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Winston-Salem's Heritage Neighborhood Program accepts applications
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Historic Recognition Committee of the Forsyth County Historic Resources Commission is welcoming applications for heritage neighborhood designations. In 2024, the city of Winston-Salem established the Heritage Neighborhood Program to recognize and honor historic neighborhoods. Nominations can be made for neighborhoods at least 50 years old...
WS/FCS school board to vote on construction bid for new school amid contaminant concerns
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools leaders will soon be voting on who will handle the construction of a new elementary school. The project to build a new Brunson Elementary School is hot button topic for some with the new school to be built on a property with contaminated soil. The site for the new […]
Significant staff shortage impacts street maintenance crews in Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) —The City of Winston-Salem has to adapt to a significant number of staffing vacancies in its field operations department, which maintains more than 1,000 miles of city roads. They currently have a 40% vacancy in the department. Field operations workers deal with work like street maintenance, drainage maintenance and concrete work. Due […]
Crews cleaning wastewater system in Winston-Salem; Lane closures in place
Crews will clean the wastewater system in Winston-Salem from Aug. 25 at 5 a.m. to Aug. 29 at 5 a.m. During this project, a single lane will be closed for brief periods on the following streets:. Jonestown Road from Southwin Drive to Country Club Road. Jonestown Road from Beaverton Trail...
Help Winston-Salem ensure safe water with these steps
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Your tap water could be exposing you to lead. That’s why Winston-Salem is encouraging residents to “Get the Lead Out” with the Environmental Protection Agency’s most recent campaign, which aims to “accelerate the removal of lead pipes where it’s needed most and help connect more communities to historic federal funding through […]
Davie has first acre, 50,00th acre in land trust conservation
In 1995 at a small office in Badin, the LandTrust for Central North Carolina (the future Three Rivers Land Trust) was born. Its mission was to conserve the natural areas, rural landscapes, family farms, and historic places in the central Piedmont of North Carolina. Land trusts were a relatively new concept, but conservationists saw the […] The post Davie has first acre, 50,00th acre in land trust conservation appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Lexington firefighters to get a friend through Comfort Canine Policy, city says
LEXINGTON, N.C. — The Lexington City Council is sending a dog to firefighters. On Monday, the city approved the Lexington Fire Department's Comfort K9 Program Policy. Now, the department will get Luna, a comfort K9. Luna is a red labrador retriever. She is expected to arrive in late September to provide companionship and emotional relief for firefighters who face immense stress and trauma in their line of work.
Your High Point Fall Bucket List
It’s time to plan your fall trip to High Point! The city comes alive with the vibrant colors of fall, offering a lineup of events and activities that celebrate the season. Let’s dive into some of the must-do experiences this autumn in High Point!. Epic Autumn Events. High...
App State celebrates new parking deck with ribbon-cutting ceremony
App State held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Holmes Drive Parking Deck on Thursday to celebrate its completed construction. The ceremony began with remarks from Interim Chancellor Heather Norris, President of New Atlantic Contracting John Morrison and Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs J.J. Brown. Around 40 people attended. During her...
Many central NC students set to return to school this week
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – With students across central North Carolina heading back to school this week, families took advantage of perfect weather this weekend to soak up the last bits of summer vacation. “I wanted to get my son out of the house, because he’s a busy body,” said...
Mark Robinson talks to voters at Triad restaurants
COLFAX, N.C. — Mark Robinson is making several stops at Triad restaurants to speak with voters during the final 70 days of the election. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. These visits come as a recent poll by SurveyUSA and High Point University suggests Robinson...
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