Markers represent service members from five branches of the Armed Forces. | Photo by WStoday
The Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum — commonly referred to as “LJVM” or “the Joel” — is not only home to big events. The property on the corner of University Parkway and Deacon Boulevard bears the name of a Winston-Salem native who made a great impact on our nation and received the Medal of Honor.
Who was Lawrence Joel?
Lawrence Joel was born in Winston-Salem in 1928. He enlisted in the Army at the age of 18 and served as a medic during the Vietnam War. He was wounded during an attack north of Saigon on Nov. 8, 1965, but still managed to administer aid to 13 fellow soldiers over 24 hours.
At least 30,000 people welcomed Joel back to Winston-Salem with a parade in 1967.
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Joel is credited with saving their lives. President Lyndon B. Johnson awarded him the medal during a ceremony in 1967. Joel retired from military service in 1973 and died in Winston-Salem in 1984. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
North Carolina is home to how many venomous snake species?
Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer — especially with this NC heat — but with warmer weather comes cold-blooded critters. Do you know your local reptile trivia?
Memorial Day Observance | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Carolina Field of Honor, Kernersville | Free | Pause in gratitude as the community pays tribute to the sacrifice of our fallen heroes with the presentation of colors and wreath laying.
Tuesday, May 27
FY2025-26 Proposed Budget Information Session | 5:30-7 p.m. | Little Creek Community Center | Free | Drop by and share your take on how the $727.9 million proposed city budget should be prioritized.
Wednesday, May 28
Jazz Night | 9:30 p.m. | Tate’s Craft Cocktails | Cost of purchase | Spend a relaxing evening with crafted cocktails and the soothing sounds of jazz.
Thursday, May 29
Woof Walks | 10:30 a.m. | Forsyth Humane Society | $10+, RSVP | Put on your walking shoes and join others for a stroll through Reynolda Village with adoptable animals at this weekly event.
Friday, May 30
Salsa Dance at the Coal Pit | 7-11 p.m. | Incendiary Brewing | $10 | Fine-tune your spins in this high-energy salsa and bachata class for the first hour, then stay for social dancing.
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Pacaso’s platform offers easy purchase, ownership, and enjoyment of luxury vacation homes. | Photo by Pacaso
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Okay Coffee is opening up a storefront this summer in downtown Winston-Salem. The coffee shop located at 505 N. Cherry St. will serve hot and cold nitro-based drinks. Stay tuned for an opening date.
Development
Work to renovate Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s Eye Institute is in sight.The $100 million project, located in the Innovation Quarter at 635 Vine St., will serve both adults and children. The center is set to open in 2026.
Announced
Active-duty military, National Guard, Reserve personnel, and up to a total of five family members per military ID holder, will receive free museum admission at the Reynolda House through Labor Day, Sept. 1. Visitors can view exhibits like “Still I Rise.”
Sports
Forsyth Tech Athletics entered a seven-year partnership agreement with Pepsi Bottling Ventures, under which Pepsi products will make appearances during the school’s athletic events. This includes athletic competitions, practices, and special events at Forsyth Tech. The first women’s volleyball game is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 23.
Mansion Monday
Imagine living in the heart of Buena Vista. Take a tour of the 5,465-sqft historic craftsmanship situated on a 0.37-acre lot and features a gourmet kitchen with a walk-in pantry, a walk-up attic for storage, and a large bonus room you could turn into your home gym.
Number
$54,080. That’s the average salary of a bachelor’s degree holder in Winston-Salem. But for grads of the award-winning MBA program at Wake Forest University? That average salary skyrockets to just over $150,000. Learn more.*
Try This
Sweet meets savory with this strawberry + chicken pizza. Juicy strawberries, tender chicken, and melted cheese come together for a fresh, unexpected twist on a classic. It’s the perfect seasonal bite. See the recipe.*
Finance
$2.80 per share is almost gone. Top firms like SoftBank have already invested in Pacaso, the startup disrupting a $1.3 trillion real estate market. Now, after 41% YoY gross profit growth, they recently reserved the Nasdaq ticker $PCSO. Until Thursday, you can invest for just $2.80/share.†‡‡*
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