🗞️ Downtown's Creative Workshop Now a Hub for Freelancers and Entrepreneurs

🗞️ Kernersville to hold online surplus auction May 12-26

🗞️ Local Protein Shake Brand Says It's Not a Trend, It's an Identity

🗞️ From blindness to the track: Bowman Gray rookie credits faith for sight recovery

A downtown studio is opening its doors to remote workers and freelancers once a week. The new coworking hours start this Thursday.

The Creative Workshop, located on Main Street, will host coworking sessions every Thursday from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.

The space offers free Wi-Fi, coffee, and access to a communal work area. Organizers hope to create a hub for people who want a change from home offices or coffee shops.

No registration is required. People can just show up with their laptops and work in the studio's open floor plan.

The first session is free, and future visits will cost $10 per day. The studio also plans to add occasional networking events.

The initiative grew out of feedback from local artists and entrepreneurs who said they needed affordable workspace downtown. The studio's owner says the goal is to build a creative community while sharing the space that would otherwise sit empty on weekdays.

The coworking hours are expected to run through the summer. If attendance is strong, the studio might expand to two days a week in the fall.

Read Full Story: https://scopenewsonline.com/2026/05/07/downtown-studio-launches-weekly-coworking-hours/

The Town of Kernersville is getting ready to sell off some of its surplus items through an online auction. The sale will run from Tuesday, May 12, 2026, through Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Residents can view and place bids on GovDeals.com and AuctionsInternational.

com. All items are used and may have hidden defects that aren't obvious at first glance.

People who want to inspect the property before bidding can do so by appointment only. The inspection windows are May 14-15 and May 20-22, 2026, between 10 a.

m. and 3 p.

m. Interested bidders should call Kelly Hargett at 336-564-1605 or email the provided address to schedule a time.

The town reserves the right to remove any item from the auction or declare it a no-sale. Once sold, all sales are final.

Payments must be made online using wire transfer, PayPal, or credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. The full amount is due within five business days after the auction ends.

Buyers must also pick up their items within ten business days from the auction's close. For any questions, contact Kelly Hargett, the town's financial analyst, at 336-564-1605.

Read Full Story: https://toknc.com/2026/05/notice-surplus-auction/

A local protein shake company is making it clear that their commitment goes beyond trends. They describe protein as a core part of their identity rather than a passing fad.

The company invites customers to join what they call the fresh protein shake revolution. Their product line includes whey and plant-based options, catering to different dietary preferences.

They actively promote their brand on social media with hashtags like proteinshake and blendit. The focus is on freshness and accessibility for health-conscious consumers.

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A driver at Bowman Gray Stadium is back behind the wheel after a medical turnaround that he credits to his faith. Jaxson Casper (from Kernersville), a rookie in the track's Modified Division, regained his eyesight after a period of blindness.

He now races the No. 47 car with the support of his family and crew.

His father, Jay Casper, once competed at the same stadium. Jay said his son followed doctors' instructions but chose not to take prescribed medication.

The family believes their faith played a key role in Jaxson's recovery. Jay expressed gratitude for the progress Jaxson has made and continues to make.

Casper's crew chief, Reggie Newman, has been working with him in the pits. During a qualifying session on May 2, 2026, Casper ran with a pack of veteran drivers in a 100-lap race.

He was spun out in turn four near the end of the race and did not finish. Despite that setback, his return to the track marks a significant personal victory.

Jaxson Casper's story has resonated with fans at Bowman Gray Stadium, where his father's racing history adds a layer of legacy. The family remains focused on the future, thankful for each race.

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