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Union Station is a local historic landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places. | Photo courtesy of City of Winston-Salem
Feeling unsure about your Thanksgiving flights this year? There is another option — taking the train.
The more sustainable, often scenic, and middle seat-less cousin to flying, train travel could play a part in your next vacation, Thanksgiving or otherwise; here’s how to do it locally.
Stations near us
While Winston-Salem doesn’t have an Amtrak station of its own (yet), there are several within a 45-minute drive:
Earlier this week, a severe geomagnetic storm resulted in the aurora borealis being visible across the northern US. | Photo by reader Joan S.
Mailbag
Yesterday, we asked you all to send in photos you may have captured of the Northern Lights in Winston-Salem. Reader Joan S. certainly delivered.
Number
$5. That’s what most items at the Hanesbrands Holiday Warehouse Sale are priced at. In case you missed it, the sale has been extended to include Monday, Nov. 17, taking place from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Real Estate
Winston-Salem could look much different in 20 years. A resolution calling for 25,000 new single- and multi-family homes across Forsyth County by 2045 is headed to Winston-Salem City Council. County commissioners are set to review the proposal next month. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Cause
Lowes Foods’ Friends Feeding Friends initiative is back. Now through Dec. 31, you can take part by purchasing a donation bag, or by giving a $10 cash donation — your donations will go towards feeding families in need across the Carolinas.
Seasonal
The Climate Prediction Center’s latest seasonal outlook is in: Winston-Salem can expect a warmer and drier winter than usual. Now through January, temperatures are predicted to trend above average, while rainfall is expected to stay below normal. Translation: Patio season might stick around a bit longer this year.
Health
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Quoted
“I really enjoy this website so I’m gonna give you 25 bucks, but if you misuse it and start getting politically motivated, I’m dropping it.”That’s what reader Jack K. said during our last fundraising campaign, and we’re proud to say that WStoday remains politics-free, now and forever. If you support that, make like Jack + contribute.
Travel
Who doesn’t love a holiday light show? We certainly do. Take a road trip to Franklin County Recreation Park in Rocky Mount, VA for the Land of Lights — a half-mile drive-thru light experience — from Friday, Nov. 28 to Thursday, Dec. 25. This is an experience the whole family will love.*
Shop
If you’re a Costco shopper, you know about the $1.50 hot dog. But are you in on these other 10 lesser-known hacks all Costco shoppers should know about?*
Finance
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The Buy
As temperatures continue to fall, we’re leaning into our cold-weather essentials. Here are three we absolutely swear by:
👖 Really good fleece-lined leggings with pockets. The thermal lining delivers extra warmth without compromising on stretch and breathability.
🛌 A top-rated long sleeve pj set for maximum comfort and coziness during fall and winter nights.
✋ A pair of rechargeable handwarmers with three temperature settings and up to 36 hours of battery life. Bonus: They include a portable charging case for power on the go.
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If you’re considering train travel in the future, I’ll leave you with one last Amtrak tip: Download the app. It lets you purchase and scan tickets, check your train status, and find station information all on your phone. For the folks like me who try to keep up with — and inevitably lose — their paper tickets, this option is significantly better.
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