February 25, 2026

Presented by Worth Painting

A MESSAGE FROM WORTH PAINTING

Winston-Salem's Go-To Painters

Skip the DIY and tackle the home projects you’ve been putting off this spring. Whether you’re personalizing your home or refreshing your space, Worth Painting delivers professional, high-quality results you’ll love.

Here's what they can do for you:

Interior Painting: Transform any room in your home

  • Freshen up bedrooms, modernize a dated powder room, brighten hallways, or give your kitchen a whole new feel with a professional interior repaint.

Exterior Painting: Boost your home’s curb appeal

  • A new coat of paint instantly refreshes your home’s appearance and protects it from the elements.

Cabinets: Paint or refinish

  • Update your cabinets to completely refresh your space. Painting or refinishing cabinets is an effective way to achieve a clean, modern look without a full remodel.

Limewash Finishes: Timeless beauty

  • Limewash is ideal for older homes and creates a soft, distinctive finish with natural color variation.

Staining: Refresh and revive your existing wood surfaces

  • Perfect for decks, porches, fences, ceilings, and more, staining enhances durability while highlighting natural beauty.

Why Worth Painting? Because they get it right the first time and it lasts. Reach out for a free quote.

👟 Is Our Local 5K the Best?

The CraftHalf race has been nominated for the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best 5K Race! This isn’t your average race: 4th Streets turns into a full-blown block party with live music and craft beer from over a dozen breweries.

Cast your vote and check out these other 5Ks happening this spring and summer!

CraftHalf

Run Leo | March 14 | St Leo Catholic School

  • 10K, 5K, and Fun Run

  • Everyone is invited to join St Leo for a pre-race pasta dinner on March 13!

Trellis Hope Run | April 18 | Bailey Park

  • 5K

  • Bring the kids for balloon twisters, face painting, and more at the Kaleideum Kids Zone!

Mutt Strut | April 25 | Tanglewood Park

  • 5K and 1-Miler

  • Race with your furry friend in NC’s largest dog walk and run!

Beat the Heat | July 18 | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds

  • Elite 5K, Standard 5K, and 1-Miler

  • Named the #1 “Under the Radar” race in the South by Running Journal, this is a popular race for first-time 5K runners!

OPENING SOON! Looking for quality childcare? Check out the NEW Center for Thriving Children, opening March 2nd. 

  • What: High-quality childcare for infants through age 5, offering extended hours and meaningful intergenerational connections on the Brookridge campus.

  • Approach: A nurturing environment supporting literacy, social-emotional growth, and critical thinking.

For a limited time, receive one free month! Learn more on their FAQ page. Childcare applications are now open.*

🗓 Events

Saturday, February 28

  • Elvis Dinner - Rock ’n’ roll the night away at Childress Vineyards with an Elvis tribute and dinner! Dress in your best ’50s look for a shot at a prize. 6 PM

  • Community Roots Day - Plant trees around our city with Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful! Tools and training provided. 9 AM

  • Black History Tour - Learn about the lives and legacies of Old Salem’s Black community members. 1:30 PM

  • Coffee & Canvas - Create a unique painting while enjoying coffee at Lewisville Wellness Collective. Beginner-friendly! 10 AM

Sunday, March 1

  • Wallace & Gromit Live! - An Oscar-winning film + live brass! Experience Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers with the NC Brass Band at Wake Forest University. 3 PM*

  • Trade Street Farmers Market - Skip the grocery run and shop from 20+ local vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, and more on Trade Street! 10 AM - 2 PM*

  • Spring Kick Off Sale - Get your outdoor spaces ready for the warmer weather with up to 35% off premium outdoor furniture at Casual Furniture World! Available through March 8.*

  • Flavors of the Globe - Take a culinary journey through 10+ food stations at Second Harvest Food Bank! 5-8 PM

  • Pickleball Club - Hit the courts with the Average Joe Pickleball League at Little Creek Park, followed by socializing at Foothills Tasting Room! Forecast: high 60s. 12 PM

Monday, March 2

  • Murder Mystery - Who killed the love interest? Uncover the clues in this literary-themed mystery at Bookmarks! 7 PM

Here are three reasons you might need a family lawyer besides divorce:

  • Adoption: They can guide you through the legal steps and paperwork involved in adopting a child.

  • Marital Agreements: For creating or reviewing premarital or postmarital agreements to protect assets.

  • Guardianship: To help you gain legal authority to care for a child or adult who can't care for themselves.

Bell, Davis & Pitt P.A. is here to support you and your family through life’s toughest moments. Schedule your consultation today.*

🗞 Other News

  • 👀 Coming Soon: Coffee Park Airstream opens a community clubhouse on March 3! Formerly Mock Orange Bikes, the renovated space will host community events like trivia nights, live music, and a conversation series.

  • 🏆 Sports: WSSU women’s basketball coach Tierra Terry was named CIAA Coach of the Year, while WFU baseball is riding a seven-game win streak and currently ranked No. 16.

  • 🚌 Did You Know: The Safe Bus Company was founded in 1926 to provide transportation for Winston-Salem’s Black residents. At its peak, it employed over 80 drivers and carried 8,000 passengers a day! The company ran until 1972, when the Winston-Salem Transit Authority purchased its assets.

  • ☕️ Coffee: Turn your coffee cravings into reality. Score a free drink at Cafe Lilly or Okay Coffee with The Go-To Coffee & Tea Pass. Only a limited number left!

  • 🍕 Now Open: Good news, pizza lovers! The Winston-Salem Brixx location that closed on Feb. 16 has reopened as Crust & Craft. Expect a similar menu featuring craft pizzas, pasta, wings, and cocktails. (WFMY 2)

  • 👨‍🍳 Plan Ahead: Staying in town for spring break? Enroll your little chefs in Taste Buds Kitchen’s spring break cooking camp!

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Upcoming Events

  • Pancake Jamboree - All-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage for a cause. Don’t miss Twin City Kiwanis’ staple downtown event at the Benton Convention Center on March 13! Proceeds benefit local youth charities.

  • Alabama Concert - Play me some mountain music. Catch the Country Music Hall of Fame group Alabama at LJVM Coliseum on March 15!

🎾 Pickleball or tennis?

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👀 Poll results: Do you plan on voting in the primaries?

  • Yes - 80%

  • No - 20%

Brenda B. was on top of the game: “Voted second day of early voting.”

🌀 The Wrap

  • ☺️ Team member Stevie and his wife, Sam, are celebrating their anniversary this weekend with a hike at Tory’s Den Trail and a picnic at Reynolda!

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