Lost & found seasonal items in Winston-Salem

Found a box of holiday decorations near Benton Convention Center.

I was locking up my bike and heading home around 6:40 p.m. on Monday when I spotted a sturdy box of holiday decorations tucked beside the entrance to Winston-Salem's Benton Convention Center on North Trade Street. The tissue paper squeaked when a breeze blew, and the pine scent from the wrapping made me smile. I checked around and realized these weren't mine—they looked like a family’s festive setup, complete with garlands and a string of warm lights. I didn't see anyone nearby, so I left them on the cafe steps with a note describing where I found them, hoping the owner would recognize them when they return to downtown. It felt like a little Christmas miracle in the middle of my walk.