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History
“Somewhere on Google Maps” in Winston-Salem
Take a peek back in time to the days when Lighthouse Grill was still slinging vegetable plates or Blockbuster was still dishing out DVDs.
March 11, 2025 02:35 PM
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Morgan O’Neal
WStoday: Crossnore Communities Charter School elementary exterior
Business
10 big developments to watch out for in Winston-Salem in 2025
Brace yourselves for big things coming to the Twin City this year.
January 17, 2025
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Kellina Wanteu
Blue sky with tall buildings in background. There is a red stop light with a street sign that says "Liberty Street" with one way and an arrow pointing left.
City
Two-way street conversion project shifts to Liberty and Main streets
There are more traffic changes coming downtown.
January 6, 2025
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Cambridge Wrege
WStoday: Winston-Salem skyline featuring major buildings downtown
Business
The report is out: Winston-Salem’s economic development is seeing upward trends
It’s safe to say the Twin City is home to many visionaries who make our city great.
October 9, 2024
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Kellina Wanteu
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Development
Here’s when you can see inside the newly restored Brown Family Conservatory at Reynolda
The first completed building on the estate grounds will reopen with modern amenities while fulfilling its original purpose.
October 4, 2024
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Cambridge Wrege
Front of parking meter in front of a street and a concrete building in the background.
City
Expect to start noticing changes to parking in downtown Winston-Salem
The modifications are part of a plan to modernize and improve parking access.
August 23, 2024
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Cambridge Wrege
Aerial view of trees with a giant oval with greenspace in the middle. A sign that reads "Peter Oliver" is at the entrance to the outdoor ellipse.
Real Estate
Get the first look at the future Peter Oliver Pavilion Gallery
The public space will honor the life and legacy of a man who freed himself from enslavement.
June 18, 2024
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Cambridge Wrege
Skyline of Innovation Quarter in Winston-Salem in the distance. A winding sidewalk with a fence is in the foreground among green grass.
Business
What to know about the Carolina Core brand and how Winston-Salem benefits
The name for the 120-mile corridor is bringing big business to the central part of NC.
May 13, 2024
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Cambridge Wrege
Blue skies over a construction site of the concrete tower with windows.
Business
Critical care tower at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center is expected to open in early 2025
The five-story tower is a $222 million investment at the campus on Silas Creek Parkway.
May 7, 2024
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Cambridge Wrege
A concrete building and active construction site. Cranes from the ground and a large red one above hangs over the multiple-story building.
Development
Work on care tower at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center reaches halfway point
The hospital held a topping out ceremony to celebrate the progress.
March 6, 2024
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Cambridge Wrege
A digitized two-story brick building with an awning that says "Center for Thriving Families." A small frame in the lower left hand corner shows a brick building with red awnings that says "before."
Development
Former shopping center will become hub to serve children and families
The development project is a partnership between five organizations.
February 21, 2024
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Cambridge Wrege
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February 13, 2026
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WStoday: Voting site in Lewisville
Elections
What you need to know about voting in the primary election in Forsyth County
We explain the voting process and how your ballot impacts who gets to take a seat in government.
February 11, 2026
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Culture
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at home in Winston-Salem
Here are a few ways to make a special night at home.
February 10, 2026
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Kellina Wanteu
WStoday: A uniformed pilot speaks with young students wearing aviation academy T-shirts inside an aircraft hangar, teaching kids about aviation careers beside small training airplanes.
Airports and Transportation
Jim Shaw Academy brings back aviation education in Winston-Salem
The youth aviation program returns to inspire the next generation after years on hiatus.
February 2, 2026
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Kellina Wanteu
Bacon eggs and tomato slices on a skillet.
Food
Where to order takeout after snow days in Winston-Salem
These spots are open and within walking distance in the following neighborhoods.
January 28, 2026
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Kellina Wanteu
WStoday: Packed audience watching cars racing at Bowman Gray stadium at night.
Tourism and Hospitality
Your guide to the 2026 NASCAR Clash in Winston-Salem
From where to park to what to expect at the race track, we’ve got all the details for you.
January 27, 2026
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Kellina Wanteu
WStoday: research center at Innovation Quarter in downtown Winston-Salem
Healthcare
Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine receives $24 million to develop bioprinted kidney
The research will help address the growing organ donor shortage in the nation.
January 26, 2026
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Kellina Wanteu
WStoday: Phuzz Phest at Bailey Park, Winston-Salem, NC
Culture
Phuzz Phest makes a comeback in Winston-Salem after 10 years
The iconic music festival is hitting play after a long pause.
January 21, 2026
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