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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 02:02 PM
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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
WStoday_Reynolda Conservatory
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
Four story apartment building that is brick and white siding. A fenced in park is in the front of the frame with a tree and bushes around it. Cars are parked in the complex parking lot.
City
Voice your opinion on the proposal to raise multifamily building height limits
City Council is considering modifying an ordinance to allow more units within multifamily sites.
February 1, 2024
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Cambridge Wrege
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“It’s time for the curtain to come down.” Sweet Potatoes owners close restaurant downtown
The North Trade Street restaurant has served over 2 million customers.
January 24, 2025
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Kellina Wanteu
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How to find your third place in Winston-Salem and some recommendations to get you started
Third places are public, informal gathering spaces that you frequent in your community. We’re here to help you give you recommendations and help you find your third place around the Twin City.
January 22, 2025
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Kellina Wanteu
A black cardboard box is open to reveal a yellow interior with several hot wings inside. The inside of the box reads "Take the hot seat." To the side, a small container of hot sauce and an information sheet about the sauces sit on the table.
Food
“Hot Ones” brings the heat to Winston-Salem
Timmy’s Hot Chicken and Small Batch Beer Co. are giving locals the opportunity to try six sauces made famous by Sean Evans’ interview show.
January 21, 2025
WStoday: Winston-Salem skyline
City
Winston-Salem rankings worth bragging about
How does the Twin City stack up against other places in the US? Pretty well, according to these national publications.
January 17, 2025
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Cambridge Wrege
WStoday: Spec building rendering around with cars parked infront and a green space infront.
Business
City to loan developers up to $3.5 million to build new spaces to attract businesses
Due to market demands, the city launched a loan program in hopes to attract more companies and boost the economy.
January 15, 2025
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Kellina Wanteu
WStoday_Zevely House before and after
Real Estate
The Zevely House’s unique journey from family home to upscale restaurant
The oldest remaining home in what was the town of Winston was moved from where it was originally built to a different site.
January 14, 2025
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Cambridge Wrege
WStoday: Live United sign multi-colored painted on Highway 52 bridge in Winston-Salem
Events
5 ways to celebrate MLK Jr. Day 2025 in Winston-Salem
Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at these five events in the Twin City.
January 13, 2025
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Kellina Wanteu
WStoday: flower arrangement for weddings at The Crest
Events
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.
January 10, 2025
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Cambridge Wrege
WStoday: a/perture cinema front to the left, and Leigh Dyer posing to the camera on the right.
Nonprofits
a/perture cinema got saved....now what? A chat with the new executive leader
The nonprofit is doubling down on community partnerships and exploring new ways to bring films to the public.
January 9, 2025
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Kellina Wanteu
Group of people on multicolored bicycles wearing multicolored helmets and gear facing left.
Sports
Professional cycling group Team Winston-Salem launches to expand city’s cycling legacy
The new professional sports team aims to win trophies — and promote the City of Arts and Innovation during competition.
January 8, 2025
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Cambridge Wrege