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A gift toward the future

Salem College receives $5 million gift from anonymous alumna

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Salem College will welcome 179 new, full-time students to campus this fall. | Photo by Salem College.

$5 million. That’s how much Salem College has received in what leaders are calling a “transformative” gift. It’s the second $5 million dollar donation the school has received in less than three years and it came from one of Salem’s own — an alumna who asked to remain anonymous.

According to the president of Salem Academy and College, the money will be used to fund scholarships, as well as new academic and personnel initiatives. It will all support the school’s mission of being the only liberal arts college in the US focused on health leadership.

That initiative has been underway since early 2021. The college revised existing programs and added eight new academic majors, minors and Masters programs to support the goal. There are currently more than 75 courses at Salem with a direct focus on health.

Salem Academy and College has operated for 252 years, making it the oldest educational institution for girls and women in the country. Leaders say the health leadership focus will ensure all students graduate with an understanding of how to make the world a healthier place and will elevate women’s role in solving health challenges.

Events

Wednesday, Aug. 23

F45 WSNC + Winston-Salem Open | Wednesday, Aug. 23 | 6-6:30 p.m. | Russell Building - Wake Forest Athletics, 519 Deacon Blvd., Winston-Salem | Free | Bring a mat and come ready to work out and socialize on the practice courts at the Winston-Salem Open — registration required.

Thursday, Aug. 24

Art/ Money/ Beauty/ Truth: “The Longcut” by Emily Hall | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 6-7 p.m. | Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, 750 Marguerite Dr., Winston-Salem | Free | Join conversation about the book “The Longcut” by Emily Hall.
Paint Night Fun Pass | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 7-9 p.m. | Bar Nola, 1151 Canal Dr., Ste. 205, Winston-Salem | $25-$30 | Participants 21+ can enjoy music and drinks while an artist-guide helps you create original works of art.
TWMBE Business Mixer | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 4-8 p.m. | Bailey Park, 445 N. Patterson Ave., Winston-Salem | Free | Business owners can network, build contacts, and learn from career experts.
WSFC CROP Hunger Walk Lunch & Learn | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 11:30 a.m. | Home Moravian Church, 412 Rams Dr., Winston-Salem | Free | Learn about how to organize a team for the 45th annual Winston-Salem/Forsyth County CROP Hunger Walk happening Sunday, Oct. 15.

Friday, Aug. 25

Women, Money + Relationships | Friday, Aug. 25 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Coal Pit at Bailey Power Plant, 486 Patterson Ave., Winston-Salem | Free | Certified Credit Union Financial counselor Jobana Semones will discuss the importance of financial independence for women.

Saturday, Aug. 26

The Art of Laughter ft. Crazy Carla, AN-G, and Jason Tuttle | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 8 p.m. | Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, 251 N. Spruce St., Winston-Salem | $24 | Enjoy an evening of comedy and visual art featuring emcees Corey “Mr. Petty” Jones and Larry “L.B. the Poet” Barron, and music from DJ RIO.*

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News Notes

Civic

Current assistant city manager Patrice Toney will serve as interim city manager beginning Friday, Aug. 25. She will remain in the position until early November when new city manager, William Patrick “Pat” Pate, is expected to get started. (WXII 12 News)

Open

Luna Playa Taqueria + Bar is now open at 2121 Griffith Rd. (next to Lucha Libre Ice Cream and Churros). The family-owned restaurant is serving a smaller menu featuring many of the same recipes from its sister location on Waughtown Street, Taqueria El Paisano. (Winston-Salem Journal)

Traffic

Traffic at the University Parkway entrance of Wake Forest University will likely be heavier than normal today, Wednesday, Aug. 23, as nearly 1,400 first-year students move onto campus. Find alternative routes using this interactive map.

Film

Submissions are now open for films to be considered for the 2024 RiverRun International Film Festival. Selections will be screened at the 26th annual event happening April 18 to April 27, 2024.

Job

IFB Solutions will use a training grant from the city of Winston-Salem to hire an additional 60 employees. The not-for-profit manufacturer received a $36 million contract to make special clothing for military fuel handlers over the next 2+ years. (Triad Business Journal)

Edu

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools middle schools are using random metal detector screenings this year. The district has also added two new campus security manager positions to oversee campus safety plans.

Featured

Experience history during a stay at Graylyn

Graylyn Estate and Conference Center earns rank in “Best Boutique Hotels” list

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Graylyn was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. | Photo by Graylyn Estate and Conference Center

When USA TODAY asked readers which boutique hotels across the US offered the best stays, the Graylyn Estate and Conference Center was one of their top choices. The historic property on Reynolda Road earned the number five slot on its readers’ choice list — but do you know the history behind it?

Bowman and Nathalie Gray built the estate in the late 1920s. Bowman was a former president and chairman of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company. When he and his wife moved into the estate in 1932, the home was the second largest in NC, behind only the Biltmore Estate in Asheville.

In 1946, Nathalie and her sons donated the estate to the Bowman Gray School of Medicine. It served as an academic hospital until 1972, when younger son Gordon bought the property and donated it to Wake Forest University.

Graylyn International Conference Center opened in 1984 and continues to welcome guests today.

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From the editor

Co-editor Kellina and I had the opportunity to eat lunch together at The Barcelona Burger and Beer Garden this week. While the burger was fantastic, my favorite part might have been the pineapple vinaigrette salad dressing. If you’re looking for a new lunch spot downtown, check it out — you can enjoy their full menu with views of Bailey Park.

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