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Chief Justice Cheri Beasley talks about justice on MLK Day

5 hr ago Winston-Salem Journal - Michael Hewlett Winston, Michael Hewlett

Chief Justice Cheri Beasley of the N.C. Supreme Court called for a re-imagining of what justice looks like. She spoke Monday at the MLK Noon... [Read More]

Racial progress, but racial problems remain, King Day speaker says

5 hr ago Winston-Salem Journal - John Hinton Winston, John Hinton

The United States has achieved racial progress, but the persistence of racial problems is something that the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. feared during his... [Read More]

What're they smoking on city council? Probably not hemp. But it's not that crazy an idea.

5 hr ago Winston-Salem Journal - Scott Sexton Winston, Scott Sexton

It was a moment of levity in a regularly scheduled meeting of the Winston-Salem City Council finance committeeÂ — a gathering desperately in need of something... [Read More]

Celebrity Birthdays: Jan. 21

6:45 AM Winston-Salem Journal

Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Emma Bunton, Eric Holder, Jack Nicklaus, Geena Davis and more. [Read More]

Today in history: Jan. 21

6:45 AM Winston-Salem Journal

Major events that happened around the world on this day in history. [Read More]

More stories about Major

Brim, Mary Susan Shelton

12:43 AM Winston-Salem Journal - September 2, 1923

January 20, 2020 BRIM WALNUT COVE Mary Susan Shelton Brim, 96, went home to be with her Lord Monday afternoon, January 20, 2020 at Forsyth... [Read More]

Brown, Kenneth Wayne

12:43 AM Winston-Salem Journal - May 22, 1959

January 18, 2020 Kenny was born in Forsyth County to Kenneth and Mary Looper Brown. Kenny retired from Taylor Brothers. A celebration of Kenny's life... [Read More]

Williams, Peggy Hobson

12:43 AM Winston-Salem Journal - May 5, 1942

January 18, 2020 Boonville--Mrs. Peggy Elizabeth Hobson Williams, 77, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Williams was born May... [Read More]

Fulton, Ann

12:43 AM Winston-Salem Journal - May 26, 1953

January 19, 2020 Ann Joyner Fulton, 66, of Frostproof, FL, went home to be with the Lord and Savior Sunday, January 19, 2020. Funeral services... [Read More]

Marshall, Mattie

12:43 AM Winston-Salem Journal - May 31, 1931

January 10, 2020 Mattie Dillon Marshall, 88, of Germanton, NC, passed away peacefully Friday, January 10, 2020. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held... [Read More]

Robertson, Willie

12:43 AM Winston-Salem Journal - Winston-Salem

Mr. Willie Robertson, 67, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020. Arrangements are in the care of Douthit Funeral Services. [Read More]

Sturm, Victor Anthony

12:43 AM Winston-Salem Journal - December 15, 1935

July 11, 2020 Victor Anthony Sturm, 84, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Citadel nursing home. Victor was born in... [Read More]