Now, you can watch your favorite celebrity take the “Hot Ones” challenge while you do the same. | Photo by @a_senseofnostalgia
The show with “hot questions and even hotter wings” is bringing its flavor to Winston-Salem, making it the only city in North Carolina to get a taste of the heat.
The Classic Chili Maple | Mild, balance of sweet and heat
Original Buffalo | Mild, rich, tangy
Los Calientes Rojo | Medium, spicy, tropical
Los Calientes Verde | Medium, Baja-inspired
Los Calientes Barbacoa | Medium, smokey
The Last Dab Apollo Hot Sauce | Hot — it’s tradition to add an extra “dab” of this sauce to the last wing in your challenge.
Pro Tip:Order the Challenge Box to experience all six official “Hot Ones” sauces alongside 12 wings of your choice.
Asked
Asked
How much heat do you think you can take from the official Hot Ones sauces?
A. I’d stop at Original Buffalo B. I could make it to Los Calientes Verde C. I’m eating until Los Calientes Barbacoa D. I’m ready to sweat with The Last Dab Apollo Hot Sauce
Community Day | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Flywheel Coworking | Free, RSVP | Sip on freshly brewed local coffee, enjoy a light lunch, and connect with other community members at this networking event.
Thursday, Jan. 23
Marketing Magic | 12-1:30 p.m. | The Enterprise Conference and Event Center | $5 | Small business owners will develop an overall understanding of digital and print marketing starting with the basics.
Friday, Jan. 24
Carolina Thunderbirds | 7:35 p.m. | Fairgrounds Arena | $16+ | Cheer on the Thunderbirds as they take on the NY Venom at home.
Saturday, Jan. 25
47 Miles of HOPE | 7 a.m | HOPE of Winston Salem Headquarters | $5+ | Join this fundraising event for HOPE of Winston-Salem with options to run a 5K, 10K, and one-mile or 47-mile course — start time varies on distance.
Bookmarks 13th Annual Movable Feast Weekend | Saturday, Jan. 25-Sunday, Jan. 26 | 3-6 p.m. | Reynolds Place Theatre | $60+ | The beloved event returns with 20 authors who will visit 10 tables for 10 minutes over two days.
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56%. That’s the percentage of full-time employees in the US who want a new job in 2025. Of this, 27% have already started searching. What’s more, the first part of the year sees the largest uptick in job postings + submitted job applications online.
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Camel City Goods will close its brick-and-mortar location in early February. The good news? Its online store will reopen in a few weeks, and you can shop 50% off deals in-store on select dates through Saturday, Feb. 1.
Number
15,000. That’s how many NASCAR fans are expected at Bowman Gray Stadium for the upcoming Cook Out Clash. The race will feature 23 drivers in a 200-lap contest from Saturday, Feb. 1 through Sunday, Feb. 2. (WFDD)
Weather
Don’t put up the heated blankets just yet — temperatures below freezing are expected to stay through Thursday. Check out these local spots where you can shop for gear to brave the cold weather. (WFMY News 2)
Film
a/perture cinema will celebrate filmaker David Lynch’s life and legacy with two screenings this weekend. On Friday, Jan. 24 at 8:30 p.m., take in Lynch’s film “Eraserhead,” followed by a screening of “Blue Velvet” on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 8:15 p.m.
Community
Join a talk with other residents on ways to uncover disparities and create solutions, with a goal to create a more inclusive and connected community. The discussion will take place virtually on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 12 p.m. — sign up to attend.
Financial grace periods are few and far between these days. Oil checks, doctor appointments, Tax Day — time speeds by between them. But these credit cards allow you nearly two years to pay them off (with zero interest), allowing you flexibility in 2025.*
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Hey, Winston-Salem. My name’s Brianna, and I’ll be popping in to help out the WStoday team these next few weeks. As for my ability to handle spice? I’m stubborn enough to try the last dab, but weak enough to admit that I’ll need a few glasses of (almond) milk to get through it.
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