George Hamilton IV Bridge Dedication
A bridge on Interstate 40 that passes over Salem Avenue and Research Parkway, was dedicated on July 19th, 2016. It was named the George Hamilton IV Bridge, honoring the man behind the name who would...
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July 19: Happy Birthday! George Hege Hamilton IV
George Hege Hamilton IV was born on this day in 1937, in Winston-Salem, to George “Hege” Hamilton III and Mary Lillian Hamilton. From an early age, George loved country music, and listened to Jimmie...
July 19,1941: Scrap Aluminum Campaign
On this day in 1941, an aluminum parade kicked off the city’s scrap aluminum campaign. The campaign will run for a week and is being sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Metal collection...