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Winston-Salem replacing red yard-waste stickers before Nov. 2 requirement Oct 17, 2026 9:21 PM

Story Utility / Service Update

Winston-Salem is mailing replacement red 2026-27 yard-waste stickers after adhesion problems; carts will be collected through Oct. 31, but a valid sticker is required beginning Nov. 2.

Winston-Salem public meeting to study Salem Creek low-water bridge Oct. 21 Oct 17, 2026 3:26 PM

Story Transportation / Community Calendar

Winston-Salem lists a Salem Creek Greenway low-water bridge feasibility-study meeting for Oct. 21 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Salem Lake Marina.

Winston-Salem lists Weaving Winston workshop at Jamison Park Oct. 18 Oct 16, 2026 11:17 PM

Story Community Calendar

The City of Winston-Salem lists a Weaving Winston Community Workshop for Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jamison Park.

North Carolina lawmakers are considering a bill to reduce the state's mandatory separat... Oct 16, 2026 2:55 AM

Story Community

North Carolina lawmakers are considering a bill to reduce the state's mandatory separation period for couples filing for divorce from one year to six months, revising a law that...

Winston-Salem City Council schedules Oct. 19 meeting with public comment Oct 15, 2026 8:28 PM

Story Local Government

Winston-Salem City Council will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at City Hall, 101 N. Main St.; the city calendar says public comment will be available.

Winston-Salem lists Weaving Winston workshop for Oct. 15 Oct 14, 2026 2:19 PM

Story Arts & Community

The city’s Weaving Winston Community Workshop is scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at Brown and Douglas Neighborhood Center, 4725 Indiana Avenue.

Winston-Salem mobility advisory committee sets virtual meeting for Oct. 14 Oct 13, 2026 8:08 PM

Story Transportation / Civic

Winston-Salem’s Bicycle, Pedestrian and Active Mobility Advisory Committee will meet virtually from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14.

— Flash flooding can turn an ordinary creek crossing into a dangerous situation in a hu... Oct 12, 2026 10:52 AM

Knowledge Community

— Flash flooding can turn an ordinary creek crossing into a dangerous situation in a hurry. For one 99-year-old North Carolinian, getting to safety required a little help from s...

Flash Flood Warning issued for Roanoke, Salem and Franklin County Oct 11, 2026 10:58 AM

Story Weather

Flash flooding is ongoing or expected in the Roanoke Valley and Franklin County through 11:15 a.m., with additional flood advisories across the Martinsville and Winston-Salem regions.

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Winston-Salem transportation committee sets Sept. 17 meeting on road plan changes Sep 16, 2026 4:50 PM

Story Transportation / Civic

The Winston-Salem Area Transportation Advisory Committee will meet virtually at 4:15 p.m. Sept. 17 with agenda items on long-range plans, transit funding and future projects.

Winston-Salem water system returns to normal after main-break repairs Aug 2, 2026 8:21 AM

Story Public Health / Utilities

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities says repairs, testing and restoration are complete after the July water-main break, and customers may use water normally without restrictions.

Black Theatre Festival closes with free block party and parade Jul 31, 2026 2:35 PM

Story Arts & Culture

Winston-Salem's official calendar lists a free Friday block party, a Saturday closing parade and a second Saturday-night block party for the festival finale.

Winston-Salem water main break may affect eastern Forsyth customers Jul 29, 2026 1:32 PM

Story Utilities / Public Safety

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities says customers on the eastern side of Forsyth County may see low pressure or temporary water interruptions after a July 29 emergency break on a 24-i...

Escaped Forsyth inmate captured in Winston-Salem Jul 25, 2026 3:05 AM

Story Public Safety

North Carolina correction officials say Raymond Warren, who escaped Friday from Forsyth Correctional Center, was taken into custody in Winston-Salem later the same day.

Rupert Bell basketball courts to close for mural project Jul 25, 2026 2:05 AM

Story Parks & Recreation

Winston-Salem says the basketball courts at Rupert Bell Park will close beginning August 3 for court renovations and a public mural honoring Chris Paul.