North Trade between West 4th and West 5th streets, 1936 | Photo courtesy of Forsyth County Public Library Photo Collection via Digital Forsyth
Have you heard of the record-breaking snowstorm that blanketed Winston-Salem in 1927?
On March 3, 1927, a massive storm hit Winston-Salem. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) officially recorded 16 inches in the city, but legend has it, the storm dumped more snow in some areas. There have been reports of up to 20 inches of snow in the Piedmont Triad.
In more recent years, you may remember the storm that dropped 12 inches of snow on Dec. 9, 2018 (up to 14.5 inches in some areas). According to NOAA, it’s the third-greatest snowfall measured in Winston-Salem.
According to the National Weather Service, Winston-Salem is expected to see snow after 1 a.m. tomorrow, Dec. 1, which is likely to continue through Friday afternoon. Forecasters predict mostly cloudy skies, with temperatures in the upper 30s and about a 40% chance of rain.
Asked
Asked
When was the earliest time Winston-Salem saw snow?
A. Oct. 28, 1935 B. Nov. 14, 1954 C. Nov. 9, 1968 D. Dec. 12, 2002
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Taqueria Luciano’s second location is now open on Trade Street. The Mexican and Venezuelan restaurant is taking over the old Mojito’s location at 723 N. Trade St. and bringing new flavors to the Arts District. Keep an eye out — Editor Kellina will share a food review in an upcoming newsletter. (Winston-Salem Journal)
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Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools has a new superintendent after 6+ months of searching. Dr. Don Phipps was sworn into his new position this week and will work alongside the board of education as the school district crawls out of debt.
Biz
The deal is finalized. Gildan Activewear now owns HanesBrands, after signing a $4.4 billion acquisition this week. The Canadian clothing brand plans both companies to better meet customers’ needs. Gildan’s representatives say the brand will “maintain a strong presence” in Winston-Salem. (WFDD)
Answered
Earlier this week, we asked what year Myers Grocery dates back to, and 76% of you took the cake, answering 1937 — which is correct. Nearly 13% answered 1968, and the remaining 11% went with 1910 and 1972. Bravo. You know your stuff, Winstonians.
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The final season of “Stranger Things” is out. The series finale will be released on Wednesday, Dec. 31. If you can’t wait that long — or if you’re feeling nostalgic — flip through Winston-Salem’s 1999 capsule. (The Guardian)
Trending
The 2026 Met Gala theme has been revealed: “Costume Art” draws connections between garments and historic art in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. While we wait to see what the stars wear on the first Monday in May, try sourcing art-inspired pieces of your own at Winston-Salem’s secondhand shops. (Associated Press)
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The Buy
Three viral products that are actually worth paying attention to:
☕ A JavaSok — aka an insulated neoprene sleeve for your favorite iced drinks. The widely popular product is an Amazon bestseller + one of the top gifts of the season. Bonus: Discover Soks for cans, water bottles, ice cream pints, and more.
🥘 The StoveShelf — as seen in Business Insider and Food & Wine. It’s a high-quality magnetic attachment for your stovetop that stores frequently used items like spices, condiments, and cooking oils.
🐻 Something that’s on every teenager’s holiday wishlist: the viral Starbucks Bearista bear cup. If you couldn’t get your hands on the original (they sold out within minutes), we found the perfect look-alike on Amazon.
This last weekend, I took a day trip to the mountains in Boone, NC, with friends and got to stop by Greene Family Tree Farm. I’ve recently started a tradition of getting a real Christmas tree only last year, and the whole experience brings me so much joy. If you want to save a trip to the mountains, check out Rash’s Tree Patch on Reynolda Road or B&T Christmas Trees at 228 Jonestown Rd. (This is where I got my Christmas tree last year).
Editor Kellina shops for the perfect Christmas tree with her adopted nephew.
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