🌱 Forsyth Humane Society Fundraiser At Bar + Severe Thunderstorms

Hello and happy Monday! I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening in Winston-Salem.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Warmer; an afternoon t-storm. High: 80 Low: 62.
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. High: 84 Low: 60.

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

1. The Forsyth Humane Society and Joyner's Bar joined forces to host a benefit Sunday, Jun. 4, to support the Humane Society. "Sip for Paws" ran Sunday afternoon from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the West 4th Street bar, with proceeds benefiting the animal shelter. Those who wish to stay up to date on the shelter's events can do so at forsythhumane.org. (WXII12 Winston-Salem)
2. Severe thunderstorms throughout the Triad area the night of Saturday, Jun. 3 have caused property and infrastructure damage in and around Winston-Salem. Winds of 60 miles per hour and quarter-sized balls of hail were reported by locals, and roughly 1,000 people in the Eden area are still without power as of Sunday evening. Fox 8 WGHP invites you to send a video of storm damage to news@wghp.com. (My Fox 8)
3. A fight at a Winston-Salem Burger King on Peters Creek Parkway erupted into gunfire on Friday, Jun. 2. When officers arrived to respond to the call, they found a man in the business' parking lot suffering from a gunshot to the leg. Police claim to have identified the shooter as Santonio Mcduffie, 29, who is alleged to have gone to the Burger King to confront someone about a previous incident, and shot the other man in the leg before leaving the scene in a maroon Nissan Rogue. Mcduffie was later arrested at his home, and the injured man was brought to a hospital, where his condition was stable with non-life-threatening injuries as of Saturday afternoon. (WXII12 Winston-Salem)

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Today and tomorrow in Winston-Salem:

Monday, June 5

• HELPS (Healthy Exercise and Lifestyle Programs) Exercise Program At The HELPS Gym Facility (6:00 AM)
• Warm Water Exercise At Senior Services, Inc. (8:00 AM)
• Gentle Mat Yoga At Senior Services, Inc. (11:15 AM)
• Special Shows In The Planetarium At Kaleideum Downtown (12:00 PM)

Tuesday, June 6

• Quilting Class - Winston-Salem Parks And Rec At The Georgia E. Taylor Neighborhood Center (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance's production of The Prom begins this coming Friday, Jun. 9! Tickets are available at the link. (Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance via Facebook)
• The Forsyth Humane Society celebrated National Hug a Cat Day on Sunday, Jun. 4! Give some love to your feline friends — they enjoy it more than they let on. (Forsyth Humane Society via Facebook)
• The Forsyth County Fire Division is sharing pictures from its live burn and hose trailing, as well as Lewisville Academy ventilation and ladders training, on Facebook. (Forsyth County Fire Division via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be back in your inbox soon with another 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.