'The Grounds' Trail Opens for Wake Forest Football Fans in Winston-Salem A new pedestrian trail through the ongoing development of "The Grounds" in Winston-Salem will open ahead of Wake Forest football’s season opener on Thursday, offering fans a unique opportunity to glimpse the project’s progress. The trail, part of a partnership between developers Carter and Front Street Capital, the city of Winston-Salem, and the North Carolina Department of Transportation, will allow visitors to walk along a creek, view construction sites for student housing, and observe the new office building under development. Senior Vice President Adam Parker of Carter emphasized that the trail is designed to provide a safe and scenic route for fans traveling to the game. "You'll be able to walk along the creek. You'll be able to see the work that we've done on the stream. You'll be able to see the new student housing project. You'll be able to see the office building that's under construction," Parker said. The trail will be accessible to pedestrians and cyclists, with a newly installed crosswalk at University Parkway and Cherry Street. The intersection has undergone significant redesign to accommodate increased foot traffic from Wake Forest fans. Parker noted that the crosswalk is an at-grade crossing, allowing safe passage for pedestrians. "There's now a crosswalk that goes over University Parkway," he explained. "It's an at-grade crossing, so people can safely cross the street." Safety remains a top priority for the developers. Parker highlighted that law enforcement and Wake Forest event staff will be present to manage traffic and ensure the safety of both pedestrians and drivers.#wake_forest #winston_salem #the_grounds #carter #front_street_capital
Martín Sampedro Wins Individual Title, Stanford Earns No. 1 Seed in Match Play - Atlantic Coast Conference Stanford junior Paula Martín Sampedro claimed the individual title at the 2026 ACC Women’s Golf Championship, finishing with a total of 14-under par (202) to secure medalist honors. This victory marks the second consecutive win for a Stanford player in the conference’s individual championship, following a similar achievement by a previous Cardinal athlete. The win propelled Stanford to the No. 1 seed in the upcoming match play tournament, granting the team a bye into the semifinals. The match play semifinals are set to begin on Saturday, April 18, at 1:30 p.m. ET, broadcast live on ACC Network Extra. Stanford’s team performance was equally impressive, finishing with a combined score of 33-under par (831), breaking the tournament’s 54-hole team record by six strokes. This surpassed the previous record set by Virginia in 2015 and Stanford’s own mark from the previous year. The Cardinal’s dominance was evident as they finished 11 strokes ahead of second-place SMU, both teams earning byes into the semifinals. Wake Forest secured the third seed with a total of 850 (-14), while North Carolina claimed the final match play spot by edging out Clemson by a single stroke. The match play bracket will see Wake Forest face North Carolina in the semifinals, with the winner advancing to face Stanford. Wake Forest’s Chloe Kovelesky finished third in the individual standings at 9-under par (207), contributing significantly to the team’s success. Duke, ranked fourth at 851 (-13), will face NC State, which finished fifth at 852 (-12). This matchup will determine the final two teams to compete against Stanford in the semifinals.#atlantic_coast_conference #stanford #paula_martn_sampedro #acc_network_extra #wake_forest
