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1. Forsyth Medicare guide: Compare 2027 plans before Oct. 15 (wschronicle.com) — Forsyth County and Winston-Salem residents on Medicare can start comparing 2027 plans now and line up free, unbiased counseling through the Shepherd's Center of Greater Winston-Salem before open enrollment begins Oct. 15. The article explains how to use Medicare's online tools, check doctors and drug costs, and reach SHIIP counselors for personalized help, especially if you have limited income or complex coverage questions.
2. Winston-Salem breast cancer walk returns under new name, new location (wfmynews2.com) — A rebranded breast cancer walk is taking place in downtown Winston-Salem this Saturday, starting near West Salem Public House and the Twin City Trail Bridge and ending at South Green and Wachovia streets. Organizers invite survivors, patients, families, and neighbors of all ages to walk together, promote health equity, and support those facing serious health challenges right here in the community.
3. What's next?: Winston-Salem youth curfew expires next week, questions arise on solutions (abc45.com) — Winston-Salem's temporary youth curfew will end Monday at 6 a.m., after city council voted against extending it despite police leaders crediting the measure with fewer late-night youth incidents downtown. Residents, business owners, and parents remain split between wanting continued restrictions and pushing for more youth programs and supports, leaving city officials to seek new ways to balance safety with opportunities for teens.
4. Hot picks: Carolina Classic Fair continues! - a mix of music and 2 Oktoberfest road trips (journalnow.com) — The Carolina Classic Fair is in full swing in Winston-Salem, with rides, games, and over-the-top treats like a Cap'n Crunch Korean corn dog drawing big crowds. A regional roundup also points you to several other fun options from Greensboro up to Sugar Mountain, giving you multiple ways to fill your weekend close to home or on a short road trip.
5. A City-Wide Approach to Adaptive Reuse (bluedotliving.com) — Downtown Winston-Salem's old tobacco factories and offices are being transformed into labs, apartments, hotels, and community spaces, especially in the Innovation Quarter. By easing zoning and parking rules, the city has encouraged adaptive reuse that preserves historic character, cuts construction waste, and keeps neighborhoods walkable, offering residents a model for influencing future planning and preservation decisions.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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