🌱 Collision Leaves Two Teens Injured + Former Teacher Sentenced

Hi all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Winston-Salem Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m.. High: 90 Low: 66.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 85 Low: 65.

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

1. A collision involving a Winston-Salem Transportation Authority bus and a stolen vehicle left two teenagers with serious injuries over the weekend. Police responded to the incident on Saturday, Aug. 12 around 9:45 a.m. at Brownsboro Road and Linn Station Road. Investigators say the Hyundai - which had been reported stolen earlier that morning - failed to stop at a stop sign. The Hyundai collided with the bus, causing life-threatening injuries for the driver and serious injuries for the passenger. Both juveniles were transported to the hospital for treatment. (Fox 8)
2. A former Winston-Salem teacher pleaded guilty last week to attempting to aid a minor in possessing a gun on educational property. Court records indicate that Sarah Melissa Wilson, 29, received a suspended sentence of 30 days to six months in custody and 24 hours of community service. In May 2019, Wilson was accused of having a .25-caliber handgun that had been brought to her by a 14-year-old male student. Police said that Wilson let the handgun remain in her classroom and allowed the student to retrieve it after school. (Subscription: Winston-Salem Journal)
3. The Winston-Salem Police are asking for the community's assistance as they search for a missing 29-year-old woman. Ambrosia Evans left Forsyth Hospital at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 13. Evans was described as having "mental issues," and her current whereabouts are unknown. Anyone with information is asked to call the Winston-Salem Police Department at 336-773-7700. (WFMY News)

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Today and tomorrow in Winston-Salem:

Tuesday, August 15

• Senior Water Fitness Class At Bolton Pool (11:00 AM)
• Salem Band Concert At Salem Square (7:30 PM)

Wednesday, August 16

• Book Club At Miller Park Community Center (10:00 AM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night At Small Batch Beer Company (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance has announced that its next production will be The Treatment by Eve Ensler. This show will play on Friday, Sep. 8, and Saturday, Sep. 9. (Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance via Facebook)
• MUSE Winston-Salem will be showing Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Arc on Friday, Sep. 8. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with food trucks, live music, and playtime in the giant sandbox. The movie will begin at sunset. (MUSE Winston-Salem via Facebook)
• The Anime Club at the Central Library meets on the third Saturday of each month from 2:00-3:30 p.m. This club is for teens ages 12-18 and includes activities, snacks, and watching anime. To learn more, email jordanmc@forsyth.cc. (Forsyth County Public Library, Winston-Salem, NC via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you soon for another update.

— 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.