🌱 New Community Engagement Committee + Atrium Health Metal Detectors

Hello again, hello! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Winston-Salem Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 86 Low: 70.
• Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm. High: 88 Low: 72.

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

1. Earlier this week, Winston-Salem Police Chief William Penn introduced members of the newly formed Community Engagement Committee. The group includes 43 members from diverse backgrounds who will work to increase communication and connections between community members and the police. The committee will meet quarterly with Penn to provide feedback on community issues. Committee members expressed gratitude for the opportunity to strengthen their communities and excitement at the prospect of positive changes to reduce violence. (WXII)
2. The emergency room at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital has been equipped with metal detectors that patients and visitors will pass through before entering the facility. This move is in line with other local hospitals and medical centers that have recently installed metal detectors. According to a spokesperson for Atrium hospital, the goal of the metal detectors is to increase safety for staff members as well as patients and visitors. Additionally, Atrium hospital has installed amnesty boxes for patients and visitors to place banned items, such as knives or guns. (Subscription: Winston-Salem Journal)
3. Police in Winston-Salem are searching for a man who is accused of armed robbery at a Dollar General store. The incident occurred on Tuesday, Jul. 17 around 11:30 a.m. Police say that upon entering the store, the suspect pointed a handgun at people — including a mother holding an infant — and demanded money. The suspect reportedly stole items from the store and then fled the area on foot. Anyone with information is asked to call the Winston-Salem Police Department at 336-773-7700 or Crime Stoppers at 336-727-2800. (WXII)

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Today and tomorrow in Winston-Salem:

Wednesday, July 19

• Senior Water Fitness Class At Bolton Pool (11:00 AM)
• Introduction To Fencing At Georgia E. Taylor Neighborhood Center (6:30 PM)

Thursday, July 20

• Old Town 80s Horror Summer Series: Nightmare On Elm Street At Old Town Neighborhood Center (7:00 PM)
• The Rumble Featuring Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr. At The Ramkat (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Tuesday is the day for new books to arrive at the Forsyth County Public Library in Winston-Salem! Recent additions include books by authors Colson Whitehead, Daniel Silva, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and more. (Forsyth County Public Library, Winston-Salem, NC via Facebook)
• It's Christmas in July at Senior Services Inc. of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. The organization is accepting donations of household and personal care items for older adults. Click here to view the full wish list. (Senior Services Inc. of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County via Facebook)
• This Saturday, Jul. 22, the City of Winston-Salem is hosting a Community Hiring Event at Bailey Park from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Representatives from the city will be present, and there will also be live music, food trucks, and games. (City of Winston-Salem, NC - Government via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all soon for your next 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.