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In today's newsletter:

• How a Winston-Salem Hispanic church is training young "missionaries"
• Winston-Salem man killed in I-85 head-on crash Sunday evening
• How a new state deal could double Winston-Salem hospital costs

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
• Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 86, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hispanic Churches Take Children on The Greatest Journey (samaritanspurse.org) — A small Hispanic congregation in Winston-Salem is using a 12-lesson discipleship course, The Greatest Journey, to deepen children's faith and involve parents at home. Nearly 40 local kids are enrolled, with several professing new faith and even drawing additional families into the church, as leaders encourage them to see themselves as young missionaries in their own community.
   

2. Winston-Salem man dies in head-on crash in Davidson County, troopers say (myfox8.com) — A 27-year-old Winston-Salem man was killed Sunday evening when his car crossed the median of I-85 in Davidson County and hit a commercial truck head-on. Troopers say the crash overturned the truck and sent its driver and passenger to the hospital, while the Winston-Salem driver died at the scene between mile markers 102 and 103.
   

3. Atrium's big hospitals are 'non-preferred' in State Health Plan program (businessnc.com) — State employees and retirees in Winston-Salem could face sharply higher medical costs because Atrium's Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is classified as a non-preferred hospital in the State Health Plan for 2027. Novant's Forsyth Medical Center will be cheaper for most plan members, potentially creating a $12,000 difference in annual out-of-pocket maximums depending on which system families use.
   

4. Inside the Colorful, Unpredictable World of TiaCorine (galoremag.com) — A rising hip-hop artist who grew up in Winston-Salem reflects on childhood memories here, early support from the local scene, and how a hometown "Winston classic" helped launch her career. She talks about sneaking into dorms to record, blending underground and industry sounds on her new project, and balancing motherhood with an ever-evolving fashion and musical identity.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Winston-Salem

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 16
• Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
  Belk, 3320 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 16
• Artworks Gallery: September Exhibit →
  Artworks Gallery, 564 Trade Street, Winston-Salem
• 2027 Product Rollout - NC - Forsyth Market →
  The Hawthorne Inn & Conference Center, 420 High Street, Winston-Salem
• Urban Street Grill →
  Bailey Park, 445 Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem
  11:30 am
• Aging Well–Expanding Horizons Weekly Walking Group →
  Bethabara Park – Moravian Church back parking lot, 2100 Bethabara Rd, Winston-Salem
  3:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Veterans Benefits Live and Homeless Veterans Stand Down →
  Community & Educational Offices at Goodwill, 2701 University Parkway, Winston-Salem
• Dill Dinkers Open House for 1st Time Visitors →
  Dill Dinkers, 3208 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem
  10:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Love In The Club →
  Roar, 633 N Liberty St, Winston-Salem
  8:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Comedy Brew-Pub Trolley Excursion →
  176 Ywca Way, Winston-Salem
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Childbirth Express →
  Novant Health Triad OB/GYN, 2909 Maplewood Ave, Winston-Salem
  12:00 pm
• House of Heavy →
  Roar, 633 N Liberty St, Winston-Salem
  8:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Postpartum Express →
  Novant Health Triad OB/GYN, 2909 Maplewood Ave, Winston-Salem
  12:00 pm

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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