🌱 NC DMV Hours And Processes Change + HBCU Incorporates VR Tools

Hey, friends. I'm back with your new edition of the Winston-Salem Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

But first, this week's weather:

• Wednesday: Breezy in the morning. High: 60 Low: 43.
• Thursday: Partly cloudy. High: 72 Low: 45.

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

1. Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) and the School of Filmmaking at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts have partnered to bring virtual reality (VR) to the clinical training curriculum for nursing students, making WSSU the first Historically Black College and University in North Carolina to use VR in the clinical training curriculum for nursing students. The initiative, funded by the North Carolina Collaboratory, aims to address the national nursing shortage by offering students early access to clinical environments through simulated real-world experiences. The program is receiving attention from educational nursing programs across the United States, and there is interest in deploying the platform to nursing programs nationwide. (WXII12 Winston-Salem)
2. A woman was injured in her apartment by a stray projectile in Winston-Salem, leading to an ongoing police investigation. The incident occurred on Brandemere Court at 10:11 p.m. on Monday, and the 22-year-old victim was transported to the hospital by a friend before the police arrived. The victim is reportedly in stable condition with a lower extremity injury. (Erie News Now)
3. The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced changes in its appointment scheduling, walk-in availability, and office hours to improve services at its locations across the state. Starting this week, all customer services will be provided on a walk-in basis in the afternoon, while appointments can only be scheduled until 11 a.m. The DMV is also opening five locations an hour earlier to provide more services and will introduce a new feature on its website that shows the current estimated wait time at different locations. (WXII12 Winston-Salem)

Today and tomorrow in Winston-Salem:

Wednesday, May 3:

• Book Club At Miller Park Community Center (10:00 AM)
• Fun Fitness At Sprague Street Community Center (10:00 AM)

Thursday, May 4:

• Greensboro Grasshoppers Vs. Winston-Salem Dash At Truist Stadium (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance announced "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" is coming to the theatre in August! Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph. It's been performed in over 80 countries. Auditions will open on May 20. (Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance via Facebook)
• An iconic landmark in Winston-Salem is moving to a new home. One of the last original neon Arby's signs is getting taken down from its current home and will get a second life showcased at The Winston Cup Museum! (Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. via Facebook)
• The Forsyth Humane Society will be reducing all adoption fees to $50 from May 1-15 as part of the Empty the Shelters National Adoption event. You can take a look at available pets online or see them in person at 4881 Country Club Road. (Forsyth Humane Society via Facebook)

That's it for today. See you all 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.