November 22: Happy Birthday! Meade Homer Willis Sr.
Meade Homer Willis Sr. was born on this day in 1878, in South Carolina, to James Perry and Canton Mehaffy Willis. He grew up on a farm and attended the country schools. He also...
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February 27, 1966: Wachovia Bank Building Dedicated
After years of planning, demolition, and construction, the Wachovia Bank Building (at right in the photo) was dedicated on this day in 1966. It was built on the corner across Fourth Street from the...
February 12: Happy Birthday! Richard Gordon Stockton
Richard Gordon Stockton was born in Winston-Salem in 1892. He was the son of Madison Doughty and Martha Vaughn Stockton. Stockton attended the local schools, and graduated from UNC with a bachelor of arts...
February 4: Happy Birthday! Judge Roland Hayes
Roland Harris Hayes was born in Winston-Salem in 1931. He graduated from Atkins High School, Winston-Salem State University, and received his law degree from North Carolina Central University. Before he attended law school, he...
January 2: Happy Birthday! James Alexander Gray Sr.
James Alexander Gray Sr. was born in 1846 in Gladesboro and moved with his parents, Robert and Mary Gray, to the new town of Winston when he was five years old. Robert Gray was...
January 1, 1920: James A. Gray Jr. is named director and vice-president of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
On this date: January 1, 1920. Mr. James Alexander Gray of Wachovia Bank & Trust Company will become a director and vice-president of the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, and will identify himself with...