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Annette Scippio joins national committee on transportation infrastructure

East Ward Council Member Annette Scippio has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee.

By Winston Salem Times | Feb 19, 2025

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Liberty/Main project causes temporary road closure in Winston-Salem

A contractor involved in the Liberty/Main two-way conversion project will be closing Old Salem Road from Brookstown Avenue to Academy Street.

By Winston Salem Times | Feb 18, 2025

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Winston-Salem's SOAR program seeks applicants for employment and development

By Winston Salem Times | Feb 11, 2025

The city of Winston-Salem is currently accepting applications for its Successful Outcomes After Release (SOAR) program.

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Online payment services restored for WSFC Utilities and more

By Winston Salem Times | Feb 11, 2025

The City Manager's Office has announced the restoration of online payment services on CityOfWS.org.

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Buena Vista Road closure scheduled for utility work on Feb 17-18

By Winston Salem Times | Feb 7, 2025

A contractor will implement a rolling closure of Buena Vista Road from Stratford Road to Reynolda Road.

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Fifth Street lane closure scheduled for water system improvements in Winston-Salem

By Winston Salem Times | Feb 7, 2025

The eastbound lane of Fifth Street in Winston-Salem will be closed for water system improvements.

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Denise D. Adams joins national league committee on human development

By Winston Salem Times | Feb 7, 2025

Denise D. Adams, Mayor Pro Tempore and North Ward Council Member, has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Human Development Federal Advocacy Committee.

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FOIA Request Sent to Forsyth County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Winston Salem Times | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Forsyth County Election Department on February 5, 2025.

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Rural Hall faces overnight lane closures for wastewater system cleaning

By Winston Salem Times | Feb 5, 2025

A contractor is set to conduct overnight cleaning of the wastewater system in Rural Hall.

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Emergency closure on Stratford Road for water main repairs

By Winston Salem Times | Feb 4, 2025

Stratford Road in Winston-Salem is currently closed to through traffic between Buena Vista and Virginia roads.

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Fourth Street block closure scheduled for Stevens Center construction

By Winston Salem Times | Jan 30, 2025

A block of 4th Street will be temporarily closed on Friday, January 31, from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. The closure extends from Marshall Street to Spruce Street and is due to construction work on the Stevens Center.

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Winston-Salem seeks nominations for its Walk of Fame

By Winston Salem Times | Jan 17, 2025

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

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Water outage affects Jonestown Road area

By Winston Salem Times | Jan 13, 2025

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

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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.