Across Winston-Salem, coverage here takes in corporate mergers, store openings and closings, startup funding, leadership changes and regional economic developments. This includes reporting on the companies and commercial activity shaping the city.
A fundraising push and a proposed city contribution aim to restore day and evening shelter programs at the Bethesda Center for the Homeless.
Live Poll
Should your city spend taxpayer money to reopen a struggling homeless shelter?
A section of Bethabara Road in Winston-Salem is back open following an early morning obstruction.
Live Poll
Do you believe universities should hold large, formal events to inaugurate new institutional leadership?
Peter Rodriguez will deliver his inaugural address at Wait Chapel on October 30, 2026.
The Powerhouse Cheer squad has built social media reach and brand partnerships, including a commercial with Mielle.
Live Poll
Do you support eliminating mandatory parking minimums for new developments in your community?
The board reviewed a proposal to replace mandatory vehicle-parking minimums with recommendations to meet state law.
Live Poll
Do you believe AI-powered monitoring of jobsites improves construction efficiency and safety?
The company introduced tools to automate jobsite monitoring and equipment tracking for construction teams.
Reporting here centers on corporate expansions, regional market shifts, hiring trends and leadership changes at businesses. It runs across the city and the communities around it. Industrial growth and transitions in local trade sectors often define the city's economic rhythm. Development projects and changes in consumer-facing services remain the most recurring subjects in the reporting.
