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Yadkinville parade, fireworks set for Saturday
Yadkinville will celebrate the July 4 holiday on Saturday with an evening of live music, food trucks, parade, and fireworks. The festivities will kick off at 5 p.m. on East Elm Street in Yadkinville with the stage located in the town parking lot behind the Chamber of Commerce. Krystal King will perform beginning at 5 p.m. The parade will begin at 7 p.m. This year's celebration will also include a kid zone with bounce houses and a foam party, located in the town parking lot...
Man’s melanoma discovered during haircut in Forsyth County
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Every two weeks, you’ll find Larry Frazier getting his haircut by Robin Anderson. It’s been part of Fraizer’s routine for nearly 40 years. “I would have to consider Robin one of my very closest friends,” Frazier said. And last fall, that routine and friendship may have saved his life. “The […]
Celebrate Independence Day with a free performance by Salem Band
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — TheSalem Band will presents its free "Stars & Stripes" concert on Thursday. The annual event is free and open to the public. Director of Salem Band, Eileen Young, joined The Local Vibe to share more about the musical experiences they have put together for Independence Day. Click the video player to hear about the type of music the band will play, the pre-concert experience and more.
Winston-Salem approves monument to honor Freedman's legacy
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — In 1802, four acres -- on what is now Liberty Street in Winston-Salem -- sat a house and a farm. It's where Peter Oliver and his family put down roots. By June next year, that area will be dedicated to honoring the Freedman's legacy. Oliver's journey...
Hidden Gems in Forsyth County: Part 3 – Beat the heat with a cold treat from Twin City Sweets
I’m excited to share another hidden gem in Forsyth County. Twin City Sweets is a little “off the beaten path,” so it’s easy to miss or not know about, but it is a must-visit ice cream destination in Winston-Salem! It is located off Clemmonsville Road near Stratford Road making it easy to access from many different routes. You won’t be disappointed you stopped in.
System-Wide Sewer Rehabilitation Closure
Work continues on the System-Wide Sewer Rehabilitation project in Winston-Salem. Queen Street will be closed to through traffic between Lockland Avenue and Gales Avenue weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting Monday, July 1. Work is expected to be completed by Wednesday, July 3, weather permitting. The contractor is...
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