🌱 Tesla Dealership Coming To Triad + HB 470 Shakes Up City Government

Hello, neighbors. It's Wednesday in Winston-Salem and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in our community.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m.. High: 71 Low: 51.
• Thursday: A little afternoon rain. High: 70 Low: 57.

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

1. Nearby High Point will be hosting the Triad's first Tesla dealership – although it's unclear when construction will begin. The High Point City Council has approved a zoning request for the dealership, and city leaders expect that it will be located on the repurposed site of a retail development on High Point's North Main Street. WFMY News claimed that the new facility's primary purpose will be to service existing vehicles and deliver new purchases to customers. (WFMYNews2.com)
2. The North Carolina House is advancing a bill that will create review boards for municipal employees of both Winston-Salem and Greensboro, including police officers, firefighters, and paramedics. The bill has moved to a vote on the House floor. House Bill 470 would amend city charters and create five-person boards whose decisions would take priority on issues previously handled by city human resource departments and city managers. If approved by the House, the controversial bill would be sent on to the Senate. Unlike other proposed laws, because the bill affects local issues, it is not subject to Gov. Roy Cooper's veto. (WGHP FOX8 Greensboro)
3. Marshall USA LLC's aerospace division will be opening a major aircraft maintenance center at Piedmont Triad International Airport, announced on Tuesday, Apr. 25, by Gov. Roy Cooper. The company plans to invest $50 million in the new Guilford County facility, which is projected to create 240 jobs. The installation will primarily serve military aircraft. (WXII12 Winston-Salem)

Today and tomorrow in and around Winston-Salem:

Wednesday, April 26

• HELPS (Healthy Exercise And Lifestyle Programs) Exercise Program At HELPS Gym/Facility (6:00 AM)
• Line Dancing – Advanced At Martin L. King, Jr. Community Center (2:00 PM)

Thursday, April 27

• Movement & Memory At Brown And Douglas Neighborhood Center (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The nonprofit Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. is looking for vendors to join its new office in the Innovation Quarter. Contractor RFPs are due by May 9. (Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. via Facebook)
• MUSE Winston-Salem shared its condolences and memories for the passing of great American entertainer and activist Harry Belafonte. Belafonte visited Winston-Salem at least twice – first in 1993 when he attended the National Black Theatre Festival, and second 20 years later when he was honored at the Wake Forest University/Winston-Salem State University Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration. (MUSE Winston-Salem via Facebook)
• Senior Services Inc. of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County is accepting nominations for seniors 70 and older who have made an impact on the local community through public service, civic and social engagement, or through career accomplishments. Nominations for the eighth annual "7 over Seventy Awards" are open until May 19, and may be made here. (Senior Services Inc. of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. I'll see you soon!

— 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.