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Tavern in Old Salem sold; to be renovated and reopened
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — There has been a major development in the future of an iconic landmark restaurant in Winston-Salem. The Tavern in Old Salem restaurant property is being sold by Old Salem, Inc. to a subsidiary of RSJ Properties. The restaurant has been vacant since Dec. 31, 2019, when it closed its doors. Old […]
Recently opened restaurants in the Winston-Salem area
This story was first published by Stacker. Many families around the country have traditions involving restaurants, whether it’s returning to the same spot year after year for birthdays, Sunday morning brunches at a favorite local diner, or Friday night pies at a neighborhood pizza place. While plenty of diners...
The Latest Frontier in Housing Inequity? Pet Friendliness.
Scan the ads for luxury apartments — private dog parks! yappy hours! — and it seems like a golden age for renters with pets. But move down in price, and the picture changes. In Boston, for instance, only 24% of nonluxury listings are pet friendly, compared with 86% of luxury listings, according to Boston Pads, a real estate platform.
Winston-Salem woman turns 100 years old: Aug. 18 declared 'Marian Brower Day'
A Winston-Salem woman had a special celebration. She's 100 years young!. The Phi Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority hosted a birthday party for Marian Brower. Sorority members, along with friends and family, gathered at her home to celebrate her life and service to Winston-Salem. Get the latest news...
Marvelous Funkshun’s Latest Single “Harris The Hater” Paves Way For Show With George Porter Jr. [Listen]
One of North Carolina’s best-kept musical secrets is starting to get some word of mouth. On the heels of its 2023 EP Instru-Mental, Winston-Salem’s Marvelous Funkshun returned with a guest-fueled single “Harris the Hater” and is gearing up for a show alongside The Meters bassist and New Orleans funk royalty George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners. For band leader Sam Robinson, this recognition is a long time coming.
Ram alums contribute to new murals
Two former Winston-Salem State University students spent their summer adding two murals to the Bowman Gray Fieldhouse and the C.E. Gaines Center. Phillip Osborne III, class of 2009, and Brandon Coley, class of 2012, used their artistic genius to help create two very meaningful murals for the athletics department. The brothers have done numerous murals on campus and have also created coloring books showing different athletic events.
Director of Black Stories Black Voices relishes his first IBTF experience
Terrance Jackson, a first-time attendee to the International Black Theatre Festival, didn’t know quite what to expect when he arrived in Winston-Salem from Abingdon, Virginia. Terrance is the director of outreach and Black Stories Black Voices at the Barter Theatre in Abingdon. It didn’t take him long to scan...
Best Winston-Salem Area Distilleries: Whiskey, Rye, Gin & More!
To keep the lights on, we receive affiliate commissions via some of our links. Our review process. Distilling is the process of separating alcohol from water using evaporation and condensation. Varied ingredients, including grains, yeasts, and water, are fermented and used to create different types of liquor. The fermented liquid is put in a still to separate and collect the alcohol. A distiller monitors the distillate coming off the still, collecting the most flavorful part of the liquid, called the “heart.” This is where your rye, bourbon, scotch, vodka, gin, rum, and other spirits come from.
‘Sacred Threads: Weaving Stories from the North Carolina Black Repertory Company’
The North Carolina Black Repertory Company (NC Black Rep) reveals its storied archives to revive the spirited costumes from a vast 45-year performance repertory. “Sacred Threads” showcases one-of-a-kind costumes, performance ephemera, and visual artworks, offering a unique glimpse into NC Black Rep’s impactful performing arts history. Sawtooth...
Winston-Salem dog nominated for 'Hambone Award' after eating 250 jigsaw puzzle pieces
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A dog from Winston-Salem has been nominated for a rather unusual award from Nationwide Insurance. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The "Hambone Award" recognizes the most unusual pet insurance claim of the year. The Winston-Salem nominee is a mixed breed named...
Announcing ‘UNCSA Presents,’ the 2024-25 performance season
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The University of North Carolina School of the Arts has unveiled its 2024-25 performance season, “UNCSA Presents.”. Learn more in our interview on The Local Vibe, above!. Tickets go on sale Friday. Tickets also go on sale Friday for UNCSA’s “The Nutcracker,” which returns to...
WBTT shines during international event
Local arts organization makes sixth appearance at International Black Theatre Festival, performing three shows for more than 2,200 patrons. Members of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) of Sarasota say they were thrilled to participate for the sixth time in the “prestigious International Black Theatre Festival (formerly the National Black Theatre Festival),” which took place from July 29 through Aug. 3 in Winston-Salem, N.C., a news release points out.
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