KERNERSVILLE, N.C. – Christmas lights once unique to Kernersville ... s all about the lights,” said Roger Briles, creator of Blinkies. “It has a unique look to it and I use the term ...

During the holidays, downtown Kernersville is shining bright, and most of the homes are decorated with Blinkies. The slow, random twinkle has a different look from other types of lights.

you’ll see Christmas lights up in just about every neighborhood. But some are different from the rest and you’ll find that a local favorite, “Blinkies” has a lot of fans in their hometown.