Lemierre’s Syndrome: What You Need to Know about the Disease You’ve Never Heard of
Most people have never heard of Lemierre’s Syndrome (LS). Most physicians have never seen, and never will see, even one case. If you’re a parent, however, you need to know about this rare, potentially fatal disease that mostly affects otherwise healthy teens and young adults, usually between the ages of 15 and 30. Even though […]
Brick & Brass Designs
Designing a space is not a simple task. It’s not just about the pieces you need to fill a room, but how they work together to make it look complete. Some people have an eye for this kind of work. At Brick & Brass Designs, their team can help you pull together the design of […]
Net Impact Triad: Facilitate, Incubate, Accelerate New Local Nonprofit Connects Businesses and Community Members
When Alex Dummit, a local entrepreneur and native of Winston-Salem, decided to take a stand against the inequalities that plague her community, she had no idea that her initiative would blossom into a vibrant nonprofit in just one year. “I grew up here. I love Winston, but too many people are alienated and denied basic […]
The View From My Section – A Father’s Perspective 2020: A Time We No Longer Take for Granted
This is the time of year when we “formally give thanks.” In 2020, this invokes a variety of emotions. After all, we’ve all had a challenging year in one respect or another. This shouldn’t take away, however, from the incredible things our fellow citizens have done over this same period. And they deserve our respect […]
Consumer Trends Continue 2020 Shift
With November, we’re nine months into a pandemic that continues to produce shifts in consumer attitudes. As our former routines are broken, new habits are already having a big impact on our lives. Their impact is only expected to grow. Let’s take a moment to look at a few consumer trends this year, and what’s […]
A Self-Confessed Chicken Lady!
Text: “I must be crazy. We’re heading to Winston to buy two Polish hens.” Text: “Where did you find them? Oh, please, send pictures!” Text: “Thanks for the suggestion! I got 14 ISA browns from Tony. They flew into the run and started eating with the others. I have 35 now!” Text: “Let’s see, we […]
It’s A Grand Life – A Month of Thanks and Giving
I love this time of year! I love the briskness of the air, the falling of the leaves blanketing the ground in their glorious colors (not so much the blowing or raking, however, but I digress), the smell of wood burning coming from people’s chimneys, and the meals that always seem reserved for this time […]
Pre-K Priority Thank You Letter
We want to thank everyone who has helped support Family Services as we continue to provide critical programs to families, children, and individuals in our community, many of whom have been directly affected by COVID-19. The pandemic has laid bare social and racial inequities in our community that existed long before the virus struck. These […]
Kids in the Kitchen: Thanksgiving Treats
Let the kids help whip up this delicious no-bake Pumpkin Spice Lush that’s yummy enough to make all fall season long. The cornucopias, also called “horns of plenty,” make a wonderful display for the Thanksgiving table that the kids will be proud of, and they will keep the kids busy while you prep the rest […]
What-If: Understanding Situational Awareness
Imbedded in our mindset is the worrisome mantra, “what if” that spans topics from safety and financial security to the health of loved ones, pets, and self. Asking, “What can I do?” leads to a proactive decision to invest time in the ultimate insurance policy—valuable life skills comprising security, shelter, food, water, and medical care! […]
