City of Winston-Salem
Recent News About City of Winston-Salem
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Changes in city operations for Christmas and New Year holidays
City offices will be closed from December 24 to December 26 for Christmas and on January 1 for New Year's Day.
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Salem Lake hosts 'Noon Year's Eve' with music and festivities
Live D.J., dancing, crafts, food, and a countdown to the balloon drop are scheduled for Saturday, December 28, during “Noon Year’s Eve,” a free pre-New Year’s Eve party.
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Winston-Salem plans holiday parade and tree lighting on December 7
The annual holiday parade and Christmas Tree Lighting celebration is scheduled for Saturday, December 7.
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Holiday music series returns to City Hall with local school performances
Mayor Allen Joines has extended an invitation to the public for the 15th annual Holiday Music Series.
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Utilities advise precautions against frozen pipes as temperatures drop
When temperatures fall, residents are advised to protect their water pipes.
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Salem Parkway exit ramp closure set for December
A contractor will temporarily close High Street and the Salem Parkway exit ramp 233 B, known as the Marshall Street exit, starting Monday, December 9.
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Winston-Salem receives $15,600 grant from Norfolk Southern for workforce development
The city of Winston-Salem has secured a $15,600 grant from Norfolk Southern Corporation aimed at boosting its workforce development programs.
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North Carolina urges residents' readiness during Winter Weather Preparedness Week
State and local officials in North Carolina are urging residents to prepare for winter weather as part of Winter Weather Preparedness Week, which runs from December 1 through 7.
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Winston-Salem opens warming centers amid freezing temperatures
Individuals facing homelessness in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, can now access warming center services at The Dwelling.
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Sewer rehabilitation project leads to street closures in Winston-Salem
Work on the System-Wide Sewer Rehabilitation project in Winston-Salem is ongoing.
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Winston-Salem urges proper grease disposal to prevent sewer issues
As the holiday season approaches, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities is urging residents to "Can the Grease" to prevent sewer overflows in homes and businesses.
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Highland Avenue closed for sewer work in Winston-Salem
Work on the System-Wide Sewer Rehabilitation project in Winston-Salem will result in the closure of Highland Avenue to through traffic.
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Winston-Salem warns of delays at Overdale Road Yard Waste Facility due to paving
Customers visiting the Overdale Road Yard Waste Facility in Winston-Salem may experience longer wait times due to ongoing paving work.
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Thanksgiving holiday alters city office schedules and services
City offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Smoke testing planned at Salem Parkway interchange in Winston-Salem
A contractor is scheduled to conduct smoke testing as part of a Sewer System Evaluation Survey at the Salem Parkway and Silas Creek Parkway interchanges in Winston-Salem.
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Intersection closure planned for wastewater system improvements in Winston-Salem
The intersection at Glenn Avenue and 28th Street in Winston-Salem will be closed to through traffic from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, and Thursday, November 21.
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Camille French appointed new city attorney for Winston-Salem
Mayor Allen Joines and the City Council have announced Camille French as the new City Attorney for Winston-Salem, effective December 31, 2024.
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Road closures planned for sewer rehabilitation in Winston-Salem
Work on the System-Wide Sewer Rehabilitation project in Winston-Salem is set to continue with road closures affecting Highland Avenue and Sixth Street.
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Historic marker honors legacy of former Brown Elementary School
Residents are invited to attend the unveiling of a historic marker dedicated to the former Brown Elementary School.
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Overnight lane closures planned in Winston-Salem and Kernersville for wastewater system cleaning
A contractor will conduct overnight cleaning of the wastewater system in Winston-Salem and Kernersville, starting Sunday, November 17, at 7 p.m. and concluding by 5 a.m. the following morning.