🌱 Juveniles Accused Of Robberies + WSFCS Career Fairs This Summer

Hello and happy Friday. I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Mostly sunny. High: 78 Low: 54.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and delightful. High: 83 Low: 61.

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

1. Four minors are accused of committing multiple burglaries at tobacco stores in Winston-Salem. The incidents occurred around 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, with the first attempted break-in at Nasty Clouds Tobacco & Vape and a successful entry at Stratus Smoke & Vape shop. The police apprehended the suspects, who matched the description, at an apartment complex on Eltha Drive, recovering the stolen merchandise from inside the apartment and a vehicle. Juvenile petitions for felony breaking and entering are pending, and although secure custody orders were denied, the parents of the juveniles were contacted. (WXII12 Winston-Salem)
2. The tree that fell down near the William G. White Junior YMCA earlier this week has been removed and the road was reopened early Thursday morning. A large tree fell Wednesday night in the West End neighborhood bringing down a few power lines along north Hawthorne Road. No one was injured in the incident, but due to power lines being brought down, some areas experienced power outages and needed time for repair. Crews were able to work overnight to restore power to these areas and reopen the road around 5:00 a.m. (WXII12 Winston-Salem)
3. This summer, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools will be hosting different hiring events where participants can speak directly to principals and hiring managers in the district. The first hiring event will be on Jun. 21 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and will be completely virtual; if you are interested you can upload your resume to the website. Two more events will also be held in July, including a webinar showing how to become a teacher on Jul. 11 and another career fair on Jul. 18 at the Reynolds High School gymnasium. (WFMYNews2.com)

Calling Winston-Salem business owners: reach local readers, attract a crowd, and make a splash with your events this summer! We have a limited number of sponsorships available to amplify your events and increase attendance among your target audience. Click here to learn more about our sponsorships.

Today and tomorrow in Winston-Salem:

Friday, June 9

• Animal Encounter At Kaleideum North (11:30 AM)

Saturday, June 10

• Fairgrounds Farmer's Market At Dixie Classic Fair Grounds (6:00 AM)
• Community Day At Long Creek Pool (12:00 PM)
• Father's Day Card-Making At Kaleideum North (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School District congratulated a few Mount Tabor High School seniors who earned scholarships from the Hispanic League. These soon-to-be first-generation college students have all received a GPA of 2.7 or higher, volunteered for the community, and participated in the Forsyth County English Language Learner program. (Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
• The City of Winston-Salem is asking residents to take the Forward 2045 survey to provide the city with some insight and help shape the future of the community. (City of Winston-Salem, NC - Government via Facebook)
• The Winston-Salem Police Department and the city congratulated all of the personnel who were promoted throughout the department earlier this week. A special ceremony was thrown on Jun. 8 for 27 officers and three professional staff members who were acknowledged for their work in the community. (Winston-Salem Police Department via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! See you soon for 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.