Development

Brick building on the corner of two streets with a stop light and sidewalk.

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

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

Kellina Wanteu

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City

Two-way street conversion project shifts to Liberty and Main streets

There are more traffic changes coming downtown.

January 6, 2025

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

Kellina Wanteu

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

Cambridge Wrege

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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

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

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

Cambridge Wrege

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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

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

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

Cambridge Wrege

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September 26, 2025
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September 26, 2025
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WStoday: Winston-Salem police department and fire department

City

Editor Kellina goes code red: A firsthand look at the police and fire teams in action

Editor Kellina trades her desk for a siren as she rides along with those who run toward danger.

September 22, 2025

Kellina Wanteu

WStoday: Black and white photo of a jitney ride in Winston-Salem with a man standing next to the vehicle posing while looking at the camera.

History

Do you remember the 21st night of September in Winston-Salem?

Put on your Earth, Wind & Fire LP and take a trip down memory lane to see what was going on in the Twin City this September week throughout the years.

September 18, 2025

Kellina Wanteu

WStoday: Little Theatre Winston-Salem building on 4015 Brownsboro Rd., Winston-Salem

Arts

Little Theatre WS gets a new building for the first time in 90 years

The new space will serve as a hub for community members to thrive in the arts while gaining more access to theatre resources.

September 16, 2025

Kellina Wanteu

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City

How to use CityLink 311

There are several ways to get in touch with local representatives who can answer your questions, listen to concerns, and submit requests for service.

September 15, 2025

Cambridge Wrege

City

Spread the local love with WStoday’s Best

Make your voice heard, nominate your favorite local biz and they could win WStoday’s Best Competition.

September 15, 2025

Staff

1. An author posing for a selfie with a fan. 2. Booths with a replica train driving through the middle. 3. A large crowd inside listens to authors on a stage.