🌱 Yearly Wake 'N Shake Event + Police Chase Saturday Night

Hello and happy Monday. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through the most important things happening these days in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: An a.m. shower; partly sunny. High: 78 Low: 49.
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and cooler. High: 65 Low: 43.

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

1. On Saturday night, a short police chase involving two infant children in the car took place in Winston-Salem. Mario Perez Olmedo was pulled over by state troopers on Silas Creek Parkway and it was determined he was driving while impaired. According to investigators, Olmedo refused to leave his vehicle and drove away attempting to elude officers. A chase ensued for around seven minutes before a rolling roadblock stopped him near US 421 on Marshall Street. In the vehicle were another person and two infants; Olmedo has received several charges, and no injuries have been reported. (WGHP FOX8 Greensboro)
2. This past Saturday, Wake Forest students participated in their yearly Wake 'N Shake event where students stand and move for 12 hours to raise money for cancer research. This year's event was a huge success with students raising $248,234.50 from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. The event started in 2006 with 300 students raising over $30,000 in the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund, in honor of the former All-American football player who passed away of cancer at the age of 26. (WXII12 Winston-Salem)
3. Claudia Morgan is doing Winston-Salem and North Carolina proud, as the former officer will be leaving the country to run in the Special Olympics World Games. Morgan has served local and state Special Olympics for decades and now she is training to take part in one of the biggest events there is. Morgan will have the honor of carrying the torch running the "Flame of Hope" during the event in June. (WFMYNews2.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Winston-Salem:

Monday, March 27

• Beginner's Line Dancing - Martin L. King Jr. Community Center (12:45 PM)
• Advanced Line Dancing - Martin L. King Jr. Community Center (2:00 PM)

Tuesday, March 28

• Bid Whist - Sprague Street Community Center (12:30 PM)
• Shepherd's Center Singers - Shepherd’s Center Of Greater Winston Salem (2:00 PM)
• International And Intergenerational Conversational English Improvement Group - Trinity United Methodist Church (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Another successful BikeSafe class was held this weekend by the Winston-Salem police department. The next class will be held on Apr. 21, for more information visit the website. Winston-Salem Police Department via Facebook)
• Please help find the owner of this pup, found Saturday in nearby Clemmons by Arden Drive. If you are this dog's owner or know the owner, click here. (Winston-Salem, NC - Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets via Facebook)
• Warm weather is right around the corner meaning, so is pool season! Winston-Salem's Recreations and Park department is looking for lifeguards 16 and older (by Jul. 15); for more information, contact Heather Candelora at heatherca@cityofws.org. (City of Winston-Salem, NC - Government via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today. 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.