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🌱 Patch AM: How Winston-Salem police unraveled a $100,000 fraud against a centenarian
You won't want to miss Beer Bourbon and BBQ Festival on the Winston-Salem Patch calendar
Cheers Winston-Salem! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Winston-Salem police unraveled a $100,000 fraud against a centenarian
- How a Winston-Salem native became "best friends" with Dolly Parton
Also on today's calendar: Comedy Brew-Pub Trolley Excursion and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A drenching t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 81, low: 69.
- Sunday: Humid with variable clouds, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Winston-Salem police probe alleged fraud of 100-year-old by caretaker (abc45.com) — A Winston-Salem caretaker has been sentenced to 50–72 months in state prison after pleading guilty in Forsyth County Superior Court to felony charges tied to taking $100,000 from a 100-year-old man she assisted. Winston-Salem police fraud investigators and the district attorney's office emphasized the case as a warning that financial exploitation of vulnerable older residents will be aggressively prosecuted. 
• Triad native describes spending time with Dolly Parton (wxii12.com) — A Winston-Salem native and Reynolds High School graduate shares warm memories of spending a week with Dolly Parton on a TV set at Dollywood, recalling how she treated everyone like family. His stories highlight her patience with fans, generous spirit toward University of Tennessee students, and the way she made even brief acquaintances feel like close friends.
📸 Around Winston-Salem
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Winston-Salem
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★ Featured events ★
- Beer Bourbon and BBQ Festival →
Winston Salem Fairgrounds Event Center, 2886 Shorefair Dr, Winston-Salem
12:00 pm
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- Comedy Brew-Pub Trolley Excursion →
176 Ywca Way, Winston-Salem
7:00 pm - Dog (and Cat) Days at Kaleideum →
Kaleideum 120 West 3rd Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101
11:00 am - Church in the Streets Initiative - Retnuh Dr Location →
Winston-Salem, NC Calendar, 4715 Germanton Rd, Winston-Salem
11:00 am - Public Art Commission Meeting →
Winston-Salem, NC Calendar, 100 E 1st St 3rd Floor, Winston-Salem
2:00 pm - Youth Advisory Council & College Advisory Board Meeting →
Winston-Salem, NC Calendar, 101 North Main Street Room 239, Winston-Salem
5:30 pm - Elledge Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour →
Winston-Salem, NC Calendar, 2801 Griffith Rd, Winston-Salem
11:00 am - Historic Resources Commission Meeting →
Winston-Salem, NC Calendar, 100 East First Street 5th Floor (left off elevators), Winston-Salem
4:00 pm - Winston-Salem Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting →
Winston-Salem, NC Calendar, 100 East First Street 5th Floor (left off elevators), Winston-Salem
2:00 pm - Kaleideum After Dark: Book Clubbin' →
Kaleideum, 120 W 3rd St, Winston-Salem
6:30 pm - Emo Night Brooklyn →
Roar 633 N Liberty St Winston-Salem, NC 27101
8:00 pm - Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
Belk, 3320 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem
10:00 am
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Saturday September 12
Wednesday September 16
📣 Winston-Salem Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Just a quick update for everyone who showed concern, diesel appears to be getting better.
He was able to control himself through the night and not poop in the house and he's very playful this morning. Thank you for all the offers to donate… (Nextdoor Midway-Ivy Yokeley) - Looking to Adopt a Small, Senior Cuddle Dog (Chihuahua or Terrier Mix)I am looking to give a very loving home to a small, calm, and cuddly dog.
I am searching for a senior dog (aged 5 or older) that is low-maintenance and ready to settle into a quiet routine.Ideally, the dog should be:Breed… (Nextdoor Ardmore Crest)
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Walkertown. 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.
🗞 Nearby News
Walkertown
- Forsyth sheriff's office expanding AED Drone program (clemmonscourier.com)
Clemmons
- Forsyth official gives response to asphalt plant; Clemmons council calls for traffic study; residents in area continue protests (clemmonscourier.com)
- Kaitlyn Bryant Charged In False Tanglewood Park Assault Case (thencbeat.com)
- Donald Wayne Gregory (pcpatriot.com)
Kernersville
- Southern cafeteria culture comes to the end of the line (wunc.org)
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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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