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Scene inside the first Hanes Knitting factory
Tobacco and textiles played a role in Forsyth County from the very beginning of the Wachovia settlement. But from the 1880s to the 1980s, these two industries dominated the industry and cultural environment of Winston-Salem like no others. Working with fabrics started simply... <Read more>
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Wednesday, October 17, 2018 7:40 pm
Hi Mr. Coleman, I am a graduate of North Carolina Central University and member of Groove Phi Groove SFI. It is my understanding that you are a brother as well. Is this true? Your legacy lives. Thanks. -
Monday, September 3, 2018 7:44 pm
Believe my great grandfather is in this picture. Elizah childress -
Tuesday, August 28, 2018 2:54 pm
City Memorial Hospital became Forsyth Memorial Hospital when it moved to Silas Creek Parkway. You might try there for records from City Hospital. It is now called Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. -
Monday, August 27, 2018 3:13 pm
Request a copy on CD for Forsyth County Detention Center. Let me know if I need to request the rights from Old Salem and contact info. -
Wednesday, August 22, 2018 2:27 pm
This is just my opinion, but I believe this picture dates earlier than 1936. My grandfather was W.R. Burke who was with WSPD from 1924-1964. I have this picture along with others that belonged to my grandfather. I’m reasonable sure W.R.Burke is on the back row, 6th from left. He looks considerably younger here than… -
Saturday, August 18, 2018 5:56 pm
I always knew Sheriff Manly Lancaster to be a good and honorable person and sheriff. I have never heard anything negative about him. My uncle was working for the WSPD at the time Manly was Sheriff, and always spoke highly of him. He did so many great things for Forsyth County. -
Saturday, August 18, 2018 4:18 pm
my grandfather, my mother was Mary dot McClenahan. -
Saturday, August 11, 2018 3:38 am
The latter part of John Cissna’s comment describes my feeling for many years after this event, in that I regretted not ever having spoke to her to help ease the ostracizing which occurred. In effect, I contributed to it and have regretted this until this very day. -
Saturday, July 28, 2018 7:50 pm
Is the best Stepmother anyone can have
