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Prep for the polls

Your guide to the 2024 election in Winston-Salem
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Whether you wear the sticker or not, doing your civic duty feels good. | Photo by WStoday
The countdown to Election Day is on. Here’s what you need to know as you prepare to cast your ballot on or before Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Registration guidelines

Date you need to know: Friday, Oct. 11

You must be registered to vote in the 2024 election. Use the NC State Board of Elections’ voter search tool to check if you’re registered. If your status as a voter is “inactive” you do not need to register again.

If you need to register, you must do so by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, unless you plan to vote early. Check that you meet eligibility requirements first, then complete a voter registration form. Mail it to the Forsyth County Board of Elections office (201 N. Chestnut St.) or return it in person. If you opt for mail, it must be postmarked by the Oct. 11 deadline.

Absentee by mail voting

Dates you need to know: Tuesday, Oct. 29 + Tuesday, Nov. 5

If you prefer not to vote in person, you have the opportunity to vote by mail using an absentee ballot. The deadline to request a ballot by mail or online through the NC Absentee Ballot Portal is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Be sure to read the form instructions carefully and submit all required accompanying documentation. If you request a ballot but opt to vote in person, you can still do so during early voting or on Election Day.

According to new absentee voting laws, the Forsyth County Board of Elections must receive your absentee ballot no later than 7:30 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 5. That means you’ll need to deliver it in person or make sure it is mailed enough time in advance. Be aware the cost to return an absentee ballot by mail is $1.77, the cost of three “Forever” stamps. You can track your ballot using BallotTrax.
What to expect at the polls
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Events
Thursday, Oct. 3
Friday, Oct. 4
  • Carolina Classic Fair | Friday, Oct. 4 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds | $5+ | Kick off the agricultural fair with food, rides, livestock exhibitions, and games.
  • “REDRUM” | Friday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance | $12 | See the musical touted as the unauthorized parody of “The Shining” — rated R for language and humor.
Saturday, Oct. 5
  • Collectible Event | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Truist Stadium | $5 admission | Start a new collection or find something rare to add from 150+ vendors while connecting with fellow enthusiasts.
  • Kernersville Oktoberfest | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 3-6 p.m. | Körner’s Folly, Kernersville | $40 | Taste seasonal brews and beverages, enjoy small bites, and round up your friends for a lawn party to raise money for the museum — event for ages 21+.
Sunday, Oct. 6
  • Salem Band Fall Concert: “Rock ‘n Roll Band” | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 3 p.m. | Salem College, Elberson Fine Arts Center | Free | Rock out to music from your favorite 70s and 80s bands, including The Eagles, Queen, The Rolling Stones, and more.
  • Sushi Workshop | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Broad Branch Distillery | $42 | Learn traditional techniques to create your own rolls in this hands-on class.
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News Notes
Development
  • Today, Oct. 3, Forsyth County Commissioners will consider authorizing a contract with a team of consultants to identify future sites of economic development. If approved, the team would work to identify ~16 potential sites and assess the cost and time investment to make them shovel ready. (Triad Business Journal)
Eat
  • Dine out to provide meals to hurricane victims in Western NC on Tuesday, Oct. 8. West End Cafe, East of Texas, The Porch Kitchen and Cantina, Alma, Slappy’s Chicken, Camino Bakery, and Village Tavern will donate 100% of profits to World Central Kitchen during a Night out for North Carolina.
Shop
  • Join Artfolios for its last trunk show of the year tomorrow, Oct. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. Artists Bryn Lenkaitis and True Whiting will showcase their paintings in “Rooted and Grounded” at The Gallery at Stimmel on North Trade Street.
Announced
  • Southern Charm at the Farm’s fall show has been rescheduled for Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Farmington Dragway in Mocksville. The show scheduled for last weekend at Tanglewood Park was postponed because of Hurricane Helene. Admission is $5 cash at the gate — parking is free.
Sports
Cause
  • The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Winston-Salem is looking for volunteers to help with this year’s Buddy Walk. Sign up if you can lend a hand to set up or clean up for the event on Saturday, Oct. 12 at West Forsyth High School.
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  • Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) and Wake Forest University (WFU) are partnering to offer WSSU students a pathway to a career in law. The new agreement will improve educational opportunities, help students enter WFU’s law school, and boost career prospects. (QCity Metro)
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Film

OUT at the Movies

11th annual OUT at the Movies International Film Festival returns to Winston-Salem
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A screening of “Oscar Wilde About America,” which made its debut in Winston-Salem in February, will be held Saturday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. | Photo courtesy of Rhode Trip Pictures
Winston-Salem’s LGBTQ+ international film festival returns for its 11th year with film screenings, parties, and workshops. OUT at the Movies is hosting events around the Twin City today, Oct. 3 through Sunday, Oct. 6.

The nonprofit organization was founded in 2004 to celebrate the best of LGBTQ+ cinema and highlight the community and its allies. Organizers saw a 40% increase in submissions for this year’s festival. A total of 43 films will be screened over three days.

“There were seven or eight feature films that absolutely would have made the festival slate in previous years that didn’t make the cut in 2024. But we are planning to show some of these as part of our year-round screening series,” said Executive Director Rex Welton.

You can purchase an all-access festival pass for $75. Showtimes, synopses, and tickets to all events are available online.
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If you’re looking for more ways to get information this election season, register to attend the Nonpartisan Candidates Forum at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church tonight, Oct. 3 starting at 6 p.m. Triad City Beat will host a “reverse town hall” with voters at The Ramkat on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m.
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