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Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Six charged after downtown Winston-Salem street fight (wxii12.com) — Six people have been charged after an early-morning street fight in downtown Winston-Salem, where police used social media videos to identify everyone involved. Officers responded to a disturbance on West Fourth Street, and Chief William Penn emphasized that investigators will use every available tool to hold people accountable, even when arrests can't be made on the spot.
2. Mother pushes for pedestrian safety along Peters Creek Parkway after son's death (abc45.com) — A mother is urging Winston-Salem and state transportation officials to add sidewalks, crossings, and speed-control measures along Peters Creek Parkway after her son was killed there in 2025. City and NCDOT data show 13 pedestrian crashes since 2024, and several sidewalk projects are competing for state funding, with decisions expected in early 2027. Residents are encouraged to report safety concerns so officials can prioritize fixes.
3. How gas prices have changed in Winston-Salem in the last week (hendersondispatch.com) — If you're filling up in the Winston-Salem area, regular gas is averaging about $3.70 per gallon this week, just above the statewide average. The piece breaks down how prices have shifted over the past week and year, and compares Winston-Salem's costs with some of the cheapest and most expensive metro areas across the country.
4. Move-in day for Wake Forest University's Class of 2030 (wxii12.com) — Wake Forest University is welcoming the Class of 2030 to Winston-Salem today, with families checking in at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum before heading to campus. Students hail from 42 states, and about 18% are from North Carolina. The new year also marks the first semester under President Peter Rodriguez, who joined the university on July 1.
5. Avery Tucker '25 Wins Davidson County Schools' Beginning Teacher of the Year Award (ncsu.edu) — A sixth-grade math teacher at Oak Grove Middle School in Winston-Salem has been named Davidson County Schools' Beginning Teacher of the Year, recognizing her impact on students' confidence and learning. She credits her NC State training and supportive mentors for shaping her relationship-focused teaching style, and says the honor reflects the many people who invested in her journey.
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