Simply Southern Cuisine: All the feels of home!

BY MARTIE EMORY Can you honestly think of a time – or a holiday season – when the feeling of “home” has been any more important than now? Those delicious tastes and smells are going to matter this season more than ever, and your favorite folks at Simply Southern Cuisine in Clemmons are determined to […]

Sparking Hope Amidst Shutdown

BY LAUREN SEPHTON While the NC school shutdown meant no dress code and more relaxed mornings to some students, it presented a towering dilemma to kids in the public housing community. They were no longer guaranteed breakfast and lunch, the education gap was widening by the day, and “0’s” in grades were being stacked like […]

Swanky Resilience

BY JEN OLENICZAK BROWN Over six months into the pandemic and it feels like we’re still constantly adjusting to today’s normal. This is true for everyone, and especially true for businesses. Luckily, the resilience and ability to pivot have saved many of our favorite small businesses from disaster. Whitney Boger’s Swanky and Swag is thankfully […]

Beauty Inside and Out

You don’t need to watch Netflix to see top-rated plastic surgeons collaborating with their very own skin experts. It’s happening right here in Winston-Salem at Forsyth Plastic Surgery. BY ELLEN BASSETT At Forsyth Plastic Surgery, you’ll find patients coming in throughout the day to meet with one of the practice’s five board-certified plastic surgeons: Drs. […]

Hustle & Heart: 3 Ways to Refocus Your Efforts to Grow Your Brand

BY TARYN JEREZ “If you want to fly, give up everything that drags you down.” When you read that quote, what are some of the things that immediately flood your mind? Can you feel the weight on your shoulders suddenly lessen as you imagine those things being removed from your life? The truth is, the […]

In the Spotlight

Angel Fant What makes you You? I am a social justice focused Fashion Designer. I am also blessed with the ability to sing, dance, act, draw, paint, sew, build, and create art using a variety of artistic mediums. I am an artist to my core. I am in competition with no one other than myself, and my […]

Striking Out Stroke

BY BRIA LEWIS/AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION In March of 2011, doctors told Cécile Boynton of Winston-Salem that she wouldn’t be able to walk without assistance.  In September of 2020, she ran 50 meters in 10.31 seconds – taking bronze in the National Senior Games. Something Didn’t Feel Right Prior to her doctors’ dire predictions in 2011, […]

The Magic of Apples & Honey

BY LAUREN SEPHTON Did you know that apples are a member of the rose family? Along with pears, peaches, and cherries, apples have this nostalgic crisp flavor that is always fresh in the produce aisle year-round. But, paired with honey, a whole new aroma and magical experience are offered. Savory or sweet, apples and honey […]

The AmeriLife Difference:  Getting to Know Ashley Pruitt Lawson

BY DENISE HEIDEL AmeriLife is a company that operates with the tagline, “We make people’s lives better – and we’re proud of it.”  And for local AmeriLife agent Ashley Pruitt Lawson, it’s a motto she embraces with enthusiasm. “People are unique, so insurance should never be considered one-size-fits-all.  And in my industry, I see that […]

Alzheimer’s Disease: A Personal Account of a Devastating Illness

BY ELISA WALLACE COPPEDE My father, Daniel Reid Wallace, had a bigger than life personality. There wasn’t a stranger he wouldn’t enjoy a long chat with. At times, this could be embarrassing growing up, as we couldn’t seem to go anywhere in Winston-Salem, without our father saying “Howdy” to “Sheila,” our waitress at a local […]

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