Have you ever heard tapping inside the Single Brothers’ House? | Photo by WStoday
Lovers of creepy nights and frights will be pleased to know that the Twin City has a few skeletons in its closet. Though many claims have been refuted, these three stories might send chills down your spine.
The Little Red Man
This tale is one of the oldest in the state, dating back to Andreas Kremser’s death in Salem in 1786. The shoemaker lived in the Single Brothers’ House and was tasked with digging a cellar. The ground gave way and buried Kremser and another man. They were pulled out alive but Kresmer, who had been wearing a red cap and coat, died hours later.
People began reporting strange noises in the home and seeing flashes of red. Years later, a young girl visiting her grandmother in the house (then a home for widows), exclaimed that a “little man with a red cap” called to her in the hallway.
Sally
Long before the Historic Brookstown Inn was a hotel, the building was a cotton mill, complete with a dormitory for workers. Legend goes that “Sally” and another employee got into an argument in the 1800s and Sally was pushed either down the elevator shaft, or out a window, and killed.
Visitors have reported seeing an apparition roaming the fourth floor, specifically in room 401. Their experiences range from fitful sleep to seeing a skeleton figure with red hair — sometimes she also shouts their names.
The Lady in White
The enchantment of Reynolda is due in large part to the vision of Katharine Smith Reynolds, tobacco magnate RJ Reynolds’ widow. She worked to design the grounds and gardens of the estate.
Some visitors have reported seeing a figure near the gardens, wooded trails, and woodlands. She wears white and is nearly always on horseback. A mist and chilly temperature follow her. Many believe it is Katharine, who is still keeping a watchful eye on her home.
Are you scared yet?Let us know if you have any terrifying tales about Winston-Salem.
WFU Symphony Orchestra Halloween Concert | 5-6 p.m. | Scales Fine Arts Center, Wake Forest University | Free | Bring your friends and family for this tradition filled with tricks, treats, and some fun surprises.
Halloween Bar Crawl | 5-11 p.m. | Bar La Ch.ngada | $25 | Dress up and sip on chilling concoctions at the most spine-tingling spots around town.
Fall/Winter New Menu Release | 5-7 p.m. | Dram & Draught | Cost of purchase | Sip seasonal cocktails and celebrate the release of the bar’s fall/winter menu.
Becoming Her 2024 Women’s Conference | 12-4 p.m. | Sedge Garden Community Center | $27 | Enjoy a day of connection designed to inspire and empower women to create positive change in their personal lives, their families, and their communities.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Truist Stadium | Donations encouraged | Join families and advocates for a walk to raise awareness and funds for treatment of the disease.
Sunday, Nov. 3
Halloween Soap Making Workshop | Sunday, Nov. 3-Wednesday, Nov. 6 | Times vary | Lizzie’s All Natural Products, LLC | $70 | Create your own creepy soap with scents of pumpkin spice, autumn leaves, or something more mysterious — wear a costume for a free glass of champagne.
There’s no need to make a coat part of your Halloween costume this year. Trick-or-treaters can expect dry weather and temperatures near 70 degrees when they hit the streets for candy tonight. Expect mid-to-upper 70s and cloudy skies tomorrow, Nov. 1. (FOX8 WGHP)
Biz
Construction is underway on Stadler America’s new US headquarters at Centre Park Court. The German recycling and waste-handling equipment manufacturer plans to build a new 27,000-sqft warehouse and office space to allow it to stock more parts for distribution. (Triad Business Journal)
Real Estate
Looking for office space? According to a new market report from commercial real estate firm CBRE, the vacancy rate in the Winston-Salem Central Business District is currently 31.3%. The overall vacancy rate in the Twin City is 22.1%, slightly higher than the Triad rate of 20.3%. (Triad Business Journal)
Outdoors
Five NC state parks that closed because of Hurricane Helene will partially reopen to visitors tomorrow, Nov. 1. Eight other parks remain closed, but the NC State Parks and Recreation Department expects them to reopen by mid-November. (WFMY News 2)
Drink
Sip new cider releases, seltzer, wine, and mead at Wise Man Brewing’s first Ciderfest on Saturday, Nov. 9. The event from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. will also feature live music, food trucks, a permanent jewelry station, a custom cowboy hat bar, and apple doughnuts.
Fun Fact
The votes are in. Meet Kaleideum’s newly named skink, Sapphire. Online voters chose the lizard’s name. You can meet this “party animal” if you book a birthday party at the experiential learning museum.
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Wellness
Get a pulse on your health
More knowledge about your health is right through these doors. | Photo by WStoday
Catch up on health care checks at the 24th annual Share the Health Fair on Saturday, Nov. 2 at Wake Forest Baptist’s Downtown Health Plaza (1200 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The event is open to children and adults, regardless of insurance coverage, income level, or immigration status. Everyone can get 10+ free screenings and tests, including:
Flu vaccine
Skin checks
Lung function testing
Bone density screening
Glaucoma and vision testing
Strength and balance testing
Glucose and cholesterol testing
Pap smears and mammograms
Mental health and memory screenings
Weight, body mass index, and blood pressure checks
Medical students, physician assistant students, physicians, specialists, and other professionals will conduct the tests and help you understand what the results mean. You don’t need an appointment, just walk in and register.
The Buy
The Buy
A three-pack of NIVEA’s cocoa butter in-shower body lotion — apply, rinse, and go to moisturize dry skin without adding another step to your routine.
I’m not a fan of scary stories but I do love dressing up for Halloween. Even though I don’t don a costume anymore, I am pretty proud of some of my looks through the years.
