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Winston-Salem seeks nominations for its Walk of Fame

Nominations are now open for the Winston-Salem Arts, Culture and Entertainment Memorial Walk of Fame.

By Winston Salem Times | Jan 17, 2025

Water outage affects Jonestown Road area

Customers in the vicinity of Jonestown Road at Hanes Mall Boulevard are experiencing a water outage due to a water main break.

By Winston Salem Times | Jan 13, 2025

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Waste collection delayed due to road conditions

By Winston Salem Times | Jan 13, 2025

Due to adverse road conditions, yard waste and recycling collections have been postponed.

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City continues road clearing efforts amid freezing temperatures

By Winston Salem Times | Jan 13, 2025

City crews have been working to clear snow and ice from major roads, hospital routes, and the Central Business District.

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Winston-Salem announces sewer rehabilitation street closures

By Winston Salem Times | Jan 10, 2025

Work on the System-Wide Sewer Rehabilitation project in Winston-Salem is set to continue with street closures scheduled for weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., starting Monday, January 13.

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Winston-Salem offers emergency warming centers amid forecasted extreme cold

By Winston Salem Times | Jan 10, 2025

The city of Winston-Salem is taking measures to address the extreme cold conditions expected this weekend by offering emergency shelter services for individuals and families experiencing unsheltered homelessness.

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Solid waste facilities in Winston-Salem closed due to winter storm

By Winston Salem Times | Jan 10, 2025

Due to the forecasted winter storm, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities has announced the closure of several solid waste facilities this weekend.

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Winston-Salem roads reopen after emergency water main repairs

By Winston Salem Times | Jan 10, 2025

Two roads in Winston-Salem were closed to through traffic due to emergency water main repairs caused by freezing temperatures.

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Solid waste facilities in Winston-Salem close due to weather

By Winston Salem Times | Jan 10, 2025

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities has announced the immediate closure of several facilities due to adverse weather conditions.

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City prepares for winter storm with safety measures

By Winston Salem Times | Jan 9, 2025

City crews are gearing up for a winter storm expected to bring several inches of snow starting Friday evening and continuing into early Saturday morning.

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Emergency lane closure on Cherry Street in Winston-Salem

By Winston Salem Times | Jan 8, 2025

A northbound lane of Cherry Street in Winston-Salem is currently closed between Eighth Street and Northwest Boulevard.

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Community meeting to discuss housing and development priorities

By Winston Salem Times | Jan 6, 2025

Neighborhood Services officials have announced an online community meeting to discuss the housing and community development plan for 2025-2026.

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Downtown two-way conversion project set to start on Liberty and Main streets

By Winston Salem Times | Jan 3, 2025

Beginning this January, the next phase of the downtown two-way conversion project will commence.

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City provides Christmas tree disposal options for residents

By Winston Salem Times | Jan 2, 2025

The city has announced multiple options for residents to dispose of live Christmas trees.

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Winston-Salem investigates cyber event disrupting city systems

By Winston Salem Times | Dec 30, 2024

The city of Winston-Salem experienced a cyber event on December 26, which disrupted certain systems and operations on the city's network.

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Changes in city operations for Christmas and New Year holidays

By Winston Salem Times | Dec 20, 2024

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

By Winston Salem Times | Dec 20, 2024

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.