🌱 Local Recovering After Cartel Kidnap + Local Manager Saves Woman

Hello again, neighbors! It's me, Michelle Paul, your host of the Winston-Salem Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

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But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Cloudy with occasional rain. High: 58 Low: 39.
• Saturday: Breezy in the morning. High: 53 Low: 38.

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Here are the top three stories in Winston-Salem today:

1. Eric Williams of Winston-Salem is one of four Americans who were kidnapped in Matamoros, Mexico by a Mexican drug cartel. Williams was reportedly shot in the leg and is currently being treated in Brownsville, Texas. The Scorpions faction of the Gulf cartel has turned over its members who allegedly kidnapped the four Americans to law enforcement. The cartel also apologized to the women in Matamoros who died in the shooting during the kidnapping and the families of the four Americans kidnapped, two of whom died. (WXII12 Winston-Salem)
2. The manager of a local Harris Teeter helped save a woman who was having a seizure in the store. Amber Laudicina experiences unexpected seizures due to chemotherapy-related brain damage she sustained while treating a brain tumor in 2010. The life-threatening situation was captured on camera and Laudicina said she is grateful for both Coda, her 11-month-old service dog, and the manager. Harris Teeter plans to honor the employee sometime next week and Laudicina set up a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for the employee out of appreciation. (Fox 8)
3. Winston-Salem Police Chief William H. Penn Jr. created a new community engagement committee for community members who would like to help the police department build a safer community. The committee will "act as a conduit of information" between the community and the police department. Chief Penn said, "We want the council to help us create a safer city by building strong, positive and trusting relationships between the community and the Winston-Salem Police Department." Click here for details and how to apply. (City of Winston-Salem via Twitter)

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Today and tomorrow in Winston-Salem:

Friday, March 10

• Darrell Hoots At ROAR (6:00 PM)

Saturday, March 11

• Recent Acquisitions Exhibit At Lam Museum of Anthropology (10:00 AM)
• The Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs: Live At Winston Junction Market (11:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Deputies are searching for a missing Forsyth County man who is believed to be suffering from cognitive impairments. Community members are urged to lookout for 37-year-old Kevin Garab. View the link to see a picture of Kevin. (WXII12 Winston-Salem)
• In case you missed it, the "SHE*RIFF Women's Open House Event" is happening tomorrow, Mar. 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office! The interactive event is made for women and led by women. Check out the event page for more details. (Forsyth Co Sheriff's Office NC via Twitter)
• Don't miss a new exhibit at the Lam Museum of Anthropology in Winston-Salem! Today from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the colorful exhibit is free and showcases five significant collections including Latin American masks, a selection of Yoruba objects from Nigeria, as well as clothing from Oaxaca, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and Albania. (Winston-Salem Journal)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all soon for your next update.

— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.