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Small Business
💵 Flash Cash Mob
Posed in the middle, Chantae Reynolds said she was inspired to start Cash Mob in Winston-Salem after seeing the movement take shape in New York. | Photo courtesy of Chantae R.
When it comes to supporting local business, Chantae Reynolds, owner of JK WoodWorked Creations, LLC, is no stranger. Raised in North Winston-Salem, Reynolds met her husband, Justin, in high school. The couple joined Mixxer Community Makerspace and began exploring — and sharing — new local spots with their circle.
“We would just post, like, ‘Hey, we ate in this place, or we went to this event,’ and people were like, ‘How did y’all find out about these places?’” Reynolds said.
Although Justin was originally from Detroit, Reynolds said he embraced Winston-Salem wholeheartedly. Justin died on May 1, 2025, leaving a significant mark on the community.
Along with other local partners, Mixxer started a summer camp scholarship for youth, honoring Justin’s legacy. Reynolds also started a Cash Mob, a monthly event where locals support small businesses in his memory.
🏀 Magic Johnson is taking the stage at Face to Face
Presented by Wake Forest University
Magic Johnson’s appearance will be moderated by ESPN analyst and bestselling author Jay Bilas. | Photo provided by Wake Forest University
WFU’s Face to Face 2025-26 season will wrap next month with basketball legend and business powerhouse Earvin “Magic” Johnson.
Launched in 2020, Face to Face brings conversations with distinguished leaders in business, the arts, international affairs, and politics to the community.
Johnson’s highly-anticipated appearance will be hosted at LJVM on April 14 at 7:30 p.m. Grab tickets — and while you’re at it, mark your calendar for next season’s kickoff with ”Wicked” superstar Cynthia Erivo.
Get your paddles ready. Dill Dinkers is coming to the Twin City this spring or summer. The new indoor pickleball club will be located at 3208 Silas Creek Parkway, where beginners and seasoned players can hit the courts and enjoy friendly competitions.
Announced
Award-winning author and the 24th US Poet Laureate, Ada Limón, is coming to Winston-Salem. Limón will deliver a keynote address, followed by a conversation during The Winston-Salem Foundation’s 2026 Community Gathering: Poetry, Place, Possibility on Monday, May 18, at the Benton Convention Center. Tickets cost $25, and the event begins at 5 p.m.
Stat
In 2025, nearly 15 million Americans relocated across the state, according to The Visual Capitalist. North Carolina earned one of the top spots with residents, with a net migration of 29.2 per 10,000 residents, citing factors like lower costs, job opportunities, and warmer climates. Here’s how Winston-Salem ranks when it comes to cost of living.
Active
Ever dreamed of running on a runaway? The PTI 5K/10K Run on the Runway is taking place at the airport’s 9,000-foot parallel runway on Saturday, March 28. The run benefits The Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC and two other Triad nonprofit organizations. Registration starts at $25.
Cause
Carolina University is hosting its second annual shoe drive fundraiser through Thursday, April 30. Students are collecting gently worn, used, and new shoes for families in need at 4209 Indiana Ave. Drop off your items Monday through Thursday between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. For weekends and after-hours drop-offs, schedule an appointment.
Try This
Looking to show off your knowledge? Don’t miss out on weekly trivia at these local spots, where you can test your skills, enjoy great food and drinks, and maybe even walk away with prizes. A little competition never hurt anyone.
Cause
Calling all fans of The Fray: The band behind popular hits like “How to Save a Life” will headline the Fifth Annual SummerLark benefit concert on Saturday, May 9, supporting the Cancer Patient Support Program. Tickets are on sale now — snag yours before price increases on Saturday, April 25.*
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In honor of Women’s History Month, the city is honoring women who have shaped its history. “Velma Hopkins was a central figure in the organizing of Local 22 at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in the 1940s. Her efforts helped win better wages and working conditions for thousands of workers, most of them Black women,” the post reads. You can find the historic marker honoring her near Plant 63 apartments in downtown Winston-Salem.
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