🌱 Attempted Abduction Of Jogger + More Schools Offering Free Lunch

Good morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Winston-Salem Patch newsletter. Let's get this weekend started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 92 Low: 71.
• Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 84 Low: 69.

Here are the top three stories today in Winston-Salem:

1. The Winston-Salem Police Department is asking for the public's assistance to identify a truck that is believed to be connected to an attempted abduction. On Wednesday, Aug. 23 around 5:30 p.m., a woman was jogging in the area of Cemetery Street and East Salem Avenue when a man in a truck tried to abduct her. The woman escaped without injuries, and the suspect fled. Anyone with information is asked to call the Winston-Salem Police at 336-773-7700. (WFMY News 2)
2. A Winston-Salem health center is working to address the disproportionate impact that Alzheimer's disease has on African Americans, who are twice as likely as white patients to exhibit symptoms. The Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity is researching the genetics of the disease and providing education to the community on the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's. The Maya Angelou Center also encourages African Americans to participate in research trials in order to ensure results are representative of the community. Click here to learn more about the center's work or find an upcoming research trial. (My Fox 8)
3. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools announced that 16 additional schools have qualified to offer students free breakfasts and lunches. There are now 64 schools in the district offering free meals to students. This program is made available through the USDA's Consumer Eligibility Provision (CEP). Students at non-CEP schools can still apply for free or reduced-cost meals. (WXII12)

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Today and tomorrow in Winston-Salem:

Saturday, August 26

• Summertime Live: Parking Lot Parties At Wise Man Brewing (12:00 PM)
• Salem Lake Night Paddles At Salem Lake (8:00 PM)

Sunday, August 27

• Carolina Weddings Show At Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Complex (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Senior Services Inc. of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County is hiring! Open positions include Front Desk Coordinator, Home Care Aide, and more. Click here to learn more or apply. (Senior Services Inc. of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County)
• The Forsyth County Central Library hosts the Adult Gamer Society on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6:00-8:00 p.m. This program offers a wide variety of tabletop games, board games, video games, and more. To learn more, email darlinvk@forsyth.cc. (Forsyth County Public Library, Winston-Salem, NC via Facebook)
• The Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance has announced an upcoming production of The Treatment by Eve Ensler. This show will run on Friday, Sep. 8 and Saturday, Sep. 9. Tickets are available here. (Theatre Alliance)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.