Local News in Forsyth County

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Rural Hall Area Plan Survey

City/County staff need your help to plan for the future of the Rural Hall Area Plan. Participate in our online survey to gather public feedback on where housing, commercial uses, and manufacturing uses should be located.

City of Winston-Salem Invites Residents to the City Services Expo & Conversation on Priorities

Residents are invited to join the City of Winston-Salem for a City Services Expo and Community Conversation on Service Priorities on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Rhoades Conference Center at Forsyth Technical Community College's...

Rural Hall Area Plan Public Input Meeting Scheduled

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Planning and Development Services Department will host an introductory public input meeting for the Rural Hall Area Plan process on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 5:30 p.m. at the Rural Hall Town Hall, 423 Bethania-Rural Hall...

Mayor Pro Tempore Denise D. Adams Selected for Prestigious ElevateNC: Higher Education Cohort

The City of Winston-Salem’s Mayor Pro Tempore Denise D. Adams has been selected as one of only 25 professionals from across North Carolina to participate in the seventh cohort of ElevateNC: Higher Education, a statewide leadership development...

Seat Available on Historic Resources Commission

The Forsyth County Historic Resources Commission (HRC) has an open seat for a resident of Winston-Salem. The appointee must demonstrate an interest or competence in, or knowledge of, historic preservation. The appointment will be made by the...

Historic Marker Application Deadline

The Historic Resources Commission is now accepting historic marker applications through Oct. 31. The Historic Resources Commission will evaluate applications using the following criteria:

City of Winston-Salem Seeks Proposals for Permanent Supportive Housing Expansion Plan

The City of Winston-Salem Neighborhood Services Department, on behalf of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Continuum of Care (NC-500), is seeking proposals from qualified firms and consultants to conduct a Permanent Supportive Housing Needs Assessment...

Rural Hall Area Plan Public Meeting Series

The public is invited to share input on the Rural Hall Area Plan in a four-part meeting series beginning Wed., Sept. 23.

City of Winston-Salem Names Shenandra Usher as Chief Financial Officer

The City of Winston-Salem has named Shenandra Usher as the next chief financial officer following a nationwide recruitment process led by Developmental Associates LLC. Usher will join the city on Oct. 5, 2026. As chief financial officer, Usher will...