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In today's newsletter:

  • How will next year’s school calendar change for Winston-Salem families?
  • What LeBron’s ‘Point God’ tribute means for Winston-Salem’s Chris Paul
  • Why a new report says Winston-Salem needs more cops on patrol.

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Increasing amounts of sun, with a high of 60 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 64, low: 45.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 69 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools votes to adopt modified academic calendar (wfmynews2.com) — Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools has approved a modified 2026–27 calendar, starting classes August 10 and ending May 21, with 178 instructional days. The plan keeps a full week of spring break, ends the first semester before winter break, and preserves the number of staff workdays that survey respondents said felt “just right” for families and employees.
   

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• Chris Paul to Retire: LeBron Honors ‘Point God' with Heartfelt Tribute (visiontimes.com) — Winston-Salem native Chris Paul has announced he’ll retire at the end of this NBA season, closing an era for one of basketball’s greatest point guards. Now with the Los Angeles Clippers, Paul’s decorated career includes 12 All-Star selections and widespread respect, highlighted by LeBron James’ emotional “Point God” tribute explaining just how special Paul’s on-court leadership has been.
   

• Report: Reduce crime with more cops on the streets (carolinajournal.com) — Winston-Salem is singled out among the top U.S. cities for crime in a new John Locke Foundation report urging North Carolina to fund more intensive community policing. The study argues that hiring more officers, raising pay, and improving training could especially help high-crime, low-income neighborhoods. It also suggests using online sports betting tax revenue to support local departments that can’t afford expanded staffing.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday December 24
  • Community Connections Leads Group
    The Playground Golf & Sports Bar , 6347 Clemmons Point Drive , Clemmons
    8:45 am
  • Chamber Connections Leads Group
    Los Muelles Mexican Seafood and Grill , 2391 Lewisville Clemmons Rd , Clemmons
    11:30 am
  • Elevated Connections Leads Group
    The Playground Golf & Sports Bar , 6347 Clemmons Point Drive , Clemmons
    4:00 pm
    • Thursday December 25
  • Lewisville Connections Leads Group
    G. Galloway Reynolds Community Center , 131 Lucy Lane , Lewisville
    8:30 am
  • Networking Connections
    Historic Nissen House , 213 Arrow Leaf Drive , Lewisville
    12:00 pm
    • Saturday December 27
  • Old Nick’s Holiday Party!
    Old Nick's Pub , 191 Lowes Foods Dr , Lewisville
    9:00 pm
    • Monday December 29
  • Walkertown Family Storytime
    Walkertown Branch Library , 2969 Main St , Walkertown
    9:30 am
  • Crochet and Knitting Class
    Walkertown Branch Library , 2969 Main St , Walkertown
    1:00 pm
  • Bluegrass Jam Session
    Charles L. Branch , MD , Clemmons
    5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This is my sweet foster dog Duke.
    He is up for adoption through Red Dog Farm. He is looking for his forever home. He is currently heart worm positive and is being treated. He is also… (Nextdoor Woodbridge)
  • Front yard food pantry: 4347 old Belews creek rd.
    I sincerely apologize for my lack of updating. I have yet to find a replacement for the tent that fell apart. I’m still steadily looking for some… (Nextdoor Winston/Walkertown)
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Walkertown. Apply here.
  • Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 1595 in Kernersville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winston-Salem here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • An inside look at some NC environmental justice projects impacted by Trump administration's EPA cuts (wunc.org)
  • California's Armen Living purchases North Carolina outdoor manufacturer (furnituretoday.com)
  • Ready for a reset: Mattress segment sees 2026 as better, more predictable (hometextilestoday.com)

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