🌱 Fire Extinguished Sunday Morning + Changes In Local Real Estate

Hello there, Winston-Salem. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Partly sunny and beautiful. High: 80 Low: 59.
• Tuesday: Periods of sun. High: 77 Low: 54.

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Here are the top stories today in and around Winston-Salem:

1. Firefighters arrived on the scene of a commercial building fire early in the morning - around 1:30 a.m. - Sunday, May 21. The Winston-Salem Fire Department said the fire happened on the 900 block of Silas Creek Parkway, with no injuries reported. As of Sunday afternoon, the cause of the fire is still under investigation. (WFMYNews2.com)
2. The Winston-Salem Journal is offering a number of charts, graphics, and handy-dandy visualizations to help readers understand the state of the local residential real estate market. Included are visualizations of Winston-Salem area home sales over the past year listed by ZIP code, the median home price over the past year by ZIP code, new home listings by ZIP code from the past 24 months, and more. (Winston-Salem Journal)
3. Nearby High Point's tourism leaders are leaning into inclusivity for autistic tourists and prospective residents. Earlier in the month, the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards recognized High Point as a "certified autism destination." High Point is the second city in the United States to receive the award and the first on the eastern seaboard. As of 2020, roughly 1 out of every 36 children in the United States has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder by the time they reach eight years old, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Visit High Point president Melody Burnett commented, "When you have statistics like that, all of a sudden, it becomes a business plan really fast." (Greensboro News & Record)

Today and tomorrow in Winston-Salem:

Monday, May 22

• HELPS (Healthy Exercise and Lifestyle Programs) Exercise Program At The HELPS Gym/Facility (6:00 AM)
• Line Dancing - Beginners - Winston-Salem Parks and Rec At The Martin L. King, Jr. Community Center (12:45 PM)

Tuesday, May 23

• Quilting Class - Winston-Salem Parks and Rec At The Georgia E. Taylor Neighborhood Center (9:00 AM)
• Living With Arthritis - Winston-Salem Parks and Rec At The Brown and Douglas Neighborhood Center (1:00 PM)
• International and Intergenerational Conversational English Improvement Group At Trinity United Methodist Church (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• In a surge of theatrical activity, the Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance is conducting auditions this morning, opening the stage to undiscovered talent. Regardless of prior registration, the Alliance is inviting spontaneous participants to audition for their forthcoming performances, underscoring their commitment to inclusivity and fresh talent in the arts. (Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance via Facebook)
• The Cobblestone Farmers Market in Winston-Salem opened its doors for a vibrant Saturday experience, offering live music, delectable food and drinks, and a wide array of fresh, local goods from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Cobblestone Farmers Market via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Public Libraries want to remind you that all locations will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 30, at 9 a.m.(Forsyth County Public Library, Winston-Salem, NC via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday! I'll see you around.

— 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.