🌱 Detention Center Job Fair + Stuart & Emma Memorial Trail Opens

Hello, everybody! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Winston-Salem Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Mostly sunny. High: 65 Low: 43.
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and cool. High: 63 Low: 48.

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

1. This past weekend the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office held job fairs for those interested in becoming a detention officer at the detention center. The sheriff's office held one on Friday and on Saturday morning to give those interested more knowledge on what the role would entail as well as show them where they would be working. Being a detention officer comes with many benefits, including a $5,000 sign-on bonus currently. There are a lot of vacancies in law enforcement at this time, if you are interested in serving the community, you can apply here. (WXII12 Winston-Salem)
2. This past Saturday on Earth Day, the Piedmont Land Conservancy held an opening ceremony for the Stuart & Emma Thomas Memorial Trail. The trail is named after the two individuals who were lost in an accident about 10 years ago; Stuart's widow worked with the community and raised the funds to have this created on the somewhat famous property right off of Reynolds Road. With the incredible view of downtown Winston-Salem, it is expected to be a big hit for residents and visitors alike. (WXII12 Winston-Salem)
3. On Thursday, Apr. 20, a man and two teenagers from Winston-Salem were taken into custody for multiple charges following a police chase. At around 4:30 p.m., the Winston-Salem Police Department's Gang Unit worked with the Juvenile Intervention and Investigation Team to initiate a traffic stop when the driver refused to stop the vehicle and a chase ensued. Two of the passengers in the chase attempted to flee on foot but were eventually captured, the driver was also eventually caught. The three were all taken into custody and are being held on multiple counts; one individual has a count of felony possession of a weapon of mass destruction. (WGHP FOX8 Greensboro)

Today and tomorrow in Winston-Salem:

Monday, April 24

• Winston-Salem Job Fair (Virtual) Hosted By MilitaryX (11:00 AM)
• Gentle Mat Yoga At Shepherd’s Center Of Greater Winston-Salem (11:15 AM)
• Line Dancing: Beginners At Martin L. King, Jr. Community Center (12:45 PM)

Tuesday, April 25

• Speaker Series (Guest: TBD) At Habitat Housing Education Center (All Day)

From my notebook:

• The Winston-Salem Police Department wants to give a shout-out to the My Little Genius' Child Development Center for inviting Det. Ferguson to read to the students. He had a wonderful time reading stories to the future of the city! (Winston-Salem Police Department via Facebook)
• The Winston-Salem Sertoma Club sent some visitors over to Sedge Garden last week to teach fifth graders a bit about the Declaration of Independence. If you want to hear the full story about the visit, you can click here. (Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
• Winston-Salem and Forsyth County Schools thanked Best Wishes Author Debbie Rigaud for visiting the students at Speas Global and Jefferson elementary schools and sharing her knowledge and stories with the students. (Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! I'll be back in your inbox soon with a new update.

— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.