Elections

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Register, if you need to

• Register online through the NCDMV website. Pro tip: Photo ID is required when voting in all North Carolina elections. Don’t have one? Voters can get a free one at the Forsyth County Board of Elections located at 201 N. Chestnut St. in Winston-Salem.
• First-timers should register by Friday Oct. 13 for municipal elections taking place Tuesday, Nov. 7.
• Get educated about the list of candidates vying for your vote.

Here are a few dates to keep in mind

• Saturday, Nov. 4— Last day for one-stop early voting.
• Tuesday, Nov. 7— Municipal election. Polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. Curbside voting assistance is available for voters with differing abilities. All mail-in ballots must be postmarked by 5 p.m. and received within 3 days after election day.
• Monday, Nov. 17— Deadline to receive ballots. For those mailing, you can request your absentee ballot and track its status from printed to accepted by signing up online for status notifications through BallotTrax.

• Janice Price performs “A Priceless Experience” | Friday, Oct. 6 | 8-11 p.m. | Eastern Standard, 1131 Burke St., Winston-Salem | Free entry | Enjoy an evening of live music + some of your favorite songs from jazz, old school, funk, and soul genres.

• 2023 Triad Heart Walk | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Triad Park, 9652 W. Market St., Kernersville | Free | Honor survivors + raise funds for the American Heart Association. Runners can do a three-mile route or a one-mile survivor loop.
• Cricket’s Nest Fall Festival | Friday, Oct. 6-Saturday, Oct. 7 | Times vary | South Fork Recreation Center, 4403 Country Club Rd., Winston-Salem | Free | Choose your pick of handmade items from local craft vendors — including pottery, jewelry, and more. Food vendors will also be ready to share tasty treats.

• Bluegrass Live Music | Sunday, Oct. 8 | 3-5:30 p.m. | Historic Broyhill, 3540 Clemmons Rd., Clemmons | Free | Enjoy the toe-tapping sounds of acoustic, Americana-Blue Grass music featuring NOTA (None of the Above). There will be limited parking so carpooling is encouraged.

• Cheers! for Brenner Children’s Hospital | Friday, Nov. 3 | 7 p.m. | The Millennium Center, 101 W. 5th St., Winston-Salem | $150 | Raise funds for Brenner Children’s Hospital while enjoying live music, food, cocktails, a silent auction, and a late night silent disco.*

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• You might want to pull out your sweaters this weekend. Temperatures are starting to drop in the Triad with below-normal temperatures expected this weekend. Forecasters say expect mornings in the 40s and afternoon highs in the 60s or low 70s until the middle of next week. (FOX8 WGHP)

• Fourth street will close Monday, Oct. 9 from Brookstown Avenue to Broad Street between 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Crews will be working on a new apartment building at the corner of Green Street.

• The Forsyth County Historic Resources Commission voted unanimously to recommend Winston Coca-Cola Bottling Company Plant as a local historic landmark. Winston-Salem City Council will now consider the designation. The meeting for the review has not been set yet.

• 34. That’s how many pickleball courts Winston-Salem will have once tennis courts at Little Creek and Old Town parks are converted in spring 2024. The new additions mean Winston-Salem will have more pickleball courts than surrounding cities.

• The Josh Mancuso Comedy Show that was scheduled for today is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Those who purchased tickets or hospitality services will receive a full refund. Call (336) 714-2287 or email the Winston-Salem Dash office with any questions.

• Kayak at the Quarry at Grant Park on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Paddles will run hourly and will cost $20 per hour. Tandem kayaks are available for adults with children. Preregistration is required.

• Your WStoday Editors here. We care about Winston-Salem. We also care about the people in it. That’s why every day, we bring you positive, impactful news stories about our city — skipping the political talk, crime coverage, and biased reporting. Support our approach to local news by joining our WStoday membership club.

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