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The City of Winston-Salem will close two municipal pools on June 12 due to extreme heat forecasts. Other pool operations are adjusted for safety while splash pads remain open. The…

Winston-Salem Recreation & Parks Department will close two pools on June 12 due to extreme heat forecasts while reallocating staff to keep other facilities open. Morning swim lessons continue as…

Mayor Allen Joines has launched the city’s first Summer Youth Employment Camp Initiative in Winston-Salem. The program includes job training sessions followed by interviews and placements for participating youth. Additional…

The head of a health care affordability group is backing the Trump administration’s efforts to crack down on alleged fraud in Affordable Care Act enrollment, arguing that improper enrollments are…

The City of Winston-Salem has introduced a new annual permitting process for massage businesses following recent changes in local ordinances. Officials say these measures aim to enhance professionalism while protecting…

In Winston Salem, Medicaid providers charged $224,232 for Ambulance and Other Transport Services and Supplies in 2024, reflecting a 21.5% uptick from the prior year.

Winston-Salem officials have launched an online survey seeking public feedback on land use plans for the Northeast Suburban Area. Residents can share views on where housing, commercial spaces, and manufacturing…

Sections of Salem Parkway in Winston-Salem will close overnight May 27–28 for installation of new public art sculptures. Detours will guide motorists around affected areas during these hours. The closures…

A new Civil Rights Trail marker honoring the landmark State v. Darnell case will be unveiled in Winston-Salem on May 30. The event highlights an early legal victory against residential…

Mayor Allen Joines has launched the city’s inaugural Summer Youth Employment Program beginning June 8 with job placements for teens ages 16–18 alongside expanded camp options for younger youth. The initiative provides…

New research by Professor Leah Lakdawala finds a link between extreme cold weather and higher rates of domestic violence in agricultural communities. The study emphasizes the importance of social safety…

Professor Robert Whaples spoke with WXII 12 about how rising gas prices are affecting North Carolinians. He explained that while families feel financial strain, wider economic effects remain limited so…

Ebert Street in Winston-Salem will be closed from May 28 for drainage repairs. Detours are set up while work continues until mid-June. Residents can find updates online or contact CityLink…

Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks Department has announced opening dates for pools and splash pads starting May 23. Swim lesson registration begins soon with sessions available throughout the summer. Residents can…

City offices in Winston-Salem will close for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. Some service schedules—including yard-waste and recycling—will shift during that week while garbage collection remains unchanged.

There were five companies in cities associated with Forsyth County that received FDA citations as a result of five inspections conducted in the county in 2025, according to reports from…

There were 24 companies in cities associated with Forsyth County that received 24 FDA inspections in 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

There was one company in a city associated with Stokes County that received an FDA inspection in 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Kernersville Medicaid providers claimed $91,733 in Dental Services in 2024, a 66.8% rise from the prior year.

Medicaid spending for Evaluation and Management services in Winston Salem climbed 5.1% in 2024, reflecting shifts in service use and payment policies.

Winston-Salem’s Neighborhood Services Department is offering financial help for home repairs through its TURN program this May. Qualified homeowners can apply for forgivable loans up to $65,000 after attending informational…

Winston-Salem will hold an informational meeting on May 19 about summer jobs and camps for local youth. Mayor Allen Joines urges businesses to hire teens this summer as part of…

Rep. Kanika Brown introduced a bill in the North Carolina House aimed at granting Winston-Salem the authority to adjust water and sewer fees for affordable housing initiatives.

North Carolina Rep. Kanika Brown introduced legislation seeking to give Winston-Salem’s planning board the power to decide on certain rezoning matters, reducing direct city council involvement.