🌱 WS/FCS Teaching Assistant Arrested + WSPD Camera Program Success

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Now, your local weather:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 80 Low: 58.
• Friday: Sunny and comfortable. High: 77 Low: 55.

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

1. According to the Winston-Salem Police, a former exceptional children's teaching assistant with Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools has been arrested. Tyrone Yancey is facing a misdemeanor charge of assault on an individual with a disability. This charge comes after administrators at Carter High School received a report on Sep. 1 about inappropriate student discipline that involved Yancey. Responding to the situation, WS/FCS Superintendent Tricia McManus offered reassurance that the district does not tolerate behavior that endangers children. (My Fox 8)
2. The Winston-Salem Police Department is reporting success with its new integrated camera system. The department's Real Time Crime Center is connected to 13,000 cameras registered by businesses and residents that have assisted officers in catching people who commit crimes within minutes of their infractions. This technology assisted police in recent cases involving the sexual assault of a local business owner and a shooting. In both cases, the cameras caught images of suspects that led police to make arrests. Click here to learn more about connecting your security camera to the community camera registry. (WFMY News 2)
3. The Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance is marking its 40th season with several upcoming shows. "The Addams Family" will usher in spooky season from Sep. 15-24, followed by "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" on Oct. 26-30. "Return to the Forbidden Planet" will take the stage in November, and performances of "Annie Warbucks" will wrap up the holiday season from Dec. 8-17. Click here to learn more about these shows or buy tickets. (Yes! Weekly)

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Today and tomorrow in Winston-Salem:

Thursday, September 14

• Old Town Frightening Films At Old Town Neighborhood Center (7:00 PM)

Friday, September 15

• Moonlit Aspens At Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)
• Salem Bach Festival At Watson Hall (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center Library is supporting Hunger Action Month by hosting a food drive for the East Ward. You can drop off nonperishable food items at the library through Sep. 30, or click here to make a donation online. (Forsyth County Public Library, Winston-Salem, NC via Facebook)
• Senior Services hosts a monthly gathering called the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group. These meetings take place on the second Wednesday of each month from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. To register, contact Frandee Nichols at 336-721-6952 or fnichols@seniorservicesinc.org. (Senior Services Inc. of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County via Facebook)
• An exhibit by artist Tony "T'Afo" Feimster called “Cultural Expressions” will open at the Delta Arts Center on Friday, Sep. 22. A reception will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and will include hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and insights from the artist. To RSVP, contact DeltaArtsCenter@deltaartscenter.org. (Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you soon for another update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.