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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
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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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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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WStoday: People chatting around a table, drinking beer at Radar Brewing Co.'s outdoor patio.
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Outdoor dining spots in Winston-Salem
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Winston-Salem’s many beautiful patios.
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The history of Winston-Salem’s Carnegie library
Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie built a handful of libraries around the US, here’s the story of the Twin City’s first library.
March 3, 2026
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5 reminders as you cast your vote on primary election day
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March 2, 2026
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Three green and orange frozen drinks are lined up in front of a brick building that reads "East of Texas."
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Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Winston-Salem
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
February 25, 2026
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Activities for retired locals in Winston-Salem
If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of your newfound time in Winston-Salem.
February 18, 2026
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