Team Winston-Salem will compete in road, gravel, and mountain biking races. | Photo courtesy of Gears & Guitars
We’re all team Winston-Salem. But now there’s officially Team Winston-Salem — a new professional cycling team headquartered here in the Twin City.
A group of local cycling enthusiasts got together to make it a reality. In an announcement Jan. 8, Team Director Jon Hamblen said the Twin City’s reputation for ideal training and competing conditions played a major role in creating the team.
“The diverse road surfaces and the terrain of the region helps us attract elite cycling athletes from around the globe,” Hamblen said. “Team Winston-Salem isn’t here to just play nice—we’re here to train hard, leave our marks where we compete and bring trophies back home.”
Team members, community supporters, and city leaders will gather today, Jan. 9 to celebrate the team launch. Jonathan Kelly, who serves as one of the team’s organizers, said selling Winston-Salem as a great place to live, work, and play will be an important team goal as they hit the road.
“Beehive: The 60s Musical” | 7:30 p.m. | Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance | $19+ | Celebrates the powerful female voices of the 1960s through the perspective of six young women who came of age in the decade.
Saturday, Jan. 11
Beyond the Blue Ridge | Saturday, Jan. 11-Sunday, Jan. 12 | Times vary | Reynolds Auditorium | $29+ | Grammy Award-winning musicians Mark and Maggie O’Connor join the symphony to perform three Western-themed pieces.
Sunday, Jan. 12
Exploring the Sacred Earth Medicine Path | 4 p.m. | Wildlight Wellness Collective | $22+ | Learn about, ask questions, and explore the healing energies of three sacred earth medicines: Kambo, Rapé, and Sananga.
Monday, Jan. 13
The Golden Girls Drag Bingo | 7-9 p.m. | Joymongers Barrel Hall | Free entry | Bring your besties for a night as sweet as cheesecake and as fun as a Miami sunset.
Tuesday, Jan. 14
Winston-Salem Coin Club January Meeting | 7-9 p.m. | Miller Park Community Center | Free | Bring your collection to show off, chat with other collectors, and buy, sell, or trade during the club auction.
Wednesday, Jan. 15
Wake Forest Men’s Basketball vs. Stanford | 6:30 p.m. | Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum | $20+ | Cheer on the Deacs as they take on an ACC rival in a mid-week matchup.
Thursday, Jan. 16
Open Bike Night | 7-8:30 p.m. | 3407 Luther St. | Free | Bring your own bike and beer to learn cycling lingo so you can talk about Team Winston-Salem like a pro.
These businesses that have stood the test of time and stolen the hearts (and loyalty) of locals and visitors alike. | Photo provided by Experience Columbia SC
If you’re like us, you’re a sucker for a bit of nostalgia. The good news: Columbia, SC is full of vintage vibes. Next time you visit, don’t miss these three timeless spots that embody the city’s charm:
Nickelodeon Theatre: Catch an indie flick or cultural screening at this beloved Main Street landmark.
Villa Tronco: Savor authentic Italian dishes at South Carolina’s oldest restaurant, or what we like to call, a family-run treasure.
Art Bar: Experience eclectic nightlife with live music and vibrant decor in the Vista. Plus, it’s a great spot to get a late-night bites.
Winston-Salem Transit Authority will cut routes 99, 100, and 110 early this spring. Data showed less than three riders an hour boarded the routes in 2023. The buses will move to more popular routes to reduce wait times. (WFDD)
Closing
A decades-old business that sells hot dogs and peanuts is closing up shop. The Watson family says they lost their lease at 3100 N. Patterson Ave., so The Peanut House will close on Monday, Jan. 13. You can still grab their peanuts at Winston-Salem State University football games. (Winston-Salem Journal)
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Winston-Salem’s only dedicated year-round art house cinema is seeing double. a/perture cinema’s #saveaperture campaign raised $251,775, surpassing its $100,000 goal to continue operations in 2025. Stay tuned — the theater’s new Executive Director Leigh Dyer will share exclusive details in an upcoming edition of WStoday.
Eat
Will your chef skills reign supreme? Find out at the 3rd Annual Beat Chef Shane Chili Competition on Saturday, Jan. 25 at Foothills Brewing Tasting Room. Amateurs can enter traditional and Texas-style chili recipes for $15 — entries are due by Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Sports
Get your wardrobe ready. Every Winston-Salem State men’s home basketball game this season will have a theme. Sport your pride — and your camo — this Saturday, Jan. 11 for the game against Bluefield.
Cause
Help the city get an accurate number of people experiencing homelessness during the Point-In-Time count on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Volunteers aged 18+ can take a shift from 6 to 8 p.m. or 9:30 to 11 p.m. One hour of training is required prior to the event. (Triad City Beat)
Eat
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Health
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The Buy
The Buy
The best two-piece sweatsuit for running errands, work-from-home days, or cozy weekends. We love the knit fabric and the roomy turtleneck design for extra comfort.
We can soon add Judah and the Lion to the list of big-name groups who have performed in the Twin City. The folk band from Nashville will take the stage at The Ramkat on Friday, April 11. Get ready to grab tickets tomorrow, Jan. 10 at 10 a.m.
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Answered
Work is expected to get underway this month to change Liberty and Main into two-way streets. We asked how you feel about the downtown conversion project and here’s what you said:
I’m excited for new traffic patterns — 40% I will wait until work is done to decide — 37% I’m against these changes — 19% I think there’s a better solution — 4%
Many readers weighed in with additional thoughts and ideas. Here are some of them:
“I feel this will help with our local businesses that are located in this change.” — Randy W.
“I think a better way for us to stop congestion is getting better public transportation.” — Rhys C.
“It will make getting around the city easier and faster.” — Kelvin W.
“It’s fine the way it is. Waste of taxpayers money.” — Sepp R.
“I’m happy the city leaders are looking for solutions to traffic and pedestrian problems.” — Lee K.
“Downtown streets were designed to move cars efficiently through the city via one-way streets. The city keeps turning these roads into two-way streets and I fear this will cause more issues than it will solve.” — Cody D.
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