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Dead bear found near road in Winston-Salem

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Wednesday, May 29th, 2013, 10:00am

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Police said they found a dead bear on the side of Old Greensboro Road early Wednesday.

Police said the bear was found around 6:15 a.m near the 4200 block of Old Greensboro Road, just north of the Salem Lake area and Business I-40.

Authorities said the bear weighed around 100 pounds and appears to have been hit by a vehicle.

Police are urging residents to use caution and not approach a bear if one is seen in a neighborhood or park.

Another bear was struck and killed on I-40 near Clemmons late last week.

Anyone with any information about this incident can call the Winston-Salem Police Department or CrimeStoppers at 727-2800.

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New Winston-Salem fire station to open

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Wednesday, May 29th, 2013, 6:59am

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Winston-Salem officials will gather at 11 a.m. Wednesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Fire Station 19 at 4430 Glenn Hi Road.

Speakers will include Mayor Allen Joines; Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian H. Burke, chair of the Public Safety Committee, Council Member Derwin L. Montgomery and Fire Chief Antony Farmer. U.S. Rep. Mel Watt will provide pre-recorded remarks by video.

The station is the new permanent base for Engine Co. 19, which had been temporarily based out of the Beeson Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department during construction.

About $2 million of the station’s $2.6 million cost was covered by a grant from the Department of Homeland Security through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for transit security, port security, and fire stations.

Source: The Winston-Salem Journal

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Winston-Salem Symphony receives $1.6 million gift

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Tuesday, May 28th, 2013, 2:57pm

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Winston-Salem Symphony has received the largest single gift in its history — a $1.6 million bequest from Jeanne N. Hill.

The Winston-Salem Journal reported that Hill and her mother were both well known for playing the role of Miss Liberty at outdoor and children’s concerts performed by the Winston-Salem Symphony.

Her gift will nearly double the size of the Symphony’s endowment.

It will reportedly be used to establish the Jeanne Hill Miss Liberty Fund and will be used to support live performances and expand educational programs.

The younger Hill died in February 2012 at the age of 52.

Source: The Winston-Salem Journal

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Police: Missing Winston-Salem man may be in danger

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Tuesday, May 28th, 2013, 1:32pm

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Winston-Salem police said they are looking for a missing man who may be in danger.

Authorities said 28-year-old Martin Javier Trinidad was last seen on May 11 at an apartment complex on Motor Road in Winston-Salem.

Police said the green 1997 Ford Explorer he drove was found abandoned Friday in Low Gap.

Winston-Salem police said his family and friends have been unable to contact him. Investigators said he may have been traveling between Winston-Salem and southern Virginia.

Police said they have information leading investigators to believe Trinidad may be in danger. Officials said they are not releasing specific details for investigative reasons.

Police have provided a 2011 photo of Trinidad. A written description was not released.

Anyone with any information can call the Winston-Salem Police Department at (336) 773-7700 or CrimeStoppers at (336) 727-2800. The Spanish line for CrimeStoppers is (336) 728-3904.

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No injuries after duplex fire in Winston-Salem

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Tuesday, May 28th, 2013, 11:06am

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A Winston-Salem woman was displaced after officials said her duplex caught fire Tuesday morning, although no injuries were reported.

Authorities said the fire was reported around 10 a.m. at the corner of Cole Road and Reid Street. They said both units of the duplex were damaged.

Officials said one woman was inside at the time but got out safely. They said the people living in the second unit were not home at the time.

Fire officials said the blaze appears to have started in the outside porch area and spread to the roof and into two units. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Officials said neighbors saw smoke in roof area and knocked on her door and called 911. They said both units had fire alarms.

The incident caused traffic in the area to be blocked for crews to clean the area up.

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Man injured after jumping from moving SUV in Winston-Salem

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Sunday, May 26th, 2013, 2:10pm

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Winston-Salem police said a man was injured after jumping out of a moving vehicle and hitting a tree because he was arguing with the driver.

Police said the victim jumped from the passenger seat of a 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe around 6:43 a.m. Sunday in the 2900 block of Indiana Avenue.

Authorities said the 23-year-old male passenger and 27-year-old female driver were arguing and the passenger opened the door and got out.

Police said he hit and tree and then fell to the ground. Officers said he was taken to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center by emergency workers for life-threatening injuries.

He is currently listed in critical condition.

Winston-Salem police said the investigation is ongoing and will be conducted by the Traffic Enforcement Unit.

Anyone with any information about this incident can call the Winston Salem Police Department at 773-7700 or Crime Stoppers at 727-2800.

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Winston-Salem marchers join worldwide protest against Monsanto

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Sunday, May 26th, 2013, 10:53am

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — On a bright sunny Saturday afternoon, about 150 people in Winston-Salem joined millions worldwide in a protest against Monsanto, a St. Louis-based company that promotes genetically modified food products.

The Winston-Salem Journal reported that the march started from Winston Square Park in downtown Winston-Salem and ended at Hanes Park, with a rally and a wellness fair.

Sydney Dent helped organize the Winston-Salem march and said she wanted to provide information not only about Monsanto but also about how people can make small changes in what they eat.

“The truth is that everyone can grow a small garden,” she said. “Each south-facing window can grow $75 worth of food.”

That includes lettuce, herbs and beans, and some people in New York grow their food on balconies and fire escapes, Dent said.

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