The German Men's National Soccer Team has chosen Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University, and The Graylyn Estate as their training base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting the region's growing reputation for hosting international events and showcasing local facilities and hospitality.
The German Men's National Soccer Team has chosen Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as its training base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, utilizing Wake Forest University and The Graylyn Estate for facilities and accommodations, highlighting the region's growing reputation for hosting international events.
Robbie Brewer, a race car driver at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, died following a medical incident during a race after a crash in turn four. The exact nature of the medical issue has not been disclosed, and officials expressed their condolences to his family and friends.
NASCAR has acquired the lease to Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and will manage its racing operations through 2050. The stadium, built in 1937, holds a special place in NASCAR history as the first paved racetrack the organization competed on. NASCAR plans to oversee racing operations in partnership with the city to preserve the track's legacy. Austin Shuford has been named the new general manager of racing operations for Bowman Gray Stadium.
NASCAR has acquired the lease to manage racing operations at Bowman Gray Stadium, a historic track with deep ties to the organization. The lease runs through December 2050, and NASCAR plans to continue the track's legacy while potentially making small improvements. The venue, known for its confined racing surface and full-contact racing, has a rich history and draws robust crowds. While no immediate significant changes are planned, NASCAR's acquisition solidifies the track's future, and there's potential for it to host a Cup, Xfinity, or Truck race in the future.
Shocking footage shows a ring of fire being made during a 'street takeover' at a Winston-Salem Food Lion. Law enforcement was "caught off guard" on Friday but was ready and shut it down quickly on Saturday. The fire was created with lighter fluid and put out quickly. Many people were detained, but no one has been charged at this time. Street takeovers involve "flash mobs" of hundreds of spectators and several cars that arrive in a coordinated manner at specific intersections, or even interstates, and blocking traffic to speed and show off dangerous stunts like drifting.
The family of Ethal Steele and her three children, who were found dead inside their Winston-Salem home from gunshot wounds, are seeking answers. The police found Ethal dead inside her home with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, and her three children also died, all three had been shot. The family says Ethal was a sweet and caring mother who loved her children, and they want the community to know who she truly was. The police have not classified this as a murder-suicide and are still investigating.
A student at Winston-Salem Prep shot himself in the hand at Forsyth Tech Community College, leading to a lockdown and a massive police response. No other injuries were reported. The incident is under investigation.
A shooting was reported at Forsyth Tech Community College in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Police confirmed that shots were fired on the campus, but there is no active shooter. Two "armed and dangerous" men were reported to be at large, and students were told to shelter in place. No information about potential victims has been released at this time.