Forsyth County, North Carolina

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Forsyth County

Part of Chestnut Street to close Feb. 24 - March 14

Published by Todd Luck / February 28, 2020

Both lanes of Chestnut Street from First Street to the entrance of the Wells Fargo Parking Deck will be closed from Feb. 24 - March 14 for the construction of the new parking deck being built on the corner of First and Chestnut Streets.

Emergency Services

Emergency Service Director Dan Ozimek Retires After 42 Years

Published by Todd Luck / February 28, 2020

Emergency Services Director Dan Ozimek from Forsyth County retired on Feb. 27 after more than 42 years of service.

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Forsyth County Urges Residents to Practice Tornado Safety

Published by Leigha Cordell, WS/FC Emergency Management / February 28, 2020

March 1-7 is Severe Weather Preparedness Week; Statewide Drill is March 4. Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County Emergency Management urges Forsyth County residents to prepare for severe weather that may occur with little to no warning this spring.

Cooperative Extension

Forsyth County Land Summit: Education on How You Can Use Your Land

Published by Mary Jac Brennan / February 27, 2020

Come learn about how to be a better steward of your land and your farming concerns at a workshop on Thursday, March 26 with sign-in and refreshments at 8 a.m. The program will start promptly at 8:30 a.m. and run until 12:30 p.m. at N.C. Cooperative Extension. The event is free but registration is required.

Forsyth County

Learn about the ¼ Cent Sales Tax for teachers on the primary ballot

Published by Todd Luck / February 25, 2020

During this year’s primary, voters have the chance to weigh in on a ¼ cent county sales that is estimated to bring in more than $13 million for teacher supplements.