4+ week, 17+ hour ago (194+ words) WS/FCS has 21 magnet schools whose focuses range from health sciences to performing arts to world languages to career apprenticeships. The application window is open for families with Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools who are interested in enrolling their children in a magnet school. The district held their annual Magnet School Showcase on Saturday at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. WS/FCS has 21 magnet schools whose focuses range from health sciences to performing arts and career apprenticeships. Director of Magnet Schools Pamela Henderson said this event presents a model of public education that challenges students and brings them joy at the same time. "Every magnet school in our district offers a unique way for students to discover their strengths and apply them with purpose," Henderson said. "Whether it's through the arts, STEM, global studies or health sciences, we want students to see that…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (348+ words) Leveling and grading of the future Buc-ee's site in Mebane, North Carolina, is currently in the works, but the city says construction won't start for some time. A Buc-ee's spokesperson said the mega gas station is still on track to open in May 2027. The hilly site off of Trollingwood Hawfields Road looks like a giant pile of red clay, where workers are leveling the ground and maintaining the area for erosion. One day, the site will host 120 gas pumps and a giant convenience store for drivers to visit along Interstate 40. The City of Mebane said that many permits related to site development have already been issued, but Buc-ee's has yet to submit permits for the main store building. Until then, construction on the store will not begin. The city's technical review committee will be the one to approve those permits…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (401+ words) Residents from Salemtowne in Winston-Salem and Abbotswood from Greensboro came together Wednesday for the first competitive debate between two retirement communities. At first glance, you would think it was your typical evening gathering, but if you listened more closely, you could hear the sound of sharp minds at work. The goal of Wednesday's debate was to bring two teams together as the first official debate of the National Retired Communities Debate League. Wednesday's topic was the 2nd Amendment, and all of the debaters were over the age of 70, with one of them even being close to 97 years old. Dr. Jarrod Atchison is the Director of Debate at Wake Forest University, and he said each team knew their stance prior to taking the stage. "Now, the topic to the 2nd Amendment of the Constitution is incredibly controversial, but both sides knew that the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (201+ words) Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood, according to the American Red Cross. You can help save lives by rolling up your sleeves and donating. Join the WXII 12 team and the American Red Cross as we collect blood donations. WXII 12 will hold a Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. " 6 p.m. at the Sherwood Forest United Methodist Church, located at 5250 Silas Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem. One single pint of blood can help save more than one life. The blood type most often requested by hospitals is type O. Here are eight other facts you should know about blood needs. The Red Cross is also urging more African Americans to donate blood to help those fighting Sickle Cell. Sickle Cell patients can't accept just any type of blood. It must have specific CEK antigens. Experts have found that 1 in 3 African Americans are…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago (107+ words) A new amphitheater is set to open in Winston-Salem.Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereThe development group behind the project, the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership, is aiming ... A new amphitheater is set to open in Winston-Salem. The development group behind the project, the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership, is aiming to open doors by spring 2026. The theater will be located near Marshall Street, between the Benton Convention Center and First Baptist Church. The project is privately funded by the CEO of Flow Automotive and the CEO of Concert Stuff Group. The goal is to have 5,000 seats in the venue....

1+ week, 2+ day ago (114+ words) Over 100 artisans from across the U.S. will showcase their one-of-a-kind words at the Benton Convention Center The 62nd annual Piedmont Craftsmen Fair is taking place November 22 and 23 with a special preview night November 21 from 6-9pm The event is held annually in November the weekend before Thanksgiving at the Benton Convention Center on 301 W 5th Street in Winston-Salem Over 100 artisans from across the U.S Hours on Saturday are from 10am-6pm and Sunday Noon-5pm Jane Doub, CEO and President and Jasmine Huff, Fair Director joined the Local Vibe for a preview of what attendees can expect and what's new this year...

1+ week, 23+ hour ago (408+ words) Williams Memorial C.M.E. church handed out Thanksgiving meal kits complete with a turkey and classic sides to feed 10,000 people this holiday. Williams Memorial C.M.E. Church in High Point distributed Thanksgiving meal kits to 10,000 people Saturday, an effort that has grown increasingly important due to current economic challenges. "It takes faith for us to believe that we can feed 10,000. We had to put it to work," said Pastor Robert Williams. Volunteers at the church loaded boxes containing everything needed for a Thanksgiving meal into cars, easing the financial burden the traditional meal can pose for families. "There may not be funds for food because you got to make sure you got rent, you got to make sure you got lights and water and car payments, because you got to be able to get to work to make the money," church member Cheryl Yarrington…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (401+ words) The Recording Academy will announce the 2026 Grammy Award nominees on Friday. It's as good a reason as any to take a beat and examine how the institution makes its decisions. Who selects the nominees? Who votes? Can anyone nominate any recorded release for a Grammy? We've got you covered. Read on to get a crash course on how Grammy voting works. Members of the Recording Academy and record labels submit artists in certain categories, which are then vetted for eligibility. Currently, there are 95 Grammy Award categories. Once the nominees are determined and announced in November, a period of final round voting takes place. This cycle runs from Dec. 12 through Jan. 5. Winners are announced live at the award show in February. And don't get it twisted " voting members do not vote in all 95 categories. They're permitted to vote in up to…...

4+ day, 29+ min ago (83+ words) More than 20,000 fans are expected to attend Wrestlecade at the Benton Convention Center in downtown Winston-Salem. One of the largest wrestling conventions on the East Coast is returning to the Triad. More than 20,000 fans are expected to attend Wrestlecade at the Benton Convention Center in downtown Winston-Salem. Fans will have the chance to meet some of the biggest names in wrestling over the past few decades. Wrestlecade kicks off on Friday at noon and runs through Sunday....

2+ day, 1+ hour ago (586+ words) The United States Soccer Federation proposed 14 American sites among 20 possible venues to host games for the 2031 Women's World Cup, including seven U.S. stadiums to be used for next year's men's tournament. FIFA released the bid books Friday for the 2031 and 2035 women's tournaments. There is only one bidder for each, a U.S.-Mexico-Costa Rica-Jamaica proposal for 2031 and a United Kingdom plan for 2035. FIFA is to formally confirm the bids at its congress on April 30. Twenty-six additional U.S. stadiums were mentioned as suitable venues for a 48-nation tournament, the bidders project would draw 4.5 million fans and generate about $4 billion in revenue, up from $570 million for 2023 in Australia and New Zealand, and a projection of $1 billion for the 2027 tournament in Brazil. Proposed ticket prices of $35 for the cheapest seats in the opening round to $120 to $600 for the final were listed in a ticket grid. FIFA has…...