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Good morning Winston-Salem! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How social media videos led to six charges in downtown fight
  • What changes could be coming to dangerous Peters Creek Parkway?
  • See how Winston-Salem gas prices this week compare statewide and nationwide

Also on today's calendar: Childbirth Express and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 71.
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm; not as hot, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Six charged after downtown Winston-Salem street fight (wxii12.com) — Six people have been charged after an early-morning street fight in downtown Winston-Salem, where police used social media videos to identify everyone involved. Officers responded to a disturbance on West Fourth Street, and Chief William Penn emphasized that investigators will use every available tool to hold people accountable, even when arrests can't be made on the spot.
   

2. Mother pushes for pedestrian safety along Peters Creek Parkway after son's death (abc45.com) — A mother is urging Winston-Salem and state transportation officials to add sidewalks, crossings, and speed-control measures along Peters Creek Parkway after her son was killed there in 2025. City and NCDOT data show 13 pedestrian crashes since 2024, and several sidewalk projects are competing for state funding, with decisions expected in early 2027. Residents are encouraged to report safety concerns so officials can prioritize fixes.
   

3. How gas prices have changed in Winston-Salem in the last week (hendersondispatch.com) — If you're filling up in the Winston-Salem area, regular gas is averaging about $3.70 per gallon this week, just above the statewide average. The piece breaks down how prices have shifted over the past week and year, and compares Winston-Salem's costs with some of the cheapest and most expensive metro areas across the country.
   

4. Move-in day for Wake Forest University's Class of 2030 (wxii12.com) — Wake Forest University is welcoming the Class of 2030 to Winston-Salem today, with families checking in at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum before heading to campus. Students hail from 42 states, and about 18% are from North Carolina. The new year also marks the first semester under President Peter Rodriguez, who joined the university on July 1.
   

5. Avery Tucker '25 Wins Davidson County Schools' Beginning Teacher of the Year Award (ncsu.edu) — A sixth-grade math teacher at Oak Grove Middle School in Winston-Salem has been named Davidson County Schools' Beginning Teacher of the Year, recognizing her impact on students' confidence and learning. She credits her NC State training and supportive mentors for shaping her relationship-focused teaching style, and says the honor reflects the many people who invested in her journey.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Dani, a dog who went missing in Winston-Salem, NC, has been safely reunited with their family after 54 minutes. Message from Owner: "Hi! My girl is… (Nextdoor Oliver's Crossing)
  • **SHE HAS BEEN FOUND 🙏***
    Thank you all for your help!! Hi all! With the storms that have been happening, my female German shepherd, Dani, has escaped. She would be in the… (Nextdoor Mt. Vernon Church Rd.)
  • Hayward Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Supervisor in Clemmons. Apply here.
  • Mr. Handyman International, LLC posted a job opening for Handyman Professional in Rural Hall. 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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