Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026: Winston-Salem Winter Weather Update ❄️ We’re seeing snow, and lots of it! Governor Josh Stein has declared a new State of Emergency in North Carolina for the current winter storm. We encourage residents to stay home due to roads becoming increasingly unsafe for travel. Crews are working to clear neighborhood streets – a continuation of overnight work addressing residential roads. Staff continue to respond to accidents as needed. Brining operations continue on major route

Winston County MS Sheriff’s Department seeks the Public’s Help in identifying Car Burglary Suspect The Winston County Sheriff’s Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a recent car burglary. Authorities are actively investigating the incident and are asking anyone with information that could aid in identifying the individual to come forward. A reward is being offered for information that leads to both the identification and conviction of the suspect.

At least 17 tornadoes reported Wednesday as severe weather hits parts of the South, with this powerful twister causing damage in Wayne County, Mississippi. https://abcn.ws/3cNrpkl | ABC News

Join the African-American Heritage Initiative in preserving Winston-Salem’s Black history and culture! We’re building a digital archive to honor the stories, photos, and documents that shaped our community—especially those overlooked during segregation. Share your memories and help keep this history alive for future generations. Submit electronically today at the link in bio. We’re looking for just about anything that can be submitted electronically to help preserve our city’s African-American h