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Editor’s Pick

WStoday: Boxcar bar + arcade in Industry Hill, Winston-Salem, NC
Get ready for more play downtown. | Photo by @downtownwinstonsalem
Boxcar Bar + Arcade is coming to Winston-Salem. The new spot will be located in Industry Hill behind Pure Sweat Studio. This marks its fourth location in NC, and locals are sharing their excitement. “I’ll be first in the door, especially for the pins! Let’s go.” @radioscb commented on the post.

Expect live outdoor music on weekends with year-round outdoor games on the patio. The spot is also known for its pizza kitchen, full bar, classic arcade games, and dog-friendly atmosphere. We’ll keep you posted on an opening date.

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Events

Friday, March 27

Triad Anime Con | 2 p.m. | Benton Convention Center | $24+

Wake Forest University Baseball vs. Cal | 6 p.m. | David F. Couch Ballpark | $12+

Salsa Dancing At the Coal Pit | 7-11 p.m. | Incendiary Brewing Company | $11

Saturday, March 28

Open Studio: “Layered Looking” Exhibit | 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | Reynolda House, The Babcock Gallery exhibition | $13

Kiwanis Touch-a-Truck | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Crossing Church, Kernersville | Free

Mill Site Trail Tour (Creek Week) | 10-11:30 a.m. | Historic Bethabara Park | Free

Taste of History: Victorian Coffee Culture | 10-11:30 a.m. | Körner’s Folly, Kernersville | Free

Wise Man Easter Market | 12-4 p.m. | Wise Man Brewing | Cost of purchase

West End Vintage Market | 1-5 p.m. | Joymongers Brewing Co. | Cost of purchase

Sunday, March 29

Spontaneous Sound: A Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music | 12-10 p.m. | Millenium Event Center | $25

Intro to Fishing Class | 2-3 p.m. | Salem Lake Park | Free

Community Sunday Supper | 6-8 p.m. | Campus Gas | $5+
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News Notes

Travel

Airports are experiencing major TSA delays this spring. PTI Airport officials said the community raised more than $12,000 to support local TSA agents. Want to help? Stop by the authority office and donate up to a $20 gift card between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. (ABC45)

Civic

Got a say about the Piedmont Greenway that connects Salem Lake to Kernersville’s Triad Park? Stop by Salem Lake on Monday, March 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. to speak with city engineers about what you’d like to see on the 19-mile shared-use trail.

Community

The Village of Clemmons is creating its first-ever community mural, and you’re invited. Locals can help paint the mural during the community event at the Jerry Long YMCA in Clemmons on Friday, April 18, and Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Shop

The first-ever Segway prototype — codenamed “Ginger” — is up for auction with a starting bid of $11,000. Downtown Winston-Salem Segway Tours go for much cheaper.

Answered

When it comes to things that are underrated in Winston-Salem, WStoday reader Susan M. said, “The history that is captured and preserved in Old Salem and Home Moravian Church is recognized by UNESCO.” Here’s what else our readers shared.

Announced

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist CEO, Dr. David Zaas, is leaving his current role to join Duke University Health System. Zaas took on the role earlier last month after Dr. Julie Ann Freischlag announced her retirement at the end of 2025. (Triad Business Journal)

Number

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Post of the Day

WStoday: The Cardboard Boat Regatta (Instagram POD)
Post via @kwsbnc
We’re six weeks away from Winston-Salem’s second annual Cardboard Boat Regatta competition. Teams are allowed to build their boat using only three materials: cardboard, duct tape, and water-soluble paint. The goal is for your boat to sail through the lake for the longest. Here are the running divisions for every sailor.
  • Children: Junior Captains
  • Teenagers: The Wave-Makers
  • Adults: The Mariners
  • All ages: The Crew (bring your family and friends and race together).
The race will take place at Winston Lake Park on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. If you’ve got a competitive spirit, register to attend Build Night at the Mixxer Community Makerspace on Friday, May 8, to place some final touches on your design. If you’d rather watch this heated competition, sign up to save your spot.
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The Buy

It’s lightning deal time. Snap up these top-rated items, up to 55% off today only in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale.

⚡ Save 33% on this No. 1 best-selling women’s sports bra, built to provide support and cushioning during high-impact exercise.
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⚡ Refresh bedding with 38% off cooling bamboo sheets, made with a luxurious, high-end feel that stays cool to the touch on hot nights.
⚡ Restock your bra drawer with 55% off this comfortable wireless bra, great for everyday wear.
⚡ This top-rated men’s knit polo is 27% off and will earn you style points at spring + summer occasions.

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The Wrap

Be on the lookout for a newly launched newsletter in your inbox on Monday. I’m personally excited because it’ll highlight businesses and people who make our city so great. I won’t gatekeep too much — so, here’s a sneak peek of what Biz Brief is about.
WStoday:City Editor Kellina Wrap
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