Winston-Salem Honors Cultural Icons | Winston–Salem News

Winston-Salem just celebrated its newest legends with nine dazzling bronze stars on the Memorial Walk of Fame—honoring game-changers in arts, culture, and entertainment whose impact echoes through the city. From Bill Benton, a powerhouse arts advocate, to Julian Burroughs, the radio pioneer who helped launch NPR in North Carolina, each honoree’s story is one of vision, grit, and lasting legacy. Families shared heartfelt tributes—Burroughs’ wife and daughter recalled his dream of building a world-class station, while Tedford’s daughter said he’d be “tickled pink” by the honor. Also inducted: actor-educator Flonnie Anderson, blues icon Big Ron Hunter, and theatre legend Harold Tedford. These stars, placed on Cherry Street near the Benton Convention Center, are the result of a community-driven process dating back to 2016—proof that Winston-Salem’s cultural heartbeat is being recognized, one shining star at a time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/39f65778adcdd3a5