Hey Google, what was Winston-Salem like in 1999? | Photo via Canva
Do you remember 1999? Thanks to Google Trends time capsule, you see which fads were titanic in 1999. According to the report, adults were watching “The Matrix” and “The Sopranos” while kids were into “Toy Story 2” and “Teletubbies.” People also used the search engine to learn about David Beckham or evaluate their Pokémon cards, and searches for hot sauce set the web ablaze.
Livin’ la vida local
Want to know what life was like in the Twin City? We dug up some data to help us remember what happened that year — thanks to some help from a 26-year-old search engine.
In the news
The city approved a Downtown Restaurant Recruitment plan to support the creation of businesses.
Linda Davis was sworn in as the city’s first female police chief on March 23,1999. The Winston-Salem native graduated from RJ Reynolds High School and retired in 2004.
Commercial flights at Smith Reynolds Airport declined to 7,000. The following year, the last remaining commercial carrier, USAir, ended service.
Beginner’s Tai Chi | 10-11 a.m. | Generations Center | Free | Learn techniques of the ancient Chinese art form, which aims to improve balance through meditation, movement, and relaxation.
Wednesday, Sept. 3
Speakeasy Soiree | 6:30 p.m. | Joyner’s Bar | Free | Meet Yelpers across the Triad and socialize while sipping on free mocktails and cocktails.
Thursday, Sept. 4
Hockey Night ft. Carolina Thunderbirds | 6:30 p.m. | Truist Stadium | $12+ | Join the Dash and the Carolina Thunderbirds for hockey night at the stadium — bring Fido for some fun during Pups in the Park, and enjoy $2 draft beers.
Friday, Sept. 5
Pandora’s Box: “The Ultimate Tribute to Aerosmith” | 6 p.m. | Old Nick Williams Co., Lewisville | $10+ | The veteran stage performers will take you through 40+ years of the top power hits from the Rock and Roll era.
Saturday, Sept. 6
International Village | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Winston Square | Free | Take a trip around the world and savor dishes from different countries, explore unique handmade crafts, jewelry, gifts, and more from international vendors.
Plan Ahead
State of Education | Wednesday, Sept. 17 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Benton Convention Center | $60+ | Join community business leaders and local educators for a discussion focused on aligning workforce opportunities and higher education.*
How OrthoCarolina Research Institute is rethinking surgical pain management
Presented by OrthoCarolina
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Sometimes the biggest medical breakthroughs aren’t new tools or drugs, but results from challenging the status quo.
OrthoCarolina Research Institute is an independent nonprofit that moves orthopedics forward by doing just that — to help patients like you.
Dr. Brian Curtain from the OrthoCarolina Hip and Knee Center is researching alternatives to opioids for post-surgery pain management.
OCRI patients now have the option to opt into opioid-free care to avoid the risks associated with this common, but highly addictive, approach to pain management.
A new indoor pickleball club is coming to the Triad. Longtime Winston-Salem residents Scott and Lori Dixon are planning to bring the first Dill Dinkers club franchise to the Twin City. The couple has not yet set a location or a date of opening. We’ll keep you posted on the details.(Triad Business Journal)
State
I scream, you scream, we all scream for Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, aka the most popular ice cream brand in North Carolina. While we’d never pass up a pint of Brambleberry Crisp, our local ice cream shops serve our favorite scoops.
Tech
Google has launched Preferred Sources in the US, a feature that allows your favorite sources to appear more frequently in search results. This is great news if you love WStoday — you can follow Google’s instructions to see even more of our hyperlocal content.
Active
Have you heard of chair yoga? The mind-body practice, which swaps a mat for a chair, has risen in popularity thanks to its easily accessible and inclusive nature. Try a few poses at home, or roll out your mat at a local yoga studio.
Number
69. That’s how many haunted houses are in North Carolina, according to The Scare Factor, though that number may climb if more haunts make their presence known. You can explore the directory to find one near you, but only if you’re brave enough.
Feel Good
A Hot Wheels Car Library has popped up in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia after a father and his son built it together, allowing other kiddos to take a car or leave a car. If you’re looking for an old school book-centered library, we have some ideas for Winston-Salem.
Arts
What moves you most? Dance and drama? Opera? Jazz? With UNCSA’s 7 new performance packages, you can curate your season around your artistic passions — and experience the extraordinary talent of students, faculty, and guests up close and in person.*
We’re 23 days away from the first day of fall. We’re already dreaming of fall days like this in Old Salem. Peak foliage is expected between mid-October and early November in NC. While we’re still a little ways off, we’ll soak in the rest of our summer days.
It’s finally September — that means it’s basically fall, right? Treat yourself in honor of a brand new autumn season with top-rated decor that’s all $30 or less.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
My idea of a perfect fall day includes a charcuterie board at The Remedy in West End with a glass of pinot grigio wine. What’s your go-to spot? Drop me a line and let me know.
You can customize your charcuterie board with cheese, meat, and jam of your choice.
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