08.30.2024

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Calling all history buffs

Submit your community for Winston-Salem’s new Heritage Neighborhood Program

Black and white photograph of a neighborhood surrounded by trees. Tall buildings of the downtown skyline are in the distance with lots of clouds.

A snapshot of life in Winston-Salem in the 1940s. | Photo courtesy of the Forsyth County Public Library Photograph Collection via Digital Forsyth

Here’s a chance to show off your neighborhood’s history. The city of Winston-Salem established the Heritage Neighborhood Program this year to identify and honor communities with historical significance. Here’s how to submit where you live for consideration.

Qualifications

Your neighborhood must be at least 50 years old — something you’ll need to prove with first-hand accounts and secondary sources. It’s an endeavor you can’t take on alone — nominations must come from a nonprofit or a neighborhood group with at least five residents or property owners.

You’ll need a statement outlining how the neighborhood significantly contributed to life in Winston-Salem. Historic maps, current maps with boundaries, and narratives of the neighborhood’s activities and contributions are also required.

How to apply

The application can be submitted anytime between now and March 1, 2025. You can mail the form to the Historic Resources Commission or drop it off in person at the Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building. Submissions by email will also be accepted.

Black and white photograph of brick homes. Dirt surrounds the homes and concrete pipes are in front. A plane is in the sky in the background. — This neighborhood was built near Smith Reynolds Airport in 1958.
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Photo courtesy of the Forsyth County Public Library Photograph Collection via Digital Forsyth

How neighborhoods are chosen

The Forsyth County Historic Resources Commission will approve applications, with input from the Historic Recognition Committee and the African American Heritage Initiative.

Decisions will be made in June 2025. Priority will be given to neighborhoods that don’t currently have other historic designations. Neighborhoods under threat of development or demolition will get special consideration. One to five designations are expected.

What it means

The Heritage Neighborhood designation won’t impose any historic restrictions. Those chosen will not be included in the local historic district program, local historic marker program, or added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Beyond bragging rights, Heritage Neighborhoods will receive an honorary resolution from City Council. Up to 100 street sign toppers to mark the significance will be installed. It’s expected to cost the city $10,000.

Asked

Which Winston-Salem neighborhood district is not listed on the National Register of Historic Places?

A. Buena Vista
B. Reynoldstown
C. West End
D. West Salem

What's your historic hunch?

Events

Friday, Aug. 30

Royal Comedy Hootenanny | Friday, Aug. 30 | 7 p.m. | Hoots Beer Company | $12 | Start your weekend with an evening of laughs featuring a lineup of stand-up comedians.
Winston-Salem Dash vs. Brooklyn Cyclones | Friday, Aug. 30 | 7 p.m. | Truist Stadium | $13-$53 | End your week with a bang stick around after the game for a fireworks show.*

Saturday, Aug. 31

Summer on Fourth | Saturday, Aug. 31 | 7-10 p.m. | Foothills Brewing | Free | Get ready to dance in the street as Souljam performs live — beer and wine will be available for purchase.
Winston-Salem Dash vs. Brooklyn Cyclones | Saturday, Aug. 31 | 7 p.m. | Truist Stadium | $13-$53 | The Dash will sport their new black + gold Golden Age jerseys exclusively on Saturdays when they are at home as part of Golden Age Saturday.*

Sunday, Sept. 1

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 + live music trivia.
Winston-Salem Dash vs. Brooklyn Cyclones | Sunday, Sept. 1 | 7 p.m. | Truist Stadium | $13-$53 | It’s Sunday Funday. Purchase this special ticket package (includes a game ticket + drink voucher to any of the bars at Truist Stadium) for only $20.*

Monday, Sept. 2

Adult Tap | Monday, Sept. 2 | 7-7:45 p.m. | Real World Ballroom | $15 | Explore the rhythm and joy of tap dancing in a relaxed and friendly environment.

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News Notes

Development

Plans for a subdivision to be built on 30 acres northwest of New Walkertown Road are moving forward. The City-County Planning Board approved construction for Sellwood Ridge, a 68-lot neighborhood about four miles east of Smith Reynolds Airport. (Triad Business Journal)

Closing

I scream, you scream... we all scream because Twin City Sweets is closing for the season. The spot on West Clemmonsville Road will close up shop on Friday, Sept. 27. Still craving a taste of summer? Check out these other local places for a cup or cone.

Eat

Reserve your seat at a six-course dinner at The Downtown Grille on Wednesday, Sept. 4. The event begins at 6:15 p.m. and will feature wine pairings from Stags’ Leap Winery. Tickets are $115 per person — call 336-930-1485 to make a reservation.

Festival

A family favorite is back to celebrate the start of fall. Historic Bethabara Park will host its Apple Festival on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the event is free.

Job

Want to spread the word about what makes Salem Academy and College great? The school is hiring a marketing and communications manager to manage projects across multiple platforms. Find the required qualifications and apply online.

Cause

Share your love of reading by volunteering with Love Literacy (previously Read Write Spell). The nonprofit needs tutors for public school students. Register for the first virtual information session Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 12 p.m.

Sports

Former Wake Forest baseball pitcher Rhett Lowder could make his MLB debut today, Aug. 30. According to reports, the 22-year-old will start for the Cincinnati Reds in their second game against the Milwaukee Brewers tonight at 6:40 p.m. (Winston-Salem Journal)

Finance

Rates just dropped. Now could be the perfect time for you to tap into your home equity — calculate your payment.*

Wellness

Struggling with anxiety, addiction, or chaotic relationships? Starting Sept. 9, Full Life Counseling will begin offering both in-person and virtual DBT Skills Groups — a class-style, skills-building group that teaches essential coping skills. See details + sign up.*

Learn

Calling all lifelong learners. Just 13 hours of study with Rosetta Stone is equivalent to a full semester of college Spanish. Ready to hone your skills between meetings, on your commute, or even replace some mindless social media scrolling? Get 50% off.*

Edu

Helping parents and kids find success

Wake Forest University cuts the ribbon on its new child care and early education center

People standing around talking in a room with small wooden tables and chairs. There are brightly colored toys stationed around the room.

About 90 people explored the new facility during an open house on Wednesday, Aug. 28. | Photo courtesy of Wake Forest University

Wake Forest University is supporting Winston-Salem’s littlest learners with a new educational endeavor. Construction on KinderCare at Wake Forest University is complete.

The employer-sponsored child care and early educational center is located at 1100 Reynolds Blvd., adjacent to the university’s Reynolda campus. It will provide infant through pre-K care to children aged six weeks to five years old.

Wake Forest faculty, staff, students, and employees who work full-time at a Wake Forest property will receive priority enrollment. University leaders call the facility’s completion a milestone — Provost Michelle Gillespie says the facility is a necessary way to support employees + attract and retain talent.

“This center will allow our colleagues and students to focus on their professional and academic pursuits with the peace of mind that their children are receiving excellent care.”

Doors will open to families as soon as the facility obtains full licensure, which is anticipated in September.

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The Wrap

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From the editor

The holiday weekend is your last chance to go for a swim at Bolton Park. It’s the only city pool that’s still open, though it’s operating on reduced hours today through Monday. It will close for the season at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 2 (Labor Day).

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