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FOIA Request Sent to Forsyth County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

FOIA Request to Forsyth County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024.

By Winston Salem Times | Oct 30, 2024

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Knollwood Street lane closure announced for Chick-fil-A construction

One lane of northbound Knollwood Street between S. Stratford Road and eastbound Salem Parkway will be closed from Monday, July 8 through Monday, July 15. The closure will occur daily from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. due to the construction of a new Chick-fil-A. The entrance to Thruway Shopping Center will remain accessible.

By Winston Salem Times | Jul 5, 2024

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Winston-Salem updates WSFD fee schedule effective July 1

By Winston Salem Times | Jul 3, 2024

The City of Winston-Salem has announced updates to the fee schedule for various services provided by the Winston-Salem Fire Department (WSFD), effective July 1, 2024. This update comes following City Council Resolution 24-0368.

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Fourth Street in Winston-Salem closed for water system improvements

By Winston Salem Times | Jul 2, 2024

A contractor will close Fourth Street to all vehicle traffic between Spring and Poplar streets in downtown Winston-Salem on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting Monday, July 8, for high-priority water system improvements. The work will impact only a portion of the block and is expected to be completed by Thursday, July 11, weather permitting.

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Queen Street closure announced for sewer rehabilitation project

By Winston Salem Times | Jul 1, 2024

Work continues on the System-Wide Sewer Rehabilitation project in Winston-Salem. Queen Street will be closed to through traffic between Lockland Avenue and Gales Avenue weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting Monday, July 1.

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Winston-Salem City Attorney Angela Carmon announces retirement after decades-long career

By Winston Salem Times | Jun 28, 2024

City Attorney Angela Carmon will retire from the city of Winston-Salem on Dec. 31, 2024.

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Groundbreaking set for Salem Parkway multi-use path in Winston-Salem

By Winston Salem Times | Jun 28, 2024

City residents are invited to join Mayor Allen Joines and members of the Winston-Salem City Council at a groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of the Salem Parkway Multi-Use Path on Tuesday, July 2 at 11 a.m. at the Green Street Pedestrian Bridge near Truist Stadium. Attendees should enter the parking lot at Truist Stadium from Broad Street to access the event.

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Web payment services to be interrupted for accounting procedures

By Winston Salem Times | Jun 27, 2024

Due to year-end accounting procedures, there will be an interruption in web payments from 1:00 PM on June 30, 2024, through 8:00 AM on July 1, 2024. The BuildIt Portal and GeoCivix will be down during this timeframe.

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PACE of the Triad announces groundbreaking ceremony for new facility

By Winston Salem Times | Jun 27, 2024

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) of the Triad will hold a ceremonial groundbreaking for its new facility in Winston-Salem on Friday, June 28 at 10 a.m. The event will take place at 1741 Motor Road, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27105.

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Independence Day holiday alters city operations

By Winston Salem Times | Jun 26, 2024

City offices will be closed Thursday, July 4, for Independence Day.

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Road closures on Country Club Road and Knollwood Street scheduled for storm drain repair

By Winston Salem Times | Jun 26, 2024

Country Club Road from Avalon Road to Westview Drive and Knollwood Street from Country Club to Bitting roads will be closed from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Wednesday, June 26 to Friday, June 28 for storm drain repair. Flaggers and detours are in place.

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Mayor Joines seeks applicants for city boards and commissions

By Winston Salem Times | Jun 25, 2024

Mayor Allen Joines is accepting applications from city residents interested in serving on various boards and commissions. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday, July 8.

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Country Club Road closure scheduled for storm drain repair

By Winston Salem Times | Jun 25, 2024

The 2600 block of Country Club Road will be closed from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Wednesday, June 26 to Friday, June 28 for storm drain repair. A detour will be posted.

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Street closures announced for E. 15 and E. 17 Streets starting June 28

By Winston Salem Times | Jun 25, 2024

A demolition and construction project will necessitate the closing of two streets from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, beginning Friday, June 28.

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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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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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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.