Say goodbye to those one-way signs. | Photo by WStoday
No congestion pricing here. Winston-Salem has a different plan for easing traffic downtown. Liberty and Main streets will soon become two-way streets from Brookstown Avenue to Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Here’s what you need to know.
The project
Work is expected to start this month. The first phase will involve crews realigning the northbound portion of Old Salem Road to Liberty Street, from Academy Street to Brookstown Avenue (near the Mickey Coffee Pot).
Crews will then work from Seventh Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The project will wrap up in the third phase from Brookstown Avenue to Seventh Street. In addition to two-way travel, you might notice:
Grading, resurfacing, and repaving
New lane markings
New traffic lights
Changes to on-street parking
Some intersections with curb extensions to make pedestrian crossings safer
Twin City Baseball Little League Coaches Meeting | 6:30-8 p.m. | Minnie Lee Davis Harris Recreation Center | Free | Get training on how to teach the basics of baseball and softball to children aged 4 to 14.
Thursday, Jan. 9
Sacred Feminine Light Circle | 7:30 p.m. | Wildlight Wellness Collective | $22, RSVP | Connect deeply with your inner sacred feminine energies and support other women in their transformation.
Friday, Jan. 10
Metamorphosis | 8 p.m.-1 a.m. | Monstercade | $10 | Immerse yourself in an experimental live performance supported by two punk acts for those aged 21+.
Saturday, Jan. 11
Tails Up | 12-3 p.m. | Tucker’s Tap Yard | Cost of purchase | Find your “pawfect” match and enjoy drinks during this adoption event.
Sunday, Jan. 12
Community Comfort | 4-6 p.m. | The D.O.S.E. Collective | Free | Bring a shareable treat and enjoy free snacks while making new friends in a safe space that’s open to everyone.
Monday, Jan. 13
Chorus Auditions | 6-8:30 p.m. | Scales Fine Arts Center (Room 208), Wake Forest University | Free | Bring a prepared solo, hymn, or folk song that showcases your vocal range for a chance to become a member of the Winston-Salem Symphony Chorus.
🤝 Imagine the impact if we all volunteered on January 20
Presented by AmeriCorps
Join AmeriCorps in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King by volunteering this MLK Day. | Photos provided by AmeriCorps
Did you know? Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, Jan. 20) is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer.
For 30 years, the MLK Day of Service has grown as more people embrace the idea that citizenship involves taking an active role in improving the communities where we live, work, and play.
Aw, shucks. Full Moon Oyster Bar in Clemmons is closed indefinitely for kitchen renovations. The restaurant has been at 1473 River Ridge Dr. since 2004. Its six other locations statewide, including the closest in Jamestown, are open. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Announced
Race fans, start your engines. The Nash will host four days of events to celebrate The Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. The museum and event center isn’t open yet but will give visitors an inside look at what’s to come Jan. 30-Feb. 2. Stay tuned for more details.
Sports
Winston-Salem is welcoming a women’s tackle football team. The Carolina Tigers will be one of 22 teams in the American Women’s Football League (AWFL). The team is inviting female athletes to try out on Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Greensboro Sportsplex (2400 16th St.). (The Chronicle)
Closing
Time is ticking to stock up on apparel essentials before Hanesbrands closes its store in Thruway Shopping Center. Hanesbrands’ director of communications didn’t give Triad Business Journal a specific date, but said doors would close at the end of January.
Show
Laugh about everything from motherhood to midlife crises. Grab your friends for “Moms Unhinged” on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at Hanesbrands Theatre. The comedy show starts at 7 p.m. and features performances by Emily Holden, Amanda Marks, and Amy Brown — tickets are $32 plus fees.
Number
$885 million. That’s the annual economic impact of Smith Reynolds Airport, according to a new report from the NC Department of Transportation. The county-owned and operated airport also supports 3,190 jobs and generates $24 million in state and local tax revenue.
Wellness
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Announced
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The Buy
The Buy
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Need another reason to visit Ginger Bread Man Bakery? The shop in Ardmore is now offering all-natural dog treats, meaning you can include your four-legged friend when you satisfy your sweet tooth.
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