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Carolina Thunderbirds offer new fan experiences for 2023-2024 season
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You’re likely to see a few brawls on the ice. | Photo courtesy of John Holland via Carolina Thunderbirds
The 2023-2024 season for the Carolina Thunderbirds is underway. Here’s the action you can expect on the ice:

Eyes on the prize

The single A minor professional hockey team in the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL). They’ve been in Winston-Salem since 2017, and have their sights set on a second title. The team won the Commissioner’s Cup in 2019 and made it to the finals last season.

Head coach Steve Harrison, aka “Coach Harry,” is in his first season with the Thunderbirds. April Ogle, the franchise’s director of marketing, says fans are already noticing his impact.

“Fans were saying in our home opener that they were already seeing that type of unity on the ice and they were attributing it to our new head coach,” Ogle told WStoday.

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Thunderbirds players are from around the world, including Canada and Switzerland.

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Photo courtesy of John Holland via Carolina Thunderbirds

Flock together

Thunderbirds fans — who call themselves “The Flock” — have been voted the best fans in the FPHL. More than 15,000 fans follow the team’s Facebook page, where many team updates and announcements are posted. Home games at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex draw fans of all ages.

Ogle recommends securing tickets before showing up. Three different season ticket packages are still available. Here’s what else you can experience at a hockey game this season:
Crowd of people in hockey jerseys cheering on the team.

There’s plenty of pride in the stands.

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Photo courtesy of John Holland via Carolina Thunderbirds

The team’s away games are broadcast live online. The Wrong Number also holds watch parties when the team is on the road.

The Thunderbirds will host Comtech Veterans Night on Friday, Nov. 17. The team’s final home game is April 12, 2024.
 
Events
Tuesday, Nov. 14
  • Overview of Winegrape Production in the Southeast | Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Reynolda House, 2250 Reynolda Rd., Winston-Salem | $5 | Sarah Bowman, viticulture instructor at Surry Community College, guides attendees through the major steps of vineyard establishment and management.
  • UNCSA Piano Studios in Recital | Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Watson Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts, 1533 S. Main St., Winston-Salem | Free | Students of the UNCSA Piano Studios perform piano music — from classical masterpieces to contemporary works.
Wednesday, Nov. 15
  • State of Education | Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Benton Convention Center, 301 W. 5th St., Winston-Salem | $55-$65 | Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools superintendent Tricia McManus discusses the district’s efforts to advance student achievement, the importance of community engagement, and more.
  • Tech Talk for Small Business Series | Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 10-11 a.m. | The Enterprise Conference and Event Center, 1922 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Winston-Salem | Free | Network with other local business owners while learning how technology can improve small business practices.
Thursday, Nov. 16
  • From the Heart: Plant-Based Comfort Foods | Thursday, Nov. 16 | 6-8 p.m. | Southern Home & Kitchen, 200 S. Stratford Rd., Winston-Salem | $71 | Learn how to prepare plant-based comfort foods with instructor Jennifer Prue.
Plan Ahead
  • Spend Thanksgiving & Black Friday @ a/perture | Wednesday, Nov. 22-Thursday, Nov. 30 | 2 p.m. | a/perture cinema, 311 W. 4th St., Winston-Salem | $9.50-$12.50 | Looking to sidestep family drama or avoid Black Friday Crowds? Spend your Thanksgiving Week with a/perture enjoying high-quality new arrivals like Napoleon, The Holdovers, and Saltburn.*
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News Notes
Civic
  • A public input meeting on the Forward 2045 comprehensive plan will be held Wednesday, Nov. 15. A presentation will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Sprague Street Park Community Center (1350 E. Sprague St.), followed by interactive activities.
Opening
  • Kin & Cottage will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, Nov. 17 at 1 p.m. The candle and home fragrance store at 608-A Trade St. NW will be open until 9 p.m. to give Art Crush attendees a chance to shop.
Active
  • Public ice skating is open at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex ice rink. Admission is $10 and rental skates are an additional $3. Hours differ between now and Sunday, Nov. 26.
Seasonal
  • Tickets are available to the 20th annual Twin City Santa. The toy drive and semi formal will be held at the Millennium Center (101 W. 5th St.) on Friday, Dec. 1 from 8 p.m. until 12 a.m. It is open to attendees who are at least 21 years old.
Pets
  • You can take holiday photos with your four-legged family members this Saturday, Nov. 18. Paws for the Holidays includes three digital high-resolution images for $25. All proceeds will benefit the Forsyth County Animal Shelter’s fund for medical expenses.
Job
  • The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) is hiring a Communications Manager. Responsibilities will include overseeing the art center’s social media, email communications, and digital properties. Interested candidates should apply online.
Sports
  • Winston-Salem State University’s men’s basketball team will play Virginia Union University on national television on Feb. 17, 2024. The NBA HBCU Classic will be held during the NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis. (FOX8 WGHP)
Travel
  • Icelandair will expand its nonstop flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Reykjavik, Iceland to a daily service beginning in May 2024.The route is currently offered four days a week — the airport says 70,000 passengers have taken the flight since 2022. (Triad Business Journal)
Eat
  • Hosting family or friends for Thanksgiving? Pro tip: You’ll be doing plenty of cooking — let Lowes Foods help with some ready-to-go breakfasts and lunches. Looking at you, bagel tray.*
 
Eat

Ham it up this holiday season

Holiday hams available for sale at Roar
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A whole ham ranges from 15 to 18 pounds. | Photo courtesy of Joseph Correll via Roar
A holiday favorite will return to tables in Winston-Salem this season. Ronnie’s Country Store Pop-Up will sell hams, local yams, and collard greens — and country ham biscuits with coffee for $1. The pop-up will be open Saturdays + Sundays from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Roar on North Liberty Street.

The meat is from the Frank C. Corriher family. Ronnie’s Country Store sold the same brand to local shoppers before it closed its doors nearly two years ago. The ham is aged after being hand-rubbed with salt and brown + cane sugars. It will be sold by the pound:
  • Whole ham — $7.99 per pound
  • Sliced ham — $8.99 per pound
You can also pre-order hams for pickup. There is a $30 deposit for orders placed online or by phone.
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