🌱 Cyclist Found Unresponsive During Recent Race + Shooting Near UNCSA

Morning, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Winston-Salem Patch newsletter. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice. High: 87 Low: 65.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice. High: 87 Low: 70.

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

1. Tragedy struck the Winston-Salem Cycling Classic on Saturday, Jul. 5 when one cyclist was found unresponsive during the race. Around 10:30 a.m., an officer with the Winston-Salem Police Department discovered the cyclist on the 2200 block of Union Cross Road. There were already medical personnel providing first aid to the cyclist, but they were unfortunately pronounced dead at the scene. According to a statement from the Winston-Salem Cycling Classic, the cyclist "experienced a medical emergency." No other information is available at this time. (Fox 8)
2. The Winston-Salem Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred near the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. The incident took place on Saturday, Jul. 5 near Waughtown Street, and police reported that one person was injured. According to a statement from the university, there were no students or employees known to be involved. (WXII 12)
3. On Saturday, Jul. 5, the Winston-Salem Fire Department responded to an incident at an assisted living facility. The department reported that there was a cooking-related fire in the facility's kitchen. Firefighters were able to contain the fire, and there were no reported injuries. No residents at the facility have been displaced as a result of the incident. (WXII 12)

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Today and tomorrow in Winston-Salem:

Tuesday, August 8

• Kids Gardening Club At Simon's Green Acre Community Garden (6:00 PM)
• Chess Program At Old Town Neighborhood Center (6:00 PM)

Wednesday, August 9

• Preschool Discovery At Kaleideum (11:30 AM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night At Small Batch Beer Company (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• There's still time to see Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Theatre Alliance! Click here for show times and tickets. (Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance via Facebook)
• The Cobblestone Farmers Market is sharing some fun facts for National Market Week. Did you know that the market's produce is grown by farmers located within 60 miles of the market? (Cobblestone Farmers Market via Facebook)
• The Winston-Salem Police Department and Police Foundation will be hosting their annual school supply giveaway on Friday, Aug. 11 at 2:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Quarry at Grant Park, and school supplies will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. (Winston-Salem Police Foundation via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! I'll see you back in your inbox soon with a new 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.