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Building a touristic hub

North Carolina budget to reinforce the city of Winston-Salem as a hub for tourism
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Did you miss World Tourism Day last week? Don’t worry, we did too, but we can still brag about our city.

City officials plan to set aside $35 million to support economic development activities and infrastructure improvements that will reinforce Winston-Salem’s position as a tourism, sports, and entertainment hub in the Piedmont Triad and the Northwest NC region. These improvements will enhance the community’s appearance with hopes of attracting visitors to the city.

The money comes from the approval of House Bill 259 — otherwise known as the state budget. Let’s talk numbers:
  • $37 million will go toward the second phase of work at the Kenneth R. Williams Auditorium on the Winston-Salem State University campus.
  • $11 million will go toward a new dorm for up to 200 University of North Carolina School of Arts high school students.
  • $51 million will go toward the second phase of work at the Roger L. Stevens Center for the Performing Arts on 4th Street. The funding will be provided over four fiscal years.
  • $35 million will go toward enhancing the area surrounding Baity Street, located north of Coliseum Drive and south of Reynolds Boulevard. The area attracts more than 750,000 patrons and visitors annually at events that occur on more than 260 days each year.
North Ward Council Member and Mayor Pro Tempore Denise D. Adams said the funding will enhance the city’s profile as a great place to live, work, play, and stay.

“We will use these funds to address parking, traffic, and pedestrian issues for the coliseum and fairgrounds area,” Adams said.

In addition, SECCA will undergo a name change from Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art to the NC Museum of Art-Winston-Salem. Its $15 million budget remains the same.
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Events
Monday, Oct. 2
  • Comedy Night | Monday, Oct. 2 | 8-10 p.m. | Incendiary Brewing, 486 N. Patterson Ave, Ste. 105, Winston-Salem | Free | The brewery will be showcasing some of the funniest comedians in North Carolina during the stand-up show. Seating is first-come, first-serve.
Tuesday, Oct. 3
  • Imani Winds in Concert | Tuesday, Oct. 3 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | University of North Carolina School of the Arts, 1533 S. Main St., Winston-Salem | $25 | The event will pay homage to great women and men of color like poet Maya Angelou, astronaut Ronald McNair, and more.
Wednesday, Oct. 4
  • Learn to Play Pickleball | Wednesday, Oct. 4-Wednesday, Dec. 27 | Times vary | Carl H. Russell Community Center, 3521 Carver School Rd., Winston-Salem | $11 | Learn to play pickleball from a certified instructor.
  • Mount Valley Monthly Veterans’ Coffee | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 10 a.m. | Brighton Gardens/ Sunshine Senior living, 2601 Reynolda Rd., Winston-Salem | Free | All veterans are welcome to enjoy coffee with friends and find resources.
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News Notes
Traffic
  • Marble Street between Bryant and Mansfield Streets + Sprague Street between Clemmonsville Road and Sunshine Avenue will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting today. The sewer rehabilitation project is expected to be completed by this Friday, Oct. 6.
Arts
  • The Winston-Salem Arts Council and Forsyth County has launched a new program for those interested in the technical side of theater. TECH TALK will happen monthly. Pre-registration is requested for the first event on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m at Reynolds Place Theatre on North Spruce Street.
Number
  • 16. That’s where Winston-Salem ranks on The 25 Most Neighborly Cities in America in 2023, according to Neighbor Blog. The results are based on population changes and voter turnouts to account for citizen engagement and investment in their communities.
Opening
  • You’ll have a new place to shop for holiday goodies this year. The Wilkerson Moravian Bakery will open a permanent retail location for its baked goods at 593 Stratford Rd., in the former Pizza Hut building. Owners say they plan to open in phases starting in October, as the company renovates the space.
Plan Ahead
  • The sixth Ardmore Art Walk is Saturday, Nov. 4. Local artists will be set up on porches and lawns throughout the historic neighborhood from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to showcase their original works.
Health
  • Medicaid expansion is set to take effect in North Carolina on Friday, Dec. 1, providing health insurance to more than 600,000 additional low-income residents who qualify. State officials will partner with the Forsyth County Department of Public Health to identify newly-eligible Medicaid enrollees. (Triad City Beat)
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Finance
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Tech

Forsyth Tech is getting ‘tech-y’

Forsyth Tech signs partnership to expand technology workforce
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Governor Roy Cooper at partnership between Forsyth Tech + Soelect and the Carolina Battery Institute. | Forsyth Tech
Forsyth Technical Community College is preparing students for cutting-edge careers. It’s the first community college to partner with Soelect Incorporated — an electric vehicle parts manufacturer — and The Carolina Battery Institute, a nonprofit that advances electric vehicle workforce development.

Soelect manufactures components of electric vehicles. The company has a facility in Greensboro and has faced a shortage of skilled battery technicians. Forsyth Tech hopes to meet that need by training more workers in battery technology. The school signed a contract with Soelect to collaborate to equip students with skills they need through the Active Community Education workforce training program.

“We’re proud to work with Soelect and the Carolina Battery Institute, and provide pathways to careers with family-sustaining wages for the people in our community,” said Dr. Janet Spriggs, President of Forsyth Tech.
Answered

Last we asked what your current work setup is — here’s what you said:
WStoday: Flywheel coworking space

Patrons working at Flywheel coworking space during Community Day.

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WStoday team

  • “At home.” — 42%
  • “Hybrid between office and home.” — 36%
  • “In an office.” — 22%
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From the editor
It was so cool to see all the arts and craft at the Southern Charm at the Farm this weekend. I got an artsy wooden flower for my friend’s birthday this month. There were so many cool and unique gifts and I even peeped at some Christmas presents.
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