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Men’s Health to hold Community Basketball Game Public Health

Men’s Health to hold Community Basketball Game

Published by Todd Luck / July 18, 2025

A Community Basketball Game with teams from Forsyth County Health and Human Services, Winston-Salem Police and Fire departments, Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, Probation and Parole and a Community Team, will be held at the Hanes Hosiery Community Center, 501 Reynolds Blvd, on Saturday, August 2, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The community is invited to come out and cheer on their favorite team.

Smith Reynolds Airport Terminal ribbon cutting on August 11 Airport

Smith Reynolds Airport Terminal ribbon cutting on August 11

Published by Todd Luck / July 18, 2025

Smith Reynold Airport, 3801 N. Liberty St, will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate its newly renovated terminal on August 11 at 10 a.m.


Mental Health Crisis Services Townhall to be held August 7 Forsyth County

Mental Health Crisis Services Townhall to be held August 7

Published by Todd Luck / July 16, 2025

Residents are invited to a Town Hall Meeting on Local Mental Health Crisis Services at the Health and Human Services Annex 1 Auditorium, 725 N. Highland Avenue, on Wednesday, August 7, from 6-7:30 p.m.

Forsyth Public Health offers measles vaccines Public Health

Forsyth Public Health offers measles vaccines

Published by Kelly Flournoy / July 14, 2025

For those who need vaccination, Forsyth Public Health is offering a clinic by appointment at 799 Highland Ave. for Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccines.


Why We Like Lichens: Nature Environmental Assistance and Protection

Why We Like Lichens: Nature's Air Quality Monitors

Published by Sarah Coffey / July 14, 2025

Check out the Office of Environmental Assistance and Protection's latest blog post, "Why We Like Lichens: Nature's Air Quality Monitors," where you'll learn about lichens and how they can be used in air quality research as biomonitors.

Sign up for emergency alerts with CodeRED Emergency Services

Sign up for emergency alerts with CodeRED

Published by Forsyth County Government / July 14, 2025

Forsyth County residents outside Winston-Salem can sign up to receive emergency alerts from Forsyth Emergency Services with CodeRED. Types of notifications include evacuation notices, boil water notifications and missing child reports. You can sign up here.

County residents inside Winston-Salem can sign up for Smart911.

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