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Culture
Culture
✏️ Time for a pop quiz
Count how many buildings you can identify in this photo. | Photo by WStoday
We’re looking back on the biggest headlines of this month. See how well you kept up with Winston-Salem news by taking our quick news quiz.
If you’re a true WStoday reader and remember...
What city crews uncovered while repaving roads downtown
Which dining spot is making a comeback...
How much an average home cost in Winston-Salem...
...then we’re betting our little test will be a piece of cake. To sweeten the deal, we’ll give our most knowledgeable readers a shoutout in an upcoming newsletter. Send us a screenshot of your results on the first try to our inbox.
We’ve teamed up with the WS Dash to give one lucky reader the ultimate fan experience, featuring baseball, blankets, and a one-of-a-kind drone show.
The grand prize package includes:
4 tickets to the Dash’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Drone Show on Friday, Oct. 24 — a 45-minute sky spectacle that uses hundreds of drones to tell the story of Dorothy and her friends in Oz
4 tickets to the game of your choice during the Dash’s 2026 Opening Weekend
A specialty Dash blanket to keep cozy during cool nights
Salem Lake has new hours. The marina will close at 6:30 p.m. from now on. Heads up — the lake and trail close 30 minutes before the park closes.
Weather
It’s a rainy week in the Triad region. Expect partly cloudy skies most days, with up to a 50% chance of rain through Sunday. If you’re looking for ways to stay indoors, try these activities.
Award
Bring on your flags and banners to show your support for veterans during the Triad Honor Flight at Piedmont Triad Airport. The send-off ceremony begins at 6:30 a.m. Free parking will be available in the Economy Lot, plus attendees will have access to free shuttle service.
Concert
Singer and songwriter Parker McCollum is coming to the Twin City. The country artist will perform at LJVM Coliseum on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 7:30 p.m. McCollum is known for his hits “Pretty Heart” and “Burn It Down” — tickets cost $80.
Active
“Hit the Bricks" and raise funds for cancer research in honor of Wake Forest All-American football player Brian Piccolo, who lost his battle at age 26. Participants will meet at Hearn Plaza, and the run/walk will start at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Oct. 1.
The Word
Can you pronounce “Schley”? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. That’s the hardest place to pronounce in NC, according to a new study by Preply. Around the Twin City, our street names are typically easier to say; just read up on what locals have to say.
Network
Tumble out of bed and stumble to the LJVM Coliseum on Wednesday, Oct. 22, for the World of Work community job fair. Meet 60+ local businesses hiring right now in industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and construction.*
Finance
Tackling debt is crucial for many Americans in 2025. This trending card — “worth its weight in gold,” according to experts — offers 0% intro APR on balance transfers into 2027. (Read: Nearly two years of interest-free payments.)Learn more + apply.*
Watch
Psst … you shouldn’t be paying for multiple streaming services. Save money and watch all your favorite blockbusters when you bundle Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max. Plans start at $16.99.*
Real Estate
If you look at the top of the building closely, you’ll see there’s a darker shade of bricks that make up the construction of the building. | Photo by WStoday
Did you know this Wachovia National Bank and Trust Company Building was the tallest building in Winston-Salem in 1915? Its construction had initiated a “skyscraper war” within the state of North Carolina. The Wachovia Bank was one of the leading banks in the South and one of the largest in the nation.
Today, the historic building serves as a luxury apartment complex called Eight West Third Apartments. Next time you walk by, take an extra minute to look up or, better yet — register to take a tour to learn about the historic downtown in real time.
The Buy
Photo frames for those wedding/vacation/grandkid photos you’ve been meaning to hang. Americanflat is having a sale on its stock of photo frames, exclusive for Prime members:
🖼️ Get a set of 10 frames for under $20 and build an instant gallery wall.
💌 Frame the person closest to your heart with 25% off a heart mat insert frame.
🎓 Finally hang your diplomas in your Zoom background with a diploma frame set for under $12.
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.
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