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What's up Winston-Salem! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much time could the new Northern Beltway save your commute?
  • Who just made history heading into the Winston-Salem Open final?
  • Five online casino red flags every Winston-Salem player should spot fast

Also on today's calendar: Dog (and Cat) Days at Kaleideum and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid with variable clouds, temps: high: 86, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Long-awaited Winston-Salem Northern Beltway section nears opening, provides traffic relief (abc45.com) — Winston-Salem drivers are weeks away from using the new eastern section of the Northern Beltway, which could shave 10–15 minutes off many commutes and ease downtown congestion. After decades of lawsuits, planning, and construction, NCDOT says the I-74 loop's eastern half is nearly finished, with work running about three months ahead of schedule and full completion of the western side still years away.
   

2. Semifinals Are Set for Friday's Winston-Salem Open (ground.news) — Tennis fans in Winston-Salem can watch history as Peruvian player Ignacio Buse advances to the ATP 250 Winston-Salem Open final at the Wake Forest Tennis Complex. Ranked in the mid-30s globally, he's become the first Peruvian in over two decades to reach an ATP final on hard courts, setting up a compelling championship match on Saturday afternoon.
   

3. You're Evaluating Online Casinos All Wrong: 5 Red Flags Triad Gamers Ignore (triad-city-beat.com) — If you've noticed online casino ads targeting Winston-Salem, this guide explains why those sites operate in a legal gray area and how local players can protect themselves. It walks Triad residents through five red flags—from missing licenses to predatory bonus terms—so Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point gamblers can better judge risky platforms until North Carolina sets clearer rules.
   

4. Greensboro City Council Weighs Teen Curfew After Reviewing Overnight Crime Data (wfmynews2.com) — Winston-Salem's existing youth curfew is serving as a nearby example as Greensboro leaders debate whether a teen curfew makes sense, even though new data shows adults commit most overnight crimes. Youth advocates, including the city's 19-year-old Youth Engagement Director, argue a curfew would unfairly target teens when recent serious incidents mostly involve people over 19.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
    Found on August 27, 2026 in Winston-Salem, NC 27107 near Sawmill and Union Cross Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact… (Nextdoor Oliver's Crossing)
  • Found cat at Highland Oaks apartments.
    She's elderly. No chip. Shes sweet and her nails are trimmed so she must be someone's! (Nextdoor S Stratford Rd)
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back-of-House Team Member in Clemmons. Apply here.
  • Crown Hotel & Travel Management posted a job opening for Housekeeping Attendant in Clemmons. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winston-Salem here.

Ok Winston-Salem! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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