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FDA puts High Point company's type-1 diabetes clinical trial on hold

Food and Drug Administration puts on hold promising type-1 diabetes clinical trial for vTvTherapeutics

Ask SAM: Boar's Head deli meat recalled

More than 207,000 pounds of liverwurst made by Boar's Head has been recalled.

Wake Forest medical school gains $28.2 million in federal grants

A $28.2 million, seven-year federal healthcare grant toWake Forest University School of Medicine aims to produce more meaningful, applicable results that directly benefit human health.

Greensboro healthcare office building purchased by $930,000

A Greensboro healthcare office building with a Cone Health provider as the tenant has been purchased for $830,000 by a Summerfield group, according to a Guilford County Register of Deeds filing Friday.

State economic index remains on steady pattern during July

Economic activity in North Carolina remained on a steady-as-you-go pattern during July with no change in the index compiled by N.C. State University economics professor Michael Walden.

Robert Granato convicted of second-degree murder in death of Julius Sampson

Winston-Salem barber was shot to death at BJ's restaurant at Hanes Mall in 2019.

First Citizens Bank expanding reach of middle market banking outside Carolinas

First Citizens Bank said Monday it is expanding the reach of its middle-market banking group into the Boston and New York metros as part of branching out of the Southeast.

Cooper, DHHS medical debt relief initiative gains Medicare approval

    The goal: relieve more than a decade of existing medical debt for eligible North Carolinians, as well as prevent accumulation of new debt going forward.

    Two Things: Jury controls the fate of accused mall restaurant shooter; A month of pain for long-term gain

      Defense and prosecutors both presented plausible explanations for the shooting death of Julius Sampson outside a Hanes Mall restaurant in 2019.

      Two Triad women charged with neglect after car hits child playing in road

      Police contend the women allowed a 2-year-old and an 11-year-old to play in the roadway with no adult present.

      Pre-k initiative shows promising results in Forsyth County

        A full-scale effort to improve the quality of pre-kindergarten education in Forsyth County, funded with millions in federal COVID relief dollars, is yielding impressive results, early childhood education advocates said recently.

        Fired Wells Fargo Securities employee wins $22.1 million jury award

          A federal jury in the Western District of N.C. has awarded $22.1 million in pay and punitive damages to a former Wells Fargo Securities employee in an Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuit.

          AGEWISE: So you think you want to sing with a group?

            Q: I used to sing in a choir but now my only singing happens in the shower. I miss being part of a chorus. How can I find a group to join?

            Winston-Salem neighbors: Obituaries for July 29

            Read through the obituaries published today in Winston-Salem Journal.

            Winston-Salem police investigate shots fired at Walmart; no injuries reported

            The store, which was temporarily closed as officers conducted the initial investigation into the location of the shooting, has since reopened.

            Photos: WSPD lip-sync challenge video shoot in 2018

            Vaccine discrimination lawsuits against employers on rise in NC

            There have been at least 83 COVID-19 pandemic related discrimination lawsuits filed in N.C. for the period of Jan. 30, 2020, through July 8, 2024,according to the law firm of Fisher Phillips. A total of 27 are vaccine discrimination complaints.

            Ask SAM: Does anyone keep up with children being home schooled?

            The NC Department of Non-Public Education monitors home schools.

            Aging Matters: Walk On! information session scheduled

            Weekly listing of activities and services for senior citizens

            Shooting at Shaffner Park injures one in what police say was 'domestic incident'

            Winston-Salem police responded to a shooting in Shaffner Park, off Silas Creek parkway, Saturday around noon, according to a news release from the department.

            How area members of Congress voted last week

            WASHINGTON — Here’s a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week.

            IFB Solution's employees reflect on 34 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act

            Thirty-four years after the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, four employees with the Industries for the Blind in Winston-Salem share their experiences in the workforce.

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            The former wife of a man slain at the Food Lion store on Union Cross Road in Kernersville say they want answers after his shooting death at the hands of another man.

            Ask SAM: Beware of scam texts from NC Quick Pass

            A text message scam involving NC Quick Pass is being sent to people. It is asking for payment of unpaid tolls.

            Religion calendar: July 27

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            Jurors to continue deliberations Monday in murder trial of Robert Granato in the shooting death of a Winston-Salem man

            Prosecutor James Dornfried urged jurors in his closing argument to convict Robert Granato of first-degree murder for killing Julius Sampson Jr. in August 2019.

            Nonprofit run by Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's wife was 'seriously deficient,' audit finds

            The nonprofit was run by gubernatorial candidate's wife and daughter.

            Triad existing home prices continue to set quarterly record highs

            The median sale price in the Winston-Salem metro area has jumped 45.7% to $255,000 from $175,000 when the COVID-19 pandemic surfaced in mid-March 2020.

            Pfizer plants in Sanford, Rocky Mount set for July 31 closing

            Pfizer plans to close manufacturing plants in Sanford and Rocky Mount, eliminating a combined 210 jobs.

            High Point office building site bought for $750,000

            A High Point office property has been sold for $750,000, according to a Guilford County Register of Deeds filing on Friday.

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            What is the ethnicity of Winston-Salem NC? ›

            Population & Diversity

            In 2022, there were 1.39 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (112k people) in Winston-Salem, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 80.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 15.2k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

            Is Winston-Salem expensive to live? ›

            According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Winston Salem is estimated to be 86.3% of the national average making it one of the least expensive cities in the US.

            What channel is WXII News on? ›

            WXII 12 News and Weather.

            What is the nickname for Winston-Salem NC? ›

            Winston-Salem is called the "Twin City" for its dual heritage, and the "Camel City" as a reference to the city's historic involvement in the tobacco industry related to locally based R. J. Reynolds' Camel cigarettes.

            What county in NC has the most black population? ›

            Black (Non-Hispanic)

            Mecklenburg had both the largest black population of any North Carolina county (344,243) and the largest numeric increase since 2017 (6,122). Seven counties are majority black; Bertie has the highest percentage of black residents in the state (61%).

            What is the crime rate in Winston-Salem, North Carolina? ›

            Winston-Salem Annual Crimes
            ViolentProperty
            Number of Crimes2,9569,894
            Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents)11.7639.36

            What is the wealthy area of Winston-Salem? ›

            South Marshall. With a median home price of $366,225 and a median rent of $635, South Marshall is the most expensive neighborhood on our list. Based on the growth in home prices in South Marshall over the last 3 years, it ranks No. 1 among all the neighborhoods in Winston Salem.

            What is the best part of Winston-Salem to live? ›

            Ardmore is a historic district in Winston Salem and is one of the best places to live. It boasts of Queen Anne craftsman-style architecture, which is popular amongst new buyers. In addition, the neighborhood is equipped with nature trails and Salem Lake park for all your outdoor adventures.

            What is a good salary in Winston-Salem NC? ›

            Hourly Rate Salary in Winston Salem, NC
            Annual SalaryHourly Wage
            Top Earners$60,433$29
            75th Percentile$46,600$22
            Average$35,987$17
            25th Percentile$29,500$14

            What does WXII stand for? ›

            WXII-TV
            Winston-Salem–Greensboro– High Point, North Carolina United States
            Former affiliationsABC (secondary, 1953–1963)
            Call sign meaning"XII" is the Roman numeral for 12
            Technical information
            Licensing authorityFCC
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            Who left WXII news? ›

            WXII 12 News anchor Kimberly Van Scoy announced Thursday that she is stepping away from her role at the station to focus on her health after being diagnosed with congestive heart failure in 2020. Van Scoy has been on leave since March 2022. “Kimberly is a part of our family.

            What does tre fo mean in Winston-Salem? ›

            Tre Fo: Tre Fo is slang for 34. Each North Carolina county has a numeric code assigned to it by the government. Forsyth County is alphabetically #34 on the list, so 34 is the county's unique identifier. Winston-Salem is the Tre 4 mainly because it's the 34th prison district.

            What do locals call Winston-Salem? ›

            Reynolds Tobacco Company's famous Camel cigarettes were first produced here, which gave the city the nickname "Camel City.” Many locals call Winston-Salem "The Dash," a reference to the hyphen between Winston and Salem and the name of a local baseball team.

            Why is Winston-Salem popular? ›

            From our vibrant downtown to our centuries-old historic sites, Winston-Salem enchants visitors with big-city amenities and small-town charm. Wander our neighborhoods, and you'll find hidden gems of creativity in a cityscape that blends timeless architecture and cutting-edge design.

            What is the largest ethnicity in North Carolina? ›

            The 5 largest ethnic groups in North Carolina are White (Non-Hispanic) (61.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (20.6%), Other (Hispanic) (3.66%), White (Hispanic) (3.29%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.27%).

            What ethnicity is Salem? ›

            Salem (Arabic: سالم, properly transliterated as Sālim; it can also be a transliteration of the Hebrew: שָׁלֵם Shalem; the Jewish and Arabic name is also transliterated as Salem) is an Arabic- and Sephardic Jewish-origin given name and surname, and an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin.

            What are the religious demographics of Winston-Salem? ›

            Roughly half the region's population is affiliated with an organized religion. Baptist and Methodist communities encompass a large portion of the practicing residents. Winston-Salem is also home to a number of other Christian faiths as well as small Jewish and Islamic communities.

            What is the racial makeup of Salem? ›

            Population by Race
            RacePopulationPercentage (of total)
            White34,03976.42%
            Two or more races3,5557.98%
            Other race2,7886.26%
            Black or African American2,6976.06%
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