Wally Decker
Tuesday News June 16, 2026
The Winston-Salem City Council passed the first reading of a proposed ‘teen’ curfew on Monday night. If enacted, the curfew will begin on October 12
from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The City Council have a second meeting about the curfew on June 22 (4 p.m). The curfew has not been finalized at this time.
JetZero ground breaking on Monday at their new facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro. https://myfox8.com/news/storylines/jetzero-greensboro/jetzero-breaks-ground-on-new-facility-at-piedmont-triad-international-airport-in-greensboro/
Hospice of Davidson County is changing its name to Alderwood of Davidson County as it expands beyond traditional hospice care offering a broader range of services (for people facing serious illness, including new palliative care options and enhanced grief support programs).
Alderwood of Davidson County remains a completely independent, private nonprofit entity. www.AlderwoodHealth.org or call (336) 475-5444
June is Refugee Awareness month
World Relief Triad is presenting a series of Refugee Awareness events….
TONIGHT = Welcoming the Stranger: Refugee and Immigration Policy Updates
TONIGHT (June 16 (7pm) at Mansion on Main on S. Main Street in Winston-Salem.
“From Stranger to Neighbor: A theological conversation on Immigration.
Thursday, June 18 (7pm) at Forest Hills Presbyterian in High Point
https://www.facebook.com/WorldReliefTriad
Jesus saying to his disciples, “I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me” Matthew 25:35
Pre-Summer Blood supplies are already Low.
American Red Cross: Local blood drives for Tuesday, June 16…
Kingswood Methodist Church in Rural Hall = 1pm – 5:30pm
Salem One in Kernersville = 1pm – 5:30pm
Fulp Moravian Church in Walnut Cove = 2pm – 6pm
Schedule your blood donation appointment TODAY at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/
Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App or call 1-800-RED CROSS
Winston-Salem Salvation Army is collecting NEW bath towels through June.
Drop off at the Center of Hope on North Trade Street in downtown Winston-Salem between 8:30am and 4:30pm Monday – Friday.
FREE Money Smart Seminar this Wednesday, June 17 from 4pm – 5:30pm at the Reynolda Branch Library in Winston-Salem, hosted by Forsyth County Cooperative Extension. https://forsythcounty.librarycalendar.com/events/list
Summer begins this Sunday, June 21.
Sunday is also Father’s Day
Traffic Alert in Winston-Salem
A section of Ebert Road remains CLOSED between Swaim Road and Brookhill Drive through June 19. Crews are replacing a failing drainage pipe under the road.
*a DETOUR is in place at old Salisbury Road and Pope Road.
https://journalnow.com/news/local/article_6241d8ed-24cd-48a3-bbe0-aaac5422b0bb.html
ALERT: Water customers on the north side of town (around Wake Forest University) may notice water pressure fluctuations and/or temporary discoloration from their tap through this Friday (June 19). Reason: Routine maintenance and inspection of the water tank at Wake Forest Road and University Parkway. More info at cityofws.org/citylink
*Your tap water remains safe for drinking, cooking and bathing. But, you may want to postpone doing a white or light-colored load of laundry to prevent staining.
