Plus, help a new restaurant test out its menu.
 
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89º | 40% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:51 a.m. | Sunset 7:50 p.m.
 

Editor’s Note
We’re excited to now be sending on Saturdays, which means you can find even more local news and events in your inbox six days a week. If you’re looking for a day trip idea this Labor Day weekend, we recommend these six itineraries around Winston-Salem.
 
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Founded in NC: most iconic products made in Winston-Salem and beyond | Cue the smell of fresh pastries, and Moravian delicacies. Explore Winston-Salem’s most iconic products which have gained national acclaim.

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Get goods delivered to your door with Winston-Salem Fresh Box | Say hello to Winston-Salem meal delivery service that makes cooking at home easy without sacrificing quality. Plus, customers have easy access to responsibly sourced goods + fresh ingredients while supporting local farmers.

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Expect to start noticing changes to parking in downtown Winston-Salem | If you’re driving to downtown Winston-Salem to work, shop, dine, and stroll — get prepared to pay more to park. We’ve got the scoop on changes taking place in the upcoming months.
 
Asked

How important is it to you to purchase products that are made locally?
A. It is very important to me
B. It is somewhat important to me
C. I am indifferent
D. It is somewhat less important to me
E. It is not important to me
Make your pick
Events
This Weekend
  • Fabric Coffee Cup Sleeve | Saturday, Aug. 31 | 1-3 p.m. | Mixxer Makerspace | $45 | Learn how to make a reusable fabric coffee cup sleeve using a sewing machine at a beginner level.
  • Totally Y2K Dance Party with Groove Lab | Saturday, Aug. 31 | 7:30-11:30 p.m. | Reynolds Place Theatre | $15 | Wear your favorite Y2K swag and join the experiential dance party that features electronic dance music from the 90s and 2000s.
  • Water Lantern Festival | Saturday, Aug. 31 | 5-9 p.m. | Winston Lake Park | $29-$56 | Make a wish and send it away on a floating lantern to celebrate peace, light, and hope.
  • Angelo Artisan’s Fall Market | Sunday, Sept. 1 | 12-5 p.m. | Wise Man Brewing | Cost of purchase | Join the 8th annual celebration and shop handmade items from artists and makers — there will be food trucks.
  • Piedmont Pops in the Pit: Summon the Heroes | Sunday, Sept. 1 | 6 p.m. | The Coal Pit | Free | Join the Piedmont Wind Symphony for music of heroes and heroines and live music trivia.
Plan Ahead
  • Wine Dinner ft. Stags’ Leap Winery | Wednesday, Sept. 4 | 6:15-8:30 p.m. | The Downtown Grille | $115 | Start your evening with a brief social, then join the six-course wine-paired dinner — call 336-930-1485 to reserve your seat.
  • Winston-Salem Chronicle’s Inaugural Celebration | Thursday, Sept. 5 | 6 p.m. | Muse Winston-Salem | Free | Hear from former staff members during a pop-up exhibition and panel discussion as they celebrate 50 years of reporting on the Black community.
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News Notes
Announced
  • Starting in September, Duke Energy customers can expect to pay a little bit more on their bill. But come 2025, they’ll see a decrease of about 3.6% from their current rates. (FOX8 WGHP)
Development
  • Construction on the new Brunson Elementary School is expected to begin soon. The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education voted 6-3 to approve a $36.3 million contract with Shelco, LLC to build the school on North Patterson Avenue. For details, scroll ~2 hours, 12 minutes into the meeting.
Eat
  • Get ready to get your grub on during Eat. Drink. Triad’s Restaurant Week Monday, Oct. 14 through Sunday, Oct. 20. Nearly 20 restaurants in Winston-Salem are participating in the event highlighting locally owned restaurants.
Open
  • Stop by the Rosenbacher House downtown to help Manolo Cafe and Restaurant test out its new menu before its grand opening Friday, Sept. 27. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurants and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.
Travel
  • Hitting the road for the holiday weekend? If you’re planning on flying, here’s what you need to know to navigate PTI like a pro.
Jobs
Legacy
  • It takes a village, as they say. As proud Winstonians, we’re inspired by the contributions of our most tenured community members. Please join us in celebrating the legacies of those who have recently died.
 
Weather

We’ve got fall weather feels

Winston-Salem fall weather forecast
WStoday: Winston-Salem skyline view of the Winston Tower during fall season
You will notice the Truliant sign on top of the old Winston Tower instead. | Photo by @tim_hutch
The smell of pumpkin spice latte. The fresh breeze on your morning walk. The brown leaves slowly making their way to the cold ground. If you’re thinking what we’re thinking, then we’ve got news for you, Winstonians.

As the fall season approaches, we know the question on your mind: What will fall look like this year? Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expect in our city for September, October, and November.

While exact weather conditions typically can’t be predicted more than a week in advance, here’s a seasonal outlook to help you prepare for what fall will bring.

Reminder: The first day of fall is Sunday, Sept. 22.

Temperature

Winston-Salem has a 40-50% chance of temperatures being higher than normal.
Get the full outlook
 
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