Forsyth County interactive map shows increase in overdose calls
The project shows data ranging from how zip codes are affected to impact sorted by age, gender and race.
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Thousands of private school vouchers in the Triad went to wealthy families this year
Data shows that in Forsyth County, 40% of students receiving private school vouchers this academic year fall under the top two income tiers. Those 1,300 students wouldn’t have previously been eligible for state money.
Single-family home construction on the rise in Forsyth County, report says
The county issued nearly 1,600 construction permits for new single-family homes in 2024. That’s about 50 percent more than the previous year.
Forsyth Commission split on whether to shift meeting times, despite pushback
Last year, the board voted to experiment with a new schedule that allowed for an evening meeting once a quarter. The first one of those was held late last week, and the public came out in droves to push for more of them.
Forsyth County health educator sees uptick in 911 overdose calls among minors
Hannah Phillips, a substance use educator for Forsyth County, is tracking youth overdoses and educating that demographic on the risks of drug use.
Crossnore to establish a second 'resilience-focused' public charter school in Winston-Salem
The new school will replicate Williams Academy, a public charter school in Avery County founded by Crossnore 26 years ago, originally designed to serve children involved in the foster care system.
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.
Project mapping past racial covenants in Forsyth County gets the community involved
More than 5,000 deeds will be available for individuals to review and learn about the once-enforced restrictions they included.
Legislators tell Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools to hire a lobbyist
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school board members and district leaders met with local legislators this week. But while education officials pitched the need for statewide systemic change, representatives said they were there to talk money — not philosophy.