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Walking on air

Three pedestrian bridges that offer connection, reflection — and a great photo op

The Green Street Pedestrian Bridge’s pair of inner arches are 32 ft tall and carry most of the bridge’s load. | Photo by WStoday

Want the see Winston-Salem from a different perspective? These pedestrian bridges are the perfect place for an adventure — and unforgettable photos.

Green Street Pedestrian Bridge

You can’t miss these arches. Local oak trees gave architect Donald McDonald inspiration for the design. The bridge has also received national recognition — “Roads and Bridges” magazine named it the No. 2 bridge in North America in 2021.

The $2.8 million dollar project was part of the NCDOT’s Business 40 Improvements Project. It connects the West Salem Neighborhood to the north side of downtown and is part of a larger planned bicycle and pedestrian path.

Want to go? The bridge is best accessed on foot, from South Green Street on either side of Salem Parkway.

Strollway Pedestrian Bridge

Architect Walter Hood looked for a way to physically connect the land masses of ‘Winston’ and ‘Salem’ (even though the towns officially merged a century ago). The result was the first land bridge in NC — stretching over Salem Parkway from the outskirts of Old Salem to downtown.

The $1.4 million project used trees and native plants to line the walkway. Its lush landscape amid an urban setting might make you forget you’re above a highway.

Want to go? Walk south on the Strollway at the West First Street access. Or head north from the Strollway access at Brookstown Avenue.

WStoday_Old Salem_Heritage Bridge — The beams used to construct the Heritage Bridge are made from southern yellow pine trees.
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Heritage Bridge at Old Salem

This bridge looks like it belongs in the 19th century, despite being built in 1998. Preservation engineer David Fischetti designed the bridge to reflect what Moravian settlers would have likely built themselves.

It allows guests to begin their journey to the historic village by crossing over Old Salem Road from the Visitors Center. It’s also a popular spot for holiday photos.

Want to go? Park in the Visitors Center parking lot at 900 Old Salem Rd. and follow the sidewalk.

Events

Friday, Sept. 1

Other Suns Open Mic & After Party | Friday, Sept. 1 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Other Suns Community Business Center, 414 N Laura Wall Blvd., Winston-Salem | $8 | Share your original prose, dance, song, dramatic interpretation, or recite and credit others in a no-judgment atmosphere.
Winston-Salem Dash vs. Rome | Friday, Sept. 1 | 7 p.m. | Truist Stadium, 951 Ballpark Wy., Winston-Salem | $13-$53 | Enjoy a post-game fireworks show.*

Saturday, Sept. 2

The John Coltrane International Jazz & Blues Festival | Saturday, Sept. 2-Sunday, Sept. 3 | 3-10 p.m. |1841 Eastchester Dr., High Point | Enjoy jazz and blues music at the two-day festival honoring the life and legacy of Jazz saxophone icon John Coltrane.
Winston-Salem Dash vs. Rome | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 7 p.m. | Truist Stadium, 951 Ballpark Wy, Winston-Salem | $13-$53 | Enjoy a post-game fireworks show.*

Sunday, Sept. 3

Angelo Artisan’s Fall Market | Sunday, Sept. 3 | 12-5 p.m. | Wiseman Brewing, 826 Angelo Brothers Ave., Winston-Salem | Free | Artists and makers will sell original handmade gifts.
Fiddle & Bow Society Presents: Haley Richardson and Don Penzien | Sunday, Sept. 3 | 2-4 p.m. | Footnote Coffee and Cocktails, 634 W. 4th St., STE 120, Winston-Salem | $25-$30 | Hear Haley Richardson and Don Penzien perform traditional Irish music.
Piedmont Pops in the Pit: Dance Around the World | Sunday, Sept. 3 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Incendiary Brewing Company, 486 N. Patterson Ave. #105, Winston-Salem | Free | The Piedmont Wind Symphony presents music from around the world that will get you dancing.
Winston-Salem Dash vs. Rome | Sunday, Sept. 3 | 7 p.m. | Truist Stadium, 951 Ballpark Wy., Winston-Salem | $13-$53 | It’s the last game day of the season — fans are invited to Touch a Truck, presented by Five Star Metal Buildings, and a post-game fireworks show, presented by Signature Real Estate.*

Monday, Sept. 4

Live To Laugh Open Mic at Juggheads Crafts and Pints | Monday, Sept. 4 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | JuggHeads, 4843 Country Club Rd., Winston-Salem | Free | Laugh along with local comedians while enjoying craft beers and a cozy atmosphere.

Tuesday, Sept. 5

Comenius Music Academy: An Introduction to Music Theory | Tuesday, Sept. 5 | 1-2 p.m. | Moravian Music Foundation (Archie K. Davis Center), 457 S. Church St., Winston-Salem | Free | Learn the basics of music theory including notation, scales, key signatures, intervals, chords, and rhythmic patterns.

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News Notes

Community

The final Summer on Fourth concert of the season will be held Saturday, Sept. 2 on 4th Street in front of Foothills Brewing. The Vagabond Saints’ Society will perform music from The Eagles from 7 to 10 p.m.

Arts

Camino Bakery will accept applications for its $500 arts grant until midnight tonight. The recipient will be an artist who enriches the local community through their work and will be announced at the end of September.

Opening

The Winston Cup Museum will reopen today, Friday, Sept. 1 and will hold a Labor Day Weekend Cruise-In tomorrow, Sept. 2. The museum will be open Thursdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Civic

You can now report complaints about city code violations online. The new system through the city’s website allows citizens to create an account, make a report, and track what actions are taken to resolve the issue.

Environment

Smith Reynolds Airport will begin adding vegetation to nearly six acres of land east of the runway to stabilize erosion discovered earlier this year. The airport’s director expects the state-ordered project to be complete in early November. (Winston-Salem Journal)

Ranked

Three Winston-Salem/Forsyth County high schools made U.S. News and World Report’s list of the top 100 high schools in NC. Atkins High School is No. 28, Reagan High School is ranked No. 41, and West Forsyth High School is listed at No. 62.

Travel

You probably won’t have to remove anything from your carry-on bag the next time you fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport. Upgraded CT X-ray scanners that allow computers to automatically detect explosives have been installed. (Triad Business Journal)

State

NC is the second-best state for manufacturing in 2023. Site Selection Group, a consultant firm that helps companies find locations for operations, ranks states based on workforce talent, operating costs, and geographic access.

Community

Recognizing links to history

Winston Lake Golf Course nominated for national distinction

A new clubhouse had to be built in 1968 after a fire destroyed the original structure a year earlier. | Photo by City of Winston-Salem via website

You can weigh in on a proposal to add Winston Lake Golf Course to the National Register of Historic Places.

The golf course on Winston Lake Road opened in 1956 — a time when racial segregation prevented or restricted Black golfers’ use of other courses in Winston-Salem. When the first nine holes were completed at Winston Lake Golf Course, Black players could finally enjoy the sport with unrestricted access.

The back nine holes were added in 1964 after the Winston Lake Golfers Association pushed for upgrades. The group, as well as other leaders and players connected to the course, were advocates for integrated play in Forsyth County.

Forsyth County Commissioners will consider the nomination during their meeting happening on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 4 p.m. in the Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building at 100 E. First St. If approved, the proposal will be sent to the NC National Register Advisory Committee in Raleigh.

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