Plus, new restaurant on Burke Street.
 
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Sunrise 7:25 a.m. | Sunset 6:48 p.m.
 

Editor’s Note
Tomorrow is the last day to attend the Carolina Classic Fair. Don’t miss out on the Hispanic Heritage Day celebration at the Fredericks Chevy Clock Tower Stage all day.
 
Top Stories
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Your guide to the 2024 election in Winston-Salem | We’re less than a month away until Election Day. Here’s the information you need to know before you head to the polls.

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See inside the newly restored Brown Family Conservatory at Reynolda | Take a peek at the upgraded features and the new iconic structure perfect for event planning and leisure.

Brick structure that says "Ernie Shore Field" with three archways and four flags on top.

Movies filmed in Winston-Salem | Besides its beauty, Winston-Salem has served as a background for some films since the 1990s. Check these films out.
 
Events
This Weekend
  • Line Dancing Class | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Foothills Brewing Tasting Room | $10 | Pull out those boots and get ready to boogie on the dance floor — ticket includes one beer or non-alcoholic beverage.
  • Halloween at Hogwarts Community Event | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | Be Kind Coffee Co. | $45+ | Shop at the Diagon Alley Vendor Market, ride the Hogwarts Express, trick-or-treat, and enjoy other themed surprises.
  • Wake Forest vs. Clemson Tigers Football | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 12 p.m. | Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium | $40+ | It’s an ACC battle between the Demon Deacons and the Tigers — part of the proceeds will go toward Habitat Forsyth affordable housing initiatives.
  • Paint Party | Sunday, Oct. 13 | 2-5 p.m. | West End Bar and Venue, Lewisville | Free | Unleash your creativity in a relaxed atmosphere and create your own masterpiece.
  • Fall Market | Sunday, Oct. 13 | 12-4 p.m. | The Coal Pit | Cost of purchase | Browse from 30+ local small businesses with the whole family.
Plan Ahead
  • Chris Renzema | Wednesday, Oct. 16 | 8 p.m. | The Ramkat and Gas Hill Drinking Room | $30+ | Listen to the Christian singer/songwriter from Nashville perform his top songs with special guest Ethan Nathaniel.
  • Innovation & Cinema: “Hocus Pocus” | Friday, Oct. 18 | 7-10 p.m. | Bailey Park | Free | Experience this classic Halloween film in all its mischief and humor as the Sanderson sisters cook up the most wicked brew, stirring up trouble.
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • Mozelle’s owners are getting ready to open another restaurant on Burke Street. Betty on Burke (1016 Burke St.) will feature a French and Italian-inspired menu. Expect upscale dining vibes with a cozy outdoor patio — we’ll keep you posted on an opening date.
Traffic
  • Plan for a detour if you’re driving through the 300 block of Miller Street between Cloverdale Avenue and Queen Street. Construction crews will work on Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital through Friday, Nov. 1 — alternate routes will be in place.
Real Estate
  • One of the nation’s largest homebuilders acquired over 2,000 homesites in Kernersville. Lennar Corp. plans to build townhomes, ranch homes + two-story homes with plenty of amenities including pools, pickleball courts, and a clubhouse in the 700-acre Caleb’s Creek development. (Triad Business Journal)
Shop
  • Get a head start on your holiday shopping during Shop The Block from Thursday, Oct. 31 through Sunday, Nov. 3. Local downtown businesses will offer special discounts throughout the weekend.
Concert
  • Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC will receive a portion of proceeds from Concert for Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. Grab tickets to see Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy String, and James Taylor perform starting tomorrow, Oct. 10.
Weather
  • Is it cooler in here or is it just us? Regardless if you’re a fall-lover or not, you may be curious about what’s in store for the Twin City this season. Check out our fall weather outlook for predictions on what may be headed our way.
Number
  • $2.92. That’s how much a gallon of gas costs in NC right now. Read more about the cost of living in The Twin City, including the median household income, and average cost of healthcare and groceries.
Regional
  • Have you ever made a Winston-Salem faux pas like mixing up the town of Salem with Salem city in Massachusetts? We’ve all been there. Here are all the unwritten rules Winstonians should know about the city, according to WStoday readers.
 
City Guide
 

Here we grow again
People on bicycles and standing on a smooth surface facing an outdoor wall that says "Peter Oliver" and has graphics underneath. A transparent black and white photograph is on the right side of the wall's opening.
The Old Salem Hidden Town Project and the Moravian Archives are also involved in this project. | Rendering by Hood Design Studio via Creative Corridors Coalition
Every time we look around, it seems like something new is popping up in the Twin City. Whether you’re looking for your next coffee shop destination or a new public park to stretch your legs, we’re rounding up a few things coming soon to Winston-Salem.

Business

Salem Bottleworks multi-use development | Spring 2025 | The former Coca-Cola bottling plant is getting a refreshing upgrade which includes studio apartments, an event space, plenty of parking, and more.

Community

The Grounds, Deacon Boulevard and Baity Street | Summer 2026 | The future mixed-use district will become a gathering hub for visitors and residents — with close proximity to the biggest sporting and entertainment venues in Winston-Salem.

Recreation

Peter Oliver Pavilion Gallery, 2025 | Strollway Pedestrian Bridge | The outdoor ellipse will be a space and community gathering space that depicts the story of a man’s journey from enslavement to freedom.
 
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How many new openings did we help you discover?
A. Barely — I’m the first to know everything
B. There were a few I hadn’t heard of
C. Most of them
D. These were all news to me
 
 
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