Digging into your past may help to find long lost relatives

Change of Career leads to Relatives Kendall Sienon, Staff Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. --- Stuart Watson was once known as an investigative reporter digging into the lives of others. After an unexpected career change, Watson changed course and started digging into his own past creating a documentary as he goes. He tells his story and theContinue reading "Digging into your past may help to find long lost relatives"

Town of Wingate dedicates new Fire Dept. facility 

Town of Wingate seeks Volunteer Fire Fighters Delaney Smith, Staff Writer On Wednesday, December 7, the Wingate Volunteer Fire Department held a ribbon cutting for the opening of their new station located on Wilson Street. The new building will also house Town Hall and provide more space to better serve the community. “It's an excitingContinue reading "Town of Wingate dedicates new Fire Dept. facility "

Video Game Review: Titanfall 2

Which game is better? Danny Stueber, Staff Writer               Titanfall 2 improves on its predecessor on all fronts so much so that the first game does not even matter anymore. In my mind, this is the first game in the series and it’s amazing. Everything from movement, gameplay, unlockables, story, etc. are improved upon completelyContinue reading "Video Game Review: Titanfall 2"

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What’s your family’s favorite Thanksgiving tradition?

The COM 220 News Writing class is out asking a final Question of the Week for the semester. How are you going to spend your Thanksgiving break? Enjoy the holiday, everyone! Dr. Jason Joyner, assistant professor of mathematics, told class members Jackson Kaplan and Delaney Smith that his family stands in a circle and eachContinue reading "QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What’s your family’s favorite Thanksgiving tradition?"

Wingate Graduate rallies for Republican Campaigns

Election Coverage 2016 Tyler Smith, Staff Writer   With the first female major party candidate ever paired with Donald Trump acting exactly as Donald Trump always has, the 2016 election was certainly interesting to watch unfold. However for one former Wingate student, it was his first, albeit fulfilling, taste of a hopefully long career inContinue reading "Wingate Graduate rallies for Republican Campaigns"

Wingate’s Past President Update

Jerry McGee tells student what he has been up to Rachael Renee Robinson, Staff Writer WINGATE- Dr. Jerry McGee, after twenty-three years of service to Wingate University, has once again found himself in a presidential role. Dr. McGee is currently serving as Interim President of South Piedmont Community College and will continue to hold thisContinue reading "Wingate’s Past President Update"

Election 2016: Hilltop Republican Election Party

Election Coverage Gabe Kromah, Staff Writer Hilltop Restaurant held a Republican Election Night Party on Tuesday, November 8 The candidates and locals gathered here together to watch the elections but on multiple levels.  It was on this night that Republican, Donald Trump defeated Democrat, Hillary Clinton for the Presidential seat in a shocking win. This win cameContinue reading "Election 2016: Hilltop Republican Election Party"

Election 2016: Wingate Reactions

Sharing opinions on Election Night Cierra Smith and Jenna Turner, Staff Writer   This past Tuesday, November 8, 2016 marked election night for the presidency and other federal and local positions. Across the nation, tensions were running high and as the campaign season came to a halt, you could visibly see the divide between the differentContinue reading "Election 2016: Wingate Reactions"

Water-Repelling Coating Made by Wingate Student

Fun with Science Oystein Fjeldberg, Staff Writer As part of his internship with United Protective Technologies, senior Sam Efird of Wingate University has developed a superhydrophobic coating that can be easily applied onto a surface in order to make it perfectly water-repelling. For a little over a year, chemistry business major Sam Efird has workedContinue reading "Water-Repelling Coating Made by Wingate Student"

Winston Churchill’s granddaughter remembers the good ‘ol days with students

Churchill's granddaughter shares memories with students Celestia Rene Randolph, Staff Writer The Dynamic Words of a Bulldog “An acorn cannot grow in the shadow on an oak. Celia Sandy's proves otherwise”, said North Carolina Senator Craig Horne, as he introduces the distinguished speaker: successful author, entrepreneur, and member of the Churchill society, the granddaughter ofContinue reading "Winston Churchill’s granddaughter remembers the good ‘ol days with students"