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⚾ Prepare for beetle: The Tobacco Beetles will swarm Truist Stadium on Friday night

Prepare for beetle: The Tobacco Beetles will swarm Truist Stadium on Friday night
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A series of images showcasing Winston-Salem Tobacco Beetle branded T-shirts and baseball caps
The Winston-Salem Dash is the MiLB team affiliate for the Chicago White Sox. | Photos provided by the Winston-Salem Dash
The Dash–ahem–The Tobacco Beetles invite you to be their pest on Friday, Aug. 9 for the team’s Salute to North Carolina game, presented by Ray’s Pest Control and Wildlife Removal.

Why the name change? We’ll try not to bug you with all of the details.

The rebrand aims to highlight the state’s agriculture industry and raise awareness of the impact tobacco beetles have on crops + the livelihoods of local farmers.

The team will wear special jerseys and caps for the event, and fans can purchase their very own Winston-Salem Tobacco Beetles gear. Pro tip: Grab merch ahead of the game at the Dash Team Store.

For every ticket purchased, $1 will be donated to North Carolina agriculture education.

🪲 Why the tobacco beetle?

While you typically wouldn’t think to name your home team after a pest, the tobacco beetle represents the various challenges local farmers face.

Insects, worms, diseases, and unexpected weather events can wreak havoc on local agriculture.

“It’s kind of a never-ending gauntlet,” says Frank Scott, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Tobacco Farm Life Museum. “Every day is a surprise.”

Scott, a ninth-generation tobacco farmer, says he relies on resources like machinery and chemicals to protect his crops and keep his family farm running. He hopes to pass the family farm down to his children one day.

The Tobacco Beetles will play the Greenville Drive on Friday with the first pitch at 7 p.m. Stick around for fireworks after the game, presented by Trécé Inc.

🎟️ Secure your seat

Exclusive ticket packages, that include Tobacco Beetles merchandise, are available for a limited time:
  • Tips Package | Includes a single game ticket, a Tobacco Beetles logo T-shirt, and cap | $55
  • Cutters Package | Includes a single game ticket and a Tobacco Beetles logo cap | $35
  • Leafs Package | Includes a single game ticket and a Tobacco Beetles logo T-shirt | $35
  • Lugs Package | Includes a single game ticket | $12
Get gear + tickets
Asked

Which common pest should The Dash rebrand as next?
A. The Winston-Salem Hornworms
B. The Winston-Salem Tobacco Thrips
C. The Winston-Salem Powderpost Beetles
D. The Winston-Salem Aphids
E. Other
Take your pest guess
 
Events
Wednesday, Aug. 7
  • AEW Presents Dynamite and Rampage | Wednesday, Aug. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum | $20-$90 | Watch wrestlers like Bryan Keith and MFJ during the night of rivalries.
  • Winston-Salem Dash vs. Greenville Drive | Wednesday, Aug. 7 | 7 p.m. | Truist Stadium | $13-$53 | Who doesn’t love wings? Enjoy $0.50 wings specials during the game every Wednesday.*
Thursday, Aug. 8
  • Revolutionary Poetry Collective | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 6-8 p.m. | Liberty Plaza, Culture WS | Free | Bring your own poem focused on revolution + societal issues to share with others or listen to other participants.
Friday, Aug. 9
  • Fitness Fridays | Friday, Aug. 9 | 5:30-6 p.m. | Bailey Power Plant, Coal Pit | Free, RSVP | Start your weekend with a sweat session outdoors from F45 Fitness — bring your yoga mat.
Saturday, Aug. 10
  • 2024 CatVideoFest | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 7 p.m. | Foothills Tasting Room | $10-$15 | Watch a reel compilation of the latest + best internet cat videos and unique submissions while raising money for cats in need.
  • Indigenous Peoples and Moravians | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Historic Bethabara Park | Free | Learn how Native Americans and Moravian settlers lived in the past + hear from members of the Catawba Nation.
Sunday, Aug. 11
  • Farm Day and Meat Market | Sunday, Aug. 11 | 2 p.m. | Wise Man Brewing | Cost of purchase | Experience farm life and stock up on a variety of premium, locally raised meats.
  • Open House Tour: Kernersville’s Newest Birth Center | Sunday, Aug. 11 | 12-2 p.m. | Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center | Visit Kernersville’s newest birth center at this Open House maternity tour — no RSVP required, just arrive at the tour time (psst: they’re hosting another tour Wednesday, Aug. 14).*
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Tech
  • Learn how drones will soon be used in Forsyth County to save more lives. See the drone in person tomorrow, Aug. 8 during the information session at Walkertown Branch Library from 6 to 7 p.m. The new tool will be used to fly an AED to people experiencing cardiac arrest.
Announced
  • Calling all bookworms. Get ready for the 2024 Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors that will kick off on Thursday, Sept. 26. Tickets to attend cost $38 + includes a pre-signed copy of keynote speaker and New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune’s book “Somewhere Beyond the Sea.”
Sports
  • 2023 Winston-Salem Open champions Nathaniel Lammons and Jackson Withrow will return to defend their title at the WFU Tennis Complex later this month. Watch other duos who will be competing in on the doubles’ field. Tickets start at $11.
Development
  • The NC Zoo unveiled new amenities for its 50th anniversary celebration. The zoo in Asheboro plans to re-build its aviary habitat and add new elements to its Asia continent, with a tentative opening of June 2026. (Triad Business Journal)
Cause
  • Register to take part in the 13th annual “Walk a Mile to Save Our Babies” on Thursday, Sept. 26. Participants will walk one mile with empty strollers at Wake Forest Biotech Place starting at 10 a.m. The event also includes a panel discussion, lunch, and networking time.
Olympics
  • Charlotte native Anna Cockrell clinched a spot in the finals of the women’s 400-meter hurdles which will take place on Thursday at 3:25 p.m. Get the latest from WFMY’s coverage.
Edu
  • Time is running out to attend Forsyth Tech for free. The Next NC Scholarship covers tuition for students of households making $80,000 or less — but you need to fill out your FAFSA by Aug. 15 (psst: Forsyth Tech tells us the earlier the better). Learn more + apply.*
Wellness
  • Focused on staying hydrated? Most hydration products contain more sodium than you need. Enter: Native Hydrate’s essential amino acids, branched-chain amino acids, and electrolytes for hydration and health.*
 
Transit

You see me rollin’

Lime electric scooters to operate in Winston-Salem
WStoday: Lime e-scooters parked in front of Visit Winston-Salem mural
Hop on those two wheels and stroll around the city. | Photo courtesy of Lime
No car, no bike? No problem. The City of Winston-Salem will see about 200 electric scooters spread throughout the city this week.

The rental company Lime will display its white and green e-scooters for residents and visitors to get around with ease. City officials made revisions to the city’s regulations after Spin stopped its services in the Twin City in 2023.

New changes include lower fees for riders and 24/7 availability for riders to operate the scooters. Here are a few rules to keep in mind:
  • No riding on sidewalks, greenways, in Old Salem, or in public parks.
  • Riders must obey stop lights, stop signs, and all other traffic laws.
  • Riders should give pedestrians the right-of-way.
  • Scooters should be placed back at their appropriate location.
  • Users may be asked for government identification to ride the e-scooters.
Pay $1 to unlock a scooter, then you’ll be charged $0.45 for each minute it’s used.
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Although the International Black Theatre Festival may be over, you can still see “Sacred Threads: Weaving Stories” from the NC Black Repertory Company. The exhibit will be at Sawtooth’s Eleanor and Egbert Davis Gallery through Oct. 12. Costumes, visual artwork, and cultural tapestries will be on display.
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