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Gun found on campus at Carver High School, student faces charges
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — On Monday, a reported anonymous tip to a School Resource Officer led to the discovery of a student who had a gun with them on campus at Carver High School. Officials say the student was soon found, in possession of a firearm with live ammunition. Sheriff's...
Announcing Our Fall 2024 Forks on Friday Classes!
We are excited to announce our upcoming Forks on Friday classes for fall 2024!. Bring your lunch to enjoy while learning gardening skills at these classes on Fridays from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. These programs are presented by N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, and the NC State Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Forsyth County.
Summer Dance Social at Tanglewood Park on September 8
Summer Dance Social at Tanglewood Park on September 8. Arts Council presents community dance event featuring Garba360. Winston-Salem, NC (August 16, 2024) – Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County presents the third event in their 9th Annual Parks Concert Series with a Summer Dance Social at Tanglewood Park Sun., Sept. 8 from 2-5pm. The event series, presented in partnership with Forsyth County Government, provides free, family-friendly concerts showcasing local and national musicians in beautiful outdoor venues.
Sheriff calls for regular use of metal detectors after a gun was found in a high school
The Forsyth County sheriff urged the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools on Tuesday to institute routine use of metal detectors at the district's middle and high schools after a Carver High School student was found to have a gun. The student was found with a 9mm pistol and ammunition on Monday.
Whiteville man sentenced for killing man in Forsyth County hit-and-run while driving impaired
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A man will spend a minimum of seven years behind bars after killing a man in a head-on crash while driving impaired, according to a release from Forsyth County District Attorney James O’Neill’s office. On Aug. 15, Demetric Christopher Parker, 38, of Whiteville, pleaded guilty to aggravated felony death by […]
Quality Aging Conference to be held in October
The 2024 Quality Aging Conference will be held Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness, 114 W. 30th Street, in Winston-Salem. This free event is for seniors and their caregivers and is filled with resources and information on living independently and maintaining the highest quality of life at any age.
Forsyth County seeks volunteers for its committees
Forsyth County is currently looking for volunteers to serve on many of its resident committees. Residents interested in serving may apply here: https://coforsythnc.civicweb.net/Portal/BoardApplication/. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 09, 2024, for possible consideration at the September 19, 2024, Board of Commissioners' meeting. Below is a...
WS/FCS school board will vote on construction contract for new Brunson; if approved, school could open in 2026
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education will soon vote on whether to approve a general contractor’s $36.4 million bid for a new Brunson Elementary School, marking a big step forward for the long-awaited project. Approved by voters in the $350 million bond referendum in 2016, a new school...
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Q: How do I get an absentee ballot for the November election? — B.S. Answer: To obtain an absentee ballot, go to the website of your local county board of elections and click on absentee voting. Fill out the form and the ballot will be mailed to you. Forsyth...
Gun found on student at Carver High School in Winston-Salem
A handgun and live ammunition were found on a student at Carver High School on Monday, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. Acting on an anonymous tip, a School Resource Officer searched a student and found the gun and ammunition. The gun was never displayed, and no one at the school was hurt or threated, the sheriff’s office said.
There is an increase in car break-ins in Clemmons
CLEMMONS, N.C. — There has been an increase in car break-ins in Clemmons, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said the car break-ins have happened for the last few nights. They say six break-ins were reported in one night this week which is highly unusual. If you...
Tourism dollars on the rise in the Triad and the State
Officials with the NC Department of Commerce say travel spending rose by 6.9 percent, reaching 35.6 million dollars in North Carolina. "In Guilford County, we've actually seen an 8.7 percent increase in tourism spending in 2023 over 2022," said Sarah Lanse, the Director of Marketing for Visit Greensboro. She says...
Hundreds gather for NCACC Conference
WINSTON-SALEM — More than 400 county commissioners, officials, staff and YouthVoice delegates convened in Forsyth County from Aug. 8-10 for the 117th North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Annual Conference. Attendees participated in various workshops on important county issues with nationally known speakers and offered numerous opportunities for networking. The event was themed ...
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