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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:

  • What neighbors said about Novant's Robinhood Road ER plan this week
  • How safe are Winston-Salem's aging water pipes beneath your street?
  • How Winston-Salem's Reynolds Building helped inspire the Empire State Building

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Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 69.
  • Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Novant Health emergency room proposal public hearing forsyth county (wxii12.com) — A proposed Novant Health emergency department on Robinhood Road in Winston-Salem is drawing mixed reactions from nearby residents worried about traffic and neighborhood impact. Supporters and hospital leaders argue the 8-bed ER and imaging center would ease long wait times at Forsyth Medical Center and expand access to emergency care across Forsyth County.
   

2. 1,000 miles of Forsyth County water mains are at least 50 years old. How does Utilities decide which ones need replacing? (wfmynews2.com) — After a major Forsyth County water main break left thousands in Winston-Salem without service, Utilities is testing the failed 50-year-old pipe and reviewing its response. Officials explain how they prioritize which of the county's 2,400 miles of mains to replace, balancing pipe age, break history, and funding needs as they plan tens of millions in infrastructure projects.
   

3. A Tale of Two Empires (ourstate.com) — Winston-Salem's skyline and identity were reshaped by R.J. Reynolds's rise, from booming Camel cigarette sales to the construction of the iconic Reynolds Building downtown. A new look back traces how this Art Deco tower influenced the Empire State Building and symbolized the city's transformation into "Camel City."
   

4. Fact Check Team: What do Flock cameras do and why are they raising privacy concerns (abc45.com) — Automated license plate reader cameras from Flock Safety are spreading nationwide, including in communities like Winston-Salem where police tools such as youth curfews are being debated. The piece explains how the cameras work, why civil liberties groups worry about mass vehicle tracking, recent court rulings, and new safeguards Flock is adding as scrutiny grows.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • FOUND!
    She was located near a creek! Thank you everyone for helping us find our baby! Our elderly dog was last seen in our home around 5pm 8/18/26. She is… (Nextdoor Knob View)
  • This is my bubby boy, Lulach.
    He had to go to the vet yesterday because he's been having trouble. About six months ago, after he'd get zoomies he'd hunker down and start coughing… (Nextdoor Leinbach Loop)
  • Mr. Handyman International, LLC posted a job opening for Handyman Professional in Rural Hall. Apply here.
  • Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 1595 in Kernersville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winston-Salem here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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