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City of Winston-Salem receives $2.9 million to build new sidewalks and upgrade streetlights
The Twin City is working towards a greener, more active, and environmentally-conscious community.
February 16, 2024
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Kellina Wanteu
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Explained: Why registration fees are increasing for electric and hybrid vehicles
While there are many incentives for EV owners across the state, there is a price to pay.
February 8, 2024
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Kellina Wanteu
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7 reasons to explore Fayetteville this winter
We’ve rounded up the top things to do this winter in Fayetteville, where an abundance of cold weather activities await.
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Health and environmental concerns remain two years after fire at Winston Weaver fertilizer plant
City and state officials are still taking actions to monitor the impacts of the fire.
January 30, 2024
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Travel and Outdoors
Feed birds in Winston-Salem, NC
Putting out a tube feeder is just the beginning — we’ll get you started in the wide world of birdfeeding.
January 25, 2024
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Dayten Rose
A child enjoying activities at the Piedmont Earth Day Fair in Winston-Salem, NC.
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How to support the 2024 Piedmont Earth Day Fair
This annual event will host 8,000+ people from across the state and beyond.
January 19, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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West Salem Art Hotel surrounds guests with unique creations
You can eat, sleep, and breathe around art at this unique place to stay in the West Salem neighborhood.
January 18, 2024
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Walking trends in Winston-Salem
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Winston-Salem compares.
January 17, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Travel and Outdoors
Enroll in TSA PreCheck ahead of spring travel
Apply online and visit a local enrollment center ahead of spring and summer travel.
January 16, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Juneteenth Celebration: Honor the legacy of Peter Oliver, a freedman who helped shape history
Walk the path of the famous Winstonian and learn about his legacy in Old Salem through week-long events leading to Juneteenth.
June 9, 2025
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Kellina Wanteu
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3 of the tallest buildings towering in Winston-Salem’s skyline
New developments and buildings are underway all over Winston-Salem. But which are the tallest?
June 5, 2025
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Take your first dip of the summer season at these public pools in Winston-Salem
The city’s aquatics program offers plenty of options to stay cool this season.
June 3, 2025
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Kellina Wanteu
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Catch some reads with Forsyth County Summer Reading Program
Stack up your summer with book recs and library programs that’ll keep you learning and entertained.
June 2, 2025
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Kellina Wanteu
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Celebrate the sounds of summer with these free outdoor concerts around Winston-Salem
Nothing says summer in the Twin City like swaying to the beats of live music at open-air venues.
May 27, 2025
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Where to sip: Must-visit wineries this month
From breathtaking views to award-winning wines, Winston-Salem is central to many highly-rated wineries.
May 23, 2025
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Kellina Wanteu
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Where to spend Memorial Day around Winston-Salem
Did you know Forsyth County is home to the largest memorial to honor veterans on the East Coast outside of Washington D.C.?
May 21, 2025
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Kellina Wanteu
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Winston-Salem pets: Give them a round of a-paws
We asked readers to send in photos of their pets — meet some of the furry residents of Winston-Salem.
May 21, 2025
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Elise Steele
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NCMA, Winston-Salem to undergo major renovations to improve visitors’ experience
This capital project is designed to transform and expand the landscape of the museum.
May 19, 2025
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Kellina Wanteu
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Send us your Winston-Salem pet photos
Submit your favorite photos of your furry (or non-furry) friends for a chance to be spotlighted in an upcoming feature.
May 16, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell