Posts by MyArdmore
Ranking local supermarkets on their COVID-19 protection efforts
Note: This post will be updated should stores improve (or relax) their efforts to enforce social distancing guidelines. Update 4/17/20: 11:00 AM – Food Lion docked a point for inconsistent mask/glove wearing as reported by observers. 9:45 AM – A Reddit user noted that Whole Foods does indeed staff the entrance when necessary to ensure…
Read MoreStreet Closures near YMCA & Old Salem
According to Randy Britton, Senior Community Educator for the City of Winston-Salem, the following streets will be closed: On Thursday April 16th a portion of Glade Street near the Central YMCA between Clover Street and West End Boulevard will be closed from 8AM to 5PM while crews bring in a crane to remove a tree…
Read MoreFifth COVID-19 death in Forsyth County
According to the Winston-Salem Journal another person has died from the Coronavirus bringing the number of deaths in the county to five. The paper reports that the person was in their 80s and had several underlying medical conditions. The current case count now stands at 124 in the county, up one from the previous day.…
Read MoreWSTA announces further changes to services
The Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) announced that effective Wednesday, April 15th, 2020 until further notice that all fixed route and paratransit services will be free. In addition, all routes will be running on Level 1 service, which is their Saturday schedule. A 15-passenger limit is in effect on all vehicles. If a bus is at…
Read MoreMayor Joines extends stay-at-home-order until May 7th
Updated April 14, 2020 5:35 PM with updated number of diagnosed cases. Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines extended the city’s stay-at-home order until May 7th according to an announcement from the mayor’s office, Fox 8 reports. According to the article, residents are ordered to stay home “in light of “a significant and increasing number of suspected…
Read MoreTwin City Hive to close permanently
Twin City Hive, the little coffee shop located in Brookstown is closing its doors permanently due to business being impacted by the COVID-19 shutdowns and lack of business during Business 40/Salem Parkway construction. On their Facebook page Terry Miller, the owner, posted this message: It is with a heavy heart that I write this post.…
Read MoreWelcome to MyArdmore!
This site was originally intended to be much more. But with limited time it never materialized. The new normal we are living through due to the COVID-19 virus pushed me to get site activated to keep the community informed of business operations and events around Ardmore. It may become the hyper-local “news” site it was…
Read MoreNew Fitness Equipment at Miller Park
The mystery of the large circular concrete block in Miller Park has been solved: a new fitness facility has sprung up in Miller Park off Queen Street. The fitness facility is similar to the setup at Bolton Park with several exercise stations providing for a full-body workout. AARP’s logo is emblazoned on the top coverings.…
Read MoreHello, Ardmore!
This site was thrown together in about 3 hours. It probably shows. The reason it was is because the COVID-19 virus has impacted all of us. It is truly an experience shared by people all around the globe. While we have little control over the virus we can take control over our neighborhood. And yes,…
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