🌱 Stabbing Victim Found In Middle Of Road + GOLFTEC Opens New Center

Hi, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Increasing cloudiness. High: 71 Low: 54.

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

1. Police were contacted around noon Thursday that someone had been stabbed near the 100 block of East Hanes Mill Road. When officers arrived they located one person lying in the road and suffering from multiple stab wounds. This has led to an ongoing investigation and authorities have notified the public of a large police presence in the area for now. (WFMY 2 News)
2. GOLFTEC, a premiere name in the golfing world, has opened a new 2,950-square-foot golf instruction and club fitting center in Winston-Salem. The facility features four indoor bays equipped with industry-leading launch monitors and motion tracking technology, an indoor putting green, and a custom club fitting program. The center will be led by Center Manager and Director of Instruction Matt Hall, who has given over 3,000 lessons during his career. (First Call Golf)
3. The cities of Greensboro and Winston-Salem have both passed resolutions opposing House Bill 470, which would establish Civil Service Boards to handle city employee disciplinary appeals and grievances. Supporters of the bill say Civil Service Boards increase transparency and ensure due process, while opponents argue it undermines city authority and is redundant. Local city workers are concerned with and believe circumstances vary from employee to employee. (WFDD)

Today and tomorrow in Winston-Salem:

Friday, May 5:

• Eric Sommer And The Fabulous Piedmonts At Camel City Playhouse (7:00 PM)
• Open Mic Night At Other Suns Community Business Center (7:30 PM)

Saturday, May 6:

• Snail Mail At The Ramkat (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Personalize your own beer-crawl, with the city's help from a curated list of breweries. The list includes 11 stops, all located downtown, and can be split into two days of activities. (Visit Winston-Salem)
• Interested in shopping locally? The Winston-Salem Market is open Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and offers the public an opportunity to support small businesses. (Early Groove)
• Calling all Star Wars fans and fanatics! Join the Winston-Salem Symphony Saturday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. for an evening of The Music Of Stars Wars. (Ticketmaster)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. 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.