07.08.2024

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87º | 50% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:11 a.m. | Sunset 8:40 p.m.

📷 Through the lens of Winston360

Through the lens of Winston360

WStoday: Winston-Salem aerial footage overlooking tall buildings

Downtown Winston-Salem as seen from the top floor of the old Coca-Cola bottling plant near Old Salem. | Photo and caption by @winston360

For one Winstonian, exploring the city is a way of life. City Editor Kellina spoke to the owner behind Winston360, a photography account that features the history and culture of the Twin City.

The Winston-Salem native (who asked to remain anonymous) said he moved away to Louisiana in 2012 and returned home to a different atmosphere.

“When I came back, I noticed that so much had changed,” he said. “I had picked up on photography while I was in Louisiana and I told myself ‘I guess I can go around town and take photos and tell the story behind it.’”

Winston360 started in 2016, exploring breweries, galleries, murals, and other interesting gems in the city.

“I always have a camera,” he said.

WStoday: https://www.instagram.com/winston_360/ — The intersection of West 4th Street and Burke Street is a another walkable area full of businesses.
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Photo by @winston360

The Instagram account features unique views, new businesses, and arts throughout the city (some Greensboro locations are included too). He says seeing the evolution in Winston-Salem is something he is proud of.

“I remember when Bailey Pant was a power plant. To see it now transformed the way it is is just amazing because it used to be this old rusty industrial area,” he said. “Now, there are businesses, research, and offices. It’s a lively place, a place you want to go to.”

The account owner says he felt inspired by the changes he’s seen in the city.

“When I was growing up, downtown was a place you never went to, especially in the late 1990s and 2000s,” he said. “Starting in 2010, they [city officials] started a push to revitalize downtown. Trade Street was one of the first projects.”

Now looking to the future, he hopes the City of Arts and Innovation can expand the downtown area and make it a place where people can not only socialize, but also work and live.

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Events

Monday, July 8

Live To Laugh Open Mic | Monday, July 8 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | JuggHeads Crafts and Pints, 4843 Country Club Rd., Winston-Salem | Free | Unwind and enjoy an evening full of laughter + watch local comedians take the stage.

Tuesday, July 9

Sweet Tooth Tuesday | Tuesday, July 9 | 12-2 p.m. | Bailey Park, 445 Patterson Ave., Winston-Salem | Cost of purchase | Satisfy your afternoon sweet tooth craving and grab shaved ice from Kona Ice.

Wednesday, July 10

Spanish-English Language Exchange | Wednesday, July 10 | 7:15-8:30 p.m. | Vecino Center, 3477 Myer Lee Dr., Winston-Salem | $8 | Improve your language skills and practice with native speakers with a 40-minute conversation in English, then in Spanish.

Thursday, July 11

DAC Book Club | Thursday, July 11 | 6-8 p.m. | Delta Arts Center, 2611 New Walkertown Rd., Winston-Salem | Free | Make new friends who share a love of literature, and take part in a reading discussion around “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store.”
Evening Volunteer Workday | Thursday, July 11 | 5:45-7:30 p.m. | Tanglewood Arboretum and Gardens, 4201 Manor House Cir., Clemmons | Free, RSVP | Help with gardening and maintenance tasks like weeding, planting, and mulching — bring your gardening tools or borrow one on site.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Development

Greensboro’s Cone Health is planting its second location in Winston-Salem. The not-for-profit healthcare agency will lease two units that will serve as urgent care facilities in the West Edge Shopping Center. (Triad Business Journal)

Real Estate

The Crowne Club apartment community in South Fork sold for $31.7 million — Forsyth County’s most expensive multifamily sale of 2024. Winston-Salem Acquisition LLC bought the Winston-Salem property that sits on 33.57 acres of land and holds 250 apartments. (Triad Business Journal)

Traffic

Starting today, July 8, crews will close 4th Street between Spring and Poplar streets to traffic between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Work on the water system is expected to be complete on Thursday, July 11 — detours will be directed to 5th and Holly streets.

Environment

Got a passion for gardening, landscaping, or volunteering? Apply for the 2024 Extension Master Gardener volunteer initial training class open to adults and youth. The course costs $150 but scholarships are available. Applications are due August 2.

Sports

Flock together. The Carolina Thunderbirds released its home schedule for the 2024-2025 season. The first home game will take place on Nov. 1 at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. Fill out the season ticket holder form to secure your spot.

Active

Get moving for a good cause. This month, Wise Man Brewing is partnering with Forsyth Humane Society for run/walk club and Wise Workouts every Tuesday. Participants will meet at 826 Angelos Bros. for a leisurely stroll at 6:30 p.m. or pay $12 for a workout + drink at 7 p.m.

Health

Robert “Skip” Culler is living proof that you can be athletic and incredibly fit… and still be at risk for heart disease. See seven (life-saving) lessons from an Ironman athlete, whose annual check up at Novant Health revealed a serious blockage.*

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kellina

From the editor

Although I’ve lived here for more than two years, I got to explore Tanglewood Park in Clemmons for the first time recently. It is fascinating how there’s always something to discover in Winston-Salem and surrounding areas. Christmas can’t come early enough so that I can go back during the Festival of Lights.

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