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News from June 2024

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City Council approves $658.9 million budget with employee pay raises

By Winston Salem Times | Jun 20, 2024

The $658.9 million budget proposed by City Manager Pat Pate for the fiscal year 2024-2025, which begins on July 1, was approved at the council’s June 17 meeting. The budget includes pay increases for city employees and raises the city’s minimum wage to $18 per hour to improve retention and fill crucial vacancies.

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Fourth Street closure scheduled for June 23 due to HVAC maintenance

By Winston Salem Times | Jun 20, 2024

Fourth Street between N. Cherry and Trade streets will be closed from 7 a.m. to noon on Sunday, June 23 for work on an HVAC unit in the 200 block.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Forsyth County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending June 15

By Winston Salem Times | Jun 18, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Forsyth County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Third Street closure scheduled for June 20 due to asphalt repair

By Winston Salem Times | Jun 18, 2024

Third Street between N. Main and Chestnut streets will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 20 for asphalt repair.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Forsyth County in week ending June 15?

By Winston Salem Times | Jun 18, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Forsyth County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Forsyth County in week ending June 15?

By Winston Salem Times | Jun 16, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Forsyth County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Attorney for professor fired over optional seminars on free speech, viewpoint diversity: ‘no one should be fired simply for expressing views that the administration doesn't like'

By Winston Salem Times Reports | Jun 16, 2024

In what is being hailed as a victory for free speech rights within academic institutions, the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) secured a favorable settlement in a lawsuit on behalf of Dr. David Phillips, a professor who was found to be wrongfully terminated by North Carolina education officials after giving a series of lectures on free speech.

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Winston Salem Times area weekly mass times

By Winston Salem Times | Jun 15, 2024

The following parishes in the Winston Salem Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Forsyth County in week ending June 8?

By Winston Salem Times | Jun 14, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Forsyth County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Analysis: Winston-Salem/Forsyth County schools received $277 million in ‘COVID’ funds, spent 56% on salaries and benefits

By Winston Salem Times News Service | Jun 14, 2024

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools received $277,598,148 in federal “COVID” funds, of which 56% was spent on salaries and benefits.

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Petree Road partial closure announced for sidewalk and drainpipe installation

By Winston Salem Times | Jun 14, 2024

The installation of new sidewalks and drainpipes under Petree Road will necessitate reducing the road to one lane from Robinhood Road to Shattalon Drive for through traffic in two phases.

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City announces operational changes for Juneteenth holiday

By Winston Salem Times | Jun 14, 2024

City offices will be closed Wednesday, June 19, to observe Juneteenth.

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Street closures announced for June 14 in Winston-Salem

By Winston Salem Times | Jun 13, 2024

Both lanes of 11th Street and the southbound lane of Patterson Avenue will be closed on Friday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to install a connecting pipe from a catch basin to a retention pond.

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City announces events for Old School Block Party and Teentastic festival

By Winston Salem Times | Jun 13, 2024

In celebration of the N.C. Black Repertory Company’s International Black Theatre Festival, the city is inviting residents to attend the Old School Block Party from August 1 to 3. The event will take place from 7 to 11 p.m. at Corpening Plaza, located at 231 W. First St., Winston-Salem, N.C. Free trolley service will run from The Benton to Corpening Plaza each night from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., and food trucks will line up on Liberty Street beginning at 7 p.m.

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National Preservation Month essay contest winners announced

By Winston Salem Times | Jun 13, 2024

Six area middle school students have been recognized for their entries in the Historic Preservation Month essay contest. The contest was sponsored by The Chronicle and the Forsyth County Historic Resource Commission’s community engagement committee and was open to sixth- to eighth-graders in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Forsyth County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending June 8

By Winston Salem Times | Jun 11, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Forsyth County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Buena Vista Road closure extended for wastewater system improvements

By Winston Salem Times | Jun 11, 2024

Buena Vista Road will be closed to through traffic between Virginia and Reynolda roads in Winston-Salem from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, for wastewater system improvements. Motorists are encouraged to plan for alternate routes.

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City invites residents to discuss access to healthy and affordable food

By Winston Salem Times | Jun 11, 2024

The city’s Sustainability Department is inviting residents to discuss their access to healthy and affordable food through a series of community discussions and a food survey. Information gathered from these initiatives will be used to develop a plan aimed at ensuring everyone in the community has access to nutritious, affordable food.

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Fifth Street lane closure scheduled for June 11 due to transformer removal

By Winston Salem Times | Jun 11, 2024

Fifth Street between Poplar and N. Spring streets will be limited to one lane between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11 for the removal of an underground transformer.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Forsyth County in week ending June 8?

By Winston Salem Times | Jun 10, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Forsyth County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.