Wake Forest’s reloaded 2026-27 roster mixes proven transfers, international size and a top-50 freshman as Steve Forbes reshapes the Demon Deacons.

Twin City has acquired the rights to defenseman Jordan Rosenbaum from the Minnesota Northern Lights as the Thunderbirds continue shaping their 2026-27 roster.

Twin City has acquired forward Justin Jamer from Oceanside, sending defenseman Nick Magill-Diaz to the Shock in the deal.

Twin City Thunderbirds fans can meet hockey and baseball at Truist Stadium Aug. 27 when the team joins the Winston-Salem Dash for Hockey Night.

A free BikeSafe-NC Rider Skills Day is scheduled Aug. 21 in Winston-Salem, offering motorcyclists classroom instruction, riding assessments and practical safety training.

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County’s Planning Board meets Thursday afternoon with a 211-lot residential project, multiple rezonings and a proposed city park-land sale on the agenda.

Wake Forest is rebuilding its offensive line around a competitive group, with Will Way emerging at center and several returners and transfers fighting for roles ahead of the 2026 season.

Twin City’s official calendar is filling in for 2026-27, with December and January home dates against Pee Dee, Columbus, Blue Ridge and Binghamton in Winston-Salem.

Wake Forest is bringing back its men’s basketball Supporters Group for 2026-27, with applications open for fans who want to help drive the atmosphere at LJVM Coliseum.

Wake Forest opens the 2026 football season Sept. 3 against Akron in Winston-Salem, with Carlos Hernandez among the Demon Deacons drawing preseason recognition.

Wake Forest has added 6-foot-6 Slovenian guard Lukas Bojovic to its 2026-27 men’s basketball roster after a standout season with Partizan Belgrade’s U19 team.

Longtime Thunderbirds captain Jon Buttitta moves behind the bench as head coach for the franchise’s 2026-27 season in Winston-Salem.

Students across Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools return to class Monday, Aug. 10, as the district begins its 2026-27 school year under a modified-start calendar.

Families in Forsyth County can stop by Highland Avenue Park this afternoon for a free back-to-school resource fair featuring bookbags, food, community resources, activities and entertainment.