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Women making history
Portraits of Sandra Waldron (left) and dressmaker Madame Hancock (right). | Photo courtesy of City of Winston-Salem Fire Department + NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Curious which trailblazing women helped transform Winston-Salem? In honor of International Women’s Month, here are some icons you should know:
Kate B. Reynolds | Through her will, she used tobacco profits — built on the labor of enslaved people — and created a trust supporting underserved families and improving healthcare in Forsyth County and across the region.
Linda Davis | The Winston-Salem native became the city’s first female police chief in 1999. She also served as an officer, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, and assistant police chief throughout her years before retiring in 2004.
Joan Cardwell | Cardwell was the first woman and first Black person appointed to the Forsyth County Board of Elections in 1979.
Sandra Waldon | Waldon was the first paid female firefighter in the US in 1973. She moved up the ranks to become a battalion chief and worked for the Winston-Salem Fire Department for nearly 30 years.
Got a say on how buses should run within city limits? Share your thoughts with the city’s transit authority today, March 5, at Hanes Hosiery Community Center, starting at 5:30 p.m. — or take the online survey. Proposed changes include two new crosstown routes to help connect people and jobs every 30 minutes.
Coming Soon
Talks are in progress to build a new communications tower in Shaffner Park. The city council unanimously approved the construction during their regular meeting this week. The 120-ft tower will help provide cell service within dead zones in the area. Stay tuned for construction updates.(WFDD)
Spend a year at Sawtooth learning, crafting, and mastering art. Applications for the 2026-2027 Artist- in-Residence programs are open in ceramics, woodworking, and printmaking tracks. Applications are due on Wednesday, April 15. Residents will receive 24/7 studio space access and a monthly stipend.
Watch
This Winstonian is catching flights, not feelings. Angela Pittman has taken close to 100,000 photographs from her cellphone, capturing scenes from her travels across the world. The best part? She brought the magic back to the Twin City, where she shares her adventures through her “Around the World in 80 Faces” exhibit at Arbor Acres Retirement Community. (WGHP FOX 8)
Number
$3.6 million — that’s the price a British company paid to launch its first US facility in the Twin City. ReAgent Chemical Services acquired two buildings on Westpoint Boulevard and Viceroy Drive, less than a mile apart. The firm plans to invest $5.6 million and create 30 jobs in Winston-Salem over five years. (Triad Business Journal)
Health
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Thinking of mowing your lawn? Think again. Nearly 500 species of native bees in NC are starting to emerge from their winter slumber and seeking a habitat. This is where you can fill in the gap. Skip the mow this month and join a community-wide initiative to support pollinators and promote wildlife.
Fill out the form and take the pledge to “No Mow March” to receive a yard sign.
Five viral products that are actually worth paying attention to:
🛍️ A popular swap for claw clips: these flat hair clips for better comfortability and all-day wear.
🛍️ Owala’s best-selling water bottles, now available in exclusive prints + patterns from Urban Outfitters. Or, you can never go wrong with one of the classic color combos.
🛍️ This practical long-handle wall cleaner easily goes from cleaning baseboards to high areas — no step ladder required.
🛍️ A pair of cloud slides with an ultra-cushioned sole and sleek, durable design.
🛍️ Kasa’s smart lightbulbs that have 16+ million color options + can be controlled from anywhere using a free app.
This week, we asked which year the Forsyth County Public Library System was created — here’s what you said:
The Carnegie Library of Winston-Salem was designed by Edward L. Tilton, featuring a classical revival style, which still exists today. | Photo courtesy of Digital Forsyth
38% of responders said 1906 — which is correct. According to Forsyth County history records, the system later came under the county government in 1965. County voters agreed to pay a 5-cent special tax levy to support the countywide library system.
Speaking of women who made a great impact, I’d like to give a big shout-out to my mom, who is a trailblazer herself and has taught me to be a kind and resilient woman. I wouldn’t be who I am today without her.
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