🌱 Police Chase Fatalities + Student Success With School On Sundays

Hello. It's Wednesday in Winston-Salem and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 79 Low: 55.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and nice. High: 83 Low: 60.

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

1. A police chase turned deadly on Monday after a suspect fleeing in what deputies believed to be a stolen vehicle crashed head-on into another vehicle. In an effort to evade the police, the driver of a Mercury Grand Marquis that matched the description of a vehicle reported stolen made a U-turn on the Winston-Salem Northern Beltway. The driver of the Grand Marquis hit another vehicle with a teenage driver and passenger; all three were pronounced dead at the scene. (Subscription: Winston-Salem Journal)
2. A juvenile and two adults are facing charges after a juvenile pointed a rifle at a man at Bowman Grey Stadium on Saturday night. When police searched the car the juvenile was in, they discovered marijuana, a rifle, and a handgun. The juvenile was charged with assault by pointing a gun and was released to a guardian. (Subscription: Winston-Salem Journal)
3. Local students are finding success through a program called "School on Sundays." Hosted by Union Baptist Church, the program aims to bridge the learning gap and provide students with specific attention and support. Currently, 89 students are enrolled in the program, with almost a third of their parents participating in a companion program to learn strategies to better support their children's learning. (FOX 8)

Today and tomorrow in Winston-Salem:

Wednesday, May 10

• Book Club At Miller Park Community Center (10:00 AM)
• Community Game Night At Miller Park Community Center (6:00 PM)

Thursday, May 11

• Black-Owned Table Talk At Wake Forest University Center For Private Business (4:30 PM)
• Bike Night With Kwik Fixx At Ole Watering Hole Wallburg (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The city of Winston-Salem will be offering free group swim lessons this summer! Registration is available in person at the pool of your choice beginning Saturday, Jun. 3. Click here for more information. (City of Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks via Facebook)
• Senior Services of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County is still accepting nominations for their "7 over Seventy" awards. These awards honor older adults who have positively impacted their community. Visit this link to learn more. (Senior Services Inc. of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County via Facebook)
• Bonus Borrows are back this month on the Hoopla app with the Forsyth County Public Library! You can choose from over 100 titles in the Bonus Borrow collection that don't use up your six monthly Hoopla check-outs. (Forsyth County Public Library, Winston-Salem, NC via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be back in your inbox soon with 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.