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Score hundreds in savings on top-rated products, seasonal essentials, and more during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. Don’t wait — the deals end at midnight tomorrow, March 31.
Mansion Monday
Who needs stairs when you’ve got an elevator? This one-story home sits on over 4,000 sqft of land with 4-BD, 4-BA, and a lake house-inspired design. We’re totally drooling over the library, which features floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. Curious where the elevator leads?
Open
Things are getting crafty in the Twin City. A new yarn shop is open on Knollwood Street, near Miller Park. Wicked Good Wool will host knitting and crocheting community classes for various levels. Plus, stop by to shop for patterns, kits, and tools.
Announced
The Greek Festival released its date for the 2026 season. The cultural festival will take place at the Greek Orthodox Church, from Friday May, 15, to Sunday, May 17. Entry costs $5, and children under 12 are free. See what other big events are cooking up this year.
Ranked
No. 14. That’s where North Carolina landed on WalletHub’s list of the most innovative states. It is no surprise — we know Winston-Salem is full of forward-thinking entrepreneurs, and we’ve got plenty of titles to brag about.
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Winston-Salem lands No. 10 when it comes to the top hotspots with the largest concentrations of Gen Z homeowners. Between the cost of living and our prime location in the region, Winstonians also know how to have fun.
Eat
Have you tried The Local Scoop’s Biscoff flavor? Invented in Belgium in 1932, Biscoff cookies are reaching new heights in popularity. We’ve got our sights set on this cookie butter cheesecake latte from Grandma’s Coffee for our next coffee break.
Outdoors
Researchers at the University of Oxford in England have discovered a new planet — approx. 60% larger than Earth, 35 light-years from our solar system, and boasting a “magma ocean” with “large amounts of sulfur.” A bit closer to home, check out these local spots for stargazing.
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Featured Deal
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Editor’s Pick
It doesn’t take ‘mulch’ to landscape your yard. | City of Winston-Salem via website
On Friday, April 3, Forsyth County homeowners can pick up free leaf mulch at the Forum 52 Yard Waste Facility, off Forum Parkway. Distribution is on a first-come, first-served basis. Here’s what you can expect:
Operators will load your vehicle from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bring a tarp to fully cover your mulch before leaving the site
Only homeowners with cars or pickup trucks with or without trailers will receive mulch
Additional pick-up dates include the following Saturdays: April 4, April 11 + April 18
Pro tip: The entrance is located at the end of Northstar Drive, behind the warehouses.
Between line dancing and exploring new coffee shops in the Twin City, I’m itching for something new to my routine. What’s a quintessential activity you think I have to try this spring? Send me your ideas.
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