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Winston-Salem announces street closures for sewer rehabilitation project

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

By Winston Salem Times | Mar 24, 2025

Waughtown Street in Winston-Salem closes for water system improvements

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.

By Winston Salem Times | Mar 24, 2025

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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.

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Traffic pattern change on Old Salem Road starts March 19

By Winston Salem Times | Mar 18, 2025

Effective March 19, a new traffic pattern will be implemented on Old Salem Road in Winston-Salem.

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Former city alderman Virginia K. Newell dies at age 107

By Winston Salem Times | Mar 17, 2025

Virginia K. Newell, a former city alderman of Winston-Salem, passed away this morning at the age of 107.

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Sewer rehabilitation project prompts street closures in Winston-Salem

By Winston Salem Times | Mar 17, 2025

Work is progressing on the System-Wide Sewer Rehabilitation project in Winston-Salem.

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Hawthorne Road lane closures start March 13 for concrete replacement

By Winston Salem Times | Mar 12, 2025

Beginning March 13, lane closures will occur on Hawthorne Road between First Street and Beach Street.

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Annual leaf mulch giveaway returns for Forsyth County homeowners

By Winston Salem Times | Mar 11, 2025

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities has announced the return of its annual leaf mulch giveaway for Forsyth County homeowners.

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Forsyth County ranks 81st highest in North Carolina for per capita government transfer income at $11,653 in 2022

By Winston Salem Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Forsyth County received an average of $11,653 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 20th lowest in North Carolina.