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Calling all local podcasters and listeners. This month, 6AM City is launching the BizBrief, a weekly business newsletter in GVLtoday, RALtoday, and NASHtoday, with plans to expand to our other existing markets. We’ll share quick, essential local business news, events, and highlights, including relevant podcasts. Take this short survey to make sure your favorite local podcasts are on our radar.
It’s never too late to learn
Instructors will guide you every step of the way at Sawtooth. | Photo by WStoday
Remember those days? Fresh haircut, backpack in hand, your first day of school outfit ready to conquer the new school year. Although those days may be long gone for some, the thrill of learning never gets old. That’s why we’re giving you the scoop on personal enrichment courses in the Twin City that’ll spark your creativity and keep your mind sharp.
The community arts and craft school has been offering classes to students of all ages since 1945. Studios are located downtown and at the Generations Center. Browse class offerings, which range from textiles to photography.
You can reserve the makerspace at Forsyth County Central Library or keep an eye out for classes.
There’s a lot more than books at these 10 branches. Budding entrepreneurs can get guidance on starting a small business + visitors can check out the 3D printer and other technology in the central library’s makerspace. Classes, events, and book clubs engage adults in everything from Tai Chi to writing + discussing short stories.
A second expansion initiative at Siemens Energy was announced yesterday. Specifics on a workforce or capital investment have yet to be announced. (Winston-Salem Journal)
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WS/FCS will hold a remote learning day today, Wednesday, Feb. 4. Students can find their remote learning day four assignments for their respective grade level online.
Civic
Heads up — in inclement weather, WSFC Utilities may be unable to reach certain customers or access meters covered with snow and ice, so you might experience delays for water cut-on/off requests. Find other weather updates online.
Learn
Speaking of Sawtooth, registration opened yesterday for summer youth programs at Camp Sawtooth. Camp kicks off June 8 with everything from watercolors to woodworking.
The Word
The CF. Okay, that’s two words — and it’s also what some folks call the strip of Hanes Mall Boulevard between Stratford and Jamestown. Check out other local words + phrases that stick in our Twin City vocabulary.
Answered
We asked our readers to share some of the local businesses that make Winston-Salem special, and we’re glad to say WStoday readers know their stuff. These 10 businesses come pre-recommended by the folks who share our fair city.
Health
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Wellness
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It’s not winter without a puzzle. How fast do you think you can solve this 40-piece digital jigsaw? I went in pretty confident, but my time was 5:04 when all was said and done — I have a feeling you can beat me.
How fast can you solve this puzzle of a snowy downtown Winston-Salem?
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