May 15,2011: Salem Lake Dam Repairs
On this day in 2011, the Winston-Salem Journal announced that the Salem Lake Dam is being replaced and construction will take about 12 months. During the replacement process, the lake will be lowered 12...
Category: On This Date
May 14: Happy 100th Birthday! Wayne Corpening
Wayne Arthur Corpening was born on this day in 1914, in Henderson County. Corpening graduated from N. C. State University with a degree in animal husbandry. He worked as an agricultural-extension agent. He also...
May 14,1931: Belk Stevens Department Store Opens
On this day in 1931, the Belk Stevens Department Store opened on the corner of North Trade and Fifth Streets. The business operated in Winston-Salem for 15 years before moving to this location. Frank...
May 13: Happy Birthday! Robert Booth Bessent
Robert “Robbie” Booth Bessent was born on this day in 1883. He was the adopted son of Colonel and Mrs. J. C. Bessent. Robbie worked as a fireman for the Norfolk and Western Railroad....
May 13,1947: Joe King’s New Studio
Joe King, local artist, announced that he has moved his studio to the former blacksmith shop in Reynolda Village. King renovated the shop for his studio, which will be open for visitors on May...
May 12: Happy Birthday! Ada Allen
Ada Huske Allen was born on this day in 1884, in Winston-Salem. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Edward Allen, who came to Winston-Salem in 1876. Ada attended the local schools,...
May 12,1949: Forsyth County Centennial Parade
On this day in 1949, Winston-Salem residents and visitors were treated to a parade celebrating the 100th anniversary of the formation of Forsyth County. At the end of the parade route, a review stand...
May 11: Happy Birthday! Earline Heath King
Earline Elizabeth Heath was born on this day in 1913, in Winston-Salem. She graduated from R. J. Reynolds High School and attended Greensboro College. Earline won a scholarship to Greensboro College for voice training....
May 11,1957: Fire House Museum is Dedicated in Old Salem
On this day in 1957, the Fire House Museum was dedicated in Old Salem as the fourth exhibit building. At the dedication of the Fire House Museum, interpreters demonstrated the early “fire engine” and...
May 10: Happy Birthday! Fred N. Day
Fred N. Day was born in Granville County, on this day in 1864. Fred was known as the “jeweler-evangelist,” because of his work as a local jeweler, and because of his work with conducting...