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🌱 Patch AM: What investigators now say about August’s deadly Stonefield Crossing Court shooting
Also, don't miss Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on the Winston-Salem Patch calendar
Hello Winston-Salem! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What investigators now say about August's deadly Stonefield Crossing Court shooting
- What Forsyth Tech's new $916,000 AI grant means for local students
- Where Winston-Salem volunteers are tackling trash and invasive plants
Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 67 and low of 60 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 77, low: 52.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Winston-Salem murder update: Man shot charged in Samantha Shuler case (wxii12.com) — Police have charged a man with the August shooting death of a Winston-Salem woman, and he's now being held in Georgia awaiting extradition to North Carolina. Officers say he was also shot during the incident on Stonefield Crossing Court, but another person fired in self-defense. Investigators are still seeking tips from anyone in Winston-Salem who may know more. 
• Grant helps N.C. community college expand AI training programs (spectrumlocalnews.com) — Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem is getting a $916,000 National Science Foundation grant to grow its new artificial intelligence degree and lab, including humanoid robots and upgraded equipment. Nearly 80 students are already enrolled, and the program will help train locals for AI-related jobs while sharing 24 new AI courses across all 58 North Carolina community colleges. This expansion could significantly boost tech career options for Winston-Salem residents.
• 'Big Sweep' targets litter, invasive species in Winston-Salem this weekend (myfox8.com) — Winston-Salem volunteers with Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful are fanning out across the city this weekend to pick up litter, remove invasive plants, and spruce up areas like the Gateway Nature Preserve. Organizers say the Big Sweep is about neighborhood pride and making sure everyone enjoys cleaner, more attractive public spaces, with a pizza reward planned after the work wraps up.
📸 Around Winston-Salem
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Winston-Salem
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★ Featured events ★
- Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
Dillard's, 3320 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem
10:00 am - Ghoul Times →
Kaleideum, 120 W 3rd St, Winston-Salem
12:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
- Book in the Jar: A Banned Books Week Guessing Challenge →
Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center, 1110 East Seventh Street, Winston-Salem - Book Jail Break →
Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center, 1110 East Seventh Street, Winston-Salem - Toddler Storytime →
Southside Branch Library, 3185 Buchanan Street, Winston-Salem
10:00 am - Taste of ZUMBA Gold →
Generations Center | 212–Second Blooming Stage, 114 W. 30th Street, Rm 212, Winston-Salem
10:30 am - Murray's Hot Dog Cart →
Bailey Park, 445 Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem
11:30 am - Line Dancing with Maggie Shipley →
114 W 30th St, Winston-Salem
12:30 pm - Weekly Women's Walk at Reynolda Gardens →
Reynolda Gardens, 100 Reynolda Village, Winston-Salem
4:00 pm - Write Out Loud Creative Writing Group at Fair Witness →
Fair Witness, 290 4th Street East, Winston-Salem
5:00 pm - Kaleideum After Dark: The Witching Hours →
Kaleideum 120 West 3rd Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101
6:30 pm - Childbirth Express →
Novant Health Triad OB/GYN, 2909 Maplewood Ave, Winston-Salem
12:00 pm
Monday October 5
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 24
📣 Winston-Salem Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lost Cat!
Have you spotted Vivian? Last seen near Knollwood and Bitting Rd. Normally has an airtagged collar but it fell off. Text me at 336 382-9722. We… (Nextdoor Country Club) - Missing cat if anyone sees please contact Susan at (336) 413-2350
Her name is Seraphina. She is very sweet and social. Last seen at Plantation Court. (Nextdoor Breckinridge)
- Panera posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Clemmons. Apply here.
- Siemens Energy, Inc. posted a job opening for Welder in Rural Hall. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winston-Salem here.
🗞 Nearby News
Clemmons
- Clemmons seeks public input on new transportation plan at Village Hall open house (abc45.com)
- Davidson County deputies arrest suspect in break-in tied to gas leak at Clemmons home (abc45.com)
- Qatra Specialty Coffee Plans a Cinco Ranch Shop at Former Starbucks Location (myneighborhoodnews.com)
Kernersville
- Suarez earns NCNAYO Princess title (roanoke-chowannewsherald.com)
- Gymboree Toddler Snap Clip Hair Accessories 2-Pack: $3.35 (dealnews.com)
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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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