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Drone Express to launch drone deliveries in Winston-Salem late summer 2024
Family standing in front of house in yard. Person on left is holding a baby while a young child in a blue hat holds snacks from an open box on the ground. The two adults are watching and smiling.
Get ready to unbox some excitement (and some snacks). | Photo via Drone Express
It’s a bird, it’s a plane... soon it will be drone deliveries in the sky over Winston-Salem. Drone Express has unveiled its delivery service will launch late summer in the Twin City.

The startup that’s based in Dayton, OH expanded to Winston-Salem after becoming a member of AeroX earlier this year. The nonprofit based on West 4th Street is a consortium of innovators, businesses, and government entities focused on developing and commercializing aerial technology.

The company will first offer family friendly bundle boxes. They will include a variety of meals, snacks, sweets, kids activities, and pet products, ranging from $13 to $20. Drone Express has nationwide partnerships with The Kroger Company, Papa John’s International, and other retailers for goods.

You’ll place an order through the Drone Express app. A short time later, an unmanned drone will drop the box at your doorstep.

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Drone Express will be one of a few companies certified to offer unmanned beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) deliveries in the US.

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Photo via Drone Express

Drone Express has been hard at work finalizing logistics and operating details. It’s secured space in the SouthEast Plaza shopping center on Waughtown Street, where it plans to base operations. The company says it wants to cater to individuals and families of all demographics + promote a healthy lifestyle with its services.

“Our team is committed to providing innovative, efficient, and eco-friendly delivery that will transform how residents shop and live,” said Beth Flippo, CEO of Drone Express. “We look forward to enhancing everyday life and joining this wonderful community.”

We’ll keep you posted when the boxes take flight. In the meantime, Drone Express is still finalizing its Part 135 certification with the Federal Aviation Administration. Once that’s complete, it plans to expand commercial delivery services.
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Events
Tuesday, Aug. 6
  • Innovation Oasis: Business Mixer | Tuesday, Aug. 6 | 4-6 p.m. | Easy Tiger Beer Garden | Free | Chat with potential collaborators, clients, and mentors to take your business to the next level.
  • National Night Out | Tuesday, Aug. 6 | 6-8 p.m. | Galilee Baptist Church | Free | Get to know those who protect the city + enjoy food and games.
  • Winston-Salem Dash vs. Greenville Drive | Tuesday, Aug. 6 | 7 p.m. | Truist Stadium | $13-$53 | Every Tuesday, the first 250 fans through the gates of Truist Stadium will receive a free Winston-Salem Pint Glass as a keepsake from the 2024 season.*
Wednesday, Aug. 7
  • Charcuterie and Blooms | Wednesday, Aug. 7 | 6-8 p.m. | The Gibson House, Kernersville | $95, RSVP | Build your own charcuterie board and bouquet using fresh-cut local blooms.
  • Picnic in the Park | Wednesday, Aug. 7 | 6-8 p.m. | Bailey Park | Cost of purchase | Lounge on your picnic blanket and enjoy dinner from local food trucks while listening to the Leroy Prigden Jazz Quartet.
Thursday, Aug. 8
  • “It Ends with Us” | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 5:45 p.m.+8:45 p.m. | a/perture Cinema | $9.50-$12.50 | Be the first to see the bestselling Colleen Hoover novel about the power of your first love on the big screen.
  • “Summer of Love” | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 7 p.m. | EARL’S | Free entry | Listen to local musicians perform music from 1967.
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Health

Top tech + top rankings: How Novant Health does it

Top tech + top rankings: How Novant Health does it
Presented by a WStoday partner
A doctor goes over health information on a screen with a patient
The not-for-profit healthcare system is headquartered in Winston-Salem and provides care across NC + SC with 19 hospitals and more than 850 outpatient locations. | Photo provided by Novant Health
You quickly learn how important good health is to you and your loved ones when facing an unexpected injury, have a sick child, or suddenly find yourself googling the best treatment options for a condition you didn’t see coming.

When that happens, Novant Health’s team of 40,000 healthcare members are ready to deliver expert, top-ranking care driven by modern, innovative technology.

Curious how they do it? See three ways top tech + top rankings lead the way at Novant Health.
How they keep WS going
News Notes
Weather
  • Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency Monday as Tropical Storm Debby moves up the East Coast. The Triad region could see one to four inches of rain toward the end of the week, though totals will depend on the storm’s track. (FOX8 WGHP)
Open
  • Find romance novels, K-pop CDs, baked goods, and more at Kingdom K-Pop, Books & Bake Shop in Clemmons. The family owned shop is open at 6000 Meadowbrook Mall Ct. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Shop
  • Stop in HIVE Winston-Salem’s new location at 131 Oakwood Dr. Tuesday through Saturday. The lifestyle boutique moved across Stratford Road from its previous location in Thruway Shopping Center.
Show
  • Wrestlers will be back in the ring in Winston-Salem tomorrow, Aug. 7. All Elite Wrestling (AEW) will broadcast its Dynamite show live from LJVM Coliseum 8-10 p.m. Tickets to be part of the audience are still available and start at $20. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Health
  • Get a free health screening tomorrow, Aug. 7 at The Salvation Army of Greater Winston-Salem (1255 N. Trade St.) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event in partnership with Novant Health is open to adults aged 18 and older — make an appointment online or call 844-644-3578. (YES! Weekly)
Job
  • The Forsyth County Department of Public Health is looking for school nurses and nurses to serve in the tuberculosis clinic. Register for the public health nursing hiring event at 799 N. Highland Ave. on Wednesday, Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Olympics
  • A big week for NC Olympians. Dearica Hamby and Team USA beat Canada 16-13 in the women’s 3x3 basketball bronze medal game yesterday. Charlotte native Anna Cockrell competes in the women’s 400-meter hurdles semi-final today starting at 2 p.m. EST. Get the latest from WFMY’s coverage and watch Team USA on Peacock.
Home
  • Drafty windows = higher utility bills. Get beautiful Renewal by Andersen® windows with a limited time buy one, get one 40% off deal — plus, take $200 off your order.*
 
Fun Fact

This mascot’s a Vlasic

The story behind UNC School of the Arts’ unique mascot
Two people in pink shirts on either side of a pickle mascot.
Welcoming students to campus is part of the Fighting Pickle’s official duties. | Photo courtesy UNC School of the Arts
How could we forget that UNC School of the Arts (UNCSA) has top-ranked filmmaking and drama schools? Arts education isn’t the only thing earning the school attention — its mascot is also a pretty big dill.

The Fighting Pickles have been around since the 1970s, when UNCSA held a contest to name its touch football team. Francis Perry says he and two housemates submitted “The Pickles” as a joke in honor of an oboe student who was on a quest for the perfect pickle. Students relished the name and have embraced the moniker ever since.

Another contest in 2010 yielded an updated design of the mascot. The Fighting Pickles ranked No. 1 on Cheetos’ Top 25 Cheesiest Mascots list in 2012. It earned the title of “most unconventional college mascot” in an online competition in 2018.

Today, you can sport your pickle pride with merchandise and by supporting UNCSA productions. Learn more about what makes the university special.
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I’m a Colleen Hoover fan, so I’m excited to see how “It Ends With Us” the movie compares to the book. If you’re looking for a read or two to close out the summer, consider choosing one from a local author.
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