The spooky vibes are on in the Ardmore neighborhood. | Photo courtesy of Phil C.
We asked and you answered. When it comes to the neighborhood with the most creative Halloween decorations, one neighborhood took the crown by far. Drumroll, please... Ardmore came soaring with nearly 80% of the votes as the best Halloween-decorated neighborhood. This should come as no surprise, as this historic neighborhood goes all out year after year.
Editor Kellina took a stroll around the Ardmore neighborhood to see the “haunting” displays.
Photos by WStoday
The West End neighborhood came in second, slightly ahead of Buena Vista. Sherwood Forest received an honorable mention.
Pro tip: The sun is expected to set at 6:25 p.m. on Halloween, so remember to add some reflective elementswhen trick-or-treating or lights to your costume and obey all traffic laws.
Wake Forest University is searching for its next president after President Susan Wente announced her departure earlier this month. Are you qualified to take the reins or know someone who would be a great fit? Get involved and share your feedback with the institution’s leadership.
Open
Winston-Salem State University’s Diggs Gallery is back open for a special preview of its upcoming exhibitions. Visitors can stop by the gallery located beside the Fine Arts Building today, Oct. 17, from 4 to 8 p.m. While you’re at it, grab a ticket to see a concert and a step show, which starts at 6 p.m. on campus.
Community
Applications for Forsyth County community grants are open for FY2026-2027. Organizations can submit their project online by Sunday, Nov. 30, to be considered. Past awardees include Latino Community Services, Parenting Path, and Bethesda Center for the Homeless.
Travel
This road to recovery is seeing some progress after Hurricane Helene’s aftermath left most roads closed. Visitors can now drive through the High Country and experience the scenic drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway. A part of the parkway between Blowing Rock and Grandfather Mountain will likely close for renovations this fall. (WFDD)
Active
Last night’s Thursday Night Football matchup was only the second game in NFL history to feature two quarterbacks over the age of 40. Maybe those professional athlete dreams are still alive. A local adult rec league could be your first stop en route to the Hall of Fame.
Environment
And the rest of the ecosystem says “welcome back” as a new aquatic species was found along the Yadkin-Pee Dee River. The mussel’s population has declined since it was discovered in 2016, but biologists identified a new branch of its kind in the wild. Mussels help maintain clean and healthy streams of water. (WXII 12 News)
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“Fear the reapers” will be the Winston-Salem Dash’s new slogan as the baseball team gears up for its upcoming 2026 season. The new identity is born from ghost stories, graveyards, and Carolina-grown peppers. Spice up your wardrobe with the new merch and rock it during the games at Truist Stadium during spring.
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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.
There are still spots to volunteer for the Ardmore Run Against Hunger happening tomorrow. Help cheer on the runners by signing up for race day intersection monitoring spots from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Good luck to all the racers out there.
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