Local News in Winston-Salem

Salem Parkway Nightly Lane Closures Scheduled for Decorative Streetlight Installation

A contractor working on behalf of the City of Winston-Salem Department of Transportation will conduct nightly lane closures on Salem Parkway beginning Sunday evening, September 27, through Thursday night, October 1, to facilitate the installation...

The Carolina Classic Fair is Back!

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...

WSTA Launches "Trade Traffic for Transit" Workplace Challenge

The City of Winston-Salem and the Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) are inviting local employers to trade traffic for transit this fall through a friendly competition designed to encourage public transportation use and highlight recent...

New Greenway Guide Released as Public Meetings for Salem Creek Greenway & Long Branch Trail Studies

Residents are invited to explore the future of Winston-Salem's growing greenway network through two upcoming public meetings and a newly released regional greenway guide designed to help people discover trails throughout the area. The Winston-Salem...

Volunteers Needed for 2026 Big Sweep Community Cleanup on Oct. 3

Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful is hosting the 2026 Big Sweep Community Cleanup on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to noon. Residents of all ages are invited to participate in this citywide effort to beautify parks, natural areas, and neighborhoods across...

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:

Join the Conversation!

You are invited to participate in the City Services Expo and Community Conversations on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Forsyth Technical Community College.

Sponsors and Community Partners Needed for Project Homeless Connect

The City of Winston-Salem’s Neighborhood Services Department is inviting businesses, organizations, faith-based groups, and community partners to support Project Homeless Connect.