🌱 New City Council Manager + 2 Displaced In Winston-Salem House Fire

Hi, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in Winston-Salem these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Hazy sun. High: 89 Low: 70.
• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 92 Low: 69.

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

1. In a 5-3 decision on Friday, the Winston-Salem City Council has selected William Patrick "Pat" Pate as the new city manager. The split vote, in part, reflected some council members' desire to promote Assistant City Manager Patrice Toney to the position, which would have made her Winston-Salem's first female and first Black city manager. Toney expressed disappointment, referring to the decision as a missed chance for a "historic vote," while council members in favor of Pate reported that he was the most qualified candidate. (Subscription: Winston-Salem Journal)
2. A house fire on Saturday morning in Winston-Salem has left two individuals displaced, according to fire officials. The incident occurred in the 3800 block of Tiverton Drive, where authorities responded to reports of heavy smoke and a fire. A Facebook video shared by the Winston-Salem Fire Department revealed significant damage to the house, which was unoccupied at the time of the fire; officials confirmed that no injuries were reported. As of Sunday, the cause of the fire remains under investigation. (WXII12 Winston-Salem)
3. In nearby Burlington, police have charged David Carraher, a 58-year-old man from Winston-Salem, with indecent liberties involving a child. Carraher was arrested after a thorough investigation and now faces a felony charge for the offense; he secured his release on the same day after posting a $150,000 bond. The Burlington Police Department has provided the victim and their family with Victim and Witness Assistance advocates. (WXII12 Winston-Salem)

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Today and tomorrow in Winston-Salem:

Monday, July 17

• Senior Water Fitness Class At Bolton Pool (11:00 AM)
• Line Dancing - Beginners At Martin L. King, Jr. Community Center (12:45 PM)
• Siren Series Jazz At Footnote (6:00 PM)

Tuesday, July 18

• Liberty St. Urban Farmers Market At 1551 North Liberty Street (2:00 PM)
• Chess At Old Town Neighborhood Center (6:00 PM)
• Winston-Salem Dash Vs. Jersey Shore BlueClaws At Truist Stadium (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The LEAD Girls NC, a nonprofit that supports at-risk girls, hosted a field day in Winston-Salem over the weekend. Attendees enjoyed a DJ, a bounce house, and competitive fitness games, along with the opportunity to connect with others in the community. (WXII12 Winston-Salem)
• In case you missed it, the Forsyth Humane Society has lowered adoption fees to just $25 through Jul. 31, thanks to a partnership with the Bissell Pet Foundation. If you'd like to help "Empty the Shelters," click here to learn more about the adoption process. (WFMYNews2.com)
• Calling all local house hunters! Here are five of the latest homes to hit the Winston-Salem real estate market. (Winston-Salem Patch)

You're all caught up for today! See you all soon for another update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.