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🥇 Olympic dreams

Dreaming of gold: Olympians with ties to the Triad competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics
WStoday: Paris tourism bureau during 2024 Olympics
City Editor Kellina got to see Paris’ tourism bureau during her adventures abroad earlier this year. | Photo by WStoday
Light the torch and cue that iconic Olympics theme song — we’re ready for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics happening through Sunday, Aug. 11.

At this summer’s Olympic Games, approximately 10,500 athletes from 206 National Olympic Committees will compete across 32 sports — including some new ones. Since we’re all about keeping it local, we’ve rounded up four Paris 2024 Olympians with ties to the Triad that you should keep your eye on. Let the Games begin.

Samantha Heyison, Track and field

The sophomore at Wake Forest University is set to compete in both the discus and shot put for the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris from August 28 to September 8. The Demon Deacon says she is hoping to bring home a medal or two.

Dearica Hamby, Women’s 3x3 basketball

During almost a decade in her WNBA career, Hamby has won multiple awards, including the Sixth Woman of the Year award. She’s the most decorated women’s basketball player in Wake Forest University history. The US women’s 3x3 team will play against Azerbaijan tomorrow, July 31.

Bam Adebayo, Men’s 5x5 basketball

The two-time Olympian from High Point won a gold medal in Tokyo in 2020. The three-time NBA All-Star player will play as part of the team against Puerto Rico on Saturday, Aug. 3 at 5:15 p.m. ET.

Gianluca Busio, Soccer

The Greensboro soccer player is the youngest player to sign with an MLS team since 2004. The 22-year old is part of the men’s soccer team that will play against Guinea today, July 30 at 1 p.m. ET.
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Events
Tuesday, July 30
  • Winston-Salem Dash vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers | Tuesday, July 30 | 11 a.m. | Truist Stadium, 951 Ballpark Way, Winston-Salem | $13-$53 | It’s Super Splash Day. Fans are invited to a game filled with water games, water slides, sprinklers, and more.*
Wednesday, July 31
  • HUSTLE Happy Hour | Wednesday, July 31 | 4:30-6 p.m. | Wake Forest University Center for Private Business, 500 W. 5th St., Third floor, Winston-Salem | Free, RSVP | Grow your network + build valuable connections while celebrating the achievements of business owners of color.
Thursday, Aug. 1
  • 2024 Vendor Marketplace | Thursday, Aug. 1 | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | The Winston-Salem Urban League, 510 N. Trade St., Winston-Salem | Cost of purchase | Shop art, African attire, health and beauty products + enjoy dinners from the food garden along with live entertainment.
Friday, Aug. 2
  • “95 Live” with 9th Wonder & DJ SK! | Friday, Aug. 2 | 8 p.m. | The Ramkat, 170 W. 9th St., Winston-Salem | $20-$100 | Watch hip-hop producer and Winston-Salem native 9th Wonder and DJ SK perform their latest hits.
  • Late Night Lasers: Taylor Swift and Bruno Mars | Friday, Aug. 2 | 8:30-11 p.m. | Kaleideum, 120 W. 3rd St., Winston-Salem | $7-$10 | Watch the full-length musical laser production featuring the two pop stars during two different show times.
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Sports

⚾ Create summer memories with The Dash this week
a GIF featuring images of recent Dash games and theme nights
The Dash is set to take on their hometown rivals this week — don’t miss this fun lineup of games. | Photos courtesy of Winston-Salem Dash; GIF by WStoday
Summer is ending but that doesn’t mean you have to stop creating memories before school starts.

The Dash will take on the Greensboro Grasshoppers starting today through Sunday, Aug. 4. Fans can enjoy themes like:
  • Super Splash Day | Featuring water games
  • Bolt’s Summer Games | Celebrate the start of the Olympics
  • Winston-Salem Flights | See The Dash take to the skies as the Flights
  • Disc Golf Night | Don’t miss the pre-game HekYeh Putter Party
Soak up the last moments of summer at Truist Stadium.
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • JP Morgan Chase has chosen a second site in Winston-Salem. The nation’s largest bank will open a new branch on the northeast corner of South Stratford Road and Knollwood Street. We’ll keep you posted on an opening date. (Triad Business Journal)
Award
  • The executive chef of Arbor Acres Retirement Community was recognized for her customer service and leadership. The Senior Dining Association named Jolie Shafer as the national Executive Chef of the Year 2024 during a conference in Orlando. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Health
  • Forsyth County Board of Commissioners have set aside $79,100 to provide free cancer screenings to underserved women, in addition to a $35,900 state grant. The money will fund mammograms, chest X-rays, and other diagnostic services. (WFDD)
Eat
  • Pencil this in your calendar. Grab lunch at Bookmarks (634 W. 4th St., Ste. 110) every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Buy food from one or two local food trucks through Thursday, Aug. 29 in the parking lot of the bookstore.
Environment
  • Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC will invest in a one-megawatt rooftop solar energy array at its headquarters in Winston-Salem. The installation will be the largest of its kind in Forsyth County and will offset 81% of the organization’s current electricity usage.
Olympics
  • Gianluca Busio and Team USA face off against Guinea today at 1 p.m. Get the latest on North Carolina’s Olympians from WFMY’s coverage and watch Team USA soccer on Peacock.
Shop
  • Ditch the men’s dress pants — the Dealmaker Pant is the ultimate pant for work or play, with an impeccable fit and feel. Save 15% with code READ15.*
 
Community

🎶 DJ, drop the beat

Taking it back at the Old School Block Party
WStoday: Drj pointing at the camera during Rock Out the Quarry in Winston-Salem
The City of Winston-Salem holds many outdoor events to gather the community during the year, including Rock Out the Quarry. | Photo by City of Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks via Facebook
How about going back in time? Gather friends and family for the Old School Block Party from Thursday, Aug. 1 through Saturday, Aug. 3. Mark these dates on your calendar to watch these bands play:
Performances will run from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Corpening Plaza (231 W. 1st St.). Shop from local food trucks like African Ave. LLC, Taste Jamaica, Tony’s Italian Ice, and Wutyasay.

“Teentastic” will also be in full swing on Friday Aug. 2 and Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds starting at 7 p.m.

The family friendly event will feature fashion shows, dance groups, plays, carnivals, and games. “Teentastic” will run through 12 a.m. on Saturday.
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Don’t forget to drop by Sprague Street Community Center (1350 E. Sprague St.) tomorrow, July 31 to share what you’d like to see happen in our city in the next 20 years. The Forward 2045 public input meeting will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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