🌱 TN Trooper Finds Missing Winston-Salem Man + Bethabara Road Closure

Hello again, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Winston-Salem Patch newsletter. Here's what you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Cloudy with a few showers. High: 70 Low: 54.
• Saturday: Warmer with clouds and sun. High: 76 Low: 59.

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

1. A Winston-Salem family was relieved after a Tennessee state trooper found their loved one, Julian Papp – who has dementia and Alzheimer's – after he went missing. Papp had driven for about four hours from Winston-Salem to Knoxville before being found by Sgt. Michael Turley, who went above and beyond to help the stranger. Turley bought Papp a meal at Waffle House and kept him company until his family arrived. (WXII12 Winston-Salem)
2. Winston-Salem officials announced a portion of Bethabara Road will be closed for at least a year for repairs. The closure, which began on Apr. 27, is due to a failing 15-foot culvert that carries Monarcas Creek under the road and will affect the stretch of road between Old Town Road and Edgebrook Drive. Detours will be posted, with staggered Type III barricades allowing for access to residential roads from Hickory Glen Road and Edgebrook Drive. (WFMYNews2.com)
3. In nearby High Point, The High Point Transit System announced it's reducing its bus service on all routes yesterday and today due to a severe shortage of drivers. The department stated that the changes would go into effect from 5:35 a.m. until 6:15 p.m. Angela Wynes, the transit system manager, stated they need 16 drivers to operate at full capacity, but currently, they only have nine. (WXII12 Winston-Salem)

Today and tomorrow in Winston-Salem:

Friday, April 28

• HELPS (Healthy Exercise And Lifestyle Programs) Exercise Program At HELPS Gym (6:00 AM)
• Diversity In Cuisine: Puerto Rican Food Truck At City Hall North Lot (11:30 AM)

Saturday, April 29

• Fairgrounds Farmer's Market At Dixie Classic Fair Grounds (6:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Winston-Salem area at the link! (Patch)
• Jill Alexander and Lt. Tyler Walley, of the Winston-Salem Police Department, graduated from the West Point Leadership Program this week. Congratulations! (Winston-Salem Police Department via Facebook)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Winston-Salem area! Get all the property details at the link. (Patch)

That's it 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.