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Hi Winston-Salem! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want to network with North Carolina's top environmental decision-makers downtown?
  • Which nearby towns now have the priciest homes in our metro?
  • How Winston-Salem crews helped contain a dangerous Kernersville house fire

Also on today's calendar: Comedy Brew-Pub Trolley Excursion and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cloudy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy with showers around, temps: high: 63, low: 56.
  • Thursday: Periods of sun with a shower, with a high of 61 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ward and Smith Attorney Amy Wang to Speak at North Carolina Environmental Conference (wardandsmith.com) — Winston-Salem will host the North Carolina Environmental Conference October 6–7 at the Benton Convention Center, drawing environmental professionals, regulators, and business leaders from across the state and Mid-Atlantic. Attendees can choose from more than 40 sessions, including a panel on stormwater, flooding, and water-quality regulations, offering practical guidance for local governments, industries, and consultants navigating evolving environmental requirements.
   

• Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Winston-Salem metro area (reflector.com) — Home values across the Winston-Salem metro are still climbing in many communities, even as some areas see slight price drops after the pandemic housing surge. Using recent Zillow data, the report ranks local cities by typical home value and one- and five-year price changes, helping Winston-Salem–area buyers and homeowners gauge how their neighborhood compares in this shifting market.
   

• Kernersville crews battle two-story house fire on Glenn Street (abc45.com) — Winston-Salem firefighters helped Kernersville crews knock down a major house fire on Glenn Street Monday night, where heavy flames forced an exterior-only attack. The unoccupied two-story home was badly involved on both floors, but no injuries were reported. Forsyth County EMS stood by as investigators now work to determine what sparked the blaze.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The 2 kitten I am fostering they are brother and sister.
    They are 8 weeks or 9 weeks. I would love for them to find a home together. If I cannot find them home, they will be staying in my care. I will be… (Nextdoor Old Cherry)
  • Hello, friends and neighbors.
    I'm reaching out with a sincere request—does anyone know where I can find a trustworthy emotional support animal certificate for my dogs? There are… (Nextdoor Polo Road/Speas Elem)
  • Big Lots posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Clemmons. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Team Member in Lewisville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winston-Salem here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Makhani comes from the loss side to win '20U' Boys division of JIC Stop #8 (azbilliards.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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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