winston-Salem State 8. Gannon 9. UVA-Wise 10. West Liberty

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Tenille Richardson-Quamina receives doctoral degree Winston-Salem native Tenille RichardsonQuamina has been awarded her Doctorate of Philosophy in Marriage and Family Therapy, with highest honors, from Virginia Polytechnic and State University, in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Her doctoral thesis researched the problems and occurrences revolving around online activity Richardsonand infidelity. She resides in Quamina Miami, Fla., with her husband, Ian Quamina, and their 19-month old daughter Rebel Rose.

She is the daughter of Larnettra BannerRichardson of Winston-Salem, Toby A. Richardson of Kernersville, and the granddaughter of Ida H. Michael, also of Winston-Salem.

In Miami, she is program director of Intensive Family Preservation Services for Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services. As agency director for GCJJFCS since last August, she has been responsible for garnering over $250,000 in in-kind donations.

Richardson-Quamina graduated from East Forsyth High School and gained a degree in psychology from Howard University in Washington, D.C. She received her master’s degree in social work from the University of Maryland Baltimore.

Triad McDonald’s to expand all day breakfast menu Triad McDonald’s restaurants are answering ongoing requests from customers to have even more breakfast options during non-traditional hours.

Participating locally owned and operated Triad McDonald’s restaurant locations are now serving both McMuffins and McGriddles all day, in addition to the scratch-made biscuits and other menu items that have been on the All Day Breakfast menu since October.

Department of Defense funds $1.6 million study at Wake Forest University As military women prepare to head into combat posts, the Department of Defense is strengthening its efforts to level the battlefield, regardless of gender. A new clinical trial at Wake Forest University will study the effects of strength training to prevent overuse injuries in female runners which will ultimately help the U.S. Armed Forces retain female recruits and assist with military integration efforts.

The $1.6 million study is funded by the Department of Defense to gain insight in to how more female recruits can successfully complete basic training and avoid leg and foot injuries. Professor of health and exercise science Steve Messier is the lead investigator for the STARS (Strength Training And Running Study) trial and will begin actively recruiting 150 women runners, ages 18 to 60, in March to participate in the study. The study is particularly timely as approximately 225,000 previously maleonly military jobs will be open to female troops beginning April 1.

Forsyth Tech’s Automotive Program named a technician training site American automobile manufacturer Fiat Chrysler Automobile (FCA US) in partnership with the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) has designated Forsyth Tech as one of the first 20 colleges in the U.S. to offer a program designed to train the next generation of Chrysler dealership service technicians. The program, known as Mopar CAP (Career Automotive Program) LOCAL, is being rolled out across the country on a selective basis to colleges with highly qualified automotive programs.

Forsyth Tech’s program is the first in North Carolina to receive this designation. Mopar CAP LOCAL prepares students to work as Level 1 Technicians upon graduation from certified programs.

HES moves into new space with room to flex The Health and Exercise Science (HES) Department at Wake Forest University has more room to stretch and grow, thanks to a new addition to the Worrell Professional Center.

The 29,000-square-foot addition, which opened this semester, houses state-of-the-art research space, classrooms, and academic and administrative offices.

The facility includes a two-story entry into the HES suite at the ground floor alongside Carroll Weathers Drive, making it easily accessible for students, faculty, staff and visitors.

The functional aspects include four dedicated classrooms and modern lab spaces for the 150 HES majors and 18 graduate students. Students also now have a lounge and comfortable living room-style spaces perfect for studying or socializing. The faculty who lead research teams – many of which are nationally renowned – also have dedicated lab space whereas before labs were shared between teaching and scholarship. Though the flow of the building is separate from the law school, the HES wing is connected to the existing Worrell building through an interior hallway.

Credit union recognized as American Heart Association ‘Fit-Friendly Worksite’ Allegacy Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in North Carolina, has been recognized as a platinum-level ‘Fit-Friendly Worksite’ by the American Heart Association for helping employees eat better and move more. Allegacy’s AllHealth Wellness program began in 2009 and has since garnered great success internally and externally with numerous awards and accolades including participation in a national study on wellness, and recently being highlighted in a worldwide initiative to encourage companies to release their health metrics in annual reports. Allegacy leads the way as the first company in the United States to do just that. Allegacy’s wellness success includes a 94 percent voluntary participation rate, a 50 percent reduction in risk factors since 2010, increased employee engagement level of 166 percent and trust level of 225 percent since 2006.

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Today (March 10) & March 11 – Celebrating International Women’s Day The Women’s Fund of WinstonSalem will celebrate International Women's Day by lighting up the Nissen Building, 751 West Fourth Street Building and The Milton Rhodes Center in purple lights in their weeklong celebration of the Fund's collective impact and its commitment to power, passion, and purpose in enriching the lives of women.

From “Painting the Town Purple” to wearing purple clothing all week, and volunteering at partner agencies, they will be honoring International Women’s Day. They encourage women and men to wear purple during the week of March 7-11. Visit the Women’s Fund website at www.womensfundws.org to learn how you can become a member, or participate in and contribute to this year’s celebration.

Today (March 10) – Piedmont Grown Conference Piedmont Grown, a certification program that identifies and promotes farm products grown, raised, and made in North Carolina’s Piedmont region, is holding its fifth annual conference today, Thursday, March 10 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hunt Library on NC State’s Centennial Campus, Raleigh. Join farmers, buyers, researchers, and eaters to celebrate local food and support farmers in their goal to grow the Piedmont Grown brand, increase efficiency, and expand sales. The conference will feature nine breakout sessions with a dynamic group of speakers including buyers, crop insurance specialists, marketing professionals, and farmers. Conference tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at http://bit.ly/PiedmontGrown2016Co nf.

Today (March 10) – Sierra Club Meeting The Sierra Club will meet on Thursday, March 10 at 7 p.m. at Single Brothers Workshop, 10 Academy St. in Old Salem. Please join us for an insider's perspective of Hanging Rock State Park. The discussion will be led by park ranger Jason Anthony. The meeting is free and open to all. For more information, contact Dave Fairall at dafair@aol.com.

March 11 – ‘Ansel Adams: Eloquent Light’ Exhibit Opens Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Rd., has reopened after being closed for maintenance projects. The exhibit, “Ansel Adams: Eloquent Light,” opens on March 11.

The museum will host a monthly object talk on the first Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. These talks are free with museum admission.

March 11 – ‘Forks on Friday’ Spring lecture series Forsyth County Extension Office, 1450 Fairchild Road, will present a program on steps to reduce the maintenance in your home landscape on Friday, March 11 from noon to 1 p.m. Wendi Hartrup, Extension agent, will present the program and look at various low maintenance plants and tips for reducing the time you need to spend on maintaining your landscape. Bring your lunch; beverages will be provided. The workshop is free, but registration is required. To register, email coop-extregistration@forsyth.cc or call 336703-2850.

March 11 – Spring Arts Extravaganza Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools will present its “Spring Arts Extravaganza” at an opening reception on Friday, March 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, 251 Spruce St. The public is invited to view the artwork from elementary, middle and high school students. Modern Automotive “Artists of the Future” contest winners and certificate recipients will be announced at the opening reception.

Opening night will have a special activity for kids sponsored by Modern and led by the Sawtooth School.

Through April 30 – “2016 Invitational” art exhibit “On the Wall,” Delta Fine Arts Inc., exhibit and sale of the "2016 Invitational” works of students, professional and emerging artists across the region. On display: Pamela Cola, Owens Daniels, Darlene GlennMcClinton, Jerilyn Harney-Baker, Cornell Jones, Joseph King, Bobby Roebuck, Donald Sawyer, David Wilson and 13 additional AfricanAmerican artists. The public can vote for their favorite artist in the People’s Choice Award. For more information, call 336-722-2625 or visit www.deltaartscenter.org.

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Applications accepted for Citizens’ Police Academy The Police Department is accepting applications for the next Citizens’ Police Academy, which will start April 14. The Citizens’ Police Academy is a 13-week program that meets once a week to better acquaint citizens with the law enforcement profession and the role of the Police Department within the community. The Academy curriculum is similar to training for new police officers, with a mix of classroom and scenario/hands-on training. Participants will have an opportunity to ride with a patrol officer.

Classes will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday evenings at the Public Safety Center or the Alexander R. Beaty Public Safety Training and Support Center.

Enrollment is open to any citizen 18 years of age or older who resides, works or attends school in WinstonSalem. 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 www.WSPD.org. The class is limited to 30 students. Applications must be submitted by March 25.

March 12 – Atkins High School Class of 1971 meeting The Atkins High School Class of 1971 monthly meeting will be held on Saturday, March 12 at 10 a.m. at the North Point Grill, 7843 North Point Blvd. Breakfast is Dutch treat.

Plans are being made for the upcoming 45-year reunion, which will be held September 2-4, 2016. For more information, call Annette Wilson at 336-473-5830.

March 12 – Writer’s Workshop Winston-Salem Writers will host a workshop, “The Real Difference Between Showing and Telling and How to Make it Work in your Writing,” on Saturday, March 12, from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Milton Rhodes Arts Center. The workshop will be presented by Chris Roerden, author, editor and educator. The workshop is free. To register, go to www.wswriters.org and click on Programs.

March 12 – Teen Maker Workshop The Forsyth County Public Library and the Center for Design Innovation will offer a Teen Maker Workshop for high school students.

The high school Teen Maker Workshop will be held on Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Center for Design Innovation. The Library, in collaboration with the Center for Design Innovation, will offer a one-day Teen Maker Workshop blending the use of 3D printing technology and the art of storytelling. Students will create objects made with a 3D printer to a pre-made mask reflecting their personal interpretation of the poem “We Wear the Mask” by Paul Lawrence Dunbar. For instructions on how to become a participant, go to www.forsythlibrary.org and click on the Teen Maker Workshop article.

Call 336 703-2913 for more information. Space is limited. Participants will be randomly selected.

March 12 – Tre’ Town performance Tre’ Town will perform 8 p.m.

Saturday, March 12, at Legends at the Quality Inn, 2008 S. Hawthorne Road. The group is composed of local musicians who play Motown tunes. Admission is $5, $8 a couple.

For more information, call (336) 655-8688 or email fastfame@bellsouth.net.

March 12 Omega Mardi Gras Ball Join the brothers of Eta Beta Beta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. for the Omega Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday, March 12, at 8 p.m. at the RCR Event Banquet Hall, 425 Industrial Drive, Welcome. The Omega Mardi Gras is truly a party with a purpose and proceeds will be used to benefit the Scholarship Fund, Talent Hunt and Boys Camp. For ticket information or to make a donation, please call Charlie Bethea at 336-414-0032 or any member of Eta Beta Beta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

March 12 & 13 – Dance interpretation of ‘The Wiz’ The Pointe! Studio of Dance, in association with Elise Jonell Performance Ensemble, will present a dance interpretation of the 1978 Movie production of “Wiz,” a reimagining of the classic tale “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum, on Saturday, March 12, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and March 13 at 3 p.m. at the Harrison Auditorium, NC A&T State University, 1601 E. Market St., Greensboro. It features musical dance numbers that express the story line and artistry of dance and acting through ballet, tap, Jazz,

contemporary and Hip Hop. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. To purchase tickets, visit http://fantasyandadventureofoz.even tbrite.com/. For more information, contact Lashelle Stanley at 336-4936929 or email at mailto: elisejonell@gmail.com.

March 13 – ‘Smiles of a Summer Night’ film at Aperture Join Piedmont Opera to view the Ingmar Bergman film that inspired its spring production, “Little Night Music,” the Tony Award-winning musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler. “Smiles of a Summer Night” will be shown at Aperture Cinema, 311 W. Fourth St. on Sunday, March 13 at 3 p.m. It is set in 1955 Sweden and was the first of Bergman's films to bring the director international success, due to its exposure at the 1956 Cannes Film Festival. In 2005, TIME magazine ranked it one of the 100 greatest films since 1923. Tickets are $12.50 and are available at http://www.aperturecinema.com.

March 14 – Social Security discussion A discussion about Social Security and its benefits hosted by Blanche Cheeley, financial adviser, will be held on Monday, March 14 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the International Civil Rights Museum, 135 S. Elm St., Greensboro. For information, call 336-541-7133.

March 14 & 15 – Open auditions for actors The Meroney Theatre, 213 S. Main St., Salisbury, will hold open auditions for actors, male and female, ages 20s to 60s, for a variety of roles for the upcoming “A Time to Kill, based on a book by John Girisham,” on Monday, March 14, and Tuesday, March 15, at 7 p.m.

The dates of the show are May 5-14.

For more information, call 704-6335471 or email md@piedmontplayers.com.

March 15 deadline to register –Industries for the Blind Singing Competition Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind (IFB) is looking for this country’s best singers who also happen to be legally blind to participate in the second annual A Brighter Path “Blind Idol” singing competition.

Interested singers can visit www.blindidol.com for competition details, and the deadline for submissions is March 15, 2016. The competition is open to any legally blind adult who is 18 years or older and a resident of the United States.

Entrants are required to provide proof of legal blindness as defined by the Social Security Administration. The Blind Idol winner will receive a Grand Prize package of $1,000 cash, eight hours of recording time at a recording facility in Winston-Salem, and a professional headshot. The total prize package is valued at $3,000. To enter, contestants must submit a video or mp3 audio file of an individual singing performance no longer than two minutes in length either online or by mail no later than March 15. There will be 20 semi-finalists selected to perform in a live audition on May 14. Five finalists will move on to the live finale competition on Aug. 6 at the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art.

March 15 – Leadership Winston-Salem Community Conversation Leadership Winston-Salem will present a Community Conversation luncheon on the theme of better engaging Millennials in community issues on Tuesday, March 15, at 11:30 a.m. The event will take place at the Benson Center at Wake Forest University. Dr. Rogan Kersh, provost of Wake Forest University, will lead an interactive discussion on “Attracting, Retaining and Engaging the Next Generation in Our Community.” The cost is $25 a person and includes a box lunch.

Registration is required by March 8 at www.leadershipws.org, by calling 723-1002, extension 200, or e-mailing admin@leadershipws.org.

March 17 – Lunch & Learn for Caregivers A free Lunch & Learn for Caregivers is scheduled for Thursday, March 17, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Senior Services, 2895 Shorefair Drive. Kristen Perry, director of Community Engagement at Senior Services, will speak on “Aging Matters: A New and Innovative Approach to Caregiving.” Eric Marks will lead in an “Intro to Tai Chi: Exercise for Mind, Body, and Sprit.” Lunch is provided by Right at Home In Home Care & Assistance.

Registration is required. Call 7216918. Call early to assure a space.

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Beginning March 12 Church Anniversary mt. Pleasant missionary Baptist Church, 495 nW Crawford Place, will celebrate its 124th Church anniversary on Saturday and Sunday, march 12 and 13. Dr. ernie Wade and cast will perform the Civil Rights drama "Words From The Trail" on Saturday, march 12, at 5:30 pm. The drama is free and open to the public. it will be followed by a "Chicken & Waffle" dinner in the church's fellowship hall for a donation of $8.00 per person. on Sunday morning, march 13, at 11 a.m., the celebration continues with guest minister Dr. Serenus T. Churn, Sr., pastor of mt.

Zion Baptist Church, bringing the message. The worship service will conclude with a free potluck dinner.

Bishop Sherwood T. Davis, Sr. is the host pastor.

March 12 Feast of Salads The missionary Society of Reynolds Temple C.m.e. Church, 2935 n. Glenn ave. will sponsor its annual Feast of Salads on march 12 from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. There will be a variety of salads for a donation of $7 each. The public is invited to attend.

The pastor and co-pastor are nathaniel Williams Jr. and Wanda Williams.

March 13 Voices of God’s Children Grace Presbyterian Church (USa) will host the Voices of God’s Children on Sunday, march 13 at 4 p.m. to open the 2016 season of the concert series.

The Voices of God’s Children is a volunteer group founded by the late James D. Smith, former director of music and organist at Grace Presbyterian Church.

The Voices of God’s Children are now in their eighth year and are currently under the direction of Dr. Deborah T. Daniels. The public is cordially invited to attend. Rev. Toure C. marshall is the senior pastor of Grace.

March 13 Pastor’s first-year anniversary The new Jerusalem missionary Baptist Church, located at 1212 n. Dunleith ave., will celebrate the first year anniversary of their pastor, the Rev. Ronald e. Speas, on Sunday, march 13 at 3 p.m. Guests for the celebratory service will be Rev. Samuel hickerson and members of new light missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Speas has used as a theme his first year, “Recognizing your Purpose.” The congregation is also enjoying getting to know their new pastor and dynamic first lady, Dr. Soncerey m. Speas, as well as the rest of the Speas family. on Jan. 1, 2016, Speas retired from the n.C. State highway Patrol Department, following 30 years of dedicated service.

The public is cordially invited to attend this service.

Beginning March 16 Spring Revival messiah Community Christian Church, 2651 Belews Creek Road, will hold a Spring Revival march 16-18 at 6:30 p.m. Speakers will be Rev. louis Threatt of messiah Community Christian Church on Wednesday; Rev. Dr. Byron Battle, little Bethlehem Christian Church, eden, on Thursday; and Rev. Valerie melvin, First Christian Church, Reidsville, on Friday. music ministries nightly and refreshments will be served. For more information, visit www.messiahchristianchurch.com.

March 24 Holy Thursday Service holy Thursday service will be held jointly with Goler metropolitan at Goler memorial a.m.e. Zion, 630 n. Patterson ave. beginning at 7 p.m. The Rev. Johnny Ruff will be the messenger and holy Communion will be administered.

March 25 Good Friday Service The Winston Salem District will sponsor the annual Good Friday Service on march 25 at 7 p.m. at Goler memorial a.m.e. Zion Church, 630 n.

Patterson ave., where the Rev. Dr. George C. Banks is the Pastor and the Rev. Dr. Calvin l. miller is the Presiding elder.

March 27 Easter Sunrise Service easter Sunrise Service will be held jointly with Goler metropolitan at Goler memorial a.m.e. Zion, 630 n. Patterson ave., at 6 a.m. our own pastor, the Rev. Dr. George C. Banks, will be the messenger. after the service breakfast will be served.

April 10 A Night to Honor Israel on Sunday, april 10 at 7 p.m., agape Faith Church, 2101 lewisville-Clemmons Rd., Clemmons, will hold “a night to honor israel,” together with Christians United for israel (CUFi), the largest proisrael organization in the United States. Guest speakers include: Pastor Victor Styrsky, Gary Bauer, the israeli ambassador to the United States, Rabbi mark Cohn from Temple emanuel, Jeff epstein and other representatives from our local and national government. The night will feature a performance by Violinist and Dove award nominee laDonna Taylor.

This night is a night to honor the nation of israel, the Jewish faith, and the people of israel. Join us as we take a united stand for israel. This is a free event and everyone is welcome to attend. Childcare ages birth to 6th grade will be available. For more information please contact the church office at 336-766-9188.

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St. Stephen's episcopal Church, 810 n. highland ave., will celebrate Saint augustine's University Day on march 13 at 11:00 a.m. everett B. Ward, the president of the school, will be the speaker. The University Choir under the direction of Kimberly Dunn will perform. lunch will follow.

Dr. everett B. Ward, president of Saint augustine’s University, Raleigh, was named the eleventh president on april 10, 2015. he is the third alumnus to hold the post in the 149-year history of Saint augustine’s University.

Dr. Ward was appointed by the Saint augustine’s University Board of trustees on april 23, 2014 as interim president. During his appoint-

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ment, Ward put forth an aggressive agenda focused primarily on three key areas: (1) returning the institution to financial stability; (2) strengthening the faith of students, employees

and alumni in the viability of the institution; and (3) engaging the community and corporate stakeholders for mutually beneficial partnerships and collaborations. Transparency, shared governance and collaboration are the cornerstone of his administration.

Prior to his appointment as interim president, Dr. Ward served as the director of the historically Black Colleges and University minority institutions of higher education program for the n.C. Department of Transportation. as a dedicated servant leader, Dr. Ward serves on several national, regional and statewide boards to advance opportunities for citizens throughout the nation. in 1983, Ward was named special assistant to the

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Clay Cane answers questions during the Q&A session after the showing of his film Saturday, March 5 at Salem College.

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With the lGBT (lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) community gaining acceptance all over the world, there are still places where homosexuality remains somewhat taboo.

To shed light on the subject, the documentary “holler if you hear me: Black and Gay in the Church,” written and created by Clay Cane, shows the reality that lGBT youth often face while assessing their role in the church.

“This is an unapologetic black gay film,” Cane stated frankly about his work.

The groundbreaking documentary filmed in atlanta was shown on the campus of Salem College on Saturday, march 5, with creator Clay Cane in attendance to introduce the film, along with a Q&a session afterward that turned intense.

“For me, with this film i wanted to push the narrative beyond same sex mar-

Lesson Scripture: Mark 10:17-31 By the end of this lesson, we will *Know the facts of the rich young man’s encounter with Jesus *Celebrate the direct link between making sacrifices and receiving God’s salvation *Commit to making greater sacrifices in the name of Jesus Christ

Love Skylar Lemon, a graduate of Salem College and a graduate of Wake Forest School of Divinity, asks documentary creator Clay Cane question about his film on the campus of Salem College on Saturday, March 5. riage, beyond don’t ask said Cane of what he want- day and how their respecdon’t tell, because there ed to accomplish from this tive families do not still is so much work to do, film. approve of their nuptials. and wanted people to The documentary opens The film then transitions to acknowledge theological with the story of an a young woman who was and spiritual violence is engaged lesbian couple, kicked out of her home by just as damaging as physi- who met in the church, on cal and emotional abuse,” the verge of their wedding See Gay on B6

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Background: The story this week is told in three gospels, matthew, mark and luke, and is preceded in each by the encounter with the children and the disciples rebuking them and trying to send them away. Jesus of course uses this as a teachable moment and bids the disciples to allow the children to come to him. he proceeds to explain how that the spirit of the children is the example of the spirit needed to enter into heaven. The children are needy, trusting, full of

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faith and dependent upon those with more power and authority. looking at the young ruler and the way he presents himself to Christ by kneeling and asking questions would present a childlike stance, but as conversation grows, his heart’s true nature is revealed - a staunch difference from the innocence and willingness to give of the children. he no doubt thought he was willing to take up the cross until he found its true weight.

Lesson: a young rich ruler poses a question to Jesus.

We might conclude that by his question the rich ruler assumed that salvation and righteousness would come by works. he addresses Jesus as “good” and asks what must

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Award-winning pastors unite in historic church in suburban D.C.

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Two pastors presented with the Chairman’s Award during the 47th annual NAACP Image Awards united in suburban Washington, D.C. on March 1.

The Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III was the main speaker at the Alfred Street Baptist Church, the historic church organized in suburban Alexandria in the mid1800s.

Moss, the former pastor of Augusta, Ga.'s historic Tabernacle Baptist Church, is pictured with the Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, pastor of Alfred Street Baptist Church.

Both Moss and Wesley were recently acknowledged by the NAACP's National Board of

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Directors during the organization's nationally-televised 47th annual NAACP Image Awards.

The Los Angeles-based event lauded both pastors with the prestigious 2016 Chairman's Award, touting the ministers as "outstanding trailblazing leaders under the age of 50."

Other recipients of the special award included Rev. Dr. Jamal Bryant, pastor of Empowerment A.M.E. Church in Baltimore, and actor/singer Jussie Smollett of the Fox TV series, "Empire."

Moss addressed the capacity-filled church and kicked-off a month-long lecture series called "March Gladness." He discussed several topics, including the "Black Lives Matter" movement, and the nation's current political

he do to inherit eternal life? Jesus immediately focuses in on the word “good” and asks a question of the man who evidently had been following Jesus and was aware of His “good deeds” in the community and His teaching on the subject of eternal life.

But Jesus focuses in on the word “good.” Jesus points out that none are “good” but God. “Do you know the commandments?” Jesus inquires and quotes them. Maybe this is more for the man and those listening than for Jesus’ info to answer the question.

The ruler’s response is that he has done all the commandments require since childhood. He is probably feeling pretty good about himself until Jesus says, “Then the only thing left for you to do is sell all you have and give to the poor and follow me.” (vs.22) This is an unexpected sacrifice that proves too much for the ruler

climate.

Moss served as Tabernacle Baptist's pastor from 1997 to 2006, before leaving to head Chicago's Trinity United Church of Christ, where he's currently minister. His ministry espouses a black-based theology concerned with positively reaching innercity black youth.

The Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr. is pastor emeritus at Trinity United Church of Christ. Moss is the son of the Rev. Otis Moss Jr., retired pastor of Olivet Institutional Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio.

The elder Moss was a colleague of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., a graduate of North Carolina A&T University in Greensboro, N.C.

and he leaves, preferring his riches here on earth rather than eternal life and promised riches in glory. God knows our hearts even when we sometimes don’t. Jesus points out that earthly riches may prove to be a problem for those seeking entry into the kingdom (vs.25). Someone in the crowd now asks the question, “Who then can be saved?”(vs.26) The answer has a familiar ring to it. “The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.” (Luke 18:27) Peter, ever the inquisitor, then speaks up, saying, “We have all left our lives behind to follow you … what should we expect?” Christ tells Peter that the rewards that await them and others who follow Him are many and hundredfold (vs. 30). Jesus says that these shall be enjoyed here in this temporal life as well as in the eternal future. But Jesus also says there will be persecution along the way (vs.30). Jesus’ closing remark here is, “But many that are first shall

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her mother who does not approve of her lifestyle and the tribulations she endured soon after. She then goes to live inside a youth home for LGBT teens that have been exiled by their family and friends and have nowhere else to go.

Also featured in the film is the existence of gay churches, the role of LGBT individuals inside the church, as well as how LGBTs affect the bottom line of a church through offerings and tithes.

Throughout the film, young people expressed the hurt and ridicule they received from those inside of the church, along with members of their own families. The mother of one of the engaged young ladies getting married even

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chairman of the N.C. Democratic Party and subsequently was named political director. As a result of his political achievements, Dr. Ward made history in 1989 as the first African-American executive director of the N.C. Democratic Party.

Dr. Ward has chaired two university advisory boards. From 2009-2011, he was chairman of the Board of trustees of Saint Augustine’s University, his family’s beloved alma mater.

Dr. Ward was born on the campus at St. Agnes Hospital. He continued his family’s

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Life’s Application: For the young ruler, riches were his God. How does Christ challenge us today with sacrifices to follow Him? Maybe it’s education, careers, comforts or pleasures. Read Philippians 3:5, 8 then ask what things do I need to “count as dung” that I may gain Christ? What sacrifices has God placed on my heart to make? Who does God want me to serve? How does He want me to serve? Pray and ask God to reveal these things and give you courage and wisdom to be obedient to His direction. (UMI Annual Commentary 2015-16)

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refused to attend the wedding due to her not agreeing with her daughter’s lifestyle. Another young lady attempted a heterosexual relationship to please those around her, but felt as though she was prostituting herself with this man because she did not love him and only entertained the thought of being with him to be seen, as some would say, “normal.”

A preacher in the film even stated that along with having secretly gay members in the congregation, there are also many secretly gay preachers who dare not come out of the closet due to not wanting to lose members.

Following the film there was a Q & A session that became rather intense due to having individuals from both sides who wanted to argue some of points presented in the film.

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be last; and the last first.” (v.s31) Remember, with God all things are possible and without spiritual insight … confusing.

For Your Consideration: What did the rich ruler discover about himself? Are you willing to search your heart to find what derails eternal life for you?

Writer and producer Clay Cane introduces his documentary “Holler if you hear me, gay in the churc” on Saturday, March 5 at Salem College.

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A young man stated that he does not believe in the term “gay Christian,” which incited a debate that allowed everyone to give their viewpoints on many issues from the uniqueness of being black and gay inside the church versus being white and gay inside the church, to the older individuals inside the church that have seen the gay community growing inside of the church for decades.

The majority of the responses were positive in response to the film. Cane stated he does not believe that being gay is a sin and asked the question, “Where does your soul go when you have been taught you are an abomination?” This was a question presented to all to illustrate some of the thoughts that some LGBT individuals wrestle with daily. Food for thought.

tradition by receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Augustine’s College.

He earned a Master of Arts degree from North Carolina State University. In 2003, Ward earned a Ph.D. from NC A&T State University’s School of Education.

Dr. Ward currently serves as vice chairman of the Association of Episcopal Colleges and Universities and recently accepted an appointment to the Board of Visitors of Saint Mary’s School in Raleigh.

Dr. Ward is a lifelong member of Davie Street Presbyterian Church USA where he is a Ruling Elder and member of the Presbyterian Men’s Council. Dr. Ward is also a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

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First lady Michelle obama came to Kimberley Park elementary School.

So did Rosa Parks, Martin luther King Jr., Venus and Serena Williams, chris Paul, George Washington carver, coretta Scott King, Nelson Mandela, thurgood Marshall, Maya angelou, louis armstrong and Mohammed ali. in celebration of Black history Month on Feb. 22, third-, fourth- and fifthgraders at the school portrayed notable africanamericans in a “living Wax Museum.” as younger students came through the auditorium with their teachers, they would stop in front of one of the people being portrayed and, speaking in first person, the student portraying him or her would tell the younger students about his or her life and accomplishments. although most of the students stood, fifth-grader Makayla Moore sat – the better to portray Rosa Parks, who made history by declining to give up her seat on a bus to a white person. Makayla chose Parks because she respects what Parks did.

“She didn’t want to give up her seat because

she didn’t like how blacks were treated,” Makayla said. “She wanted to change the world.”

Fifth-grader laDonna campbell chose to be Mahalia Jackson. “i like her songs,” laDonna said. in her research, laDonna learned that Jackson marched with Martin luther King, Jr. and was the first black gospel singer to perform at carnegie hall.

When laDonna grows up, she wants to become a lawyer so that she can help people.

Destiny Dunn likes running so she decided to portray Wilma Rudolph, the first american woman to win three gold medals at a single olympics. When Rudolph was little, Destiny said, she had to wear a brace on her left leg. She overcame that to become a great runner.

Jamiya Sanders chose coretta Scott – later coretta Scott King – because she likes to read and coretta Scott was a writer. the girls’ teacher in the all-girls fifth-grade class is Kimone campbell. For campbell, preparing for the living wax museum was a good way for the girls to get a sense of where they have come from and where they need to go. Plus, it

helps them develop an appreciation for what others have done for them. it has other fringe benefits as well, said media coordinator Yvette evans. “it helps the kids become more comfortable speaking in public,” she said. in her third grade class, anna Powell gave her students the option of picking out someone, or, if they didn’t know who they wanted to portray, she would give them a name.

James leggette knew little about Nelson Mandela before he started doing research and learned that he was a South african who worked to end apartheid. “they should have equal rights,” James said. after being assigned thurgood Marshall, christian arellano learned that Supreme court Justice was born on June 2, 1908, and that he was a really good student.

Doing the research and writing their presentations was a good project, Powell said. “i have seen a lot of growth in their writing and confidence.”

Fifth-grader Justin Bruson, who portrayed basketball player chris Paul, has yet to see Paul, who played at Wake Forest, play in person but he sure has liked watching him play on television.

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Student Blessed Logan portrays George Washington Carver as part of the “Living Wax Museum.”

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Student LaDonna Campbell portrays Mahalia Jackson as part of the “Living Wax Museum.”

Student Destiny Dunn portrays Wilma Rudolph as part of the “Living Wax Museum.”

“i grew up a clippers fan,” Justin said. a number of students had dressed up and were looking particularly sharp for the day, including thirdgrader larry Blackburn who wore a white suit and a

tie to portray boxer Joe louis.

Blessed logan’s mother, Dorothy, brought him a suit to wear as George Washington carver.

Getting him to wear it was no problem.

“he would be happy to dress that way every day,” she said. asked what makes her son special, she said, “his heart and his compassion for people.”

for programming and events that take place on campus, such as Volunteer Service corps, Project Pumpkin, hit the Bricks, and Wake ‘N Shake. in September 2015, the University confirmed plans to offer undergraduate academic programs in Wake Forest innovation Quarter, a nationally recognized burgeoning hub of innovation in biomedical science and information technology.

Wake Forest undergraduate students could begin taking classes and conducting research in

innovation Quarter as early as January 2017. Space is being planned to accommodate up to 350 students by 2021.

Wake Forest has leased space in a former R.J. Reynolds tobacco company building from Wexford Science and technology. Wexford is currently renovating space in the 60 series building, adjacent to the planned home of the Wake Forest School of Medicine, to accommodate classrooms and laboratories for innovative undergraduate science programs.

“our interest in Wake Forest innovation Quarter allows us to explore fully the intersection of arts and science, scholarship and entrepreneurship, and tradition and innovation,” said Wake Forest President Nathan o. hatch. “an undergraduate presence in Wake Forest innovation Quarter would add to the growing synergy among the city’s academic institutions, while supporting intellectual collaboration, research opportunities and community engagement.”

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From the Brookstown area to innovation Quarter, Wake Forest University is making a series of moves that aim to expand the University’s engagement with the surrounding community in addition to its geographic footprint.

With several graduate programs, undergraduate science classes and interdisciplinary centers inhabiting an increasing number of rehabilitated spaces outside the main entrances of the Reynolda campus, Wake Forest is making community involvement and continual innovation easier and more accessible.

“By transforming historic real estate into modern educational facilities ideal for academic programs and community gathering spaces alike, Wake Forest is transcending the traditional boundaries of the Reynolda campus in ways that invite the community in,” said Provost Rogan Kersh.

“Wake Forest is committed to stronger, more meaningful connections among academics, arts, innovation and community engagement in Winston-Salem, our shared city of arts and innovation.” last fall, the Graduate School of arts and Sciences established a striking new downtown presence, the Graduate School @ Brookstown, in the historic Brookstown Mill at 200 Brookstown ave. the 14,000 squarefoot third floor of the building is now home to Masters of arts programs in Documentary Film (DFP), interpreting and translation Studies, and liberal Studies, as well as lifelong learning programs. the facility will also be home to a new emphasis in Sports Storytelling, launching this fall from the DFP. Bradley Jones, Dean of the Graduate School of

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“Wake Forest is committed to stronger, more meaningful connections among academics, arts, innovation and community engagement in Winston-Salem, our shared City of Arts and Innovation.”

– Rogan Kersh, Provost

arts and Sciences, said the combination of these features will translate into a recruiting advantage for prospective students, especially those in creative fields.

“Being within walking distance of WinstonSalem’s vibrant arts District is especially appealing to our documentary film students, who are already collaborating with the Milton Rhodes center, New Winston Museum, and the RiverRun Film Festival,” said Jones.

Wake Forest University’s Pro humanitate institute and the anna Julia cooper center rang in the New Year in a new location that makes civic engagement and collaborating with community partners easier for everyone involved. in January, both entities found a new home in the historic 6,000 square-foot Davis house at 2599 Reynolda Road, at the corner of Polo Road, which offers a welcoming space

for community partners benefitting from civic engagement and social justice initiatives involving Wake Forest students, faculty and staff. the Pro humanitate institute combines learning, teaching, research, service, and action; provides meaningful programming that encourages academic scholarship; fosters civic engagement; and addresses communityidentified needs. the anna Julia cooper center advances justice through intersectional scholarship.

Melissa harris-Perry, founding director of the anna Julia cooper center and executive director of the Pro humanitate institute, says the new location will serve as a bridge between the University and many of the people it serves. in addition to its new location, the Pro humanitate institute will continue to maintain an office and staff presence in Benson University center

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Maybe it doesn’t happen often, but there are times when you have a knack for saying what’s on your mind at precisely the wrong time. you can’t un-say things, though, especially if you mean them, but as you’ll see in the novel “Grant park” by leonard pitts, Jr., at least those words won’t kill you. in his heart, Malcolm toussaint was always an activist. the son of a Memphis sanitary worker, toussaint grew up seeing the lack of equality around him and he understood that higher education was a means of escape. once at college, he grew an afro, wrote angry pamphlets, and spoke his mind but, though he wasn’t alone in his radicalism, he was expelled from whiteman’s school anyway. that was February 1968; it was cold but so was life, which toussaint learned the spring before he returned to college, chastened and wiser.

Four decades later, the awardwinning newspaper columnist hadn’t forgotten those days, which was why, early one morning, he snuck into his editor’s office and quietly inserted a rant in the paper, a column that had

been rejected by his superiors, a tired-ofwhite-people column that toussaint knew would kill his career. as the paper’s editor, Bob carson was the first to reject Pitts the column so it especially stung that toussaint’s action caused Bob to lose his job, too. Being fired was a shock, and there was more: not only was toussaint missing, but an old girlfriend, Bob’s first love whom he hadn’t seen in years, was in chicago with the obama campaign and was hoping to have lunch with Bob. that was fine. he had nothing else to do. toussaint had seen to that, hadn’t he?

For most of his life, clarence pym was bullied, abused, and didn’t have many friends, but he had Dwayne and their carefully-laid plans for Something Big. recently, they’d formed the White resistance army, and Dwayne said it was time for white men to take america back. it didn’t matter who died – starting with that black writer from the newspaper. it’s-only-a-book, it’s-only-a-book … that’s what to keep reminding yourself here. it’s only a book which, because you’re immersed in history

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and authentic events and because the fictional parts feel natural, is easy to forget when you’re reading “Grant park.” and then there are those thrills – gasping, mouth-gaping page-turners that author leonard pitts Jr. weaves through another realism: truthful, brutal plot-lines about racial issues of the last five decades, mulling over exactly how far we’ve really come. that makes this will-they-live-orwon’t-they nail-biter into something that also made me think, and i absolutely loved it … Until three pages from the end. there’s where pitts, Jr. inserted a tiny little thread that almost made me cry with frustration and cliché-repulsion. i could cry now, in fact, but instead, i’ll recommend this book with one caveat: stop before you finish it. if you can, you’ll love it wholeheartedly with no disappointment. if you absolutely must read to the end, well, then liking “Grant park,” is for open discussion. terri Schlichenmeyer has been reading since she was three years old and she never goes anywhere without a book. She lives on a hill in Wisconsin with two dogs and 14,000 books.

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Forsyth Free tax also offers online tax services at www.myfreetaxes.com to individuals making less than $62,000 who want to self-prepare their taxes. community sites are available throughout Forsyth county to provide free tax preparation services during tax season. these sites offer free tax preparation, asset Building counseling, and linkages to asset-building programs such as experiment in Self-reliance’s individual Development account program, nc Saves, Financial literacy counseling, etc. certified volunteers are given the opportunity to pre-

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Education sorority feeds families

The Beta Lambda Chapter of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa Inc. recentlyprovided a Soul Food meal to families at Kimberley Park Elementary after the school's Black History Program. Phi Delta Kappa Inc. is a professional organization of women in the field of education.

Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation awards grants to two local organizations

Beta Lambda Chapter members pictured here are (L-R): Cynthia Russell, Ann Moye, Theresa Scott, Cathy Ferguson, Evelyn Sanders, Patsy Squire, Norma Corley, Eleanor Bailey, Doris Herrell and Rachel Patterson.

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Trustees of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation have awarded a $60,000 grant to Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods for its efforts to connect people, strengthen underrepresented voices, and help communities leverage resources to create safe, just and self-determined neighborhoods in t h e Wi n s t o n Salem area.

Rather than focusing on particular issues, Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods (NBN) works broadly to help lowand middle-income neighborhoods recognize their existing assets, build leadership and strengthen their decision-making capacity.

Through its flagship program Neighbors in Action – which includes trainings designed to help individuals understand current systems and how their community is situated within them – the organization is able to empower citizens and help open up meaningful civic avenues for lowincome communities in Winston-Salem. “The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation believes a strong democracy works best when all citizens in a community are involved and diverse voices are heard and included,� said Joy Vermillion Heinsohn, assistant director of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation. “Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods is working to encourage residents to become more active participants in addressing the

issues that impact their lives and their communities and to empower them to make change happen. We are proud to be a partner in achieving this shared vision.�

Trustees of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation also awarded a $30,000 grant to the S.G. Atkins Community Development Corporation to support its work of creating balanced and revitalized communities in areas surrounding Winston-Salem S t a t e University.

While the S.G. Atkins Community Development Corporation (CDC) spearheads a number of initiatives, its primary areas of focus include housing development and renovations; communitybased initiatives including the cultivation of a community garden; and The Enterprise Center – a combination of a business incubator and community education center. To date, some of the CDC’s accomplishments have included investing $5 million for the adaptive reuse and operation of a 40,000-squarefoot building that is a hub of community activity; providing $200,000 in microloans to minority and women-owned businesses; and harvesting more than 3,000 pounds of organic fruits and vegetables through its community garden. “The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation believes in the importance of creating sustainable, vibrant and equitable communities for all,� said Heinsohn. “Through a multi-pronged approach implemented by the S.G. Atkins CDC, areas sur-

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NOTICE OF REVISED DOCUMENTATION OF A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK NOMINATION

The boundaries are as follow: The majority of the district is within Segment 2, encompassing the central part of the historic Town of Salem. Beginning at the southernmost edge at a point just south of the Tar Branch confluence with Salem Creek, proceed east in alignment with the north side of Waughtown Street where it intersects S. Main Street. Follow the north side of Waughtown Street to the intersection with Alder Street and follow the north side of Alder Street to the intersection with liberia Street.

Follow the southern side of liberia Street to the intersection with the east side of Free Street. Proceed along the east side of Free Street to the intersection with Pitts Street. Follow the north side of Pitts Street past the intersection of Alder Street. Continue that alignment, crossing Salem Creek, to the east side of Salem Avenue. Follow south a short distance to the Salem Academy and College playing field property line, and then southeast to the turn in that property line to the southwest. Follow that alignment to the property line with the City of Winston-Salem at the tennis courts.

Follow the City of Winston-Salem property line northwest to the east edge of Salem Avenue, then northeasterly along Salem Avenue to the north right-of-way line for race Street. Go west for a short distance on this right-of-way alignment to the intersection with the original east boundary of the old Salem historic District nhl. Follow this nhl boundary line north a short distance across to the old Salem property line for the log Church. Follow the east edge of this property line north then around the eastern end of the St. Philips lot owned by Salem Congregation to the north edge where it intersects with the existing east boundary of the old Salem historic District nhl. Follow this nhl boundary line north. This boundary line is in its original location with the exception of minor adjustments to exclude or include buildings that were originally bisected by the nhl boundary line. Continue north to the home Moravian Church property line.

At the home Moravian Church property line, follow east to the historic property lines at the rear of lots on Church Street. Follow that line north to the intersection with the south property line of Salem Cemetery. Follow the south property line of Salem Cemetery east to the east side of Salem Avenue and continue north along the east side of Salem Avenue to the intersection with the alignment of the north side of Cemetery Street. Follow the north side of Cemetery Street west to the intersection with the east edge of liberty Street. Cross liberty Street to the west in alignment with the north property line of the Southbound Freight Depot Building and proceed on that property boundary around the Depot to the front property line, and follow it south and then east across liberty Street to the north property line of the Goltra building. exclude this building by following that line and then its rear property line south to Brookstown Avenue.

Turn west on the north side of Brookstown Avenue and follow it to the east side of S. Cherry Street. Proceed north on S. Cherry Street to the intersection with high Street. Proceed west diagonally across the intersection to the north side of high Street. Follow the north side of high Street to the east side of S. Marshall Street, turn north on that line to the intersection with the Business 40 rightof-way, then west along the rear property line against US 421/Business 40 right-of-way to the west side of Spruce Street, then south on that line to the south side of high Street, and back east to S. Marshall Street. Proceed south on west side of S. Marshall Street to Brookstown Avenue.

Follow the north side of Brookstown Avenue and cross Brookstown in alignment with the west property line of the small brick bakery building at the southwest corner of the intersection. Follow that line to a property line along the south edge of the building then turn directly east to separate the two buildings (to exclude the southern building), returning to the west side of S. Marshall Street.

Proceed a short distance south on the west side of S. Marshall Street to the north side of Wachovia Street, then southwest along this line to the intersection with Tanners run Creek. Follow the property line of the lot and along the creek north to the rear lot line of lots that front on Wachovia Street, proceeding westerly along that line, then south back to the south side of Wachovia Street. Proceed a short distance east on Wachovia Street to the west edge of S. Poplar Street, south on that street to an alignment with the south property line of lots on the south side of Wachovia Street and along that line to an intersection with Tanners run. Follow Tanners run south along the west property line of indera Mill. Follow the indera Mill south property line and extending across S. Marshall Street to the rear property lines of the historic lots fronting on Factory row.

Follow those rear (west) property lines south to the south side of Bank Street, then east on Bank Street, again turning south at the rear property lines of lots fronting on Factory row south of Bank Street and continuing around the property of the southeast corner of S. Poplar Street and Bank Street back to S. Marshall Street and continuing that line to the west side of S. Marshall Street. Follow S. Marshall Street south to Academy Street, with a slight jog in the northwest corner of the intersection to include the former gas station building. Then proceed west along Academy Street to the intersection with S. Poplar Street to the point aligning with the west side of S. Poplar Street south of Academy Street.

Follow the west side of S. Poplar Street to the northern lot line of the first house facing Poplar on that side. Follow that property line west to the rear lot line and follow the rear property lines of lots facing S. Poplar Street south to its intersection with West Street continuing that line to cross to south edge of West Street. Follow the south side of West Street east to the west (rear) property line of the corner lot on the southwest corner of the intersection of S. Poplar Street. Proceed south on that line and turn east on the southern property line. Cross S. Poplar Street at a slight angle to the southern lot line of the house on the southeast corner of the intersection of West Street and S. Poplar Street. Follow the south property line to the east then turn north on the east property line of the lot. Angle across West Street to the rear property lines of the lots facing S. Poplar Street on its east side. Follow this lot line north then follow the alignment of the north line of the lot east to Marshall Street and across to the east edge.

Follow S. Marshall Street south along its east side to an intersection with the rear line of buildings, turning east and going to the property line at Tanners run Creek. Follow the west side property line along Tanners run (which joins Town run) south to the intersection with Walnut Street and is called Tar Branch. Turn west on the north edge of Walnut Street and follow the curb alignment to turn southwest past the old Salem Visitor Center, across S. Marshall Street to its west side. Turn south to the north side of Walnut Street. Proceed west on the north side of Walnut Street to the west side of S. Poplar Street. Turn north to the north boundary of the corner lot on the northwest corner of S. Poplar Street and Walnut Street. Follow this north lot boundary to the east side of Broad Street and turn south on Broad Street to the south side of Walnut Street. once past the first corner lot on Broad St., turn south along this property line and follow the rear southern property lines of the lots on Walnut Street. Cross Poplar Street and follow the south property line of the southern lot on Walnut Street between S. Poplar Street and S. Marshall Street. Cross S. Marshall Street and then turn north along the property line on the south side of the former Walnut Street. Going north along this alignment, then turning north and following the footprint of the old Salem Visitor Center building until it returns to the curb line of driveway/Walnut Street. Going east along this southern edge of the driveway to where it meets the Strollway (former Winston-Salem Southbound railway). Then turn south and follow the western edge of the Strollway back to the point of origin.

There are also two discontiguous parcels included in the nhl.

Segment 1 is the archaeological site of the Salem reservation impoundment. it is contained in two city owned lots on the north side of Second Street diagonally northeast from the intersection of Shady lane with Second Street (Forsyth County Parcel identification numbers 6035-06-3045, 6035-06-2094).

Segment 3 is the happy hill Cemetery lying in five cemetery lots at the east end of Willow Street in happy hill (Forsyth County Parcel identification numbers 6035-60-0467, 6035-60-1529, 603560-2524, 6035-60-3501, 6035-60-2475). national historic landmark designation is a distinction awarded by the Secretary of the interior to historic properties found to possess exceptional significance to the nation as a whole. This finding is based on an evaluative process established under criteria and procedures in the national historic landmarks Program regulations (36 CFr 65), described below. national historic landmark boundary revisions and updated documentation follows three steps: study and preparation of a revised nomination; review of the nomination by the national Park System Advisory Board; and a decision by the Secretary of the interior on the Board's recommendations. This announcement provides notification of the Board's upcoming review of the study of the old Salem historic District.

The national historic landmarks Committee of the national Park System Advisory Board will evaluate this property at a meeting to be held Monday and Tuesday, May 9-10, 2016, beginning at 10 a.m. on May 9, 2016, and continuing at 9:30 a.m. on May 10, in the richard l. hurlbut Memorial hall, 3rd Floor, Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives, 1201 17th Street nW, Washington, DC. The national historic landmarks Committee evaluates the studies of historic properties being nominated for national historic landmark designation in order to advise the full national Park System Advisory Board at their subsequent meeting, and will recommend to the full Board those properties that the Committee finds meet the criteria of the national historic landmarks Program.

Facilities to accommodate the public at these meetings are limited and time limits will need to be placed on any public comment to be offered. Anyone who wishes to be present, either as a speaker or as an interested observer, must accordingly make arrangements in advance with the staff of the national historic landmarks Program at the mailing or e-mail address specified below. interested parties have 60 days from the date of this notice to submit their views in writing, if they so desire. Comments and recommendations on the study are invited and will be submitted to the national historic landmarks Committee. Those comments, along with the nomination study and a report of the findings of the national historic landmarks Committee, will be presented to the full Advisory Board for review at a subsequent meeting. Comments already received will be part of the official record. The Board will, at that time, make recommendations to the Secretary of the interior for his decision about the revised boundary and updated documentation.

EFFECTS OF NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION

Under Federal law and regulations, national historic landmark designation does not change the legal right of a private property owner to take any action with respect to a landmark property that may otherwise legally be taken. it does not require that the owner of property within a landmark provide public access to that property. it also does not indicate an interest in acquisition of the property by the national Park Service.

Properties designated as national historic landmarks are listed in the national register upon their designation, if they have not already been so listed. The national register is the nationwide inventory of historic and prehistoric properties in public and private hands. The register lists properties of state, local, and national significance. national historic landmarks possess national significance, and are designated by the Secretary of the interior.

The national register was designed to be and is administered as a planning tool. Federal agencies undertaking a project having an effect on a listed or eligible property must provide the Advisory Council on historic Preservation a reasonable opportunity to comment pursuant to Section 106 of the national historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. The Advisory Council has adopted procedures concerning, inter alia, their commenting responsibility in 36 CFr Part 800. if a property is listed in the national register, certain special Federal income tax provisions may apply. The Tax reform Act of 1986 revises the historic preservation tax incentives authorized by Congress in the Tax reform Act of 1976, the Tax recovery Act of 1978, the Tax Treatment extension Act of 1980, the economic recovery Tax Act of 1981, and the Tax reform Act of 1984, and as of January 1, 1987, provides for a 20 percent investment tax credit with a full adjustment to basis for rehabilitating historic commercial, industrial, and rental residential buildings. The Tax Treatment extension Act of 1980 provides Federal tax deductions for charitable contributions or for conservation purposes of partial interests in historically important land areas or structures.

The following additional provisions of law apply only to landmark properties:

Section 110(f) of the national historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 USC 470 et seq.), requiring that a Federal agency take certain steps should it be involved in an undertaking that may directly and adversely affect a national historic landmark, and afford the Advisory Council on historic Preservation an opportunity to comment on such undertaking. The Advisory Council has adopted regulations governing this review process in 36 CFr Part 800.

Section 9 of the Mining in the national Parks Act of 1976 (90 Stat. 1342, 16 USC 1980), which directs the Secretary of the interior to submit to the Advisory Council a report on any surface mining activity which the Secretary has determined may destroy a national historic landmark in whole or in part, and to request the Advisory Council's advice on alternative measures to mitigate or abate such activity.

PROCEDURES FOR NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION

Private owners may concur in or object to designation of properties nominated for national historic landmark status. interested parties have 60 days to submit their views in writing, if they so desire.

Should a majority of private owners of a nominated property with multiple owners object by notarized statements to national historic landmark designation of that property, the Secretary may not designate the property. in that case, the Secretary reviews the nomination and makes a determination on the boundary change and updated documentation.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

More information about the procedures and criteria of this program, as well as copies of the national historic landmarks Program regulations, are available from the national historic landmarks Program, national Park Service, 1201 eye Street nW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC 20005, (202) 354-2216, [Attn.: Ms. Patty henry] patty_henry@nps.gov, or online at www.nps.gov/nhl.

Copies of the revised nomination study of the old Salem historic District are available online at www.nps.gov/nhl/news/spring2016mtg.html. They will also be available for the public to consult during regular business hours at: Forsyth County Public library, nC room, 201 n. Chestnut St., Forsyth County Government Center, Winston-Salem, nC 27101 [Contact: Mr. Billy King, Supervisor]; and Malloy-Jordan east Winston heritage Center, 1110 east Seventh St., Winston-Salem, nC 27101 [Contact: Ms. Yolanda Bolden, outreach Services Manager]. Copies of the revised nomination study can also be mailed to interested parties upon request to the national Park Service address provided above.

individuals who wish to comment on, concur in, or object to the proposed revised nomination are advised to write to: Mr. J. Paul loether, Chief, national register of historic Places and national historic landmarks Program, at the national Park Service mailing or e-mail address above. Any owner who wishes to object to the designation must indicate this objection, and also the fact and extent of ownership, in a notarized statement.

The Chronicle March 10, 2016

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The national Park Service is pleased to announce that a boundary revision and updated documentation for the national historic landmark old Salem historic District, Winston-Salem, north Carolina, has been completed. The public is invited to comment on the revised documentation for this national historic landmark, as explained below in “Procedures for national historic landmark Designation.”

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LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE WINSTON-SALEM CITY COUNCIL ON PETITIONS FOR ZONING CHANGES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of Article 19 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes of North Carolina, that the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at City Hall, Room 230, 101 N. Main Street, WinstonSalem, NC at 7:00 p.m. on March 14, 2016 on the following proposed amendment to the Official Zoning Map of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina: 1. Petition of Mercy Rahma Inc. to amend and change from HB-L to HB-L, the zoning classification and official zoning map of the property located on the east side of Chestnut Street and west side of Patterson Avenue south of Glenn Avenue; property consists of ±3.76 acres and is PIN# 683623-9575 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps - Zoning Docket W-3284.

2. Petition of the City of Winston-Salem to amend and change from HB and RM5 to PB-L, the zoning classification and official zoning map of the property locatedon the southwest corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Excelsior Street; property consists of ±2.35 acres and is PIN# 6835-75-0208 and 6835-65-7234 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps Zoning Docket W-3289.

3. Petition of Northchase II, LLC and Jaynecayne, LLC to amend and change from HB-S to HB-L, the zoning classification and official zoning map of the property locatedlocated on the east side of University Parkway, between Home Road and North Cherry Street; property consists of ±2.44 acres and is PIN# 6828-30-0800 and 6828-30-0659 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps - Zoning Docket W-3290.

All parties in interest and citizens are invited to attend said hearing at which time they shall have an opportunity to be heard in favor of or in opposition to the foregoing proposed changes.

During the public hearing the City Council may hear other proposals to amend the zoning of the above-described property or any portion thereof. At the end of the public hearing, the City Council may continue the matter, deny the proposed rezoning, in whole or in part, grant the proposed rezoning, in whole or in part, or rezone the above-described property or any portion thereof to some other zoning classification.

Prior to the hearing, all persons interested may obtain any additional information on these proposals which is in the possession of the City-County Planning Board by inquiring in the office of the City-County Planning Board in the Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

All requests for appropriate and necessary auxiliary aids and services must be made, within a reasonable time prior to the hearing, to Angela Carmon at 747-7404 or to T.D.D. 727-8319.

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Melanie Johnson, Secretary to the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem The Chronicle March 3 and 10, 2016

M/WBE BID NOTICES ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDDERS

March 7, 2016

Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System will hold a pre-bid meeting for the reroof project of Wiley Magnet Middle School. Contractors will meet on March 17, 2016 at I :00 pm at Wiley Magnet Middle School, I 400 Northwest Blvd., Winston-Salem, NC 27104.

Bid Bonds will be required. Bid opening will be held at WS/FC Schools Maintenance Office, 4897 Lansing Dr. WinstonSalem, NC 27105 on March 31, 2016 at 3:00 pm. For more information call Nelson Hall & Associates, Inc. at 704-2820826 or email lhall@nharoof.com.

The Chronicle March 10, 2016

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LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE MATTER OF: DAKODA ALLEN SMITH DOB: 04-04-99

TO: Patricia Johnson, mother of the juvenile Stanley Smith, father of the juvenile Floyd Stanley Smith, father of the juvenile

TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of Termination of your Parental Rights with respect to the above-referenced juvenile pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111.

You are required to make a written answer to the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights within thirty (30) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Petitions within the 30 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Petition, the Petitioner will apply to the Court for terminating your parental rights to the above-referenced juvenile.

Any counsel appointed previously to represent you and not released by the Court shall continue to represent you.

If you are indigent and not already represented by appointed counsel, you are entitled to appointed counsel and provisional counsel has been appointed upon your request subject to the Courts review at the first hearing after this service.

The hearing on the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 11, 2016 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 19th day of February, 2016 Theresa A. Boucher Attorney for the Forsyth County Department of Social Services 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 (336) 703-3900

The Chronicle February 25 and March 3, 10, 2016

M/WBE BID NOTICES Advertisement to Bid for Second-Tier Subcontractors Forsyth County Probation and Parole, 911 Call Center and EOC Offices 301 North Church Street Winston Salem, North Carolina

Landmark Builders is accepting Bids from prequalified First-Tier Subcontractors for the Forsyth County Probation and Parole, 911 Call Center and EOC Offices on Tuesday April 5, 2016 at 2:00PM EST. The bidding phase of this project will comply with the State of North Carolina statutes 143-128.1-4 and 143-129(b) and 143135.8.

For second and third tier Subcontractors wishing to bid, please contact Landmark Builders for a list of prequalified contractors in your trade.

Historically Underutilized Businesses are strongly encouraged to submit bids to first-tier subcontractors as there is a 10% participation goal for this project.

Trade package bids from prequalified subcontractors will be opened publicly at Landmark Builders Office located at 3520 Triad Court, Winston Salem, North Carolina 27107. All bids will need to be mailed or delivered in a sealed envelope by the due date and time listed above. Late bids and bids submitted electronically by email and/or fax will not be accepted.

The project consists of the upfit of roughly 40,000 sqft at three (3) different areas within the Forsyth County Public Safety Center; Probation and Parole, 911 Call Center and EOC Offices. Trade Packages will include: final cleaning, demolition, structural steel, cabinets and millwork, waterproofing, doors & hardware, drywall, acoustical ceilings, floor covering, concrete polishing, painting, access flooring, lockers, demountable glass partitions, toilet accessories, blinds, hvac systems, fire protection system, plumbing system and electrical system.

Contact Brian Ward at Landmark Builders by phone at (336)784-2000 or email at bward@landmarkbuilders.com for further information. All Bids to be sent to Landmark Builders, 3520 Triad Court, Winston Salem, North Carolina 27107 attention Brian Ward.

The Chronicle March 10, 2016

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE MATTER OF: AMBER SKY TRIVETTE DOB: 04-23-07 ALBERTA STAR TRIVETTE DOB: 11-12-02

TO: Patricia Johnson, mother of the juveniles Dexter Trivette, father of the juveniles

TAKE NOTICE that Juvenile Petitions seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of Termination of your Parental Rights with respect to the above-referenced juveniles pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111.

You are required to make a written answer to the Petitions alleging to Terminate Parental Rights within thirty (30) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Petitions within the 30 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Petition, the Petitioner will apply to the Court for terminating your parental rights to the above-referenced juveniles.

Any counsel appointed previously to represent you and not released by the Court shall continue to represent you.

If you are indigent and not already represented by appointed counsel, you are entitled to appointed counsel and provisional counsel has been appointed upon your request subject to the Courts review at the first hearing after this service.

The hearing on the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 11, 2016 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 19th day of February, 2016 Theresa A. Boucher Attorney for the Forsyth County Department of Social Services 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 (336) 703-3900

The Chronicle February 25 and March 3, 10, 2016

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Anthony Glenn Marshall (16 E 45), also known as Anthony G. Marshall, deceased November 22, 2015, 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 May 25, 2016 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 2016.

Rita Bauguess Marshall, Administrator for Anthony Glenn Marshall, deceased P.O. Box 388 Rural Hall, NC 27045 The Chronicle January 25 and March 3, 10, 17, 2016

EMPLOYMENT

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Electrical Inspector (Planning) Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

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Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

IS Communications Analyst (Information Systems)

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The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for Maintenance Worker (DOT)

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REAL ESTATE

CHERRY HILL APARTMENTS The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for

Equipment Operator/Light (DOT) Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for

Project Supervisor/Lead Hazard (Community Business & Development) Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

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Project Supervisor/YouthBuild (Community Business & Development) Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for Senior Plumber (Property & Facilities Management)

Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS

No Experience Necessary. Now recruiting for dedicated, caring team players to make a difference in our residents’ lives. Duties include direct person care of individuals in an ICF/MR facility. Can you contribute to our caring and supportive environment?

For more information visit our website at www.horizonscenter.org. At this time we have FT 2nd shift (2:45pm to 11:15pm, 10 days in 2 week period) and Baylor Shift (every other weekend from 7:00am to 7:30pm) available. Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful drug screen and criminal background check.

Proof of high school graduation or equivalent required.

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ST. PETER'S HERITAGE PLACE APARTMENTS 3727 Old Lexington Road Winston Salem, NC 27107 A Community For Seniors 62 and older One bedroom units conveniently Located in Winston Salem.

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For More Information Call 336-771-9028 NC Relay: 1-800-735-2962 Equal Housing Opportunity Managed by Community Management Corporation

Spring/Wachovia Hill Apartments Managed by Community Management Corp.

1 Bedroom Units conveniently located in Winston Salem, 62 yrs of age or older Handicapped and/or disabled. Section 8 assistance available. Income restrictions apply. Call 336-251-1060. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. on Mon and Fri, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Wed. Equal Housing Opportunity

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ASSEMBLY TERRACE APARTMENTS A Community for 62 and older is now taking applications. Conveniently located in Winston Salem with Handicap Accessible units and Rental Assistance available. Call for an appointment at 336-759-9798.

Office hours are from 8am – 4:30pm Monday thru Friday. TDD Relay 1-800-7352962 Equal Housing Opportunity Professionally Managed By Community Management Corporation

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