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1. Winston-Salem volunteers give people a new kind of freedom, one bike at a time (myfox8.com) — In Winston-Salem, volunteer group Cycle Recycle refurbishes donated bicycles and gives them free to kids, adults, and people experiencing homelessness who need reliable transportation. The story follows residents whose lives were changed by a bike and explains how the ministry now urgently needs more donated bikes, repair volunteers, and a new local space to keep serving neighbors.
2. Winston-Salem kindergartener dropped off at wrong bus stop, brought home by good Samaritan (wxii12.com) — A Winston-Salem mother is demanding answers after her kindergarten daughter from Forest Park Elementary was mistakenly dropped at the wrong bus stop and only made it home thanks to a good Samaritan. The child was left nearly two blocks from her designated stop, prompting Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools to launch an investigation and the family to call for better safety checks on young riders.
3. Higher Ed At A Crossroads: Winston-Salem State's effort to stand out amid an HBCU-rich region (wunc.org) — Winston-Salem State University's chancellor outlines how the campus is tackling rising financial barriers, shifting enrollment trends, and its mission to boost social mobility for local and first-generation students. With major investments in health sciences, research, and campus facilities, WSSU aims to grow enrollment, strengthen its nursing and public health programs, and cement its role as a leading HBCU in Winston-Salem and beyond.
4. Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Winston-Salem metro area (wataugademocrat.com) — Home prices across the Winston-Salem metro are still climbing overall, even as the national market cools and a few local cities see slight year-over-year declines. Using Zillow data, this breakdown ranks area communities by typical home value and shows how much prices have changed over one and five years, helping Winston-Salem buyers and homeowners gauge where they stand.
5. Bailey Stamos (wral.com) — A former WXLV-TV multimedia journalist shares how starting her career in Winston-Salem shaped her storytelling approach and connection to North Carolina communities. She reflects on covering the 2024 presidential election early in her career, her Florida roots, and why the state's peaceful mix of mountains, beaches, and small towns keeps her hooked on exploring more.
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