If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that nothing feels quite as good as a full night's sleep. When you sleep well, it sets the tone for the rest of your day. You wake up feeling refreshed and ready to go. It's almost like the world knows when you sleep well: your morning coffee hits just right, the sun shines just a little brighter, and you've got a little extra pep in your step.
Your friends and colleagues may notice, too, especially if good sleep is becoming a foreign concept for you. If it is, you're not alone - according to the CDC, people around the U.S. are in need of some serious zzzz's - more than 1 in 3 Americans aren't getting enough sleep. Perhaps even more shocking is that 40% of people fall asleep during the day once a month, according to the National Institutes of Health. Experts agree that most folks should get at least seven hours of sleep a night, but in reality, most Americans struggle to get five or six.
While some ultra-rich CEOs claim they only need a few hours of sleep a night, that's not true for most people. In fact, your body and brain will hate you if you're not getting enough shuteye. If you're feeling sluggish, unmotivated, snappy, achy, sick, or just down in the dumps, you may not be getting enough sleep. And it may not be your fault - that old, dilapidated innerspring mattress that you're sleeping on may be the true culprit.
Fortunately, Sleep King is here to help you get on the fast track to falling asleep with the ultimate comfort of MLILY mattresses in Winston-Salem, NC.
Change can be challenging, but if you had the opportunity to boost your immune system, improve heart health, and increase productivity levels by ditching your old mattress, would you take it? If you're reading this page, you're probably nodding your head with a resounding "Yes!" And that's great because, at Sleep King, our mission is to provide you with the most comfortable, supportive mattresses in the industry: MLILY mattresses.
Unlike other mattress companies, we offer the lowest prices on MLILY mattresses in Winston-Salem NC - even lower than you can find on Amazon! Though we're locally owned and operated right here in beautiful South Carolina, we have the ability to ship these revolutionary mattresses anywhere in the U.S. So, if you're craving the comfort and support of an MLILY mattress, but live in Maryland, don't lose hope. A great night's sleep is available for you too.
With an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and hundreds of positive reviews on Google and other platforms, we're Winston-Salem's first choice when it comes to great sleep. Here are some of the most common reasons why our customers choose Sleep King over the competition:
Not sure why type of mattress is best for your body and sleeping style? Our knowledgeable, friendly mattress experts would be happy to help you get started on a better night's sleep. Why not swing by our showroom and check out our wide selection of MLILY mattresses? If your traditional innerspring setup is cutting into your sleep or even hurting your back, it's time to upgrade. After all, in a perfect world, you're spending 7-8 hours a night on your mattress, and you should get the best product for the price.
When you rest on an MLILY mattress, you experience a cooler, deeper, more restorative sleep, so you can enjoy tomorrow to the fullest. Though MLILY is a global company, their local mattresses are made right here in the U.S., in facilities located in Arizona and South Carolina. Unlike many innerspring mattresses, MLILY mattresses are designed for a more supportive sleep while wicking away moisture and fighting off-putting odors.
While many large, mainstream brands you see on TV are built using outdated technologies, MLILY mattress and pillow products are produced using proprietary machinery built exclusively for MLILY. This machine uses precise cutting technology, ensuring that your mattress is the right size for your body and the right price for your budget. Plus, without ozone depletes, lead, mercury, or heavy metals, MLILY foams are manufactured to be safe for you, your spouse, kids, pets, and the environment. It doesn't get much better than that!
At Sleep King, we offer a number of different MLILY mattresses, including:
These specialty foams give you superior sleeping support, long-lasting durability for years of sleep, and rejuvenating comfort to keep you rested and ready for the day.
These unique mattresses feature individually pocketed springs that transform traditional innerspring mattresses into a whole new level of comfort and rest.
Kids need great sleep too! This collection includes happy designs and endless flexibility, creating the perfect foundation for families to create memorable bedtime memories.
This fan-powered sleep system lets you experience sleep like never before, keeping you cool on even the hottest nights.
Have questions about MLILY mattresses? Contact Sleep King today or simply stop by our showroom to get the full rundown of this incredible brand. Whether you're a side sleeper with spine problems or a back sleeper not getting enough sleep, there's an MLILY mattress in Winston-Salem NC that can help. Remember, at Sleep King, we sell MLILY mattresses at a deep discount, so you can get a good night's rest without going into debt.
Take a moment and think about all the different things that have happened in your life over the last decade. Maybe you graduated college or got the job of your dreams. Perhaps you got married or moved to a new home in a new state. But if you're like the average person, one thing remained the same: your mattress. It might be surprising to hear, but the average lifespan of a mattress is between seven and ten years.
Letting go of your old, worn-out mattress might be hard, especially if it's served you well over time. As with most products, however, nothing lasts forever. But how do you know when it's time to ditch your old bed and choose a new MLILY mattress in , NC? Here are just a few of the most common reasons that customers tell us when it comes to buying a new bed.
Is your mattress starting to smell less like roses and more like the dirty socks in your hamper? When your mattress gets smelly, it's most often a result of mold, fungi, and mildew buildup over time. There's not too much you can do to avoid this from happening, especially if you live in a humid climate. So, the next time you change your sheets, give your mattress a sniff. If it smells funky, it's time to upgrade.
If your mattress has a noticeable sag, it's a surefire sign that you need to get a new mattress. Mattresses sag because, over time, coils begin to weaken, and memory foam loses elasticity. If you lay down on your bed for a moment, get up, and your bed sags instead of returning to its original appearance, your mattress is nearing the end of its life.
Waking up in pain is basically the an thesis of what a mattress is supposed to do. Due to wear and tear over time, even the best mattresses lose their ability to support your body. If you've been waking up with dull aches and pains in your hips, lower back, or shoulders, it's a red flag. Finding a comfortable, supportive mattress like an MLILY Fusion Lux is of utmost importance.
Constantly moving side-to-side or switching positions in the middle of the night is a great way to get your partner angry. It's also a big sign that you need to consider buying a new mattress. Like the supportiveness of our mattresses, general comfortability also lessens with usage and time. Here's the truth: You shouldn't need to toss and turn to get comfortable in your bed. If you are, your mattress has probably declined in quality and needs replacing. You shouldn't ever have to put your sleep health on the line for an uncomfortable mattress.
It might sound obvious, but the #1 reason why people choose to buy a new mattress is to get better sleep. Sleep, in and of itself, is a bit of a mystery - somehow, our bodies just know when it's time to clock out for the day and go to sleep. But if you've been sleeping on a poor quality or dilapidated mattress for long enough, you might have become used to the feeling of lackluster sleep. If that sounds like you, we're here to tell you that you're missing out.
Getting a great night's rest is one of life's little pleasures, but according to experts, it's also much more than that. If you swear by limiting your sleep to be more "productive," you may be doing yourself a disservice.
When you don't get enough sleep on a regular basis, it can lead to serious heart issues like high blood pressure and even heart attacks. Why? Because poor sleep causes your body to release cortisol. This stress hormone causes your heart to work harder. That's great in some situations, but long stretches of poor sleep are quite bad for your heart. Like other parts of your body, your heart needs to rest in order to function correctly.
Getting a cold is never fun. But if it feels like someone slapped your head with an anvil when you get the sniffles, you may need better sleep. When you get great sleep, the proteins and immune cells in your body have a better chance of fighting off things like the common cold and flu. Your immune system also helps mitigate symptoms like runny noses, congestion, headaches, and more. Without the right sleep, symptoms from colds and cases of flu will be much worse.
Do you roll out of bed and feel like Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh? You're probably not getting great sleep. When you sleep well, you wake up in the morning feeling refreshed and ready to attack the day. Your energy levels are high, making life's little annoyances more manageable. And when you're not annoyed, you're typically not angry. When you're not angry, you're only a half-step away from being happy. So, put on our PJs and get to bed early on an MLILY mattress in , NC. Your friends and family will thank you!
Earlier, we mentioned how some people purposely lose sleep so that they can be more productive. On the surface, that makes some sense since you have more hours in the day to dedicate to work. However, burning the midnight oil again and again is a bad idea. Eventually, you'll start making mistakes that an afternoon pot of coffee won't fix. Instead of cutting your sleep short, try getting more. Studies show that great sleep is linked to higher cognitive function and improved concentration. If you're not purposely limiting your sleep, it's time to ditch that old mattress and swing by Sleep King.
Getting eight or more hours of sleep doesn't mean you're going to lose lbs. overnight. But getting better sleep can seriously help with your diet or weight loss goals. When you get poor sleep, your body creates a hormone called ghrelin that causes you to get hungry. It also lowers the amounts of leptin in your body, which is a hormone that lets you know you're full. With great sleep, these hormones remain balanced, so you don't wake up finding for a sugary bowl of Captain Crunch.
If you're sick of mediocre sleep and want to take on tomorrow with a fresh mind, better sleep begins with MLILY mattresses in Winston-Salem NC. When you trust our mattress store in Winston-Salem for MLILY mattresses, you're already taking the first steps towards better sleeping habits.
From cold-to-the-touch mattresses like the Fusion Luxe to popular hybrid bed options like the Fusion Supreme Hybrid Mattress, Sleep King has got you covered. With a vast selection of bed frames, adjustable bases, bedroom decor, and even whole-home furnishings, you won't have to look anywhere else besides our showroom in Winston-Salem. One look at our prices, and you'll understand why we're South Carolina's go-to choice for premium mattresses like MLILY. Call or visit our location today to get started on your journey to healthier sleep.
Order NowThe most charming restaurant in North Carolina, according to Microsoft Start (MSN), is under two hours from Raleigh.Ryan’s Restaurant, a seafood restaurant and steakhouse in Winston-Sal...
The most charming restaurant in North Carolina, according to Microsoft Start (MSN), is under two hours from Raleigh.
Ryan’s Restaurant, a seafood restaurant and steakhouse in Winston-Salem, was named the state’s most charming restaurant “that will steal your heart.”
General Manager Kelly Seaver credits the restaurant’s location and atmosphere, noting the restaurant’s location was picked out by helicopter by the original owner, choosing a hillside spot in the woods with a rolling creek.
“Ryan’s is located right outside of downtown Winston-Salem, but sitting inside or outside on our deck, you feel many miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city,” Seaver told The N&O.
“Many customers often ask if the restaurant was originally a home, and I can understand why. The dark wood paneling, bricks (taken from the demolition of the historic Robert E. Lee hotel in Winston in 1972) and large chandeliers give a cozy and homey feeling to the restaurant.”
Ryan’s Restaurant has been locally owned and under the same management since 1981, located near the heart of Winston-Salem.
“A visit to Winston-Salem’s Ryan’s Restaurant is a magical experience. It’s a cozy spot set deep in a forest, where you can dine out on the deck looking out over the trees and stream, while inside the comfy sofas and crackling fireplace will keep you snug,” MSN wrote.
“The restaurant serves a tempting menu of mainly seafood and steaks, which diners say are cooked to perfection, but it’s the fairy-tale surroundings that keep people coming back time and time again.”
Ryan’s enforces a dress code, requiring collared shirts or sweaters for men and upscale attire for women, including dresses, skirts, slacks and dress jeans. Athletic wear, hats and shorts are not allowed.
Indoor and outdoor seating can give diners a unique experience whenever they visit the restaurant, offering twilight summer outdoor dining or cozy fireside dinners in the winter.
“Enjoy the panoramic view of large oaks and a rolling stream from the many window-side tables, or the large, starlight deck. Or, savor the intimate atmosphere from a comfortable sofa, and in the winter, the warmth of a crackling fireplace,” the restaurant’s website says.
Seaver recommends requesting the following spots when making a reservation, depending on the time of year you dine:
• Winter: Dine in the Board Room, in a cozy spot by the window and the fireplace.
“It’s also a fully decorated Christmas spot. We go all out for Christmas with our decorations,” Seaver said.
• Fall and spring: “The deck is a wonderful place to dine. There are only five tables and it’s weather-dependent because it isn’t covered, so I always recommend those as early as possible,” she said.
• Summer: “Any table by the window overlooking the greenery and little bridge behind the building is great.”
Ryan’s Restaurant is located at 719 Coliseum Dr. in Winston-Salem. Dinner is served Monday through Saturday, and to-go orders are available Monday through Thursday. To make a reservation, visit ryansrestaurant.com/reservations or call 336-724-6132.
This story was originally published August 25, 2023, 6:00 AM.
Nathaniel Lammons and Jackson Withrow downed third seeds Hugo Nys and Jan Zielinski 7-6(4), 6-4 on Friday at t...
Nathaniel Lammons and Jackson Withrow downed third seeds Hugo Nys and Jan Zielinski 7-6(4), 6-4 on Friday at the Winston-Salem Open to reach their sixth tour-level final of the season.
The American duo, who upset top seeds Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury in the opening round, have not dropped a set all week in North Carolina, where they saved all three break points faced in the semi-finals. Currently 12th in the Pepperstone ATP Live Doubles Teams Rankings, Lammons and Withrow are one win away from their third tour-level title of 2023, having won in Newport and Atlanta.
"I think we are staying very true to our style. We serve big and we play pretty aggressive," Lammons said. "We've played some tough teams and I think that's helped us stay really focussed. Had a pretty hard road so far to the final, played some tough guys who we've lost to before so I think staying true to that aggressive approach has helped us get here."
In Sunday’s final they will next meet second seeds Lloyd Glasspool and Neal Skupski, who rallied from a set down to defeat Marcelo Demoliner and Matwe Middelkoop 6-7(5), 6-2, 10-8.
Glasspool and Skupski are competing together for the first time this season. Skupski and Dutchman Wesley Koolhof, who won Wimbledon, hold the top spot in the Pepperstone ATP Live Doubles Teams Rankings, where Glasspool and Finn Harri Heliovaara are 13th.
Over a decade after initially receiving approval, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist wants to move forward on an ambulatory surgery center on its flagship campus in Winston-Salem.AHWFB has submitted a cost overrun application with N.C. Department of Health and Human Services’ Certificate of Need division. The Winston-Salem health system is seeking an additional $34.7 million for the surgery center, which it originally estimated would cost $38.7 million when it filed its Certificate of Need application in 2010.The project w...
Over a decade after initially receiving approval, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist wants to move forward on an ambulatory surgery center on its flagship campus in Winston-Salem.
AHWFB has submitted a cost overrun application with N.C. Department of Health and Human Services’ Certificate of Need division. The Winston-Salem health system is seeking an additional $34.7 million for the surgery center, which it originally estimated would cost $38.7 million when it filed its Certificate of Need application in 2010.
The project will now cost an estimated $78.4 million.
The scope of the project hasn’t changed, with AHWFB proposing construction of a new building with eight operating rooms, one of which will be relocated from the existing medical center. The 72,300-square-foot surgery center is also set to include two procedure rooms, one robotic surgery training center and one simulation OR.
When AHWFB originally filed the application, the project was contested by its Winston-Salem neighbor, Novant Health. Novant appealed the project all the way to the North Carolina Supreme Court, which ultimately gave the green light for the project.
Novant does not plan to submit comments of opposition for the cost overrun application, a spokesperson told TBJ.
A decision is expected from DHHS by Jan, 28, 2024, and a public hearing is required beforehand. If approved, the facility is expected to open in 2025 and will offer otolaryngology, orthopaedics, urology, general surgery and plastic surgery, AHWFB said.
The facility, to be known as Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Outpatient Surgery – Cloverdale, will be in the AHWFB-owned site bordered by Miller Street, Kerensky Street and Cloverdale Avenue.
The health system had sought to restart the project in May 2018 by developing it in existing hospital space but ultimately has returned to developing a new facility, AHWFB acknowledged in the filing.
A local lawyer with health care and antitrust experience, granted anonymity to allow her to speak freely, noted that, even with a legal dispute, a delay of 10 years for a CON project is not normal. AHWFB would have had to get multiple extensions on the project’s timeline and asked DHHS to keep the CON, the lawyer added.
Although AHWFB did not comment on why it has chosen to move forward with the ambulatory surgery center now, it noted in a statement to TBJ that the cost overrun application was filed pursuant to state law. Cost overrun applications are required by DHHS if a project will cost more than 15% above the approved capital expenditure amount.
In its application, AHWFB wrote that the “primary cause of the cost overrun is because of the long project development lead time,” with the biggest price jumps in the costs for construction ($13.6 million) and medical equipment ($17.2 million).
AHWFB will pay for the cost overrun not through loans or bonds but rather through its own cash or cash equivalents.
With the scope of the project not changing, neither has AHWFB’s analysis of need for the surgery center.
“The purpose of the additional operating rooms is to alleviate the demand on the existing operating rooms at [AHWFB], due to the growing surgical faculty at the [Wake Forest University] School of Medicine, and the long trend of increasing surgical cases at [AHWFB],” the health system wrote.
The procedure rooms will also alleviate OR workload by redirecting cases that can be performed in a procedure room as well as meet demand for services being provided in AHWFB’s other procedure rooms in Winston-Salem, High Point and Davie.
The robotic surgery center will be used to help train surgical residents and fellows interested in robotic-assisted and laparoscopic surgery and other minimally invasive procedures. Overall, the facility will help improve education at the medical school and enhance its research initiatives, AHWFB argues.
AHWFB projects that it will serve about 8,300 patients annually in its ORs and about 1,100 annually in its procedure rooms. By the third year of operating, it expects to net $1.2 million in income from the facility, with $4 million in total net revenue and $2.8 million in operating costs.
AHWFB projects a need of 99 full-time or full-time equivalent employees, including nine surgical technicians, 53 registered nurses and 13 certified registered nurse anesthetists.
Back when it was known as North Carolina Baptist Hospital, AHWFB filed the CON application in January 2010, seeking approval under an exemption offered to academic medical centers given their educational mission, as the 2010 State Medical Facilities Plan did not show a need for extra ORs in Forsyth County.
A three-year-long legal dispute began when AHWFB received state approval in June 2010.
Novant filed an appeal, arguing that the decision would substantially harm it beyond the challenges that come from increased competition and that the academic mission could be accomplished using resources and ORs of nearby facilities, including those belonging to Novant.
Novant also said that it would lose $7 million to $11.9 million in annual revenue, according to the Winston-Salem Journal.
However, in November 2012, the North Carolina Court of Appeals sided with AHWFB, saying that Novant did not show the additional harm it would suffer. A month later, the court also denied Novant’s request to rehear the case’s arguments.
The case moved to the North Carolina Supreme Court in January 2013, but the dispute ended four months later in April as the court declined to consider Novant’s latest appeal.
Sebastian Korda’s delight at saving a match point to reach the Winston-Salem semi-finals Thursday has been shattered by his forced withdrawal from the tournament due to an ankle injury.The 23-year-old American injured his left ankle when he slipped and fell midway through the third set of his 4-6, 6-1, 7-6(7) victory over veteran Frenchman ...
Sebastian Korda’s delight at saving a match point to reach the Winston-Salem semi-finals Thursday has been shattered by his forced withdrawal from the tournament due to an ankle injury.
The 23-year-old American injured his left ankle when he slipped and fell midway through the third set of his 4-6, 6-1, 7-6(7) victory over veteran Frenchman Richard Gasquet in the first quarter-final match of the day.
Although he completed the match, after receiving treatment he announced his withdrawal shortly after 8pm. The withdrawal results in his would-be semi-final opponent, Czech Jiri Lehecka, advancing to the final.
"I have taken the tough decision to pull out. The ankle wasn't getting any better,” Korda said. “Hopefully it gets better in the next couple of days. It was a tough decision but a necessary one. I'll keep my head up and hopefully recover for next week.
"I'm very grateful for having being given a wild card and the chance to play a tonne of matches. It's a great facility with great fans.”
Korda, who captured his only tour-level trophy in Parma in 2021, recovered from failing to serve out the match at 5-4 in the third set. He struck two double faults in the game, but responded in the decisive tie-break, saving one match point at 6/7 before converting on his third opportunity to advance after two hours and 31 minutes.
The 23-year-old, currently No. 30 in the Pepperstone ATP Live Rankings, now leads Gasquet 2-0 in their Lexus ATP Head2Head series.
Lehecka, who will now advance to Saturday’s final, ousted Australian Max Purcell 7-6(4), 6-4. Purcell challenged the Czech by often moving forward, but the 21-year-old Next Gen ATP Finals runner-up stayed steady from the baseline and won 84 per cent of his first-serve points to advance moments before heavy rain in North Carolina.
"Super happy with my win today. After two three-setters, to finally finish in straight sets against a player like Max is always special," Lehecka said. "To [finish] before the rain came is a bonus. I'm very happy with my performance today."
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Simply called “Winston” by locals, Winston-Salem is a twin city town with deep roots. Old Salem, a Williamsburg-esque town, was founded in 1766 as a settlement for the Moravian Church. Modern-day Moravians can still trace their ancestors to the authentically restored living history community. Winston, Old Salem’s younger sister, was founded just under 100 years later and became a booming town thanks to its location on the ...
Simply called “Winston” by locals, Winston-Salem is a twin city town with deep roots. Old Salem, a Williamsburg-esque town, was founded in 1766 as a settlement for the Moravian Church. Modern-day Moravians can still trace their ancestors to the authentically restored living history community. Winston, Old Salem’s younger sister, was founded just under 100 years later and became a booming town thanks to its location on the North Carolina Railroad and its ties to major tobacco corporations such as R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. By 1889 the post office had combined the two towns solidifying their relationship. Today, Winston-Salem embraces its history while turning toward its future.
St. Augustine has the honor of being the oldest American settlement, but Old Salem might be one of the coolest. Where else can you become immersed in early Southern American arts, visit living history, and enjoy traditional desserts within a few blocks? Largely under the radar, Old Salem in Winston-Salem has a rich history. It is the home of the first recorded Fourth of July Celebration and the center of the Moravian community. It has two inns, a few restaurants, a women's-college, and an incredible collection of antiques at the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MEDSA). To this day, people can become permanent residents of Old Salem by owning one of the historic homes in the town. The best way to see Old Salem is with Triad Eco Adventures on a segway. The tour begins in the old village to orient visitors before whipping through the more contemporary parts of town.
Winston locals might have differing views about who makes the best sugar cake, but they will agree that biting into this delicacy is a must-do when in town. The centuries-old recipe can be traced back to the Moravians, and specifically to Christian Winkler and his eponymous bakery. The formula is a sweet combination of flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and potatoes. Today, guests can still purchase sugar cake, along with loads of other Moravian treats like spice cookies, from Winkler Bakery in Old Salem. On your way there, pause at the historic marker just a few steps away from the bakery. It was here in 1937 that the world’s first Krispy Kreme opened. For heartier meals, check-out restaurants such as Mozelle’s for al fresco dining, James Beard-nominated Sweet Potatoes Restaurant for soul food, or The Powder Room for a whimsical start to the day.
Reynolda is one of Winston-Salem’s glorious gems. It is comprised of a sprawling estate, gardens, museum, and retail district, and it all began in 1917 thanks to visionary Katharine Smith Reynolds, wife of tobacco king R. J. Reynolds. Katharine’s vision was to create a self-sustaining farm complete with lush community gardens. Today, visitors can explore the house and corresponding art museum as well as the gardens and outbuildings, many of which have been repurposed into retail spaces. Theodore’s is a quaint restaurant, bar, and market. Walking into the space is like stepping from North Carolina right into a Parisienne delicatessen. Find Dough-Joe’s coffee and doughnuts downstairs where pastries and coffee are both served fresh and warm.
Winston-Salem is home to six colleges and universities, most notably Wake Forest University, where Maya Angelou once taught poetry and the ACC’s Demon Deacons play. Take a spin through the college which moved from the Raleigh area to Winston-Salem in 1956. Later, belly-up to a taproom table at Incendiary Brewing Company located in the original coal pit of the historic power plant for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. If wine is more your style, there are over 45 local wineries in the greater Winston-Salem area. Dubbed the city of arts and innovation, there are also more than 30 art galleries as well as 24 performing art complexes and 15 museums. After a day of tooling around town, rest your head at the Kimpton Cardinal Hotel, a renovated office building turned contemporary hotel. Art Deco details such as gold leaf, rich marble, and burnished brass give the hotel a dash of luxurious charm. Look closely, and you’ll see it resembles another famous architectural wonder, New York City’s Empire State Building.