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Phoenix defeat Pamlico county 70-46 to take nchSAA 1A championship By TeVin STinSon The chronicLe
Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy wrapped up a magical season last weekend with a State Championship when they defeated the Hurricanes of Pamlico County 70-46.
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Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy (WSPA) wrapped up a magical season with a state title last weekend when they defeated Pamlico county by 24 points. After starting out slow on March 10, the Phoenix caught fire in the second half and never looked backed in route to a 70-46 victory. After trailing 30-28 at halftime, WSPA finished the game on a 33-4 run and held the hurricanes to only four points in the final period. WSPA was led by senior guard daivien Williamson who finished the game with 27 points and was named the game’s Most Valuable Player. Senior kJ Watson, who was named West region Most Valuable Player, had a stellar game for the Phoenix as well; he finished the contest with nine points and eight rebounds.
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Walter Marshall building dedicated
Walter Marshall’s family unveils the plaque honoring him inside the Department of Social Services
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Paulette Marshall remembers her late husband, Walter Marshall, at a ceremony naming the Department of Social Services building.
The Forsyth county department of Social Services building is now officially The Walter Marshall Building. Marshall was a county commissioner, former school board member and former local nAAcP president who was a longtime member of the Social Services board. he passed away on Feb. 22, 2017. The exterior of the Social Services building now bears Marshall’s name and a plaque in his honor was unveiled inside the building during a ceremony on March 8. “This building is the least we can do to honor his work in this community,” said commissioner Fleming el-Amin. each of the county commissioners remembered their former colleague, who
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was often outspoken in championing what he believed in. “he will call you out and that’s what leadership is,” said everette Witherspoon. county commissioner Vice chair don Martin remembered a quieter time with Marshall, when he sat beside him on a five hour flight in which they discussed their upbringings. “i had this really wonderful glimpse of what it was like to grow up as a young African-American male in the late ’50s and early ’60s and learned about his values and what that meant and what community meant to him and what he believed in,” said Martin. numerous community leaders also shared their thoughts, too. dr. carlton eversley described Marshall as a “friend
“opportunity Zones” that give tax breaks for investing in low income areas are coming to Winston-Salem. opportunity Zones were created by a provision in the 2017 tax overhaul bill. The zones will be census tracts that have either 20 percent of households living below the federal poverty line or where median family incomes don’t exceed 80 percent of statewide median incomes. contiguous tracts that don’t exceed 125 percent of the qualifying adjacent tract can also be included. investors will be able to use opportunity Funds, Witherspoon certified by the u.S. Treasury, for investing in properties in these tracts. These funds will have capital gains tax relief that grows the longer the investment is held, with investments that exceed 10 years being exempt form capital gains taxes. Funds can be used for company stocks, infrastructure, real estate, Plyler affordable housing, transit systems, machinery/equipment and other assets. only 25 percent of qualifying census tracts will become opportunity Zones. city and county staff met to select just over 10 tracts for the program. The recommendations will go through the Piedmont Triad regional council of Governments, the Governor’s office and then, ultimately, the u.S. Treasury department, which is expected to accept at least 10 tracts in Forsyth county. The intention of opportunity Zones is to bring investment to distressed areas and opportunity to lower income communities. however, nearly half the census tracts in
Some commissioners want a county sales tax
By Todd Luck The chronicLe
Forsyth county commissioners are considering a quarter-cent county sales tax. A staff presentation was given to the commissioners about the county sales tax option last month. county commissioner chair don Martin likes the idea and renewed the discussion about it during last week’s county briefing on March 8.
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Other standout players for WSPA were, Chaz Gwyn, Zachary Austin, Justice Goodloe, and Corey Rutherford. The Hurricanes were led by Lamont Murray, who finished with 20 points. “Being a first-year Prep Parent, I can honestly say these boys deserved all that’s been given to them. They earned and fought hard all season – on the court and in the classroom. I am very blessed to have two sons on the team, a senior and a freshman. The sky is the limit for them all,” said Delana Sellars, the mother of Corey Rutherford and Anthony Sellars, both varsity players on Winston-Salem Prep’s team. The win marks the 24th in a row this season for the Phoenix, and the fifth North Carolina High School Athletic Association
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(NCHSAA) 1A Conference Championship in the school’s short history. No team moved into the playoffs with more momentum than the Phoenix of Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy. A 93-82 victory over conference foe Mount Airy in the Northwest 1A Conference Championship game pushed the Phoenix’ winning streak to 19 in a row. Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy @ Atkins is housed in the former Atkins High School and opened in the fall 2004. The school was created as a magnet school to attract highly motivated students whose primary interest is to prepare themselves for a four-year university education. The winning tradition at WSPA has followed the boy’s program for more than a decade. Bridget Elam contributed to this report.
Daivien Williamson holds up the 2018 NCHSAA “MVP” award, which he was awarded on Saturday, March 10 after leading WS Prep to a 70-46 victory over Pamlico County.
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The Chronicle apologizes for an error made in the print edition on Thursday, March 8. The cutline on the photo on page A7 with an artist standing beside her painting was incorrect. The cutline reads “Local artist Faye Oldham…” when it should read “Local artist Joyce Fulton takes a photo beside her painting featured in the Delta Arts Invitational on Thursday, March 1.” The photo is below.
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Also a quote by Joyce Fulton also was misattributed. It should read: City native Joyce Fulton said she got her inspiration for her painting of an African-American girl performing a dance routine in front of a church congregation from the dance troupe at her church, First Baptist Church (Highland Avenue). Fulton said she decided to submit the painting because the church has been a source of creativity in the African-American community for generations. "The church inspired activists, artists, drummers, athletes I mean everybody," Fulton said. "The church has always been that force in the black community." The Chronicle regrets any misunderstanding that may have resulted from these errors. The Editor
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BUSTA’S PERSON OF THE WEEK
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this past saturday morning, March 10, there was a fundraiser at Green tree Church and Community Center in winston-salem, providing some delicious all you can eat pancakes. it was a fundraiser for hoops4 l.y.F.e, a nonprofit that provides mentoring, tutoring and basketball training for youth and youth adults. they have after-school and lots of basketball programs as well. the people came out to show founder and executive Director Brittany ward some love and support. “Brittany has gone beyond the call of duty for my family. she helped my family with summer camps and after school programs. she’s a very motivated young lady, i admire her and will support her any way that i can,” said teneal Mcmahan. Valarie Glass came to give ward
support as well. “i love what she’s doing with the kids with creating new support for them. i’m here to encourage her to continue because our kids need this, and Joel ward brought his son Jacoby for support. we know our youth need support, and if she and others like her don’t do it, not other people will.” Brittany ward was on the Parkland high school Girls 3a state Championship team. she said basketball changed her life as a child. “Basketball is what i’m passionate about, and i see it along with life skills as giving the kids a way out and to better my community,” said ward. the fundraiser supports all of the hoops4l.y.F.e programs. “we just wrapped up three teams at the winston lake yMCa, and now we’re getting ready for aau (amateur athletic union).” Community organizer santiago ramos shared why he supports hoops4l.y.F.e. “i’ve seen a lot of
‘Prison was the best thing that happened to me’
By Busta Brown the ChroniCle
“Just like most women in prison, its bad relationships and making poor choices that lead me to incarceration.” tonja Fultz went on to say that prison was the best thing that happened to her, “because it made me a better person.” Fultz was incarcerated for three years within the south Carolina Department of Corrections. “after a year and a half, i found my peace; i learned to live with it. i decided to look at how did i get here, and now what i’m going to do.” i asked tonja what was the first thing that came to her mind when the judge gave her the three-year sentence. “i was shocked, but then i started thinking about my kids, who were 8 and 10 when i got sentenced. i thought about how they are going to eat, get to school.” she was very afraid that her children would forget who she was. i asked Fultz what she felt when saw and heard the cell doors shut. “i said to myself, i’m going to die in here. this is it for me. then they gave me two flat sheets. i’m thinking, ‘what i am going to do with these.’ My roommate had to show me how to do it. it was like going to a foreign country.” tonja said one of the best lessons was learning to say no. i joked, asking if she was strong enough to say no to the type of men she’s dated in the past. “yes! i learned to say no. i also learned to stand up for myself, and be more independent. as i said early, it was the best thing that happened to me.” while incarcerated, her ex-husband had custody of the children. “i saw them once in three years, and only communicated with them through writing.” i asked if was her choice to see them once, and she said no. “i did not know if he would let them have the letters. when i got out and saw them for the first time; they had every letter.” after leaving the south Carolina Department of Corrections, she came to Project re-entry, a program that assists former offenders returning to the community after serving prison sentences in avoiding the potential pitfalls associated with life after incarceration. the mission of the program is to improve the reintegration of ex-offenders, reduce criminal justice cost, and increase public safety. tonja worked with the
program prior to her release, with a group-based curriculum that provides valuable information, education, and pre-release sessions that allow Project reentry staff to build trust and familiarity with inmates as they attempt to reconnect with the "outside" world. tonja was offered a position with Project reentry in 2007. since joining Project reentry as a full-time staff member, tonja has become one of the program’s strongest advocates for incarcerated parents, their children and the caregivers. tonja has developed a new division of Project reentry: “Project Family, which provides and/or facilitates direct services
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that support customized, child-centered reunification plans for families with criminal-justice involved parents. “i help teach how to coparent in a positive way. it’s important for the parent that’s incarcerated to understand what it’s like to be a parent on the outside, and vice versa. so we prepare them how to work together in prison and when they get out.” Fultz’ personal experience is the reason she has the passion and heart needed to make a program such as Project Family real, honest and fair. she said the children play a big part in shaping the program. “if we can help the children, our incarceration rate is gonna go down because the children won’t follow in their footsteps. we must get both parents to think about the best interest for the kids.” More than 2.7 million children in the u.s. have an incarcerated parent and approximately 10 million children have experienced parental incarceration at some point in their lives. Project Family helps find programs to help feed and find housing for children of an incarcerated parent, and the caregiver as well. you can see more of my interview with tonja Fultz and find out more info about this much needed program. Go to our youtube channel @ winstonsalem Chronicle.
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the work that she’s been doing. i remember one day she received a phone call from school, one of her youth got in a bit of trouble. she dropped what she was doing and went out there to pick him up. it’s important what she’s doing.” ward credits her love for youth because of the mentors she met playing at the local parks and recreation centers as a child. “i realize how important it is to have a mentor in a child’s life. it really makes a difference in the decisions we make as youth and adults as well.” Go to the Chrononicle’s youtube channel @ winstonsalem Chronicle to see video from this past saturday’s event. it was like a piece of heaven on earth. For more info and how you can support hoops4l.y.F.e, check out the group’s Facebook page.
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Students take center stage a Milton Rhodes arts center A4 MARCH 15, 2018
By Tevin STinSOn The ChrOniCle
The artistic talents of local students in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) district took center stage last week as more than 3,000 pieces of art were showcased during the Spring Arts extravaganza inside the Milton rhodes Center for the Arts. The exhibit, which displayed art Wednesday, March 7, through Wednesday, March 14. is sponsored annually by the Arts Council of WinstonSalem and Forsyth County and Modern Automotive. it featured original artwork from every school and every grade level. From self-portraits and still life drawings, to 3-D paintings that seem to jump
off the page, the 2018 edition of the Spring Arts extravaganza was truly a sight to see. During the opening reception on Friday, March 9, hundreds of students, dragged their parents and other family members around the Milton rhodes Center looking for their artwork. While the exhibit was designed to celebrate the talents of the students, parents and other guardians were just as excited to see their loved ones' work hanging in the gallery. After taking a photo of his son beside his masterpiece, Brian Williams said it gave him a great feeling to walk in and see his son’s name "in lights." Jimmy, who is a first-grader at Smith Farm elementary School, painted a portrait of pumpkins in a field with
a unique colorful background. "it gives me a great feeling to have my son here knowing that he is very artistic and that he's able to display his talents," Williams said. "it just makes me appreciate the school, and the community. it's great that they’re willing to put these kids' work out here." To wrap up the opening reception, sponsors awarded three $250 scholarships for the Sawtooth School for visual Arts, along with a family membership to winners in elementary, middle, and high school. runner-ups received student memberships to Sawtooth as well. Teachers of the winning students received certificates to buy art supplies.
AAUW donates books to Old Town
Jimmy Williams takes a photo beside his painting featured in the Spring Arts Extravaganza on Friday, March 9.
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On Friday, March 9, members of the American Association of University Women donated brand new books to first-graders at Old Town Elementary School.
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Thanks to the local branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), every firstgrader at Old Town elementary School received a brand new book last week. As part of the organization's norma Bernhardt "love your Book" Project, five first-grade classes received a brand new copy of "The Moon Seems to Change" by Franklin Brantley and the bilingual class received their very own copy of leo lionni's "Frederick," in Spanish. On the day they received their books, the students didn't waste any time cracking them open. After books were distributed, the students and principal, Kim Kelley, thanked the members of AAUW for their generosity. Several classes even created thank you cards for the AAUW members in attendance. The American Association of University Women is a nonprofit organization that advances equality for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. For more than 130 years, AAUW has worked to improve the lives of millions of women and families.
Students at Old Town Elementary School didn’t waste any time opening their books that were donated by the local branch of the American Association of University Women.
Students at Old Town Elementary School received brand new books from members of the American Association of University Women.
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Winston-Salem qualify for the program and many contain projects that are already attractive to investors. The first six tracts that were selected include Whitaker Park, which is a 1.7 million square foot facility donated by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. for economic development. It also includes the booming downtown central business district, Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, Smith/Reynolds Airport, Winston-Salem State University and Union Station, which the city is transforming into a transit center. The other five tracts listed contain areas of East Winston that include the Happy Hill community, Boston-Thurmond neighborhood, Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Lakeside Villas. “We wanted places that we think will start growing,” said the county’s Housing & Community Development Director Dan Kornelis, during a briefing last week. County Commissioner Everette Witherspoon questioned if poor people would see any benefit as investors continue to avoid their communities while getting tax breaks for investing in places like the Innovation Quarter or Whitaker Park that they would’ve normally put their money into. “(Tracts) 1-6 are going to get that money anyway,” said Witherspoon “7-11, I’ll be surprised if they get anything.” County Chair Dave Plyler actually heard another concern about the zones from a resident, who was worried they would cause white investors to buy up East Winston and push the low income people out of the community. While the city and county were largely in agreement on their recommend tracks, the county did recommend two other tracks to substitute for one of the three Boston Thurmond tracks and the Lakeside Villas tract recommended by city staff. County staff suggested a tract contains the Ralph Lauren Distribution Center and a tract in the Kernersville area that has attracted interest in business and industrial development.
Commissioners voting on consolidation study today T H E C H R ON I C LE
BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE
Forsyth County commissioners will be voting today on if county staff should study consolidating the Social Services and the Public Health departments. Today’s vote will not be about whether to consolidate the two departments, but will instruct staff to formulate a consolidation plan that the commissioners can vote on, with a goal of possible implementation by July 1. Last year, the county hired Cansler Collaborative Resources to do a study on consolidating the two departments, which mainly involves who runs them. Currently, both departments have
their own boards, which hire those department’s directors. The Cansler study found that combining the boards of the two departments into one Human Services board would be the best option. The department would be headed by a Human Services Director, which the county manager would hire with the board’s advice and consent. County Commissioner Everette Witherspoon opposes consolidation, saying it’s unneeded and doesn’t address understaffing at the Department of Social Services (DSS). “You don’t need consolidation; what you need to do is address the problems in DSS,” said Witherspoon at last week’s briefing.
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and comrade in the struggle.” “When it came to bond referendums, he was looking out for our community,” said Eversley. “When it came to the education of our children, he was looking out for our community without apology, without equivocation.” Marshall’s family also spoke. His widow, Paulette, recalled how he’d always give her a gift on their children’s birthdays and a dozen roses on her own birthday. His daughter, Krista, said her father always found time in his busy schedule to be there for her. His son, Malcolm, credited his accomplishments in life to the upbringing his father gave him and thanked everyone for keeping his memory alive. “I means a lot to me, and means a lot to my family, that he is remembered,” said Malcolm Marshall.
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erty tax by 2.3 cents, which is the same amount that taxes are scheduled go up in the next budget to pay for court facilities debt leveling. He’s also proposed that some of the $3.3 million generated by non-county residents be used for teacher pay incentives. Commissioner Chair Dave Plyler has already said he liked the idea. Last week, Commissioner Gloria Whisenhunt also said she’d support it if they could get updated economic estimates. “I’m in favor of this if I have what I feel is updated information,” she said. “I’d hate to go out there and try to sell it and then the numbers come in a lot lower.”
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Other commissioners have either said they support the idea or are open to it. DSS Director Debra Donahue was recently fired and the county is currently accepting application for the position. The DSS board has rejected Donahue’s appeal but, because DSS and Public Health are under the State Human Resources Act, she may also appeal to the state. County Human Resources Manager Shontell Robinson said that the appeals process would not slow down the hiring of a new director. The State Human Resources Act would be optional under consolidation, allowing the county to place DSS and Public Health employees under
the same policies as other employees. This would give the county manager the ability to fire the DSS director. A new state law will start holding counties financially liable for any mistakes in Medicaid enrollment made by their DSS. Facing this new liability, the ability of the county to directly fire a DSS director instead of relying on a DSS board to do it is one of the arguments for consolidation. Commissioners will also be voting today on a nominal lease of the former Springwood Healthcare Center to Addiction Recovery Care Association Inc. (ARCA). The Springwood Center was a 64,000-square foot, 200-bed nursing facility on Shattalon Drive, next to Forsyth County Animal Control. ARCA is currently located on Union Cross Road and would like to move into the vacant building where it can expand its addiction recovery services. The building is in need of serious repairs and the county is prepared to spend $825,440.88 to replace the roof, water heater and HVAC system. ARCA will be responsible for other repairs and the upkeep of the building.
Commissioners Everette Witherspoon and Fleming El-Amin have said they oppose the tax. They called it a regressive tax that gives property owners a break while everyone pays more. They didn’t believe residents would vote for such a tax. Other counties have had a challenge passing such taxes. While 31 counties have successfully done so, 38 counties have had the quarter-cent tax rejected by voters. Counties whose voters passed a quarter cent-sales tax include Davidson, Surry, Orange and Durham. Counties whose voters rejected the tax include Guilford, Yadkin, Davie and Mecklenburg. County staff is working on getting more economic information for commissioners and no vote has been scheduled on this proposal yet.
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This is Sunshine Week, March 11-17. This is the week that newspapers and other media become introspective about access to public information and what it means for us and our communities. Did you know it's your right to know? When President Donald Trump trashes the media, he is trashing the American people. Newspapers in particular were founded to challenge government for the people. Newspapers, the first form of media, are known collectively as The Fourth Estate, after the three branches of government in the United States of America. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution says: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. The Constitution protects the press, but it seems all other forms of government keep trying to find ways to suppress it. Except, Gov. Roy Cooper's administration is seeking feedback on new guidelines for public records requests at state agencies. At least one government official knows how important the media are. And, by the way, public records are supposed to be open to the people, not just the media. Media are the main entities that use public records, by the way, to report to the people. In North Carolina, a Sunshine Day 2018 event was held March 12 in Greensboro on the N.C. A&T State University campus, spearheaded by the N.C. Open Government Coalition. Topics included legislative transparency, the effectiveness of the new police video law and a learning session on the N.C. Open Meetings Law. So, this week, remember the U.S. Constitution and let some Sunshine into your life by supporting the media.
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Revitalization in small town USA is a blueprint for economic development in minority communities Algenon Cash
Guest Columnist For the past couple of decades, communities across the country have been hyper focused on downtown revitalization. Small towns and large cities awakened to the importance of having a thriving central business district. City leaders sought to fight back after decades of losing business to the expanding suburban malls. Booming downtowns provide much needed tax revenue, jobs, quality of life, and enhances the overall social fabric of the community at-large. In Winston-Salem alone, nearly $2 billion have been invested in downtown revitalization efforts, which have resulted in 4,000 new residents, more hotels, restaurants, and even a remodeled convention center and public library. Neighboring Greensboro plans to invest another $500 million in their downtown, with High Point working tirelessly to construct a minor league baseball stadium to spur development in downtown. However, the growth in downtowns have not been isolated to mid- and largetier cities – small towns
have been focused on breathing new life in their downtowns, too. I’m honored to personally know many of the people responsible for leading some key rural areas. BJ Murphy, former mayor of Kinston; Esther Manheimer, mayor of Asheville; Ian Baltutis, mayor of Burlington; and Newell Clark, mayor of Lexington [N.C.] – all wonderful friends of mine. I’ve made countless trips to Kinston and witnessed firsthand their small community undergo massive changes. Local food entrepreneur Vivian Howard has been a driving force; she has a starring role in the award-winning PBS television series “A Chef’s Life,” and head chef and owner of the restaurant Chef & the Farmer, which she chose to locate in her hometown. Undoubtedly, Stephen Hill is also a well-known name around town. He grew up in Kinston, and his family built a successful company in Kinston. Now he is laser-focused on giving back. Hill is the “money” behind Mother’s Earth Brewing, Mother Earth Motor Lodge, and a luxury boutique hotel The O’Neil. Mr. Hill has also been directly responsible for transforming a blighted residential neighborhood located adjacent to downtown Kinston. Last week, I spent a half day on a walking tour with my good friend and Lexington Mayor Newell
Clark. I was most excited about visiting some local BBQ spots when we originally scheduled the meeting – but he had some pleasant surprises in store. Mayor Clark spent most of the afternoon showcasing a wide range of historic buildings under construction and preparing for local businesses to move in. Small businesses such as Red’s Donut Shop have already outgrown existing space and wanting to grow their sprawling enterprise with bigger digs. The rapidly expanding Brewer’s Kettle with locations in Wilmington, High Point, Clemmons, and Kernersville – recently opened in downtown Lexington. We visited Mayor Clark’s good friend that just opened a butcher shop, and then hopped across the street for lunch at a new wine bar Sophie’s Cork & Ale, where I had an amazing marinated chicken breast served in a panini. The mayor even toured me around their growing entertainment district complete with an outdoor amphitheater, but he was most proud to show off the new sign being installed at the community theater, not to mention a local sign company was handling the work – which leverages the mayor’s philosophy of “local first.” The most impressive part of what’s happening in Lexington and even in other small communities such as Asheville,
Burlington and Kinston is local entrepreneurs, real estate developers and municipalities are the primary drivers, which I believe provide a blueprint for the various minority communities across the country that remain devoid of the necessary capital investment to transform neighborhoods badly in need. The reoccurring theme in all these scenarios is that local people recognize a critical need, local people risk capital, and local people invest the energy to attract what’s needed most by the local community. The very people residing in blighted minority communities are best positioned to understand the needs of that community. What are they asking for? A restaurant, banking, entertainment options, access to health care, or possibly a grocery store. Once you understand the need, develop a plan to source the required human and financial capital, and then move your idea into reality. Our communities most in need will not advance until the people in those very communities decide to lead the advance. Algenon Cash is a nationally recognized speaker and the managing director of Wharton Gladden & Company, an investment banking firm. Reach him at acash@algenoncash.com
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A business salute to Marion Barry "Marion barry gave opportunity to Washington, D.C." – current Mayor Muriel bowser Marion barry Jr. made a lot of blacks rich. barry served as the second mayor William of the District of Reed Columbia from 1979 to 1991, and again as the Guest fourth mayor from 1995 to Columnist 1999. Different from today’s professional black politician, Marion barry’s legacy is that of a charismatic voice for the voiceless. Marion barry was a mayor with racial conscious and purpose that set the bar for government officials toward blacks economic development. Most Whites don’t understand our loyalty to the Man. As a black mayor who held office in the nation’s capital, barry was part of an unmatched era in our nation’s political history. barry came to power at a time when the urban areas were rife with issues. blacks had ascended, but the cities they often occupied were in decline. Unemployment and crime rates were high. During the time, there was more will than wallet. barry had great impact on marginalized communities. He was a “national symbol of self-governance for urban blacks.” An urban visionary, barry provided jobs for youth and business to blighted areas. His years as mayor are inspiration to blacks. As mayor he was totally committed to the economic future of Washington, D.C. Marion was one of the first black mayors to realize that while in office he could make a difference in terms of black economic development. He was astute to recognize opportunities that black-own businesses could perform contractually for cities and create employment for the black residents. black businesses started to grow in Washington, D.C. because their mayor demanded it. When cable television started to expand, Marion deemed that the D.C. franchise for cable be awarded to a black D.C. resident. He also encouraged Mayor Coleman young of Detroit to do the same. this was the beginning of bob Johnson’s quest to build black entertainment television. In Detroit, it was Don barden’s entry to a very large business empire. from these two companies many black millionaires evolve.
Current and past city council members stand in front of the new statue of Marion Barry outside the John H. Wilson Building
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Mayor Marion barry networked black firms into the city’s procurement opportunities. He encouraged other black mayors to emulate what he and Coleman young did. blacks would do well to use Marion as a measurement for the performance of current mayors. Despite his ills via addiction and fast women, he remained focused on civic participation and the inclusion of black businesses. barry was as serious about the economic development of black communities as greats like Parren J. Mitchell, Arthur A. fletcher and booker t. Washington. barry became a professional politian. He left politics for a few years, then ran for city council and won in 2005, serving until his death in 2014. there aren’t too many like him. each of us should join or express support for black economic initiatives. Ask your current mayor about black business expansion as a result of his/her leader-
ship. encourage them to emulate the great Marion barry. the majority press, fbI and Congress did their best to destroy barry for what he did for the blacks’ economics. economic development is the cornerstone for everything; yet toward that objective, Marion barry would not rate blacks’ contemporary behavior high. We don't spend with our people like we should, nor and we forged our organizations and efforts toward black-owned businesses, banks and homeowners. We can't continue to be silos. the most important need now among African-Americans is less talk and more strategic collective actions. William Reed is publisher of “Who’s Who in Black Corporate America” and available for projects via Busxchng@his.com
Freedom is not free; join the NAACP Henry J. Pankey
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Dr. William J. barber II, benjamin Jealous, fredrick Douglass, Sojourner truth, Harriet tubman and Dr. Martin luther king Jr., marchers, civil rights activists, ancestors and freedom riders, left us a legacy and challenge to relentlessly forge ahead with courage, a lack of fear and the unapologetic as well as uncompromising willingness to demand voting rights, equity and equality. the critical assignment of the NAACP must be firmly embedded in our souls, body and mindset. the mission of the
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People [NAACP] is to ensure the political, economic, social and educational equality for all people. We must be mindful of the disadvantage of getting trapped in the land mines of having an argument over Colored, Negro, black or African American or Immigrant. Now is not the time for foolishness. the plight of minority groups is in a deadly war with the “Make America Great Again” supporters. there was a time when we were at odds with bubba who lived in trailer parks, but now political billionaires and citizens armed with AR-15 machine guns see us as enemies of our country. We may have gone to sleep believing barack obama saved us. We
thought we had fully integrated schools. We thought affirmative and voting rights were forever. Donald trump woke us up from the coma of belief in the free pursuit of happiness in the quest for the American dream. the millenniums no longer must march, because grandma and Martin already did it. It is an emergency order for the NAACP to reorganize, increase our visibility and convince the world that we are more relevant now than the days of the freedom riders. there are many pivotal questions we must answer. Where are we? Where do we have to go? What groups do we need to get there? What do we have to do to be successful? What will happen if we are successful? What will continue to happen if we fail? the NAACP needs us,
recruitment, retention and financial support of new members and communitybased organization as it seeks improvements in education, political activism, social, equality and economic justice for all people. this is serious business. Is the NAACP still relevant? Why should I join? What do they do? the NAACP has spearheaded the revoking of laws that kept black people from voting and the court order to redraw the voting districts. Voter restriction ID laws are gone. Reverend barber’s leadership resulted in thousands participating in the Moral Monday Crusade to protect our rights. the NAACP has challenged shootings of unarmed black men. out-of-proportion stu-
dent suspensions and expulsions have changed statewide policies of school districts. Voter registration (especially among young people) has dramatically increased. It is dedicated to a new transformation to ensure the public recognizes its relevancy, importance, and activities. Since 1909, the NAACP continues to be our most tireless. capable, competent and fearless advocate. freedom is not free and has already cost us much pain, despairs, blood, sweat, tears and numerous lives. We must resist the “Make America Great Again” groups who have vowed to eliminate our voting rights, keep our children in low performing underfunded schools and
to publicly display racism and sexism with immunity and no apologies. fight, fight, fight for our pride, dignity and selfrespect. “Ain’t nothing gonna turn us around,” including tweets! the NAACP is fully aware, it is a very dangerous mistake to ignore that the president is planning his re-election with the backing of the Republican Party electoral majority. the attorney general and the commander in chief are doing the work of enough racists to continue the game show that is a nightmare for minority groups. freedom is not free! Join and support your local NAACP.
this job gave her the opportunity to earn and receive a special clearance to do her job with the federal government. the special clearance allowed Ida the opportunity to work in the cities of Detroit, Michigan, los Angeles, California, and P h i l a d e l p h i a , Pennsylvania. the engineers whom Ida worked with were very impressed with the fact that Ida could answer questions without having to look up the answer in the company’s manual. Ida worked for the federal government nearly 30 years. After retiring from the federal government, Ida started teaching at District 6 George thomas elementary School in the Philadelphia Public School System. She loved teaching, but didn’t like the principal at her school and was going to resign from that school. but the school superintendent of the school system had observed her teaching tech-
niques and offered her a job as a reading specialist. Ida was allowed to teach as a reading specialist while she got the required master’s degree from Pennsylvania State University (Penn State University) necessary to remain on that job. Ida also taught as a substitute teacher in Detroit, Michigan. Ida said she loved helping students with their reading “because it was so rewarding to see the accomplishments that they made.” Ida taught for 12 years but when the school system decided to close the school that she was teaching at, she decided to retire. After retiring from teaching Ida begin to travel again. She had been traveling since she was 12 years old. Her parents used to put her on the train, attach a card to her sweater with her name and destination on it, and inform the attendant on the train where she was going and who would meet her there. Ida would drive from South Carolina, North Carolina, Michigan, and California to visit her friends and family members on regular occasions.
Sometimes she would just show up at her friends or family homes and stay two to three weeks at a time. los Angeles, California, was her favorite city to visit because she loved living there. In los Angeles, there was always something to do or somewhere to go. Ida loved that type of atmosphere. She never wanted to travel outside the country but found out that she had inadvertently gone outside the country. While being interviewed for a job with the government, she found out that traveling to Windsor, Canada, and tijuana, Mexico, that she had technically traveled outside the country. Ida has travel almost everywhere in this country except for the Northeast (north of Philadelphia). Ida has lived a rich and full life. She still has a sharp memory, ability to walk freely, and lives independently on her own. She has seen a lot of history during her life time, traveled a lot, and continues to inspire people through her interactions with people and by just being nice to everyone.
Ida Mae Nelson turns 100
Winston-Salem mayor declares today Ida Nelson Day SUbMItteD by RAefoRD WIlkINS
Ida Mae Nelson was born on March 15, 1918, in Winston-Salem, N.C. to Hilton Wilkins and emma Hardy. Ida’s mother had a high school education, but her father did not have any formal education. Ida’s mother taught her husband how to read and comprehend important documents. Ida started her education at Woodland Avenue Grade School, which went from the first grade to the fourth grade. Ida was home schooled by her mother, and she was allowed to skip the first grade and started school in the second grade at Woodland Avenue Grade School. Ida later attended fourteenth Street
elementary School in Winston-Salem. She went from the fourth through the seventh grade and then she attended Atkins High School. At Atkins High School, she went from the eighth to the 11th grade. At that time, students graduated from high school in the 11th grade. this was the first graduating class from Atkins High School in 1934. After high school, Ida attended WinstonSalem teachers College (now Winston-Salem State University), pursued and completed her degree in elementary education in 1938. While attending teachers College in 1937, she lost her mother on Dec.8, 1937. She went to live with her Uncle Horace and Aunt Maggie in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to deal with her grief. Ida later returned to WinstonSalem and graduated from teachers College. In 1942, Ida married Moses Slade, but they were divorced in 1948. She later
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married Paul Nelson in 1949. Ida never did have any children. She had a brother that was born in 1917 but he only lived one day. After finishing teachers College, she applied for a job with the federal government at the Nissan building in Winston-Salem. the job with the federal government paid a lot more than the teaching job would have. the particular job required the applicants to take a placement examination. Ida took the examination, passed it, and scored the third highest score in the country.
Henry J. Pankey is an author and retired educator who has worked in Winston-Salem.
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Is NCAA friend or foe?
Once again we have an investigation involving the NCAA in men's basketball pertaining to players receiving illegal benefits from coaches and agents. We have all heard rumors about players being paid in some way shape or form for decades, but one has to ask, who cares? Many of these young men come from impoverished communities where the money they receive is very needed. Some of these improper benefits are as little as a dinner or maybe even a plane ticket for their parents to come see them play. Granted under NCAA rules these are violations, but I question why they are violations at all. I recently saw a report where the NCAA grossed over a billion dollars in revenue in 2017 all from players that do not get a dime. I know some will say that the players are getting paid by having their education paid for along with room and board. I find that point very laughable because no one who is actually being honest with themselves would say that is a fair trade off. When it comes to the most recent investigation, which was led by an FBI probe, it involved some of the biggest stars in the college game. It stemmed from spreadsheets found in the office of former NBA agent Andy Miller. Some of the players and coaches named actually had to sit out a game or two. Many of the schools named in the investigation were some of college basketball’s best. Duke, Michigan State, Kentucky, Texas, USC, Alabama and many others were named. What’s sad about this is these schools could find themselves in front of the NCAA Committee on Infractions, which could lead to sanctions. This just further proves the NCAA systems is extremely flawed and is in serious need of change. This whole illusion of amateurism they try to shove down our throats as a reason the players are not getting paid is outdated and a flat out lie. These players are not amateurs by any stretch of the imagination. With a $1 billion pie to split, there is more than enough money to go around and not have these players’ eligibility come into play. If the NCAA and the schools continue to be greedy, they will force the NBA to make changes to their rules. Currently the NBA has a “one and done” rule, where a player can't enter the NBA draft until one year after their graduation from high school. With all of this foolishness surrounding college basketball, it would be smart for them to eliminate this rule and allow these players to be eligible for the draft straight out of high school. Along with eliminating the one and done rule, the NBA should raise the pay players receive in the GLeague, which will attract more players to want to enter the draft early, leading to a better product on the floor and a better farm See Ramsey on B2
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Former Mt. Tabor player offers basketball training to kids
BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE
There are a lot of places around the Triad area for a kid to receive basketball training. We now have one more as former Mt. Tabor player Gabby Oglesby has brought her Hoop Dreams program to the area. Oglesby played for the Spartans from 2006-10. Following graduation, she went on to play for the Quakers of Guilford College. Once her career was over, she went into coaching AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) basketball. She says she was approached by a parent of one of her players to provide some one-on-one
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training, and after some thought she gave it a go. She liked the coaching so much that soon afterward, Hoop Dreams was born. She created Hoop Dreams back in 2016 in Washington D.C. She says they began to grow at an exponential rate. They grew so quickly, she had to hire additional trainers and move to a bigger venue. According to Oglesby, Hoop Dreams caters to boys and girls from kindergarten through the 12th grade. She specializes in teaching technique, fundamentals, ball handling, form, footwork and more. Oglesby said she feels many young players lack
Gabby Oglesby, left, trains players from kindergarten up to the 12th grade.
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Rec center crowns Winter League champions BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE
The Carl H. Russell Sr. Community Center just wrapped up another successful winter basketball league. The two age groups, 5-9 and 10-13, had their championship games last Thursday, March 8. At the end of the night, the Spurs won the 5-9 age group and the Bulls took home the 10-13 championship. First up on the court was the 5-9 year olds. The Spurs faced off against the Bulls. From the tip off, the Spurs immediately took control of the game. Game MVP Josiah Mabry carried the offensive load for the Spurs by giving them a 15-6 lead at the half. The second half brought more of the same for the Spurs as Mabry continued to lead the charge. The Bulls were overwhelmed all evening and lost by the score of 23-12. “This feels great and people don't understand that these kids have been playing for me since football season and for them to come out here and win the championship is wonderful, especially for them,” said Spurs head coach Carlos Gregory. “This started as a process because we only won one game last year and to come in as the
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Number One seed and win the whole thing feels really good,” he continued. Gregory praised the play of his players. He says he wants to have his same team come back next year to try and win it
slim 16-12 lead at intermission. The lead swung back and forth to both teams all through the second half. The Thunder held a onepoint lead with less than 30 seconds on the clock
Bulls MVP Matt Joines, player in red, carried his team offensively, scoring 28 of his team’s 38 points.
Spurs coach Carlos Gregory gives his player some pointers during a time out.
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all again.
The championship for the 10-13-year-old age group had the Thunder matching up against the Bulls. This game was tightly contested all evening long. The back and forth nature of the game made it one of the best in recent memory at the center. The Bulls came into the game undefeated, looking to finish the year with a perfect record. The Thunder had other thoughts as they held a
and possession of the ball. Unfortunately for them, two late turnovers spelled disaster for the Thunder as the Bulls converted both turnovers into points to win the game 3835 in the final moments. Game MVP Matt Joines saved the day, scoring 28 points. “This game was a tight, tense, back and forth battle that had me nervous, but the guys played defense in the end and I always tell them if you play defense, you win,”
Carl Russell employee Brian Leak says this was one of the better winter leagues in recent memory.
NCAA on the bubble as Virginia is No. 1 for March Madness
BY EDDIE PELLS AP NATIONAL WRITER
From the top seed in the NCAA Tournament – Virginia – to those that barely made it into the bracket – Arizona State and Syracuse – it feels as though everyone involved in March Madness is on the bubble this year. College basketball is in trouble. The brackets came out Sunday, March 11, replete with the usual fanfare that accompanies America's biggest office pool.
Villanova, Kansas and Xavier joined Virginia as No. 1 seeds, but they, along with the other 64 contenders, will play against the backdrop of an investigation-riddled season in which bribes and payoffs
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made bigger headlines than 3s and layups. The tournament began Tuesday with opening-round games featuring a matchup of bubble teams UCLA and St. Bonaventure, then kicks into full swing Thursday and Friday at eight sites around the country, including Charlotte. The Final Four is March 31 and April 2 in San Antonio. Shortly after that, a commission led by former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is expected to deliver recommendations from an
investigation triggered by an FBI probe that led to charges last fall against assistant coaches, agents, employees of apparel companies and others. No fewer than a dozen teams in the tournament have been named either in the FBI investigation or in media reports that allege coaches and others have directed payments and improper benefits to recruits and players – thus, breaking rules that go to the core of the amateursports code that defines both the NCAA and the ``student-athletes'' See Bubble on B2
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fundamentals, which prohibits their growth on the next level, whether it be high school or college. She feels her training will not only help the elite player looking to make the team but also the player who just wants to get better playing pickup with their friends. After her job had her relocate back to WinstonSalem, she decided to bring Hoop Dreams along with her. She currently runs her program out of the Sprague Street Recreation Center. She says her goal is to not charge and arm and a leg to train and is willing to negotiate pricing to fit families’ budgets. For more information on Hoop Dreams, visit
Gabby Oglesby works on some dribbling skills with one of her students.
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The former Guilford College standout now teaches her skills to the younger generation.
www.trainhoopdreams.co m or send an email to trainhoopdreams@gmail.com. You can also call (336) 918-3652 for more information as well.
The Spurs came away with the Winter League championship in the 5-9 age group at the Carl H. Russell Sr. Community Center.
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said Bulls head coach Britton Loyd. “In the final moments, I didn't know what to think. I am just glad we came out with the win,” Loyd went on to say. “I am happy they played hard defense and my nerves
The Bulls pulled out a tough victory to win the 10-13 age group championship in the Winter League.
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are everywhere. I didn't know we were gonna go undefeated through the season, but I knew we could win the championship and we did.” Brian Leak, Carl Russell employee, says the league turned out better than he thought at the beginning of the year. With there being only five teams in the 10-13 age group, he was worried about the competitive balance of
the league but was pleased with the outcome. “This has been one of the best seasons overall because all of the coaches did such a great job,” he said. “The games tonight were very exciting and the coaches did a great job of encouraging the kids. It's just good that all the kids had fun, played hard and had a great attitude.”
This photo shows University of North Carolina Men’s Basketball versus Michigan State, National Final, NCAA Championship Second Half, UNC won 89-72 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on Monday, April 6, 2009.
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who make this billion-dollar business run. They range from teams that made it into the tournament off the so-called bubble – Alabama – to one of the best teams in the country. Arizona, a No. 4 seed in the South, has been roiled by a report that wiretaps caught coach Sean Miller discussing a $100,000 payment to freshman Deandre Ayton. Miller has strongly denied the accusation, though the story line figures to follow the Wildcats through what could be a long run in the tournament. The chairman of the NCAA selection committee, Bruce Rasmussen, has said the investigations played no part of the bracket-filling process. And yet, it's hard to imagine there weren't some sighs of relief in the NCAA offices when some bubble teams' names were left out of the field. For instance, Louisville has lost its coach
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(Rick Pitino), athletic director (Tom Jurich) and latest national title (2013) in the culmination of scandals that have slammed that program for the better part of this decade. Given the widespread nature of this corruption, there's at least a chance that whoever cuts down the nets in San Antonio could eventually suffer the same fate as the Cardinals. More certain is that once this party is over, change of some sort will be coming. ``I don't think it's just going to be a little blip on the radar,'' said John Tauer, the championship-winning coach at Division III St. Thomas in Minnesota, who doubles as a social psychology professor. ``I think this runs deep enough and involves enough people in programs that something's got to change.'' For now, though, it’s hoops and plenty to discuss after the Big Reveal: *The ACC led the way
system for the NBA teams. Another option, which would be better for college basketball, is that the NCAA adopts the Olympic model where the school continues to pay for tuition, room and board but nothing else. Then they allow boosters or whomever else to pay
with nine teams in the tournament, matching a record the ever-expanding conference set last year. The SEC sent eight teams and the Big 12 sent seven. The Big Ten only sent four and the Pac-12 only had three in down years for both marquee conferences. *The region to watch is the Midwest, which is top heavy with Kansas, Duke and Michigan State, who were ranked in the top 4 in the AP preseason poll. It also features arguably the nation's most electric player in Trae Young, who led Oklahoma in as a No. 10 seed despite going 2-8 down the stretch. Questioned by Charles Barkley during the selection show about the Sooners, Rasmussen said: ``Games in November and December count the same as games in February and March.'' *Snubbed: St. Mary's missed despite a 28-5 record. It's only big win this season: at Gonzaga in January. ... Louisville, with an RPI of
players whatever amount they wanted. Since boosters are already paying the top players to already, what is the harm of just making it legal in college sports? It is also a well-known secret that for years, agents have given players money up front so the players will sign with them once they make it to the professional ranks. Once again, what is the big deal?
39, became the highestrated team in that index to miss the tournament, backing the concept that the selection committee would look more heavily at other factors. ... Notre Dame got no love either for its deep run into the ACC tournament or the return of its best player, Bonzie Colson.
*Place to be: Try Boise. It features a possible second-round South matchup between No. 5 Kentucky and No. 4 Arizona, each of which won their conference tournaments. ``I had to ask my guys, `How many of you know what state Boise is in?''' coach John Calipari said of the
long trip his team faces. Also in Idaho are defending national runner-up Gonzaga, which would have a home-court advantage of sorts in a secondround matchup against either Ohio State or South Dakota State.
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Carol Killebrew named the head of school a Salem Academy Carol Killebrew, a longtime advocate for girls’ education and a current principal at an all-girls preparatory school in suburban New York City, has been named the new head of school at Salem Academy effective July 1, 2018. A graduate of an all-girls preparatory school in Tennessee, Ms. Killebrew will replace Interim Head of School and longtime Dean of Students Mary Lorick Thompson who will be retiring after 45 years of service at the Academy. In her current role as principal of the Ursuline School in New Rochelle, NY, Ms. Killebrew is responsible for the Killebrew daily running of the school of 800 girls, grades 6 through 12. She has been an active leader in the development of an international program, and she redirected the school’s curriculum mapping initiative, which resulted in collaboration among department chairs, curriculum coordinators, and learning specialists. She has actively worked with parent and alumnae groups through crowdfunding and other fundraising initiatives. Prior to being named principal in 2014, she worked at her alma mater, Girls Preparatory School in Chatanooga, Tenn. where she taught both Latin and English from 1986 to 2007 and then served as director of planned giving from 2007 to 2010. After 2010, she returned to the classroom until her move to New York. Ms. Killebrew holds a master of arts degree in English from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and a bachelor of arts degree in fine arts from Sewanee: The University of the South. She was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship in 1996 and a National Endowment of the Humanities Fellowship in 1999. Forsyth Futures Announces New Executive Director, Dr. Trevor Flanery Forsyth Futures, a nonprofit community data research organization serving Forsyth County, has announced the selection of Trevor Flanery, PhD as their new executive director. Prior to joining Forsyth Futures, Dr. Flanery taught Urban Planning at Virginia Tech and Geospatial Science at Radford University. He will join Forsyth Futures on March 1. Dr. Flanery holds a PhD in Planning, Governance, & Globalization from Virginia Tech (VT) where he also conducted research for VT's Global Forum on Urban and Regional Resilience, the Office of Economic Development, and the Metropolitan Institute, among others. His professional experiFlanery ence includes non-profit, legislative, and local government positions supporting community development and environmental sustainability. Locally born and bred, Flanery received his bachelor's degree in Geography from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Forsyth Futures, whose tagline is, "studying our community, informing action," works with partner agencies and institutions throughout Forsyth County on an ongoing basis to collect and analyze broad ranges of data. Forsyth Futures plays a unique role in our community, providing data-focused analysis and consultation services for Forsyth County organizations and institutions. Forsyth Futures strives to communicate high-quality, in-depth analyses in ways that are simple, accessible, and always non-partisan. To learn more, visit ForsythFutures.org or contact Tyler@ForsythFutures.org.
Bennett College has new associate vice president for student affairs Dr. Lorraine D. Acker, born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, and raised in Brooklyn, New York, assumed her post on Feb. 5. She replaces Kimberly Drye, who held the position on an interim basis for nearly 18 months and is the College’s Program Manager for Leadership Development Institute for Women. Acker earned a Bachelor of Science in African and Afro-American Studies, and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, both from State University of New York (SUNY) at Brockport in Brockport, New York. She obtained her Master of Science degree in College Student Personnel from Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois. She received her Doctorate of Education from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Acker Acker comes to Bennett from Iowa State University, where she was director of the Margaret Sloss Women’s Center and provided administrative leadership, established strategic goals, interpreted policy, represented the interest of women on University committees and collaborated with internal and external partners to advocate for gender equity for all students while specifically focusing on representing the interests of female students. For the past 10 years, Acker’s research agenda has focused on the intersection of race, gender and relationship violence within higher education and black undergraduate women engagement in college, as well as the role of campus-based women’s centers in black undergraduate women’s engagement. Her dissertation, titled “Faces in the Crowd: A narrative inquiry into the relationship violence experienced by four black college women,” addressed how black women have experienced relationship violence in college.
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Today, March 15 – March Mixer Join the Winston Salem Urban League Young Professionals for the HERstory, Her Business panel discussion and networking event on today, Thursday, March 15 from 6-8 p.m. The event will feature local black women entrepreneurs as panelists and will be held at Ma'ati Spa, 707 N Main St. Today, March 15 – Home Safety Workshop Habitat for Humanity will host a safety workshop on today, Thursday, March 15 at 6 p.m. This workshop is designed for parents of children age 10 years old or younger and will include home-safety training, safety tips, installation information, and a Q&A segment. Advance registration required. Register for classes at (336) 306-8433. For more information, go to habitatforsyth.org.
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Wake Forest University and Triad Cultural Arts, Inc. present The Genius of Dick Gregory and Muhammad Ali: A Conversation with Robert Lipsyte, co-author of Dick Gregory’s autobiography and author of TIME's Muhammad Ali: The Greatest, 1942-2016. The event will be on March 22 at 6 p.m. at The Enterprise Center, 1922 S. Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Winston-Salem, NC. Free, Open to the Public. March 22 – Money Management Class Habitat for Humanity will host a money management class on March 22 at
6 p.m. at Habitat's Housing Education Center -- 1023 W 14th St. Advance registration required. Register for classes at (336) 3068433. For more information, go to habitatforsyth.org. March 22 – Benefit Concert Students from the Wiley Middle School, R.J. Reynolds High School, and Winston-Salem Civic Orchestras will present a “Benefit Concert for the Arts,” on Thursday, March 22, at 7 p.m. in R. J. Reynolds Auditorium. Tickets are $5. Cash or check accepted at the door. Proceeds will benefit the
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Reynolds High School Orchestra and The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County’s 2018 Community Fund for the Arts. March 22 – Computer Class Habitat for Humanity will host a computer basic/Windows class on March 22 at 1:30 p.m. at Habitat's Housing Education Center -- 1023 W 14th St. Advance registration required. Register for classes at (336) 3068433. For more information, go to habitatforsyth.org. See Com. Cal. on B8
Today, March 15 – BOE Meeting There will be a Board of Elections meeting on today, Thursday, March 15 at 12 p.m. in the Forsyth County Government Center, 201 N. Chestnut St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Today, March 15 – Alumni Meeting The 14th St. School Alumni will be meeting today, Thursday, March 15, at 6 p.m. at the 14th Recreation Center to prepare for their third Annual Reunion. For more info, contact President Alfred Harvey at (336) 414-9241.
March 17 – Bowling Tournament The 33rd Annual Charles Roane Bowling Tournament at Creekside Bowling Lanes will be held on March 17 at 10 a.m. Participants will bowl 3 individual games where they compete with other in their sight category and them around 1:30 pm will start the team event. The team event will consist of a 4 person team and they also bowl 3 games.
March 17-25 – Forsyth Creek Week The sixth annual Forsyth Creek Week will be held March 17 - 25 with a mix of perennially popular events and new activities to encourage everyone to get out and appreciate the beauty and importance of our local waterways. Most activities are free. Complete information and a calendar of all Creek Week events is posted at ForsythCreekWeek.org.
March 19 & 26 – Retirement Workshop R e t i r e m e n t Reimagined, a four-week workshop is being offered by the Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem. The sessions will take place on March 19 and 26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. A registration fee of $45 for the workshop covers the cost of books and resource material. Limited scholarships are available. Registration is limited and reservations are required! If you have questions or wish more information on the workshop, contact the Shepherd’s Center at (336) 748-0217 or Info@Shepherdscenter.org . March 20 – Computer Skills Habitat for Humanity will host a basic skills computer class on March 20 at 6 p.m. Advance registration required. Register for classes at (336) 3068433. For more information, go to habitatforsyth.org. March 22 Conversation Robert Lipsyte
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Elder Richard Wayne Wood Sunday School Lesson
Worshiping in God’s Temple Lesson Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-9
By the end of this lesson, we will *Agree with being thankful and worship God. *Aspire to worship Him both in simple and grand ways. *Expect God to respond to our worship in a way that honors Him and blesses His people.
Background: The time is 959 B.C. and the place is Jerusalem and the site is the Temple, commonly called Solomon’s Temple. The temple was divided into three sections – the portico (entrance), the Holy Place (main hall) and the Most Holy Place (inner sanctuary), where only the priests entered. The original Temple was destroyed in 586 B.C. by the Babylonians and rebuilt some 70 years later, with those same divisions. Matthew and Luke both record the tearing in half of the temple veil, which symbolizes God’s availability to all through Christ.
Lesson: God’s glory filled the temple as a sign of His approval for the Temple and the prayer offered by Solomon. The sacrifice, too, was consumed by heavenly fire (verses 1-2). Verse 3 shows the perfect response to the presence of God “… all Israel worshiped on their knees with their faces to the ground and together said, “For He is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.” Verses four and five are representative of how the people of God made peace offerings in enormous amounts because it was a monumental celebration, very much like our church anniversaries today. The service included the preacher, the musicians and the choir. They all stood in reverence to God. Verse 7 points out that the offering was so large and generous that they had to make special provision. They all celebrated together from the northern tip to the southern tip … they all worshipped together. They shared together a total of 14 days; seven days for dedication and seven days for feasting. (The MacArthur Study Bible, UMI and the Oxford Bible Commentary.)
For Your Consideration: What changes might we experience by being more mindful of God’s goodness, mercy and love?
Life’s Application: We, most of us, know that God faithfully answers prayer. We know that Solomon asked God to hear from heaven all those prayers made in the temple. We still go to the temple in need of forgiveness, but not with animal sacrifices. We are now the living sacrifice and we should dedicate and regard our bodies as His temple as we worship Him with cleansed consciences and obedient hearts. This is our appropriate response to God’s constant faithfulness and presence in our lives. Do it as Solomon did, with abundance of heart. “For He is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.” II Chronicles 7:3.
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Today, March 15 District Conference The Church of God in Christ (COGIC) WinstonSalem will host a district conference on March 12-15, 7 p.m. at Wells Memorial COGIC, 1001 E. Washington St., Greensboro. The speaker for March 15 is WinstonSalem Superintendent, Dr. Herman George Platt. For more info, call Wells Memorial at (336) 272-6564. Now-March 21 Lenten services St. James A.M.E. Church is holding mid-week Lenten Services every Wednesday at 7 p.m. through March 21. Guest ministers will bring the message each week. St. James is located at 1501 N. Patterson Avenue. The pastor is the Rev. Dr. Steven L. Lyons. The public is invited to attend. Now – March 17 Empowerment Conference
Grammy nominated Bishop Cortez Vaughn will be at the Renew Church Leaders and Laity Conference.
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Union Baptist Church, at 1200 N. Trade Street in Winston-Salem, in partnership with United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio, will hold the Renew Church Leaders and Laity Conference on March 20-22. Bishop Sir Walter Mack Jr., conference host, says that the fundamental purpose of the Renew Conference is “to provide an opportunity for ministers, church leaders, and laymen to convene for worship, inspiration, information, and vision, that is intended to impact the life of the church.” Special guests include: Award
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winning actress Karen Abercrombie, from the movie “War Room,” and Grammy nominated Bishop Cortez Vaughn. Classes and workshops include clergy homiletics, leadership development, church security, domestic violence, political landscape, opioid crisis, relationships, financial development and many other relevant ministry topics. Full conference registration is $65. Daily registration is $25. For information and to register for the conference, visit the website: unionbaptistwsnc.org or call the church office (336) 724-9305. Karen Abercrombie is a Parents'
Choice Award winning storyteller, singer-songwriter and a motivational speaker. She recently received the Movieguide Grace Award for her performance in the Kendrick Brothers film “War Room.” Karen played the spicy, 80-year-old prayer warrior, Miss Clara, in the film. In 2017, Bishop Cortez Vaughn was nominated for a Grammy for Best Performance and Song of the Year for "You Deserve It.” Bishop Vaughn co-wrote and co-leads the song with JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise. The song has spent 21 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Gospel See Conference on B5
‘My time here so far has been a blessing’
Rev. Ronald Eugene Speas is escorted by Deaconess Joyce Paul.
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The people of New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church were under the guidance of now Pastor Emeritus Samuel J. Cornelius for 35 years. This past Sunday, March 12 they celebrated the third anniversary of their current pastor Rev. Ronald Eugene Speas in grand fashion. Prior to the service starting the church had a catered soul food meal provided by Food for the Soul catering. New Jerusalem was joined in worship by the congregation of First Waughtown Baptist Church. To start the event, Rev. Speas and family were individually escorted into the sanctuary. Reflections of the pastor, special presentations and expressions from the first family gave the service a celebratory feel all day.
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Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 4129 Northampton Drive, will hold its seventh annual Worship and Arts Empowerment Conference on March 14-17. The empowerment conference is designed for everyone committed to the work of worship in the church. A forum with nationally known gospel recording artist JJ Hairston, who leads Youthful Praise, will be held Thursday, March 14-15, which are free and open to the public. On Friday and Saturday, March 16-17, registration is required. Fees are $20 and $5 for children 12 and under. For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/gmbcwsnc/.
March 16 Youth Bowling Night Calvary Hill’s Youth Ministry will host a "Night of Bowling" at Northside Bowling Lanes on Patterson Ave. Friday, March 16 from 7 – 10 p.m. The event inspires fellowship and family competition. All are welcome. For questions, call Bonita Judge at (336) 744-3012. The
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“Today turned out very well even though we are not here for the highlights but instead to do the work at hand,” said Speas. “God rewards even though we are not looking for the rewards; we are looking to become kingdom builders.” “My time here so far has been a blessing and we understand as God has called us into pastorship that the bigger the ministry, the bigger the work,” he continued. “I thank God that he set me up for when I came here I was conditioned for the work that was here.” Anniversary committee chairperson Mary Crank says she has been involved with many anniversary celebrations but is always happy when she is able to see the finished product turn out so well. “Before we started, we prayed, during the process we See Blessing on B5
Church is located at 4951 Manning St.
March 16 - 18 Women’s Conference Emmanuel Baptist Church will host a Women's Conference beginning Friday, March 16 through Sunday, March 18. The theme is "Shaping the World by our Relationship with God through Serving, Encouraging, Promoting and Providing". Events kick off with a "Fellowship of the Sisters" Friday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m. On Saturday, March 17 at 8 a.m., there will be a breakfast followed by presentations to adults on budgeting, ageing, domestic violence, hunger and homelessness. The conference culminates on Sunday, March 18, at the 10 a.m. worship service. Registration fee is $5 for adults, and there is no charge for youth and young adults 21 years and younger. For more information, please contact the church office at (336) 788-7023.
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Digital Song Sales chart, 18 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Gospel Songs chart and 10 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Gospel Airplay chart. This conference is designed to reach leaders and laity from various denominations, which ultimately enhances relationships among the universal church. This conference is comprised of worship experiences, plenary sessions, seminar workshops, a luncheon and fellowship opportunities. Conference speakers include:
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prayed and as we prayed we knew that God was going to answer, so to see all of this come together today was wonderful,” she said. “He is a wonderful pastor, he is a wonderful leader and he deserves everything he gets.” Crank went on to speak about how smooth the transition was from Pastor Emeritus Cornelius. She says Speas brings with him some “youth and vitality and, of course, the Word.” According to Crank, one of Rev. Speas' strongest assets is his strong teaching during Wednesday Bible study, which she says leaves everyone feeling like they have been to revival. Culminating the service was the message delivered by Pastor Dennis Bishop of First Waughtown. His sermon titled “Promoting Kingdom Agenda” focused
on how the church and congregation needs to keep God first and not individual agendas. “I thought it was a very good theme for the third anniversary and for the body of Christ, so when I went in and looked at the Scripture and prayed to the Holy Spirit, the Holy Spirit inspired me to bring it today,” said Bishop. “I think today was a great celebration, but I just wish this place would have been packed where there was no space for anyone else to sit. As men of God, we service the people and we dedicate our time, our lives and our service and when it's time for us to be celebrated, we need to pack the place out.” When it was time for the Speas family to speak, Rev. Speas became a little choked up while addressing the congregation. He says he became emotional because he puts his all into everything he does. “Sometimes I get emo-
*Dr. Harold Hudson is vice president for enrollment and associate dean for Doctoral Studies of the United Theological Seminary and is the opening speaker on Tuesday, March 20, at 1 p.m. *Dr. M. Keith McDaniel is a 2008 graduate of United Theological Seminary and the pastor of the 1,500 membership Macedonia Baptist Church in Spartanburg, S.C. He will speak on Tuesday at 7 p.m. *Dr. E. Dewey Smith is the senior pastor/teacher of The House of Hope Atlanta and, Macon, Georgia, with a membership roll of more than 15,000. Dr. Smith will speak on Wednesday, March 21, at 7 p.m. *Dr. Cynthia L. Hale is the founder and senior pastor of the Ray of Hope Christian Church in Decatur, Georgia.
tional because I understand that this work goes beyond me,” Speas said. “And as God conditions me for what I do, I realize he
From left to right are Latisha Stuckey, Charlene Edwards and Shelva Davis.
Aspiring authors receive advice
For the second year in a row, the Carver School Road Library has played host to the Indie Author Workshop. The purpose of the workshop was to assist those looking to have their manuscripts published or just to find a way to get their thoughts on paper. The workshop, which was held Saturday, March 10, brought in people from various stages of the book writing process. The organizers wanted to provide potential authors with multiple options of writing, publishing and even the promotional aspects of the process. “For some of the authors, I gave them homework and that was to finish their books because people have a lot of thoughts in their minds but they have to get it down on paper,” said author and organizer Shelva R. Davis.
the chance to have someone else have that same feeling makes the workshops worth while. From personal experience they both know how therapeutic writing can be. Joining Davis and Stuckey as one of the organizers was Yolanda M. Johnson-Bryant. She provided information about the business component to writing and selling their books. Charlene Edwards of the Carver School Road Library says she was surprised by the diverse group of people who decided to come out and participate. She says there were men and women of all ages and all walks of life that came out. The group plans to have yet another workshop this fall because of the positive feedback they continue to receive. They stated their hopes are to help “any and everyone” who has a book in them.
Winston-Salem mixer to promote business opportunities
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The city of Winston-Salem, in partnership with the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce, the Winston-Salem Black Chamber and the Forsyth Technical Community College Small Business Center, is holding its annual after-hours business mixer on April 11 to help small businesses, minority-owned businesses and woman-owned businesses learn about opportunities to do business with the city, with other companies and with local contractors. The Winston-Salem Mixer will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Winston Room at the Benton Convention Center, 301 W. Fifth St., Winston-Salem. All size businesses are invited to attend, including larger companies that use local business for goods and services.
Dr. Hale is the devotional preacher on Thursday, March 22 at 8:30 a.m. *Dr. Kent Millard is president of the United Theological Seminary, and will be speaking at the Alumni Luncheon on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. *Dr. Rudolph McKissick is senior pastor of the Bethel Baptist Institutional Church in Jacksonville, Florida. He will speak on Thursday at 7 p.m. Conference sponsors and supporters are Union Baptist Church, dFree Global Foundation, Prudential Insurance Company, Compassion International, Lincoln Financial Group and Injoy Stewardship Solutions.
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“A lot of potential authors are fearful of starting, but you never know until you try,” she continued. Latisha R. Stuckey, another organizer and author, presented a slide show that dealt with marketing of books upon completion. She advised those in attendance to use social media as a marketing tool because most sites are free. For Davis, she stated that her “book is her baby.” She says the feeling of receiving a copy of her first book in the mail was better than childbirth or even receiving her master’s degree. From all the hard work, sweat and tears she put into it, she actually cried tears of joy. Stuckey said, “You definitely can't describe the feeling. When I was 14 I said I was going to write a book about my life and 20 something years later, it's finally here. They both said to have
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The young women of the dance ministry performed a routine during the pastoral anniversary. brought me through a whole lot of things to get me where I am.” Speas says he is happy
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The mixer will offer open networking to meet fellow business owners, along with two speed networking opportunities: Construction Trades Speed Networking for one-on-one meetings with general contractors and engineers who use subs; and City Department Speed Networking for one-on-one meetings with city departments that purchase goods and services. Space for speed networking is limited and registration is required. Participation will be first come, first served. The registration deadline for speed networking is March 28. The registration deadline for open networking is April 4. Register at CityofWS.org/WSMixer. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. Attendance is free. For more information call Tiesha Hinton at (336) 734-1262 or send an email to tieshah@cityofws.org.
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March 17 Ricky Dillard concert Nationally renowned contemporary gospel singer, songwriter and choir master Dr. Ricky Dillard and a choir will perform at Fayetteville State University’s (FSU) Gospel Explosion at 6 p.m. on March 17 in the J.W. Seabrook Auditorium. Tickets cost $25 for the general public and $15 for alumni, faculty, staff and military. Tickets may be purchased at ETIX.com and FSU’s Seabrook auditorium at (910) 672-1724. March 17 76th Anniversary The Livingstone College Gospel Choir will present a concert on March 17 at 5 p.m. at Goler Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church, 1435 East Fourth St. The concert is part of a two-day celebration of the church’s 76th Anniversary, which will continue on Sunday, March 18, with the burial of a time capsule following the 10 a.m. worship service.
March 18 Missionary Day The Sarah Allen Women’s Missionary Society (WMS) at St. James A.M.E. Church, 1501 North Patterson Avenue, across from the U.S. Postal Service Center, will hold its Annual Day Sunday, March 18. The service begins at 10 a.m. The speaker for the occasion is St. James’ First Lady Nikki Walker Lyons, Western North Carolina Conference Branch WMS president. March 18 Mission Day United Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church will host "Mission Day" on Sunday March 18 at 4 p.m. Sen. Rev. Paul Lowe Jr. and Shiloh Missionary Baptist church will be the guest church.
March 18 Missionary Program The Missionary Ministry of Zion Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, 101 North Dunleith Ave., will have its annual Missionary Day Program on Sunday, March 18, at 3 p.m. The theme is “The Role of the Church when Bad Things Happen.” Rev. Nathaniel Davis III will be the guest speaker. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call the church office at (336) 7257390.
that he has been able to ingratiate himself and his family with the church congregation so quickly. He says the people of New
March 20-22 Renew Conference Union Baptist Church, in partnership with United Theological Seminary, will hold the Renew Church Leaders and Laity Conference, March 20-22. Full conference registration is $65. Daily registration is $25. For information and to register for the conference, visit the website: unionbaptistwsnc.org or call the church office (336) 724-9305. Union Baptist Church is located at 1200 N. Trade Street in WinstonSalem.
March 23-24 Community Arts Series Winston-Salem writer, director, educator and Emmy Award-winning actor Ron Jones will bring his show “The Movement: 50 Years of Love and Struggle” to Wentz Memorial United Church of Christ at 3435 Carver School Road, Winston Salem, March 23-24 at 7 p.m. Tickets ($12/adults and $6/children 12 and under) can be purchased through Wentz Church by calling (336) 722-0430 or online at: h t t p : / / w w w. b r o w n p a pertickets.com/event/3055 581. For more information on Dialogues on Diversity: www.dialoguesondiversity.com March 25 Black History Program St. Andrews United Methodist Church will have a Black History program on Sunday, March 25, at 3 p.m. featuring the Philips Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Prayer Band Choir. The church is located at 1840 Butler St. in Winston-Salem. Rev. Dale Sneed is the Pastor. The public is invited.
March 25 CD Release Come ready to praise, worship and celebrate with Sharon Evans to celebrate the release of our new gospel single CD release, “It’s Getting Better!” It is being released digitally and hard copy CDs will be available on March 31. This awesome celebration event will be Saturday, March 31 at 6 p.m. at First Calvary Baptist Church, 401 North Woodland Ave. The Rev. Derwin Montgomery is the pastor. For more information, contact Sharon Evans at sharonevansbooking@gma il.com for call (336) 2075122. April 6-8
Jerusalem are “great people who love the ministry,” so it made the transition that much easier.
45th Anniversary St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate the 45th anniversary of Pastor Rev. Dr. James Fulwood and First Lady Hattie Fulwood starting on Friday night, April 6, at 7 p.m. The Rev. Ronald Speas and members of New Jerusalem Baptist Church will be the guests. On Saturday, April 7 at 6 p.m. the Rev. Terrance Evans and members of Canaan Baptist Church will be the guests. A fellowship dinner will follow the service. On, Sunday, April 8, at 11 a.m. the Rev. Warren Napper will be the guest preacher for the morning service. The church is at 1100 Manley Street. The Rev. Dr. James Fulwood is the host pastor. For more information, contact Hattie Fulwood at (336) 7884411.
April 20 Benefit Concert Apostle Gloria Samuels and Great commission Community Church, 3733 Ogburn Ave., will host a benefit concert on April 20 at 7 p.m. The proceeds for this event will fund the church’s future after-school program that will offer tutoring, homework assistance, and quality training in the arts.
April 28 Church Anniversary First Calvary Baptist Church, 401 N. Woodland Ave., will celebrate its 100th Anniversary on April 28-29. A banquet will be held on April 28 at 6 p.m. in the S. G. Atkins Community Center, 1922 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The ticket cost is $25 for adults, children 12 and under $10. For more information, call (336) 724-2611. Ongoing
Every Wednesday Noon-Day Express Greater New Liberty Baptist Ministries will host a Noon-Day Express on every Wednesday from noon-12:45 p.m. Guest speakers from around the city and surrounding area will encourage hearts at midweek. The public is invited to come out and share in this time of worship and praise. A lunch will be offered. The Rev. Dr. Linda M. Beal is the host pastor. For more information, Tracee Spear at (336) 429-0512 or Deacon Beal at (336) 528-3256.
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Three people answered all the questions correctly in The Chronicle’s Black History Month contest and their names were drawn to win a prize from Meta’s Restaurant. Arnita Streater, Vernola P. Jackson and Elizabeth Pennix claimed their prizes earlier this month. Congratulations, winners!
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Vernola P. Jackson of Clemmons comes to The Chronicle office to pick up her prize.
Arnita Streater of Winston-Salem comes to The Chronicle office to pick up her prize.
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Talent in school district shines at Broadway Best Spectacular BY BENITA BROWN SPECIAL TO CHRONICLE
The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Beta Lambda Chapter, hosted an evening of entertainment in Winston-Salem. Parkland High School was the site of the seventh annual Broadway Best Spectacular. The event, titled “Winston-Salem Soundtrack,” was hosted by members Dr. Patsy O. Squire and Ann Moye, both former presidents of the organization. “Winston-Salem Soundtrack” showcased the talent of a number of students from the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools system. The event remained true to promoting the highest ideas of the teaching profession, fostering sisterhood and supporting young people in the schools. Elementary
schools represented were Griffith, Hall-Woodward, Kimberley Park, Kimmel Farm, Konnoak and Carter G. Woodson. Flat Rock, Mineral Springs, Northwest and special guest school Jamestown from Greensboro, rounded out middle school representation. Parkland and Reynolds represented high schools. Participants sang songs, danced, performed skits, gymnastic routines and recitations in hopes of winning the night’s firstplace prize of $100. Second-place prize was $50 and third-place prize was $25. The three judges, Dr. Myron Brown, Todd Corley and Julie Hunter, tallied votes and decided on winners. The first-place prize was awarded to the Griffith Bulldog Stompers of Griffith Elementary
School. The second-place prize went to I’Zaah Jones, student at Reynolds High School and the third-place prize went to T&C Productions, a mime group from Union Baptist Church, a local church in the city. The festivities also included a fashion show, featuring men of all ages, who strutted on stage in their stylish outfits with much audience appreciation. As the program ended, students and educators took to the stage to listen to an affirmation from Norma Corley, Beta Lambda Photo by Harold Payne member, and to participate First-place prize winners, the Griffith Bulldog Stompers of Griffith Elementary in a group dance. School, are shown with Phi Delta Kappa President Donna Mickens. The night was filled with love, laughter, and talent galore. According to the president of the organization, Donna Mickens, a grand time was had by all NCDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE PROPOSED on Saturday, Jan. 13.
WIDENING OF N.C. 66 (OLD HOLLOW ROAD) FROM HARLEY DRIVE TO U.S. 158 (REIDSVILLE ROAD) IN FORSYTH COUNTY TIP PROJECT NO. U-5824
The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting regarding proposed widening of N.C. 66 (Old Hollow Road) from Harley Drive to U.S. 158 (Reidsville Road), in Forsyth County.
The Sigma Beta Club (Delta Sigma chapter) shows items collected during the 2018 Souper Bowl of Caring Campaign.
Sigma Betas participate in the Souper Bowl of Caring Campaign
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The Sigma Beta Club (Delta Sigma chapter) of Winston-Salem are a National Youth Organization of Caring. The chapter recently participated in the 2018 Souper Bowl of Caring Campaign. By partnering with the Souper Bowl Campaign, it created a unique opportunity to join in a national movement of giving and serving. From Jan. 7 through Feb. 11, the Sigma Beta Club members collected non-perishable food items for this service project. At the conclusion of the campaign, a total of 253 food items were collected and donated to Samaritan Ministries Soup Kitchen. A report of the campaign efforts were submitted to the Souper Bowl of Caring, which allowed the Delta Sigma Chapter to be a part of the national efforts. Through this experience, they learned the power of working together to make a difference in the lives of others.
The Samaritan Ministries Soup Kitchen opened in March 1981, and regularly serves lunch to 300-400 guests every day. The Soup Kitchen also provides dinner and breakfast to nightly shelter guests. The Soup Kitchen is open 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. The Delta Sigma chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. is the sponsoring chapter for the local Sigma Beta Club, a youth auxiliary of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity for males ages 8 to 18. The Sigma Beta Clubs offer unique opportunities to exemplify wholesome values, leadership skills, educational enhancement, business training and development, and social and cultural awareness to male youths at a most critical stage in their personal development. The club’s motto is “Next Generation of Leaders Accepting the Responsibility and Loving the Challenge.”
The meeting will be held on Thursday, March 22, at Morris Chapel United Methodist Church, 2715 Darrow Road in Walkertown from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Interested citizens may attend at any time during the meeting hours. NCDOT representatives will be available to answer questions and receive comments regarding the project. Please note that no formal presentation will be made. All comments received will be taken into consideration as the project progresses.
As information becomes available, it may be viewed online at the NCDOT Public Meeting Website: http://www.ncdot.gov/projects/publicmeetings Anyone desiring additional information may contact Brett Abernathy, P.E., NCDOT, Division Project Development Engineer, at 375 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston Salem, NC 27127, (336) 747-7800 or jbabernathy@ncdot.gov. Comments should be submitted by April 23, 2018. NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this meeting. Anyone requiring special services should contact Tamara Makhlouf via email at tmakhlouf@ncdot.gov or by phone at (919) 707-6072 as early as possible, so that these arrangements can be made. Persons who speak Spanish who have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.
Aquellas personas que hablan español y no hablan inglés, o tienen limitaciones para leer, hablar o entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios de interpretación si los solicitan antes de la reunión llamando al 1-800-481-6494. The Chronicle March 8 and 15, 2018
Coleman campaign alleges Russian meddling in 2016 BY CASH MICHAELS FOR THE CHRONICLE
First there was evidence of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election in North Carolina, when a Russian-backed “black” group attempted to exploit a fatal police shooting in Charlotte to suppress the black youth vote. Now, the “Linda Coleman for Congress” campaign for the Second Congressional District, is alleging that there was Russian meddling again, this time targeting her 2016 campaign for lieutenant governor. “…[S]taffers for the Linda Coleman for Congress campaign discovered that the domain name for Ms. Coleman’s Lieutenant Governor campaign website, LindaforNC.com, was recently purchased by a Russian citizen,” the campaign said in a March 7 press release. “We believe that this serves as further Coleman evidence that there is significant efforts by foreign entities to significantly influence our electoral processes and interfere with our democracy.” On Friday, Ms. Coleman, a former N.C. House member and chair of the Wake County Commissioners, who lost the 2016 race of lieutenant governor by a slim margin, held a press conference to make clear that her campaign has already been in touch with the FBI, State Board of
“As important, we also call for a thorough assessment of our election system to determine any potential weaknesses that could allow for the suppression or interference of votes during the upcoming midterm elections.”
–Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the national NAACP
Elections and the N.C. Attorney General’s Office. "Underhanded and deceptive strategies like this one only thrive when people choose not to speak out about what they see before them," she said. The N.C. Democratic Party says it’s not aware of any other campaign in the state that may have been affected by alleged Russian meddling. Dallas Woodhouse, executive director of the N.C. Republican Party, was markedly dismissive about Coleman’s claim, telling a local Raleigh television station, "Seems like they should direct these questions to the Clinton Campaign and the DNC, since they were conspiring with the Russians." Ms. Coleman is vying to become the third AfricanAmerican to represent North Carolina in Congress, hoping to join Rep. G. K. Butterfield (D-NC-1), and Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC-12) if she’s victorious during the upcoming 2018 midterm elections. In the Democratic primary, Coleman faces Gregory Chesser, Kenneth Romley, Japeth Matemu and Wendy May. The winner of that primary will face Republican incumbent George Holding in November. Last month, Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the national NAACP, in a Feb. 20 statement, called for “… a complete investigation” into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential elections. “As important, we also call for a thorough assessment of our election system to determine any potential weaknesses that could allow for the suppression or interference of votes during the upcoming midterm elections.” Johnson continued, “The midterm elections have the potential to shift the entire balance of power in Congress, and it remains critical that the integrity of the voting process cannot be questioned,” later adding, “It is clear that the Black vote has been targeted by both internal and external forces and the NAACP is committed to challenging any attempt to reduce or diminish the political power of the African-American community, communities of color and the nation as a whole.”
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Jane Lindsay Ferguson Executor for Doris M. Lindsay, deceased 4943 Germanton Rd. Winston-Salem, NC, 27105
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Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Willie C. Williams (17 E 1185), also known as William Clarence Williams, deceased April 14, 2017, Dillion County, South 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 June 10, 2018 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 8th day of March, 2018.
James M. Williams Executor for Willie C. Williams, deceased 1745 Twitty Drive Dillion SC 29536 The Chronicle March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2018
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Having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Christopher Malloy (18 E 450), also known as Christopher Alfred Malloy, 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 June 3, 2018 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 1st day of March, 2018.
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Having qualified as Administator of the Estate of Harold James Levy, also known as Harold Levy, deceased March 17, 2016, 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 June 10, 2018 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 8th day of March, 2018.
John W. Leavy , Sr. Administrator for Harold James Levy, deceased 5136 Pressman Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27105 The Chronicle March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2018
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Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of James E. Bohannon (18 E 266), also known as James Edward Bohannon, deceased December 31, 2017, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before June 17, 2018 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 15th day of March, 2018.
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‘March for Our Lives’ set for March 24
MARCH 15, 2018
BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE
On Saturday, March 24, students, teachers, parents, and activists across the country will join students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School who have organized a nationwide demonstration called “March for Our Lives.” While thousands are expected to join the students in Washington, D.C. as they march through the streets of nation’s capital next weekend, several local organizations are joining forces to show solidarity with the students from Majory Stoneman Douglas in Florida and across the country who have been victimized by violent school shootings. “March for Our Lives” was organized shortly after the Feb. 14 shooting at Majory Stoneman Douglas when Nikolas Cruz, a former student at the school, is accused
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of opening fired with an AR-15 rifle and murdering 17 people. Students plan to rally together to demand that their lives and safety become a priority. The local demonstration, which has gained support from Indivisible Forsyth, the Winston-Salem NAACP chapter, Triad Women’s March and RISE Together Piedmont, will be held at Merschel Plaza. Stephanie Bailey, a mother and organizer of the local campaign, said she got involved in the movement by talking to other mothers in the area. “In the group Forsyth Indivisible, a few mothers expressed our passion for this and the need to get a march started in our area. We were just feeling the urgency to
give our students, educators and parents a voice to speak out,” Bailey said. During an interview with The Chronicle last week, Bailey encouraged the community to come out and support the cause. She said, “The most important thing any member of our community can do is show up. “We need a large number of people to show up and bring their support so that this event can demonstrate broad public support for this cause. “March for Our Lives” is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. at Merschel Plaza Park in downtown Winston-Salem. For more information, visit March for Our Lives, WinstonSalem on Facebook or Eventbrite. To make a donation to support the cost of the demonstration, visit www.youcaring.com and type March for Our Lives, Winston-Salem in the search bar.
Togo West, former U.S. official and W-S native, dies
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Togo Dennis West Jr. was the only child of Evelyn Carter West and Togo Dennis West Sr. He was born June 21, 1942 and died suddenly of a heart attack on March 8, 2018. He was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, by his parents, who were teachers in the public school system. They instilled in him a love of country and dedication to duty, which would later lead him to public service. He attended Atkins High School before moving to Washington, D.C., to attend college at Howard University. He attended Howard for undergraduate studies and law school, where he met his wife, Gail Berry West. Secretary West held senior positions in three presidential administrations. He served in the administration of President Gerald R. Ford as Associate Deputy Attorney General in the U.S. Department of Justice. He
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March 22 – Land and Farming Panel Discussion There will be a Land and Farming panel discussion on March 22 at 5:30 p.m. at Parkway United Church of Christ. This panel will explore the interplay between culture and land use, and consider how to re-instill land and community values that shape and promote a vibrant and healthy culture March 22 – Medicare workshop The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem is offering a workshop for individuals turning 65 (as well as those who already have Medicare). The session will be held on Thursday, March 22 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Shepherd’s Center, 1700 Ebert St. The session is provided at no cost. Because space is limited, reservations are required. Contact the Shepherd’s Center at (336) 748-0217 for more information or to reserve a seat.
March 23 – UNCSA’s open house Students considering careers in the arts are invited to attend Spring Open House at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, March 23. The campus is located at 1533 South Main St. in WinstonSalem. Advance registration is required. Visit the www.uncsa.edu/openhouse for the online registration form or additional information, or call the Admissions Office at (336) 770-3290. March 23 – Opening Reception Opening reception for Gateway Gallery's exhibit MASTERPIECES – cele-
served in the administration of President Jimmy Carter, where he was General Counsel of the Navy, later the Special Assistant to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense, and, thereafter, General Counsel of the Department of Defense. He served as the 16th Secretary of the Army under President Bill Clinton; and in the second Clinton administration, he served in the President’s Cabinet as the third Secretary of Veterans Affairs. While Secretary of the Army, he also served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Panama Canal Commission. Secretary West served on a number of governmental commissions and advisory committees. Secretary West received the Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Howard University in 1965, and in 1968, a degree in law from the same university, where he was Managing Editor of the Howard Law Journal, graduating cum laude and first in his class. He served
brating the 35th Anniversary of The Enrichment Center will be held on March 23 from 5-7 p.m. The event is free and will be at Gateway Gallery at The Enrichment Center, 1006 S Marshall Street.
Now-March 23 – Cereal Drive In recognition of National Nutrition Month, Crisis Control Ministry is holding its 18th annual “Wee Care! Cereal Drive” from March 1-23. For more information on Wee Care! or to become a participating collection location, contact Tricia Murphy at Crisis Control at (336) 724-7875, ext. 1040.
Now-March 23 – North Carolina Resident Days Beginning March 1 until March 23, Mystery Hill is holding North Carolina Resident days! All residents of North Carolina along with families and guest are invited to visit Mystery Hill for only $2 each throughout March as part of “Dollar Days.” Mystery Hill is located between Boone and Blowing Rock on Hwy 32. For more information visit www.mysteryhill-nc.com or email info@mysteryhill-nc.com or call at (828) 264-2792.
March 23-24 – Community conference The Arc of North Carolina presents ‘Rooted in Advocacy: Planting Seeds for a Stronger Community’, a two day conference, on March 2324 from 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. The event will be held at the Embassy Suites, 460 N Cherry St., WinstonSalem. Register online at http://arcnc.org/arc-ncconference. March 23-31 – “Driving Miss Daisy” 40+Stage Company will open their 2018 season with “Driving Miss
as law clerk to Judge Harold R. Tyler, Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Secretary West practiced law with Covington & Burling in Washington, D.C., from 1973 to 1975, from 1976 to 1977, and from 2000 to 2004. In 1981, after a period of government service, he joined the New York law firm of Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler as managing partner of its Washington office. In 1990, he became Senior Vice President for Government Relations of the Northrop Corporation, and served until his appointment as Secretary of the Army. From 20042006, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies. At the time of his death, he was Chairman of TLI Leadership Group, which he established in 2006 to support his professional and community activities. Secretary West served on and led several boards of directors. He served on
Daisy,” directed by Sheri Masters, at Hanesbrand Theatre. Performances will be held in the Hanesbrands Theatre, 251 N. Spruce Street, WinstonSalem. For ticket prices and show times, visit https://rhodesartscenter.org /driving-miss-daisy/ or call Arts Council box office at (336) 747-1414.
March 24 – Habitat House party Habitat Young Professionals will host a Habitat House Party on March 24 from 8 p.m. until midnight at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, 251 Spruce St. There will be unlimited beer & wine, appetizers, dancing, and a silent auction. Liquor drinks will be available for purchase. You must be age 21+ to attend. Advance tickets are $40 for individuals and $70 for couples. Tickets at the door are $50. All fundraising done by Habitat Young Professionals goes toward the HYA/HYP house, the future home of a hardworking and deserving family in Forsyth County. March 24 – Personal Finance Workshop Habitat for Humanity will host a personal finance workshop on March 24 at 9 a.m. at Habitat's Housing Education Center -- 1023 W 14th St. Advance registration required. Register for classes at (336) 3068433. For more information, go to habitatforsyth.org.
March 24 – “A Taste of Kenya Dinner” On Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Sister2Sister International Outreach Ministry will hold their annual “A of Kenya Dinner” at the Winston Lake YMCA, 901 Waterworks Road, Winston-Salem. Tickets are $25 per person, and can be purchased two ways: Online at
the Board of Directors of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation. Mr. West was a former Chairman of the Kennedy Center Community and Friends Board and was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Shakespeare Theatre at the Folger and he served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the North Carolina School of the Arts. He was a member of the Board of Visitors of the Wake Forest University School of Law and was a member of the Board of Governors of the School of Law of Antioch University. He served as a member of the adjunct faculty of the Duke University School of Law. Secretary West was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Field Artillery Corps and served on active military duty in the Army’s Judge Advocate General Corps, attaining the rank of Captain. For his military service, he was awarded the Legion of Merit and the Meritorious Service
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March 24 – Health Fair and Yard Sale Carver High School & the Class of 2018 will have a community health fair and yard sale on Saturday, March 24th (Rain or Shine) at 8 a.m. -2 p.m.
Medal, and for his public service, he has received decorations for distinguished service from the Departments of Defense, Army, Air Force, Navy, and Veterans Affairs. The Boy Scouts of America have designated him a Distinguished Eagle Scout and have awarded him the Silver Buffalo and Silver Beaver Awards for his national contributions to America’s youth. He has received numerous awards from veterans, military, and community organizations; has been awarded the degree Doctor of Laws by Gannon University and WinstonSalem State University; has been designated a Hedrick Fellow by the United States Coast Guard Academy; and has been awarded the Alumni Achievement Award for D i s t i n g u i s h e d Postgraduate Achievement in the fields of law and public policy by his alma mater, Howard University. Secretary West was a member of St. John’s Church, Lafayette Square, where he served as senior
The cost per table 6’ table & chair is $20. For more information, please contact Mrs. Chisom or Ms. Darling at (336) 727-2230 or (336) 727-2987. All proceeds will go to the Senior Class. March 24 – Rabies clinic Forsyth County Animal Control will have a rabies clinic and offer low-cost
West warden, member of the standing committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, and of the Board of Directors of the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation. He was recently appointed Chairman of the Washington National Cathedral Veterans Advisory Council. Togo Dennis West Jr. is survived by his wife of 51 years, Gail Berry West; daughters Tiffany West Smink (Dan) and Hilary Carter West; and grandchildren Jackson West Smink and Natalie Berry Smink. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to the MedStar Health Foundation, 10980 Grantchester Way, 8th Floor, Columbia, MD 21044. Services are pending; burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery. Submitted by Janice Joyner, a longtime employee of Mr. West. spay and neuter vouchers on March 24 from 9-11 a.m. Animal Control is located at 5570 Sturmer Park Circle. All transactions are cash only.
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NCDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING ON MARCH 27 REGARDING THE PROPOSED EXTENSION OF FORUM PARKWAY (S.R. 3955) TO N.C. 66 (UNIVERSITY PARKWAY) IN FORSYTH COUNTY STIP Project No. U-5899
The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes construction of new twolane roadway on new location from Forum Parkway (S.R. 3955) to N.C. 66 (University Parkway) in Rural Hall. A public meeting will be held at Woodland Baptist Church located at 1175 Bethania-Rural Hall Road on Tuesday, March 27th from 4 to 6 p.m.
The purpose of this meeting is to inform the public of the project and gather public input on the proposed design. As information becomes available, it may be viewed online at the NCDOT Public Meeting Webpage: http://www.ncdot.gov/projects/publicmeetings/. The public may attend at any time during the public meeting hours, as no formal presentation will be made. NCDOT representatives will be available to answer questions and receive comments. The comments and information received will be taken into consideration as work on the project develops. The opportunity to submit written comments will also be provided at the meeting or can be done via phone, email, or mail by April 17, 2018.
For additional information, please contact Mr. Al Blanton, PE, PLS, Division 9 Project Development Team Lead by phone: (336) 747-7800 or via email at wablanton@ncdot.gov; or by mail: NCDOT Division 9, 375 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27127.
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this workshop. Anyone requiring special services should contact Tony Gallagher, Environmental Analysis Unit, at 1598 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1598, by phone (919) 707-6069 or by e-mail at magallagher@ncdot.gov as early as possible so that arrangements can be made.
Persons who speak Spanish and have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.
Aquellas personas que hablan español o tienen limitaciones para leer, hablar o entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios de interpretación si los solicitan antes de la reunión llamando al 1-800-481-6494. The Chronicle March 15 and 22, 2018