Winston-Salem's BEAR Team Reshapes Mental Health Emergency Response
New $3 million plan to tackle potholes and a deadly shooting investigation also in the news
Black-Owned Barbecue Restaurants Carry on Whole-Hog Tradition
Winston-Salem Democrats vie for WS/FCS Board of Education seats
Crime
2 Displaced After Apartment Fire on N. MLK Jr. Drive
Winston-Salem firefighters respond to 10th floor blaze with no reported injuries

1 Juvenile Dead, 1 Injured in Winston-Salem Crash
Police say vehicle lost control, struck bridge on Indiana Avenue
Greensboro Man Charged in Christmas Eve Shooting at Graham Cook Out
Suspect linked to string of robberies across the region
Weather
Fallen Tree Causes Power Outage in Winston-Salem Neighborhood
Strong winds knocked down a massive pine tree, damaging homes and cutting electricity for hours

3 Displaced After House Fire on Polaris Road
Winston-Salem firefighters say no injuries reported, cause under investigation
Drivers Urged to Clear Ice from Cars After Windshield Damage Incidents
Chunks of ice flying off vehicles are shattering windshields and raising safety concerns in the Triad region.
Lifestyle
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Employees Deliver Petition to Board of Education
Educators demand restoration of cuts, more staffing, and a seat at the table ahead of budget talks.

Festival of African-American Arts and Culture Happening in Winston-Salem
Free event celebrates Black history and culture on February 7th
Local birder adds rare red-flanked bluetail to life list
Tom McNeil drove 5.5 hours from Winston-Salem to see the unexpected bird in Virginia
Sports
Daytona 500 Set for Sunday Afternoon
NASCAR's biggest race of the season kicks off the 2026 regular season

NASCAR Driver Brad Keselowski Recounts Harrowing Leg Injury
Keselowski shares chilling details of his broken femur recovery as he prepares for Daytona 500 comeback.
NASCAR's Times Square Billboard Sets Guinness World Record
The custom billboard featuring a 1:1 replica NASCAR Next Gen engine reached a peak of 133.7 decibels, making it the World's Loudest Billboard.