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Movies filmed in Winston-Salem
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The Quarry | Photo submitted by Elena G.
Besides its beauty, Winston-Salem is home to one of the top filmmaking schools in the US — so it’s no surprise it’s on the radar for movie production crews. Here are five films where you can catch glimpses of the Twin City on the big screen.

The Lesser Evil (1998)

Ever heard about a car that’s still at the bottom of The Quarry at Grant Park? It’s from a scene in the psychological thriller about four young boys who exact the ultimate revenge on a pair of bullies. Years later, fresh evidence threatens to expose their crime.

Mr. Destiny (1990)

Michael Caine gives star Jim Belushi a glimpse into how his life would have been different if he had hit a winning home run as a teenager. The film features scenes at the old Ernie Shore Field (what is now David F. Couch Ballpark), Grecian Corner, and the Buena Vista neighborhood.

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

Seeing Ernie Shore Field on the big screen is likely to give some longtime locals a bit of nostalgia.

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Photo via Wikimedia Commons

Junebug (2005)

Winston-Salem native Angus MacLachlan wrote the screenplay for the acclaimed dramedy about newlyweds who visit family in a small NC town. Scenes were filmed at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and New Hope United Methodist Church. Actress Amy Adams was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film.

Are You Here (2013)

Comedians Owen Wilson, Zach Galifianakis, and Amy Poehler united for the dramedy about friends who roadtrip it back to the hometown of Galifianakis’s character after learning of his estranged father’s death. Longtime Winston-Salem bar Recreation Billiards is featured in the film. Wilson was spotted enjoying the city at Mozelle’s, 6th and Vine, and Foothills Brewing.

The Longest Ride (2015)

The adaptation based on Nicholas Sparks’s romance novel starred Scott Eastwood, Clint Eastwood’s son. A farm in Surry County, northwest of Winston-Salem, was the main filming location about a bull rider who falls in love with a college student. You’ll recognize Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum and the campus of Wake Forest University.
 
Events
Wednesday, Oct. 9
  • Picnic in the Park | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 6-8 p.m. | Bailey Park | Free | Bring a picnic blanket and cash for food trucks then immerse yourself in Anna Mertson’s music at the last event of the year.
Thursday, Oct. 10
  • Advance Care Planning Community Workshop | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Generations Center | Free | Learn more about Advance Directives and why they are important to have in place in healthcare settings.
  • Candles + Cocktails | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Breathe Event Lounge and Catering, Kernersville | $30 | Select your own fall-inspired scent and make a 9 oz. candle — one cocktail included.
Friday, Oct. 11
  • Sondheim Tribute Concert Fundraiser | Friday, Oct. 11 | 7 p.m. | Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden, Kernersville | $35+ | Dress your best for an evening of Stephen Sondheim’s most beloved works benefiting Kernersville Little Theatre.
Saturday, Oct. 12
  • 2nd Saturday: Family Art Activities | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | NC Museum of Art, Winston-Salem | $5 donation | Get hands-on experience working with different media in an environment appropriate for all ages.
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Life’s too short for forgettable family photos
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These canvas portraits last hundreds of years and are intended to be cherished for generations. | Photo provided by Oh, Goodness Fine Portraits
It’s easy to forget that life’s moments are fleeting. Kids age. Families change. Pets get little gray whiskers.

This holiday season, don’t settle for another badly lit smartphone family selfie. Instead, cherish this moment in time forever with a museum-quality custom portrait from Winston-Salem’s Oh, Goodness Fine Portraits.

The local studio is making it easier than ever to create lasting memories, offering a personalized family portrait session plus a beautiful 11x14 canvas for one refundable deposit of $149.
 
News Notes
Eat
  • A Night Out for North Carolina to benefit hurricane victims has been extended. Sweet Potatoes, Miss Ora’s Kitchen, easytalk, 6th and Vine, and Mojito Latin Soul Food will donate profits from sales today, Oct. 9 to organizations assisting with recovery efforts.
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.
Cause
  • Carolina on our mind, and in our hearts. We’re currently raising donations for BeLoved Asheville, a local organization supporting food and water distribution, clothing and supply deliveries, and debris cleanup across the region. 100% of funds raised will go to support recovery efforts across WNC, in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Shop
  • Support local makers and find something unique at Anchor Coffee’s first fall market. Vendors will be set up at the coffee shop in Innovation Quarter on Saturday, Oct. 12 starting at 4 p.m.
Outdoors
  • Sign up to keep Winston-Salem clean during the Big Sweep Community Cleanup this Saturday, Oct. 12. Volunteers will pick up trash at different locations between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. — supplies and snacks will be provided.
Environment
  • Help expand the pollinator garden at Gateway Nature Preserve by adding plants and installing pollinator hotels on Saturday, Oct. 12 starting at 7:30 a.m. Interested volunteers should register online.
Sports
  • Keep your eye on Rams basketball this season. Winston-Salem State University’s men’s team was picked to finish fifth out of 12 teams in the CIAA preseason poll. The women’s team was chosen to finish tenth. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Biz
  • Want more eyes on your business but can’t figure out how to get them? We’ll let you in on a secret… Our self-service advertising portal is designed to help you reach our local audience through listings, banner ads, and articles. Get started.
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Wellness
 

Leading the way
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Lead service lines (far left) are generally a dull gray color, very soft, and can easily be scratched with a house key or coin. | Photo courtesy of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities
Efforts are underway to replace lead pipes in the US over the next decade. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities is urging homeowners and commercial customers to “help get the lead out” by first identifying service lines.

Utilities staff can’t enter your private property to take care of the task themselves, so self-reporting the kind of water lines you have is essential to finding potentially dangerous pipes.

What you’ll need

  • Your smartphone or tablet
  • A flashlight
  • A magnet
  • A key or coin
The customer service line inventory will walk you through the process, which starts with locating your shutoff valve. Snapping a photo and uploading it is an important part of the process. If you find potential lead pipes, it will also walk you through next steps. It should take less than 15 minutes.

If the service line material at an address is not entered in the local database, it will be listed as “unknown” and considered as lead. Not complying will cost the city time and money in the future.
 
The Buy
 
It’s the last day of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days. Shop lightning deals that just went live:

⚡ Get an $800 ionic hair dryer for under $100, thanks to an 88% discount.
⚡ Snag a wireless Apple CarPlay converter for nearly 90% off.
⚡ This usually $240 ultra-fast iPhone charger is 93% off this morning.
⚡ Throw out your tired non-stick cookware + get 62% off three non-stick pans rated 4.7 stars.
⚡ This set of 24 glass food storage containers is 56% off.
⚡ These best-selling floating Halloween candles are 47% off.
 
Answered
 

We recently asked, “What’s your voting plan?” and here’s how you responded:
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Whether you wear the sticker or not, doing your civic duty feels good.

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Photo by WStoday

I prefer to cast my ballot during early voting — 74%
I plan to vote on Election Day — 18%
I am mailing in my ballot — 5%
I’m not sure yet — 3%

The deadline to register to vote is this Friday, Oct. 11 at 5 p.m. You can also register and cast a provisional ballot during one-stop early voting beginning Tuesday, Oct. 17.
 
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
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From the editor
Have you seen the rendition of “Amazing Grace” the NC State and Wake Forest University marching bands performed in tribute to the WNC hurricane victims this past weekend? The poignant moment of solidarity makes this NCSU alumna proud to be from NC.
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