Forsyth County, North Carolina

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Emergency Services

Community Paramedics Changing Lives One Patient at a Time

Published by Todd Luck / May 30, 2019

Forsyth County’s community paramedics are working hard not just to save patients, but to also improve their lives by addressing the issues that result in their 911 calls and emergency department visits.

Department of Social Services

Social Services celebrates Project Birthday’s fifth anniversary

Published by Todd Luck / May 28, 2019

Project Birthday had a birthday party of its own on May 22, celebrating five years of giving a gift and a cake to each child in foster care on their birthday. News Story Text: Project Birthday had a birthday party of its own on May 22, celebrating five years of giving a gift and a cake to each child in foster care on their birthday.

Cooperative Extension

Another Black Rat Snake, Right? Wrong!

Published by Phyllis B. Smith / May 27, 2019

Although known for its speed (hint, hint) this snake will never win the Daytona 500, and contrary to popular belief it does not chase people. Click on the photo to learn more.

Parks and Recreation

2019 NORTH CAROLINA PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP

Published by Jessica Sanders / May 24, 2019

Play the NC Players Championship at the Tanglewood Championship Course on Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21.

Planning

Historic Marker Unveiled for Griffith-Jones Old Home Place

Published by Todd Luck / May 21, 2019

The Forsyth County Historic Resources Commission and Jones Family officially unveiled the Griffith-Jones Old Home Place Historic Marker on May 19.

Public Health

Wednesday Farmers Market Returns to Health Department

Published by Todd Luck / May 21, 2019

The Cobblestone Farmers Market is once again holding indoor Wednesday markets this summer from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m at the Department of Public Health, 799 N. Highland Ave. The market will be on Wednesdays from May 22-July 25 and will feature a variety of fresh foods from local farmers.