🌱 State Funding For City Infrastructure + Affordable Housing Progress

Morning, neighbors. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Winston-Salem Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice. High: 81 Low: 59.
• Sunday: Pleasant with plenty of sun. High: 79 Low: 58.

Here are the top three stories today in Winston-Salem:

1. The recently approved North Carolina state budget includes $35 million in funding for Winston-Salem to boost the local economy. These funds have been earmarked for infrastructure projects for the area between Coliseum Drive and Reynolds Boulevard, which hosts a multitude of sporting events throughout the year. Winston-Salem City Councilmember and Mayor Pro Tem D.D. Adams said that the investment would help improve parking, pedestrian access, and traffic in the area around the Coliseum and Fairgrounds. (WFDD)
2. Winston-Salem has a shortage of affordable housing, and city leaders are working to address the issue. The city is on pace to meet a goal set last year to add 750 housing units each year for the next decade. Interim City Manager Patrice Toney pointed to over 200 units recently approved in the Northeast Ward and explained that the goal is for families to pay no more than 30 percent of their income on housing. The Northeast Ward should see more affordable housing in the near future as the city works to approve an additional 180 units in the area. (My Fox 8)
3. The Winston-Salem Police Department reported that a man has pled guilty in connection to a traffic collision that occurred in June. The incident occurred on Jun. 6 when Trevor Ivester, 33, was driving on Skylark Road and crossed the center line, hitting a Jeep head-on. The Jeep overturned and caught fire, causing serious injuries to the driver. Ivester pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Sep. 27 to two charges and has been sentenced to serve 23-40 months in prison. (My Fox 8)

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Today and tomorrow in Winston-Salem:

Saturday, September 30

• Winston-Salem Oktoberfest 2023 At Dram & Draught (5:00 PM)
• The Drama Of "Fine" Dining At Sir Winston Wine Loft & Restaurant (7:00 PM)

Sunday, October 1

• Shovels & Rope At The Ramkat (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• This Saturday and Sunday, Publix is hosting a hiring event for its new store coming soon to Winston-Salem. This event will take place at the Double Tree Hotel on University Parkway from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Job seekers are encouraged to fill out an application ahead of time. (WXII)
• The Winston-Salem Fire Department recently responded to a call about a kitten stuck in a storm drain. Firefighters Wade, Graham, along with Engineer Noah, were able to bring the kitten back to safety! (ABC 45)
• The Carolina Classic Fair kicked off yesterday. Check out the fair's website to see this year's attractions or buy tickets. (City of Winston-Salem, NC Government via Facebook)

That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.