First and Main

Host Brandii Little speaks with Kaitlin Chamberlain about the opportunities during Creek Week for all ages to enjoy nature, learn about ecology, and even do some great volunteer work that protects the waterways and wildlife we all enjoy. 
Find an activity!
https://forsythcreekweek.org/events/month/2026-03/ 
Learn more!
forsythcreekweek.org 
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Brandii speaks with Sue Spainhour from Marketing and Communications about the city’s Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Memorial Walk of Fame, celebrating homegrown artists and contributors to the arts. Listen and learn how to nominate your favorite candidate and honor their legacy.
Learn more:
Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Memorial Walk of Fame
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Hashtags: #WinstonSalemNC #DTWS #WalkOfFameWSNC #WSNCArts #ArtsDistrictWSNC #SupportLocalArt #ArtsAndCulture #NCArtists

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Host Brandii Little sits down with Matthew Burczyk from Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Planning and Development Services to discuss an upcoming series of meetings on proposed land uses and how citizens can make their voices heard on uses that affect their communities.
Learn more about land use plans and how to get involved at forward2045.com
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Brandii speaks with Katie Gore from Marketing and Communications, and Keith Finch from Vegetation Management about this year’s Christmas tree lighting in Corpening Plaza downtown on December 6th.
Find out everything that goes into getting this 1200 pound tree put up, lit, and prepared for our holiday celebration!
Read more on our city calendar:
https://www.cityofws.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=5937
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#WinstonSalemChristmas
#WinstonSalemTreeLighting
#ChristmasTreeLighting
#HolidayMagic
#ChristmasSpirit
#TreeLightingCeremony

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In this episode, Host Brandii Little sits down with Isabel Coletti of the city’s Planning and Development Department to talk about how she and her team help preserve our city’s cultural heritage, including through the Historic Resources Commission, the Heritage Neighborhoods Program, and those fascinating historic markers you see around town. 

Apply for an Historic Marker! 
https://www.cityofws.org/1366/Historic-Recognition-Committee 
Find great research resources for a marker: 
https://www.digitalnc.org/ (digital archives and newspapers) 
https://ncarchitects.lib.ncsu.edu/ (about builders and architects) 
https://www.forsyth.cc/library/nccollection.aspx (library resources - some used on site only) 
Learn more about the Historic Resources Commission or contact its staff: 
https://www.cityofws.org/1430/Historic-Resources-Commission 
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