Verne Hill
Friday Nov 21st News
A New 200 Acre Park in Forsyth County is set to open in early 2026. The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to allow large free-standing signs at the entrance of what will be an Agricultural Event Center now under construction just north of Tobaccoville. County Officials project the park will attract visitors “from well beyond the local area.” https://journalnow.com/news/local/government-politics/article_fd30eb3d-e698-4175-b449-b321c8c430b7.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
A Proposal by a Winston-Salem Pharmacist could change the look and life of the former Forsyth County Hall of Justice. Med Solutions wants to turn the seven-story building into a mix of restaurants, a gym, a music theater and more, along with expanding the company. Forsyth County commissioners voted Thursday Afternoon to publish the bid with Med Solutions, which will give the public more insight on the issue. It also gives the City more time to make a decision. They’ll revisit the topic on December 1st and look at other proposals.
A Church in Winston-Salem was damaged as a result of a fire this morning.
New Light Baptist Church on 1535 East Fifteenth Street in Winston-Salem was the scene. An outside shed caught fire but has since been brought under control. https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/winston-salem/video-fire-damages-church-in-winston-salem/
Carolina Classic Fair’s First Female Director is retiring. Cheryle Hartley announced on Thursday that she will retire at the end of the year. She has served as the director of the fair since 2018, after serving as the Assistant Director for 13 years. She first began working for the city of Winston-Salem in 1990 and has been working with the Fair specifically since 1997. The Carolina Classic Fair will now begin a national search for a new director.
Triad Christmas Tree Farms are gearing up for Opening Weekend, and growers say this year’s supply looks strong — despite last year’s damage from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina, which by the way produces the Second-largest supply of Christmas Trees in the entire Country. https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/triad-christmas-tree-farms-supply-strong-this-year-even-after-hurricane-helene/83-dcf1838d-df6f-4378-9ebf-03e6ba7114fd?tbref=hp
Teen Driver Certificates are Now Available Online. Chief Administrators of Private and Home Schools can now request Driving Eligibility Certificates electronically rather than by paper. The Certificates are Required for High School Students under the age of 18 to obtain a North Carolina driver’s license or learner’s permit. https://www.doa.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2025/11/12/teen-driver-certificates-now-available-online-private-and-home-schools
To Kick Off the Holiday Season, Sheetz is treating customers to one free self-serve coffee with any purchase throughout Thanksgiving week — a perfect pick-me-up for busy travelers and holiday shoppers. https://www.sheetz.com/
In the Gift Giving Season coming upon us, the City of Winston Salem is handing out their Own little gift – FREE Downtown Parking! – Starting Thanksgiving Day, November 27th and going through Friday, January 2nd, 2026 you can lay aside the Pay-by-phone App, and Avoid the standard $1.50 charge for curbside parking. https://www.facebook.com/cityofwinstonsalem/photos/free-on-street-parking-in-downtown-winston-salem-for-the-holidays-%EF%B8%8F-available-no/1247956737359919/
Recently on the Dove Awards, Tauren Wells noted that a Number of Christian Artist had been CeCe’d!!! – Speaking of course, of CeCe Winans singing so many of the other artists songs! – NOW—The NFL is about to CeCe’d as well—as CeCe will be singing the National Anthem on Thanksgiving Day before the Lions/Packers Game!
Kick Off at 1:00pm on FOX! https://parade.com/news/jack-white-detroit-lions-thanksgiving-halftime-show
In High School Friday Night Football: Area Teams advancing to the Third Round of the State Playoffs include:
West Forsyth at Cornelius Hough
Reagan at Mooresville
Oak Grove at Concord Robinson
Central Davidson hosting North Pitt
Walkertown at Eastern Randolph
Mount Airy hosting Shelby
Starmount hosting South Stanly
South Davidson hosting Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy
https://journalnow.com/sports/high-school/football/article_3d3242da-148f-4d6e-a041-27dab0c91bd4.html
American Red Cross: Local Blood Drives
Laurel Oak Christian Church in High Point = 1:30pm – 6pm
Atrium Health / High Point Medical Center = 8am – 5pm
Traffic Alert in Davidson County: Nighttime Road Closures in Thomasville begin Tonight! Both directions of Highway 29 near National Highway will be CLOSED nightly (8pm–6am) starting Tonight through Wednesday, November 26th, weather permitting. https://www.the-dispatch.com/news/local/nighttime-closures-on-davidson-county-highway-begins-nov-21-with-detours/article/
More than 750 Area Residents participated this past Sunday in this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Winston-Salem at the Fairgrounds. The event raised more than $255,000 so far to fund research, reduce risk and increase early detection, and provide quality care and support to individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementia. The community hopes to raise $315,000 by the end of the year.
WBFJ Family Station Forecast
Today: Rain before 11:00am/Fog until 10:00am… otherwise, Cloudy … High 67
Tonight: Mostly Cloudy w/chance of rain … Low 58
Saturday: Mostly Sunny … High 73
Sunday: Sunny … High 64
