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Sheetz Store Opening | 9-11 a.m. | Sheetz | Free | Bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank NWC and enter a giveaway for a chance to win a $2,500 Sheetz Z-Card.
A Night With Alyson Williams | 8-10 p.m. | Sage and Salt Bistro | $50 | Spend a night dining under the voice of Emmy award winning jazz and R&B singer performing live while you wine and dine.
Friday, Feb. 21
Friday Night Karaoke | Friday, Feb. 21 | 8 p.m. | The Brewer’s Kettle Kernersville | Cost purchase | Sing your heart out and show off your vocal talents by taking the stage.
Saturday, Feb. 22
Mapping Black History in Winston-Salem | 2:30 p.m. | Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center | Free | Hear guest speaker Dr. Vincent Howell share the stories behind various African American historic markers around the city.
Our tails are wagging. The Winston-Salem Dash will rebrand as the Hooch Pooches for one night. The name pays homage to the city’s roots in stock car racing and its connection to Prohibition-era Chicago. Buy your ticket to see Truist Stadium transform into a bootlegger’s paradise Friday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Edu
Celebrate the groundbreaking of the first intergenerational childcare center in the Twin City on Tuesday, March 4. The ceremony will take place at Brookridge Retirement on Hayes Forest Drive, starting at 9:30 a.m. The Center for Thriving Children is expected to open in early spring 2026.
Real Estate
Looking for your next industrial investment? JKS Incorporated facility in Welcome is on the market. Take a peek inside the 72,000-sqft facility that sits on 9.294 acres and is located 15 minutes from downtown Winston-Salem — email Googe Realty Advisors to schedule a showing.
Cause
Donate your gently used or new shoes a new home. Carolina Christian College is hosting a shoe drive fundraiser through Monday, March 31. Drop off your items Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4209 Indiana Ave. Email Garriell L. for weekends and after-hours dropoffs.
Award
And the award goes to.... Dr. Dawn Hicks Tafari for her intentional dedication to teaching. The associate professor at Winston-Salem State University received the 2025 UNC Excellence in Teaching Award. Tafar will receive a bronze medallion and a $12,500 cash prize at the commencement ceremony in May.
Sports
After completing their best indoor volleyball season with a 30-6 record, Salem College unveiled their new beach volleyball team with a brand new sandy court on campus. Stay tuned for the first home game of the season.
Mailbag
Delivering the most hyper local news is at the core of what we do and hearing from readers like you make our day brighter. “WS Newsletter is my go-to for knowing what’s happening in Winston Salem. Thank you for your work.” Thank you, Mary F.
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If you’re looking for a place to warm up during this cold wintry weather, may we suggest trying out soups at these local restaurants. I’m personally a fan of the pho noodle soup or for those of you that are vegetarian — the veggie pho with tofu.
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Last week we asked which neighborhood was known as one of the first prestigious Black neighborhoods in Winston-Salem and here’s what you said:
A. West End — 8%
B. Happy Hill — 70%
C. Old Salem — 4% D. Depot Street — 18%
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