Downtown Support Efforts, Stolen Birthday Car Plea and Brixx Closures Lead Local Headlines
Winston-Salem, NC – March 16, 2026 – City leaders move to boost downtown businesses as a family pleads for a stolen teen car and Brixx closes.
It’s been a busy stretch of local headlines in Winston-Salem, with city leaders, small businesses and one heartbroken family all making news.
City Leaders Focus on Downtown Businesses
Winston-Salem officials say they’re stepping up efforts to support downtown restaurants and shops during what many owners describe as a challenging winter season.
City leaders discussed strategies to increase foot traffic and help businesses weather slower post-holiday months. Economic pressures and changing consumer habits have added strain, and officials say they’re working alongside business groups to keep the downtown core vibrant.
Family Pleads for Return of Teen’s Stolen Car
A local family is asking for the community’s help after a car gifted to their teenager for her 16th birthday was stolen.
The vehicle, described as especially meaningful to the family, was taken shortly after the birthday celebration. Relatives say they are devastated and hoping someone will come forward with information that could lead to its return.
Police are investigating. In the meantime, the family has shared their story publicly in hopes that attention will help bring the car home.
Brixx Pizza Locations Close
In business news, Brixx Wood Fired Pizza locations in Winston-Salem and Greensboro have closed.
The closures mark another shift in the Triad’s restaurant landscape. While no additional local shutdowns have been announced, the news adds to ongoing concerns about the pressures facing chain and independent restaurants alike.
For many residents, Brixx had long been a go-to for casual gatherings and family meals.
As the week begins, these stories reflect a mix of resilience and uncertainty across Winston-Salem — from downtown storefronts to neighborhood families.
