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Dining through decades
The house on Oak Street the year it was moved (left) and today on 4th Street (right). | Photo (left) courtesy of the Forsyth County Public Library Photograph Collection via Digital Forsyth; photo (right) by WStoday
Get a side of history when you dine at Bernardin’s. The upscale restaurant is located in the oldest home in the former town of Winston. We’re dishing on the unique history of the Zevely House.
Labor of love
Master cabinetmaker Van Neman Zevely built the two-story, Flemish bond brick house in 1815. Its location is part of what makes its origin interesting. Although Zevely and his beloved, Johanna Shober, were members of the Moravian congregation, the elders in Salem refused to approve their request to marry. They said their vows anyway. Because doing so meant they could not live in Salem, Shober’s father offered the couple 160 acres of land north of the community, near Peters Creek.
At the time it was built, the house was in the woods outside of Winston, but railroad expansion and the growing tobacco industry extended town boundaries. The house ended up along Old Town Road — which eventually became Oak Street.
Forecasters are calling for warmer weather this week, with temperatures climbing into the 60s and a possibility of rain. Fortunately, there are plenty of indoor activities to try in Winston-Salem.
Number
$314,478. That’s how much Old Salem’s Single Brothers House received from the National Park Service to protect the historic building for years to come. The grant requires a dollar-for-dollar match to max out their contribution — here’s how you can help. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Announced
After nearly 70 years of scrubbing up America’s messes, Mr. Clean is officially hanging up his mop, announcing his retirement in an Instagram post. Mr. Veritably says he’s ready for new adventures — may we suggest these activities for retired locals?
Eat
This Krispy Kreme and Oreo combo is the midweek pickup you didn’t know you needed. It’s bringing bold cookie energy, a pop of color, and that signature crunch that’ll satisfy your sweet tooth.
Try This
If you like your gas tank like you like your WStoday newsletter — full of good news, you’ll love this. Researchers have pinpointed the best day to fill up so you can squeeze a little more mileage out of every dollar. (FOX8 WGHP)
Film
The 2026 RiverRun International Film Festival returns this spring. In anticipation of the return, you can explore the life and legacy of Barbara Jordan during the free Indie Lens Pop-Up on Thursday, March 19. Showing starts at the Central Library at 6 p.m.
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The Buy
Sale alert. If you love Vuori’s soft feel, flattering cuts, and performance fabrics as much as we do, shop the workout clothes + casual wear marked down for less this week:
About 43% of WStoday readers agree that spring is the most wonderful season to explore the city. I won’t argue with that because not only am I a spring baby, but how can you not love this view?
P.S. We’re less than 30 days from the first day of spring — Friday, March 20.
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