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Fueling the future

The Piedmont Triad Regenerative Medicine Engine receives $15 million in federal funding

First Lady Jill Biden announced the NC awardees during her visit at Forsyth Technical Community College. | Photo by WStoday

A regenerative medicine institute located in the heart of Downtown Winston-Salem at Innovation Quarter is set to receive $15 million in federal investment. The Piedmont Triad Regenerative Medicine Engine, which is also the world’s largest regenerative medicine research facility located in Winston-Salem, is among the first awardees to receive this new NSF Engines award.

The institute is in partnership with three academic partners located in the Triad, including Winston-Salem State University, Forsyth Technical Community College, and NC A&T State University.

First Lady Jill Biden and Director of the U.S. National Science Foundation Sethuraman Panchanathan chose Winston-Salem to make the announcement. They stopped at Forsyth Technical Community College to announce two NSF Regional Innovation Engine awardees in NC.

Over the next decade, The Piedmont Triad Regenerative Medicine Engine will use the funds to create and scale breakthrough clinical therapies. Its goal is to also help amplify the local workforce and reduce disparities for underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering, and math fields.

The institute isn’t the only one to receive the $15 million award. The North Carolina Sustainable Textiles Innovation Engine, located in the western part of the state, also received a grant.

Events

Tuesday, Jan. 30

Resume Review | Tuesday, Jan. 30 | 12-2 p.m. | Greater Winston-Salem, Inc., 525 Vine St., Ste. 240, Winston-Salem | Free | Bring two printed copies of your resume and editable electronic copy on your personal device to get personalized feedback from an employment professional.

Wednesday, Jan. 31

Sacred Movement | Wednesday, Jan. 31 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Mary Alice Warren Community Center, 7632 Warren Park Dr., Lewisville | Practice movements that can ease stress, tension, and anxiety + create harmony and balance in your body.

Thursday, Feb. 1

Wake Forest Women’s Basketball vs. Miami | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 6-8 p.m. | LJVM Coliseum, 2825 University Pkwy., Winston-Salem | $5-$10 | Watch the Demon Deacons face the Hurricanes at home which will also air on ACC Network Extra.
Fireside: Creative Couples | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 6-8 p.m. | SECCA (North Carolina Museum of Art), Hanes House, 750 Marguerite Dr., Winston-Salem | Free | Join this intimate conversation as creative couples share stories behind their collaborations and offer insight into the dynamics of creativity within relationships.

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News Notes

Traffic

Starting Monday, Feb. 5, Old Salisbury Road will be closed between Friedberg Church Road and Stafford Village Boulevard while crews replace a bridge. Traffic will be redirected to Stafford Village Boulevard and NC 150 until mid-November. (WXII 12 News)

Coming Soon

A new entertainment venue is coming to Robinhood Plaza. A new ROAR will be established at 3456 Robinhood Rd. with an Italian restaurant, Est! Est!! Est!!! sitting next door. The new location is expected to open sometime in February or March. (Triad Business Journal)

Number

$500,000. That’s how much Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools received to enhance student safety on campus. The state grant will go toward safety equipment, training, services to help students in crisis, and enhanced radio systems for buses and schools. (Winston-Salem Journal)

Edu

The City of Winston-Salem is accepting applications for the Positive Path Program through Friday, Feb. 2. At-risk city youth ages 16 to 24 who qualify will get exposure to professional careers, mentorships, and hands-on training.

Plan Ahead

Wanna show off your car or love car shows? Mark your calendar for the free Springfest Auto Show community event on Saturday, March 23. See a variety of vehicles from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at River Oaks Community Church (1855 Lewisville Clemmons Rd. in Clemmons).

Arts

Camel City Playhouse is looking for its next cast to star in “Dog Sees God” that will run April 4 to April 14. Auditions will be held Sunday, Feb. 4 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday, Feb. 5 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Announced

Winner winner on the wall

See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest

Looking down on blue water surrounded by multicolor leaves. You can see the Winston-Salem skyline in the background. There are blue skies with light clouds.

The Quarry | Photo submitted by Elena G.

The votes are in for the WStoday 2023 Picture of the Year contest. Check out the finalists below, including the winner that you, our readers, voted for.

Winner: “The Quarry” by Elena G.

We love how this photo captures the reflection of the trees and sky in the water at Grant Park. The colors are so crisp and you can see the skyline in the background. Elena’s photo earned 27% of your votes.

See the finalists

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From the editor

It’s me again. I’ve missed you all. While my time away was meaningful and nurturing in a lot of ways, I am so happy to be back home. Big shoutout to the National Content team and City Editor Cambridge for keeping up with the daily newsletter while I was out. I’m looking forward to lots of exciting things ahead in the Twin City.

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