Forsyth County Education: 52,552 students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year
There were 2.5% more students enrolled in Forsyth County schools in the 2022-23 school year.
City and Partners Hold Women’s History Month Program
The Human Relations/Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Department, in collaboration with various organizations, is hosting a Women's History Month program to recognize local women leaders as Twin City Trailblazers. The partners include the Winston-Salem alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., the Indo-US Cultural Association, the Hispanic League, the Junior League of Winston-Salem Inc., Delta Arts Center, and the Winston-Salem Urban League Young Professionals.The program, which is open to the community, will take place on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at...
Sprague Neighborhood Sewer Rehabilitation Project in Winston-Salem Underway, Woodville Street Closure Announced
Work continues on the Sprague Neighborhood Sewer Rehabilitation project in Winston-Salem. Woodville Street will be closed to through traffic between Mansfield and Crampton streets weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting Monday, March 25. Work is expected to be completed by Friday, March 29, weather permitting.According to an unnamed source, "Work continues on the Sprague Neighborhood Sewer Rehabilitation project in Winston-Salem." The project aims to improve the sewer system in the area, and as part of this effort, Woodville Street will see closures between Mansfield and...
- Census Bureau: 76.9% of people in Forsyth County were old enough to vote in 2021
- First Street Closure on Monday, March 25
- City Statement on Racing Operations at Bowman Gray Stadium
- Changes in City Operations for Good Friday
- Closure and Lane Shifts on Medical Center Boulevard
City Holding Small Business Plan Competition; Information Meeting Scheduled
The Office of Business Inclusion and Advancement in Winston-Salem is gearing up for its upcoming Small Business Plan Competition, aiming to support entrepreneurs in developing solid business strategies. The city will host an information meeting on Tuesday, March 26, at 6 p.m., at the Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building, to provide details about the competition.According to the announcement, the competition is designed to bolster job creation and small businesses within the community. Two winners will each be awarded a $5,000 grant for start-up costs, along with the...
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Residents Invited to Forward 2045 Public Input Meetings
Residents of Winston-Salem, North Carolina have been invited to participate in a series of public input meetings regarding land use preferences for the upcoming comprehensive plan, Forward 2045.The Planning and Development Services Department is organizing five sessions where citizens can provide feedback on land use preferences for areas adjacent to neighborhoods, rural areas, and new beltway interchanges. These inputs will be crucial in shaping the land use policy recommendations for Forward 2045.According to the announcement, the meetings are designed to allow...
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System-Wide Sewer Rehabilitation Project in Winston-Salem to Cause Lane Closure
Work continues on the System-Wide Sewer Rehabilitation project in Winston-Salem as a lane closure is scheduled to take effect on Hanes Mall Boulevard. According to the announcement, a westbound lane on Hanes Mall Boulevard will be closed between Brookview Hills Boulevard and Highland Oaks Drive on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting Monday, March 11. The closure is expected to last until Friday, March 15, weather permitting. The contractor overseeing the project will handle all traffic control, and drivers are advised to consider alternative routes during this period.
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Sewer System Cleaning Overnight in Kernersville
A contractor will be conducting cleaning and inspection of the wastewater system overnight in Kernersville starting Sunday, March 10, at 7 p.m. through 5 a.m. the following morning. Work is expected to be completed by Friday, March 15, at 5 a.m.Three specific streets in Kernersville will be affected by this project. According to the announcement, a single lane will be closed for brief periods overnight on the following streets:- Oakhurst Street between Kerner and Baxter streets- Linville Road between Salem Park and Sun Valley Lane- Salisbury Street between Salem...
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Second Round of Forward 2045 Public Outreach Meetings Scheduled for March
Planning and Development Services is holding a second round of public outreach meetings for Forward 2045, our new comprehensive plan. The meetings will specifically address land use policy recommendations with questions centered around land use preferences for land adjacent to neighborhoods and within key areas such as activity centers, rural areas, and the new beltway interchanges. The meetings will be drop-in so residents can come any time during the two-hour meeting to provide input. For more information about the plan please visit www.forward2045.com.
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City Council Approves Natural Landscape Area Ordinance
The Winston-Salem City Council has recently given the green light to an ordinance allowing residents to establish natural landscape areas in their yards using native and/or pollinator-friendly plants. The implementation of these new rules is scheduled to commence on March 5, 2024.Sustainability Director Shaleen Miller highlighted the advantages of natural yards, stating, "They conserve water, reduce greenhouse gases by reducing the need to mow, encourage bees, birds and butterflies and in the long run, reduce the time a homeowner spends maintaining a traditional lawn."...
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Glenn Avenue Closed for Peters Creek Outfall Project
Winston-Salem residents are advised of a temporary road closure on Glenn Avenue as part of the Peters Creek Outfall project. According to a recent announcement, a contractor has shut down the thoroughfare between Trade Street and Patterson Avenue to facilitate essential improvements to the wastewater system. The closure is anticipated to last until Tuesday, March 5.In response to the street closure, motorists are urged to consider alternative routes during this period. The contractor overseeing the project will manage all traffic control, with detours in place to redirect...
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Reynolda Road Closure for Water System Improvements in Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem residents should be aware that Reynolda Road will face a temporary closure for water system improvements. The closure is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, March 4, and Tuesday, March 5, between Northwest Boulevard and West End Boulevard. This information was confirmed by city officials.During this period, detours will be operational to assist with traffic flow. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes to avoid disruption. In light of the upcoming road closure, city officials emphasized the importance of planning ahead.For individuals...
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Brewer Road Closure for Wastewater System Improvements in Winston-Salem
A contractor will close Brewer Road to through traffic between Ethel Drive and Ridgeview Avenue in Winston-Salem weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting Thursday, Feb. 29, for improvements to the wastewater system. Work is expected to be completed by Friday, March 8. Motorists are encouraged to plan for alternate routes during this period.The closure is part of the ongoing efforts to enhance the wastewater system in the area. The contractor in charge of the project will be responsible for all traffic control, and detours will be in place to assist drivers affected by the...
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Tise Avenue in Winston-Salem Closed for Emergency Repairs
Winston-Salem, Feb 28 2024 - Tise Avenue in Winston-Salem is currently closed to through traffic between Kapp and Ontario streets for emergency repairs to the wastewater system. The work is expected to be completed by 4 p.m.City officials have put detours in place and are advising motorists to plan for alternate routes while the repairs are being carried out.In a statement, CityLink provided contact information for those seeking more details: "For more information, contact CityLink at citylink@cityofws.org, call 336-727-8000 or use any method on cityofws.org/citylink....
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May Street in Winston-Salem Closed for Water and Sewer Installation
Winston-Salem residents are advised of a temporary road closure on May Street for essential infrastructure work. According to the announcement, "A contractor has closed the 4000 block of May Street between Gossett and McCanless streets in Winston-Salem, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Wednesday, Feb. 28, for water and sewer installation." The closure is necessary to facilitate the completion of crucial water and sewer infrastructure upgrades in the area.The responsibility for the road closure lies with the contractor overseeing the project. Detour signs have been put in...