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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August 19: Happy Birthday! Dr. Charles G. Vardell Jr.
Dr. Charles Gildersleeve Vardell Jr. was born on this day in 1893, in Salisbury, to Dr. Charles G. and Linda Rumple Vardell Sr. His early musical education came from his mother, and he continued...
July 28: Happy Birthday! Bessie Whittington Pfohl
Bessie Whittington was born on this day in 1881, in East Bend, to James Madison and Betty Benbow Whittington. From a young age, music was an important part of her life. She studied and...
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...
May 30: Happy Birthday! Clemens Harold Sandresky
Clemens Harold Sandresky was born on this day in 1916, in Buffalo, New York. He was educated at Dartmouth College and earned his M. A. degree in Music from Harvard University. He served in...