History

These personalities have gained recognition for their exceptional work and creations.
High schools compete for bragging rights in the basketball tournament. It’s named after a man who influenced the sport locally.
The city’s history of treating the public in hospitals stretches back more than a century. Learn how facilities that are still treating patients today were established.
The arena honors Forsyth County natives for their bravery and sacrifice.
Did you know Winston-Salem has a higher-than-usual concentration of organists and pipe organ music supporters? We wanted to learn why — so we asked two experts.
Salem Band was established in 1771. It continues as a nonprofit made up of community musicians offering free concerts to the public.
The Forsyth County Historic Resources Commission wants to acknowledge the golf course’s role in desegregation. It has submitted a proposal to add the facility to the National Register of Historic Places.
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The exhibition will be on display through the end of the year.
One of the city’s most prominent families helped make the campus a reality a century ago. Its design continues to inspire students to achieve their best.
Editors and readers at USA TODAY call the property “Winston-Salem’s own version of Downton Abbey.” The history of the 55-acre hotel and conference center stretches back nearly 100 years.
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This local artist moved from Arizona in 2019 and made the Twin City his new home where he helps bridge the gap between artists in the community.
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