🌱 Truist Hosts Annual Trellis Run + Shooting At Local Apt. Complex

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• Monday: Mostly sunny. High: 70 Low: 47.
• Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant. High: 74 Low: 51.

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

1. Truist hosted the 27th annual Trellis HOPE Run/Walk 5k to raise funds for grief counseling and hospices. The race is a staple for Trellis Supportive Care, a nonprofit that provides grief counseling and other services related to hospice medicine. The run began in Bailey Park on Patterson Avenue, Saturday, Apr. 15, and went through the remainder of downtown. Roughly $80,000 has been raised so far toward Trellis' target of $100,000; donations can be made at the link. (WXII12 Winston-Salem)
2. A Winston-Salem man is in critical condition as of Apr. 16 after a shooting at the Countryside Court apartment complex early in the morning the same day. When officers arrived on the scene Cassius Foster, 36, was found with a gunshot wound to the head. Foster was taken to a local hospital. According to authorities, a white car followed Mr. Foster into the apartment complex and fired several rounds into his vehicle, hitting him in the head, and causing his car to crash into nearby parked vehicles - an investigation is ongoing, and anyone who may have more information is asked to call the Winston-Salem Police Department at 336-773-7700. (WFMYNews2.com)
3. Three letters to the editor are currently on display in The Readers' Forum section of the Winston-Salem Journal, as of Apr. 11. Local John Tucker writes to condemn the expulsion of Tennessee Democrat House Representatives Justin Jones and Justin Pearson; Troy Chavez concurs, adding "We can disagree, but we can't silence conversations for our personal benefit. Democracy is deliberative, not exclusionary;" Jada Hawkins writes about her concern for the decrease in the local bird population which she pins on climate change; finally, Louise Gaither, in Mocksville, writes that "Dumbing down the newspaper is one thing, but dumbing down the obituary section is quite shameful," in response to the Winston-Salem Journal's downsizing of its obituaries. (Winston-Salem Journal)

Today and tomorrow in and around Winston-Salem:

Monday, April 17

• Gentle Mat Yoga - Senior Services, Inc. At The Shepherd's Center of Greater Winston-Salem(11:15 AM)
• Line Dancing - Beginners - Winston-Salem Parks and Rec At The Martin L. King, Jr. Community Center (12:45 PM)
• City Council Meeting - Winston-Salem City Hall Meetings At The Council Chamber (6:00 PM)

Tuesday, April 18

• Quilting Class - Winston-Salem Parks And Rec At The Georgia E. Taylor Neighborhood Center (9:00 AM)
• International And Intergenerational Conversational English Improvement Group At The Trinity United Methodist Church (4:00 PM)
• Chess Program - Winston-Salem Parks And Rec At The Old Town Neighborhood Center (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• As of Sunday, Apr. 16, all lanes of US 52 South between E. Second Street and US-421 are shut down for a traffic crash investigation. The City of Winston-Salem expects the road to be closed for an indefinite, extended period while the WSPD investigates. Motorists are encouraged to take a detour or use GPS and navigation apps responsibly in order to find alternate routes. The City of Winston-Salem will make a new press release once the roadway has been reopened. (City of Winston-Salem, NC - Government via Facebook)
• The Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance is excited to share the success of its opening night for the musical The Boy From Oz! Tickets are available at the link, and the show will continue through to Apr. 23. For any questions, or for accommodations and other arrangements for handicapped patrons, please call 336-723-7777. (Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance via Facebook)
• The Winston-Salem Police Department will be holding a memorial service for fallen Forsyth County Law Enforcement officers on Tuesday, May 9, at Morris Chapel United Methodist Church. The service is open to the public and will be followed by a lunch. (Winston-Salem Police Department via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all soon for 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.