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In today's newsletter:
- How did a Silas Creek crash hit three police cars?
Also on today's calendar: Kaleideum After Dark: Twin City Santa and 7 more events.
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Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? Youβve lost a tooth! π€ (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 41 and low of 15 degrees. βοΈ Brr!
- Monday: Cold with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 39, low: 26.
- Tuesday: Sunny and not as cold, with a high of 49 and low of 33 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Driver accused of crashing into multiple Winston-Salem police cars while impaired (myfox8.com) β Winston-Salem police say three patrol cars were hit on Silas Creek Parkway Thursday night when a northbound driver allegedly failed to move over, leaving the driver and one officer with minor injuries. The crash briefly disabled vehicles and led to multiple charges, including driving while impaired and driving with a revoked license. Residents may see increased enforcement reminders around move-over laws.
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πΈ Around Winston-Salem
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π Upcoming Events in Winston-Salem
- Kaleideum After Dark: Twin City Santa
Kaleideum , 120 W 3rd St , Winston-Salem
7:00 pm - Short Circuit
Winston-Salem, NC Calendar , 501 Reynolds Boulevard , Winston-Salem
7:30 pm - M/WBE Advisory Board Meeting-VIRTUAL
Winston-Salem, NC Calendar
4:00 pm - Forsyth County Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting
Winston-Salem, NC Calendar , 100 East First Street 5th Floor (left off elevators) , Winston-Salem
2:00 pm - Teen 2D Animation Workshop
Winston-Salem, NC Calendar , 4403 Country Club Road , Winston-Salem
5:00 pm - Carolina Petanque
Winston-Salem, NC Calendar , 501 Reynolds Boulevard , Winston-Salem
1:30 pm - Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
Millennium Event Center , 101 W 5th St , Winston-Salem
6:30 pm - Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
Millennium Event Center , 101 W 5th St , Winston-Salem
8:45 pm - Fairgrounds Farmers Market
Winston-Salem, NC Calendar , 2532 Farmers Market Way , Winston-Salem
6:00 am - Short Circuit
Winston-Salem, NC Calendar , 501 Reynolds Boulevard , Winston-Salem
7:30 pm
Saturday December 13
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
π£ Winston-Salem Shout Outs!
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π Events Nearby
- MIDWAY MARKET AT THUNDER ROAD CRUISE IN
midway town center , midway town Center , 11141 Old U.S. Hwy 52 , Winston-Salem
12:15 pm - Handmade for the Holidays β SunStar Soapery
Foothills Brewing Tasting Room , 3800 Kimwell Dr , Winston-Salem
1:00 pm - Skating With Santa At The Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Ice Rink
Fairgrounds , 309 Summit Square Blvd , Winston-Salem
1:15 pm - 40th Annual Lewisville Christmas Parade
Shallowford Square , 6555 Shallowford Rd , Lewisville
3:00 pm
Sunday December 14
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Two huskies in the road on Old Rural Hall Roadβ¦near Pineviewβ¦ would not get up when my friends car approached.
Can someone please go check on these dogs? I cannot get there right now. (Nextdoor Racine,Ruth,Old Hollow) - She has been found!!
Missing dog, her name is Letty. Missing from Oak Ridge Dr and Old Walkertown rd area. Please reach out if you see her. She does not bite and may be⦠(Nextdoor Northampton)
- Debbie's Staffing posted a job opening for Material Handler- 1st Shift W-Sat in Rural Hall. Apply here.
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Kernersville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winston-Salem here.
π Nearby News
High Point
- Forever families desperately needed for North Carolina children in foster care (wxii12.com)
Greensboro
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