By Staff The annual costumed Polar Plunge, a fund-raiser for the North Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, at the outdoor pool of The Fitness Center, 861 Old Winston Road, Kernersville. Registration begins at 11:30am. The Polar Plunge begins at 1pm Jumpers […]
By Chad Nance “Here’s to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes… the ones who see things differently- they’re not fond of rules… You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can’t do […]
By Staff Editor’s Note: CCD managing editor Carissa Joines went through the Partners in Policymaking program as have CCD contributors Matt Potter and Bryan Dooley. A statewide training program that develops leadership and advocacy skills on behalf of people with developmental disabilities is set to begin in February, 2015 in […]
By David Willard Tied to a fence and left alone and pregnant, Penelope was abandoned. Emaciated and pregnant, she could only walk as far as the belt that trapped her to the fence would allow. She was a helpless mother- to- be who now had to somehow fend for […]
By Staff The Homeless Point-in-Time Count is a one day, unduplicated count of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals and families in Forsyth County. The count, coordinated by United Way of Forsyth County and the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Homeless Council, helps determine the extent of homelessness in the community and […]
By Staff January is National Blood Donor Month and this year, American Red Cross supporters have a new way to help save lives through blood and platelet donation with SleevesUp virtual blood drives. SleevesUp is a first-of-its-kind website that lets those who feel passionate about blood donation create a […]
By Staff The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County has declared 2015 “The Year You Become Engaged,” as it showcases arts and cultural organizations and matches residents of the community with opportunities to be a part of the work of these groups. Its vehicle for doing so is “The […]
Camel City Dispatch would like to encourage our friends & neighbors to work together to help bridge some of the small, but important gaps for people. You can team up with your civic group, church group, basketball team, or school club. However you do it, please take a little […]
By Staff During this busy holiday season, many of us are mindful of honoring family commitments, meeting financial obligations, and finding just the right gift for everyone on our list. We’d also like to give back to our community if only we could fit it into our schedule and […]
By Staff On Wednesday at 9:00 am, The Salvation Army of Greater Winston-Salem will begin distribution of toys and food to families who have made application, been screened and approved. We will conclude distribution on Friday, December 19th. This process began when families made application October 6 – 11, […]
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Office: 939-F Burke St.
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