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WinstonNet turns 25, still trying to bridge community's digital divide

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WinstonNet's 25th

WinstonNet founding member Jay Dominick talks about the early days of the internet during the WinstonNet 25th anniversary celebration at Forsyth Tech in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

WinstonNet's 25th

Mayor J. Allen Joines presents a proclamation during the WinstonNet 25th anniversary celebration at Forsyth Tech in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

Chairman of WinstonNet board Adam Carlson and Winston-Salem State University Chancellor Bonita talk before the WinstonNet 25th anniversary celebration begins at Forsyth Tech in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

Claudette B Weston gives John Bowman a hug after receiving special recognition and a plaques during the WinstonNet 25th anniversary celebration at Forsyth Tech in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

Executive Director Lakisha D Jordan thanks partners, volunteers and staff during the WinstonNet 25th anniversary celebration at Forsyth Tech in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

Executive Director Lakisha D Jordan thanks partners, volunteers and staff during the WinstonNet 25th anniversary celebration at Forsyth Tech in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

Winston-Salem State University Chancellor Bonita Brown and Paula Dibley embrace before the WinstonNet 25th anniversary celebration begins at Forsyth Tech in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

Mayor J. Allen Joines presents a proclamation during the WinstonNet 25th anniversary celebration at Forsyth Tech in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

People socialize the before WinstonNet 25th anniversary celebration begins at Forsyth Tech in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

People take a few minutes to socialize after the WinstonNet 25th anniversary celebration at Forsyth Tech in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

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WinstonNet has turned 25, a nonprofit ever evolving its mission of expanding digital access for residents of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County.

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WinstonNet founding member Jay Dominick talks about the early days of the internet during the WinstonNet 25th anniversary celebration at Forsyth Tech in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

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