Why a new courthouse

Here are the new features to expect

• 17 courtrooms
• Three hearing rooms
• Two escalators + four public elevators
• An underground tunnel will connect the new courthouse to the Forsyth County Jail
• The new building will share a walkway with the Forsyth County Government Center

Upcoming dates to keep in mind

• Tuesday, Oct. 10 and Wednesday, Oct. 18 — Clerk’s office closed from 12–2 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 12 — Ribbon cutting at the new location at 10 a.m.
• Friday, Oct. 20 — Current courthouse closes to the public at 5 p.m., clerk’s office closes at 12 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 23 — New courthouse opens at 8 a.m. and courts and services will resume

• Unleashing the Power of AI | Tuesday, Oct. 10 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Winston Starts, 500 W. Fifth St., Winston-Salem | Free | Hear C-suite executive Klaus Werner’s thoughts on how AI will unleash the next wave of productivity — and the potential impact on the workforce, on organizational design, and go-to-market strategies.
• Whisker Mixer | Tuesday, Oct. 10 | 5-7 p.m. | Winston-Salem Wine Market, 1231 Creekshire Way, Winston-Salem | Free | Try new wines, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and socialize while supporting Forsyth Humane Society.
• Face to Face Speaker Forum Trivia Night | Tuesday, Oct. 10 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Joymongers Barrel Hall, 480 West End Blvd., Winston-Salem | Free | Take part in trivia with themes including famous sharks, Winston-Salem entrepreneurs + inventors, and an audio DJ round inspired by upcoming Face to Face speaker Daymond John.

• Wake Up Winston | Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 8 a.m. | Buff City Soap, 1058 Hanes Mall Blvd., Winston-Salem | Free | Network and learn more about scented plant-based soaps handmade daily in the store. Plus, you’ll have a chance to make a bath bomb, get free samples and tour the makery.
• Invisible Beauty | Wednesday, Oct. 11-Thursday, Oct. 12 | Times vary | a/perture Cinema, 311 W. 4th St., Winston-Salem | $10-$13 | Watch the memoir of fashion pioneer Bethann Hardison who has pushed the boundaries of fashion culture despite setbacks.

• Real-time credit card + ID breach alerts
• Instant email data breach notifications
• Regular personal data security reports

• Lanes of Stratford Road and Hanes Mall Boulevard in Winston-Salem will close starting today, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crews will clean and inspect the wastewater system. The work is expected to be completed by Thursday, Oct. 12 — weather permitting.

• Today, the Winston-Salem Public Works Committee will meet to bring forth a new code of conduct for the Clark Campbell Transportation Center, Hampton Haith Administrative and Maintenance Facility, and public transportation vehicles. The meeting will take place at 2 p.m. at City Hall on North Main Street in Room 230. (Triad City Beat)

• Insomnia Cookies will open its doors for the first time in Winston-Salem during its ribbon cutting Thursday, Oct. 12. at 706 N. Trade St. Enjoy networking, giveaways, and cookies during the grand opening of the store from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

• There are 100 spots for middle and high school girls to take part in the fifth annual LEAD Girls Rising Expo. The conference — where they can learn from leaders in the community — will take place at Salem Academy & College on East Salem Avenue, Saturday Oct. 28 and Sunday, Oct. 29. Registration closes this Friday, Oct. 13.

• Salem Academy has been ranked the No. 1 best boarding school in NC in the 2024 Best Schools listing by Niche. In addition to its No. 1 ranking, Niche ranked the school No. 5 as the Best Private High School and Best College Prep Private High School in the state.

• Wanna get a shoutout in our future newsletter? Send us a picture of your ‘gourd-eous’ pumpkin for a chance to win bragging rights. Simply carve, paint, or decorate a pumpkin in a way that is fun for you. Submissions are open through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15.

• Have you heard of yogurt clusters? (Think: chocolatey, fruity, delicious.) Here’s how to make them.*

Services + resources

• Attend various support groups and training with Triad Mental Health.
• Join Trellis Supportive Care’s service of remembrance and memorial walk on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 5:30 p.m. Email Trellis or call (336) 331-1300 to RSVP.
• Check out this list of wellness resources to discover more NC helplines.

Meet new friends

• Expand your circle by attending a series of free social meet ups at East of Texas on Wednesdays.
• Get creative at the INBTWN Community art space on Trade Street.

Take care of your body

• Relax, heal, and enjoy the benefits of virtual breathwork classes every Wednesday.

Connect with nature

• Unplug from your devices and hit up one of the best walking trails in Winston-Salem.