🌱 Second Teen Arrested In Shooting + Popular Play Coming To Theatre

Hi all. Michelle Paul here with your fresh copy of the Winston-Salem Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally. In today's newsletter, you'll find news about these three stories.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Partly sunny and very warm. High: 82 Low: 61.
• Saturday: A thunderstorm in spots. High: 75 Low: 55.

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

1. Amber Laudicina, who has a rare disease called Dysautonomia and was training her service dog Koda in a Harris Teeter on Mar. 3, had a seizure, and employee Regina Mitchell came to her aid. Laudicina later launched a GoFundMe campaign and raised over $2,000 for Mitchell, who had helped her during the emergency. Laudicina delivered the funds to Mitchell, who was in complete shock and had no idea that Amber was going to donate the money to her. (WXII12 Winston-Salem)
2. Jason Efren Cisneros Olmedo, 19, was arrested on Tuesday as the second teen involved in a fatal shooting that occurred early in the morning on Burke Street on Feb. 27. Winston-Salem police received multiple calls around 2 a.m. about a shooting and a large fight by Gatsby Pub where 35-year-old Quante Donnell Wilder was killed. Nehemiah Chandler was already identified as a suspect, taken into custody, and charged with murder. Since then, Cisneros Olmedo was also arrested and taken to Forsyth County Detention Center where he is joining Chandler while the investigation goes on; both are being held with no bond. (WGHP FOX8 Greensboro)
3. "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Simon Stephens will be coming to Hanesbrand Theatre on Mar. 24-26 and Mar. 30 through Apr. 2. The play, based on the novel written by Mark Haddon, follows a 15-year-old neurodivergent finding his way in life before being accused of killing his neighbor's dog; he then searches for the true culprit. An opening night reception will be held today at 6:30 p.m., and you can purchase tickets online and at the box office ranging from $14-26. (The Stokes News)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Winston-Salem:

Friday, March 24

• Cirque Italia - Water Circus At Winston-Salem Fairgrounds (7:30 PM)

Saturday, March 25

• Farmer's Market At Dixie Classic Fair Grounds (6:00 AM)
• Forsyth Creek Week Planting Party In The Park At Century Park Lake, Kernersville (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools thanked fourth grader Jessie Sherrand, the founder of Jessie's Closet, in a post on their Facebook page. Jessie's Closet is a supply resource for the students at Brunson Elementary School for items they may need with no questions asked. (Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
• The Winston-Salem Police Department spotlighted Public Safety Communications Director Martha A. Hix for all she does for the department. Martha lives by the statement, "Don't ever give up, stay the course." (Winston-Salem Police Department via Facebook)
• Recreation and Parks is hiring lifeguards and other seasonal positions for the summer! Lifeguard certifications are free and there are competitive wages for other positions. You can browse the job page to see available positions. (City of Winston-Salem, NC - Government via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.