Guilford County launches online survey to assess barriers to healthy food
There are currently 24 areas in Guilford County that qualify as food deserts — an improvement over the last decade.
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Belews Lake Park now open to visitors
After nearly two years of construction, J. Dudley Watts Jr. Belews Lake Park is officially open in Forsyth County.
Forsyth County property valuations up by 55% on average
Forsyth County homeowners recently received notices in the mail about big increases in their property valuations. We spoke with Forsyth County Tax Assessor John Burgiss about what caused the jump, and what homeowners can do to appeal.
Forsyth County gives update on refugee health program
A refugee program run by the Forsyth County Department of Health and Human Services thought to be on pause is in fact still operating.
Case against Davidson County commissioner dismissed
A simple assault charge against a Davidson County commissioner has been dismissed, according to an official with the county clerk of courts.
'We have to speak up about injustice': Retired Judge Denise Hartsfield visits Forsyth high schoolers
The presentation was part of a “Know Your Rights” pro-bono project through Wake Forest University’s law school.
Yarn Maker UNIFI to close one of its Rockingham County facilities
There are a total of about 250 employees at that location, but the company is hoping some of the remaining workers will fill positions at other UNIFI facilities in the area, a spokesperson said.
Arts Council of Winston-Salem announces $1 million in local grant allocations
The Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County has divided over $1 million in grants among more than 50 local organizations and artists.
Summerfield developer looking to move forward with plans for 268-unit development
The proposed development would be on a portion of nearly 1,000 acres de-annexed from Summerfield last year.
North Carolina lawmakers propose next Helene package that's half the price of the governor's
North Carolina Republican lawmakers on Wednesday unveiled their initial attempt this year to boost recovery funding for Hurricane Helene's historic flooding, proposing new spending that totals less than half of what new Democratic Gov. Josh Stein requested this week.