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Thursday News November 05, 2026
Today is Thursday, November 5th …
DOUGHNUT appreciation Day
Chinese Take-out Day
Football appreciation day (American football) 😊
Men Make Dinner day
50 days until Christmas Eve (9 Fridays until Christmas day!!!)
21 days until Thanksgiving Day (Nov 26)
National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child is November 16–23…
Get Fall foliage updates from Dr Howie Neufeld (the Fall Color Guy) each Friday morning (6:20am) on WBFJ. *New website: https://fallcolorguy.org/
Your opinion matters. The next Public Input Session to discuss future zoning and development decisions in the Rural Hall area is planned for this EVENING Nov 5th at 5:30pm at Rural Hall Town Hall, 423 Bethania-Rural Hall Road. www.cityofws.org/984/Rural-Hall-Area
Hosted by the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Planning and Development Services Department
Greensboro Water Restrictions continue.
Drought conditions continue across the Triad, prompting mandatory stage-two outdoor watering restrictions this week (TFN – with strict enforcement beginning Monday, Nov 9).
The City of Winston-Salem has been mailing free replacement red 2026–27 yard-waste stickers to customers after discovering some original stickers failed to adhere properly. Customers with questions can call (336) 727-8000.
U.S. stocks soared Wednesday after the midterm elections. BTW: Stocks generally do well in the months following any midterm U.S. election, regardless of who wins…
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triad/business/2026/11/04/u-s–stocks-rally-after-midterms
Too close. Democrat Chuck Hubbard holds a razor-thin 99-vote lead over incumbent Representative Virginia Foxx in North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District, with a recount anticipated.
Election: Unofficial results at the NC State Board of Elections website
Operation Green Light for Veterans
Cities and Towns are going ‘green’ to support Veterans this November.
*The City of Thomasville is offering FREE green light bulbs, while supplies last!
*In Greensboro: Old Guilford County Courthouse, Guilford County Emergency Services building (Pepperstone Drive), and the Guilford County Courthouse in High Point will be illumined in Green over November 4–11.
FYI: Operation Green Light for Veterans is a way to recognize their sacrifices, and raise awareness of the challenge’s veterans face.
Your input is needed:
Just click the link to the Greater Winston-Salem Area Transportation online survey – now through November 12 at wbfj.fm. https://publicinput.com/wsatpodivision
Flu cases are surging.
Healthcare experts with Cone Health are seeing a surge of patients with flu symptoms. CDC: The flu is surging about six weeks early this year than past years…
Flu and COVID shots now available at the Forsyth County Health Department
on Highland Avenue in Winston-Salem.
Clinic hours: M-W-F = 8:30am – 4:30pm. Thursdays from 8:30am – 6pm.
Season 6 of The Chosen starts streaming on Prime Video on November 15.
*Your church can receive FREE access to host one non-ticketed screening now through the ‘Come and See Foundation’. Host churches will get a hosting and discussion guide, promotional materials, and a guided prayer resource designed to deepen their relationship with Jesus. https://www.comeandseefoundation.org/press-release/come-and-see-offers-special-early-access-showing-of-the-first-episode-of-the-chosen-season-6-to-churches-and-parishes
Bell ringers needed!! The Salvation Army of Greater Winston-Salem is hiring
Red Kettle Bell Ringers for the holiday season. Part-time and full-time PAID positions are available. Link on the News Blog https://bit.ly/4jXTZDv
Start your Christmas season at the movies with a free ticket?
Fans of DRUMMER BOY have Paid It Forward, so you can buy one ticket and get one free. ‘Drummer Boy’ opens this Friday (Nov 6) nationwide (and across the Triad).
(Rated PG-13, recommended for ages 12 and up).
https://www.angel.com/tickets/drummer-boy?promo=GIFT&utm_source=meta-ads&utm
Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Winston-Salem
…this Saturday (Nov 7) at Bailey Park in Winston-Salem.
Registration/Check-in: 9am… Opening Ceremony and Walk at 10am.
During the Walk in Winston-Salem, participants will carry flowers of various colors, each color representing their personal connection to Alzheimer’s. Participants can join a team or register to walk at act.alz.org/WinstonSalem
Discounted parking ($5) is available at the N. Patterson Ave Parking Deck near Bailey Park. Parking Map
