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WStoday: Istanbul Gyro & Burger at the corner of Cherry and 4th street in Winston-Salem, NC
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New and coming soon restaurants around Winston-Salem
Dining in Winston-Salem is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
December 16, 2025 12:10 PM
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Historic landmark turns into an upscale wedding venue
The Crest will be a one-stop shop for those looking to tie the knot at a unique wedding venue.
January 12, 2024
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Kellina Wanteu
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Culture
Find films and community connection at a/perture cinema
The theater nonprofit educates, entertains, and encourages moviegoers.
January 12, 2024
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Cambridge Wrege
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Culture
Red Door Drama Society to present first play in Winston-Salem
The new theater group will welcome audiences to Reynolds Place Theatre for the first time in January.
January 10, 2024
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WStoday: Downtown Winston-Salem
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Try this: WStoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our WStoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 4, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
Who is honored on Winston-Salem’s Walk of Fame
Bronze stars on Cherry Street honor dozens of residents who made significant contributions to the arts and entertainment industry.
January 2, 2024
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Cambridge Wrege
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Events
See the Vienna Light Orchestra perform in Winston-Salem
Musicians and vocalists will perform two holiday concerts by candlelight on Saturday, Dec. 23.
December 21, 2023
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Cambridge Wrege
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Culture
Winston-Salem artist explains how the Sprague Street Community Center mural was created
The process to create the piece took just over a year. It features portraits of people who use the community center.
December 19, 2023
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Cambridge Wrege
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Culture
How ArT-o-MaT machines from Winston-Salem benefit artists
The creator and owner calls the business a “collaborative art installation collective.”
December 15, 2023
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Cambridge Wrege
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Culture
How your holiday cards can make a difference this year
Proceeds from Crisis Control Ministry’s holiday honor cards will help neighbors in need. The nonprofit will also address and mail the cards for you.
December 11, 2023
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Cambridge Wrege
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Events
Create a holiday tree from recycled materials at the Project: Trees workshop
The free event will provide tools and inspiration. The creations will be part of a community art installation.
December 5, 2023
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The Zevely House’s unique journey from family home to upscale restaurant
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January 14, 2025
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WStoday: Live United sign multi-colored painted on Highway 52 bridge in Winston-Salem
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January 13, 2025
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WStoday: flower arrangement for weddings at The Crest
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Start planning your dream day at these wedding open houses
Calling all couples — get ideas and meet vendors at these four free events around Winston-Salem.
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WStoday: a/perture cinema front to the left, and Leigh Dyer posing to the camera on the right.
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a/perture cinema got saved....now what? A chat with the new executive leader
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January 9, 2025
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