Winston-Salem man convicted in crash that killed a brother and sister
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A Winston-Salem man was convicted Wednesday on charges that he drove drunk, ran a red light and slammed his car into another vehicle, killing a 63-year-old man and his sister,...
View ArticleMaxburger Burger Bar and Grill opens in Davidson County
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. — Maxburger Burger Bar and Grill has opened at 3450 Old Salisbury Road, according to the Winston-Salem Journal. The restaurant is just over the county line in Davidson County off...
View ArticleControversial billboard in Forsyth County replaced with new message
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A billboard that raised eyebrows was replaced Saturday by one that has some people scratching their heads, according to the Winston-Salem Journal. The new 39-word sign, just off...
View ArticleNew Japanese steakhouse, sushi lounge opens in Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — UMI Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Lounge opened this week at 1280 Creekside Way, according to the Winston-Salem Journal. UMI joins a handful of restaurants in the Shoppes on...
View ArticleAldi reopens store off University Parkway in Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Bernice Whitley was one of the first early morning shoppers to visit the Aldi grocery store off University Parkway on Thursday for its official reopening, according to the...
View ArticleScience teacher’s prestigious award will help Winston-Salem school rebuild
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — If Brad Rhew were looking for a reason to stay in teaching, he just got one — or 25,000, according to the Winston-Salem Journal. To his credit, the science teacher at Cook...
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Man takes credit for puzzling new Business 40 billboard in Winston-Salem
Bruce Chapman/Journal WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A Maryland man has taken credit for the latest message in a series of controversial billboards on Business 40 that have sparked outrage for what some have...
View ArticleKalvin Michael Smith is “doing well” after shooting, his father says
Kalvin Michael Smith, who was released after serving 20 years in prison for an assault he and his supporters say he did not commit, is doing much better after he was shot about a week ago, his father,...
View ArticleSiblings from High Point star in comedy special streaming on Netflix later...
The Lucas Brothers, siblings from High Point known for their off-the-wall, deadpan comedy style, will star in a stand-up special on Netflix being released this week, according to the Winston-Salem...
View ArticleWinston-Salem woman on trial on charges she forced 12-year-old into prostitution
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A Winston-Salem woman forced a 12-year-old girl into prostitution over a two-year period, driving the girl to adult men at houses and apartment complexes so she would have sex...
View ArticleWinston-Salem woman gets up to 16 years for forcing 12-year-old girl into...
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A Winston-Salem woman was sentenced to a maximum of 16 years in prison on charges she forced a 12-year-old girl into a life of prostitution. The girl was raped by men, became...
View ArticleCommunity mourning after founder of Skippy’s Hot Dogs in Winston-Salem dies
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Winston-Salem restaurant community is mourning the loss of Mike Rothman, the founder of Skippy’s Hot Dogs, who died Friday morning after a yearlong battle with brain cancer....
View ArticleClemmons man charged with having videos of young girls performing sex acts
CLEMMONS, N.C. — A Clemmons man was indicted Monday on charges that he possessed child pornography, including a video of a nude girl engaging in sexual activity with a dog, according to the...
View ArticleQuarterback Kearns dismissed from Wake Forest University
Quarterback Kyle Kearns has been dismissed from the Wake Forest football team for a violation of team rules, the Winston-Salem Journal reported. Coach Dave Clawson confirmed Kearns’ dismissal...
View ArticleWinston-Salem woman convicted for role in killing, burial of two men at...
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A Winston-Salem woman was convicted Monday for her role in one of Forsyth County’s most bizarre murder cases — the brutal killing of two men and burial of their bodies in the...
View ArticleMan whose body was found in Peters Creek ravine died of neck injuries
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A Winston-Salem man, whose body was found in the Peters Creek ravine in January, died from blunt force injuries to his neck, according to an autopsy report obtained by the...
View ArticleParalyzed defendant grateful Winston-Salem officer shot him, apologizes to...
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. — A Forsyth County man was sentenced to prison this week for pointing a shotgun at a Winston-Salem police officer, causing the officer to shoot him when he wouldn’t drop the gun,...
View Article3 with ties to App State football charged after player stabbed in fight
BOONE, N.C. — The Boone Police Department on Friday announced three additional arrests in connection to an early May fight that led to a felony assault charge against Malik Jaleel Simpson, according to...
View ArticleSinger and Winston-Salem native Chris Murrell dies at 61
Chris Murrell, a Winston-Salem native whom Tony Bennett described as “one of my favorite singers,” died on Sunday, according to the Winston-Salem Journal. He was 61. Murrell is best known for his work...
View ArticleDeath penalty sought for man accused charged in brutal death of Winston-Salem...
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A Winston-Salem man will face the possibility of the death penalty in connection with the death of a 2-year-old boy who prosecutors say had injuries so severe that he wouldn’t...
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