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Forsyth County: Residents received $721.02 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.2% of income in Forsyth County, providing an average of $1,853 per capita to residents.

By Winston Salem Times | Apr 13, 2025

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Meadowbrook Drive lane to close for water improvements April 14 to 18

A lane closure on the Meadowbrook Drive loop in Winston-Salem will be in effect from Monday, April 14.

By Winston Salem Times | Apr 11, 2025

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Lane closure scheduled for water system improvements in Winston-Salem

By Winston Salem Times | Apr 11, 2025

A lane of 22nd Street in Winston-Salem will be temporarily closed for water system improvements.

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City of Winston-Salem announces housing development with wetlands impact assessment

By Winston Salem Times | Apr 9, 2025

The City of Winston-Salem has announced plans for the Lofts at Motor Road, a development project that proposes 216 affordable rental housing units in Forsyth County, NC.

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North Hawthorne Road intersection closed for community art projects on April 5 and 13

By Winston Salem Times | Apr 7, 2025

The intersection of North Hawthorne Road and Northwest Blvd. in Winston-Salem will experience closures due to community painting events organized by the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Art Commission.

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Meadowbrook Drive loop faces lane closure for water system improvements

By Winston Salem Times | Apr 7, 2025

A single lane on the Meadowbrook Drive loop in Winston-Salem will be temporarily closed for water system improvements.

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Winston-Salem police to host community recruitment event on April 12

By Winston Salem Times | Apr 7, 2025

The Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD) will hold a Community Day recruitment event on Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Beaty Training Center, located at 1200 N. Patterson Avenue.

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Forsyth County saw 13.6% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Winston Salem Times | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 20.2% of income in Forsyth County, an alarming 13.6% surge from 6.6% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Main Street closure in Winston-Salem due to wastewater system repairs

By Winston Salem Times | Apr 2, 2025

A contractor has initiated a closure on South Main Street, located between Sprague and Acadia streets in Winston-Salem, to conduct repairs on the wastewater system.

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Traffic changes on Northwest Boulevard in Winston-Salem due to water system improvements

By Winston Salem Times | Apr 1, 2025

One block of Northwest Boulevard in Winston-Salem will be inaccessible to through traffic between Hawthorne Road and Hyde Avenue on April 2 and April 3.

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Sewer rehabilitation to cause street closures in Winston-Salem

By Winston Salem Times | Mar 28, 2025

Work is set to continue on the sewer rehabilitation projects in Winston-Salem, impacting various neighborhood streets with closures scheduled on weekdays.

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Winston-Salem plans affordable housing development at Indiana Avenue

By Winston Salem Times | Mar 28, 2025

The City of Winston-Salem has announced plans for the Residences at Indiana Avenue, a project that aims to deliver approximately 180 rental housing units.

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Winston-Salem announces temporary weekday closure of Academy Street

By Winston Salem Times | Mar 26, 2025

Academy Street in Winston-Salem will be closed to through traffic between Gales and Lockland avenues on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., starting Thursday, March 27.

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Winston-Salem announces street closures for sewer rehabilitation project

By Winston Salem Times | Mar 24, 2025

Work on the System-Wide and Sprague Neighborhood Sewer Rehabilitation projects in Winston-Salem is ongoing.

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Waughtown Street in Winston-Salem closes for water system improvements

By Winston Salem Times | Mar 24, 2025

Waughtown Street in Winston-Salem will be closed to through traffic between Glendale Street and Old Lexington Road on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., starting Tuesday, March 25.

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Winston-Salem seeks public input on proposed wetland construction project

By Winston Salem Times | Mar 21, 2025

The City of Winston-Salem has announced a proposed project under the Project-Based Voucher program, which involves constructing 216 rental housing units in a wetland area.

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Fourth Street overnight closure announced for March 25

By Winston Salem Times | Mar 21, 2025

On Tuesday, March 25, the 400 block of Fourth Street will be closed from 3 a.m. to 8 a.m. The closure affects the area between Spruce and Marshall streets and is due to construction work on the Stevens Center.

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City seeks public input on proposed housing project impacting local wetland

By Winston Salem Times | Mar 21, 2025

The City of Winston-Salem has announced a proposed development project under the Project-Based Voucher program through the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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Tour highlights operations at Muddy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant

By Winston Salem Times | Mar 18, 2025

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities is once again sponsoring Forsyth Creek Week, providing an opportunity for residents to tour one of their facilities.

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Forsyth Creek Week offers diverse community events from March 22-30

By Winston Salem Times | Mar 18, 2025

The annual Forsyth Creek Week is set to take place from March 22 to March 30, offering a range of activities for the public to engage with the local water environment.