Forsyth County News http://www.forsyth.cc This is the news syndication feed for Forsyth County Government, Forsyth County, NC. en-us Copyright 2007 webteam@forsyth.cc 3/18/2024 10:24:39 PM 3/18/2024 10:24:39 PM http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://forsyth.cc/assets/img/logo.png Forsyth County News http://www.forsyth.cc 329 36 Commissioner Plyler confirms retirement plans and won’t seek reelection After thoughtful consideration, County Commissioner David R. Plyler has decided that he will retire from service with Forsyth County, as originally planned, on June 30, 2024, and will not seek reelection. ]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28113 Todd Luck Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Guilford and Forsyth Counties Unite in Joint Efforts for Infant Mortality Reduction Programs The Forsyth County Department of Public Health is receiving a state grant and technical assistance from the Guilford County Division of Public Health to implement six evidence-based programs to reduce infant mortality.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28110 Todd Luck Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Healthy Forsyth Hosts Community Conversation Part 2 You're Invited to community conversation part two as we report back to the community the summary of feedback we received during our listening sessions in November. ]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28109 TaWanna Archia Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Unseen Patterns highlights impact of overdoses in Forsyth A new interactive online map tells the story of overdoses in Forsyth County. ]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28108 Todd Luck Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT NOTICE OF THE FORSYTH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ CANCELLED BIMONTHLY MORNING DISCUSSION SESSION NOTICE is given that the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners’ Bimonthly Morning Discussion Session scheduled for March 14, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room on the fifth floor of the Forsyth County Government Center, 201 North Chestnut Street, Winston-Salem, N.C., is hereby cancelled.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28100 Ashleigh Matthews Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Blackberry Pruning Workshop Prune Blackberry plants now for bigger berries this summer! Get hands-on practice with Extension!]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28099 Celine Richard Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Taxilane Lima Draft Environmental Assessment Airport files for Taxilane Lima capital project. View the information for the environmental assessment required for this project.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28098 Smith Reynolds Airport Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT ForsythRides to offer job-related rides for free The new ForsythRides program will provide no-cost rides to Forsyth residents for employment-related travel.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28095 Todd Luck Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Learn About Gardening at Forks on Friday This Spring Bring your lunch to enjoy while learning gardening skills at these classes on Fridays from 12 - 1 p.m. ]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28097 Leslie Rose Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Join Us for Spring 2024 Arboretum Adult Education Classes! Gardening classes at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park this spring will focus on growing vegetables.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28096 Leslie Rose Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Dining with Diabetes Online Series N.C. State Extension is offering a Dining With Diabetes Online Series designed for adults 18 years and older at risk for type 2 diabetes. ]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28090 Virginia Lopez Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Airport Terminal Renovations Update Smith Reynolds Airport Director Mark Davidson gives an update on terminal renovations currently underway at the airport.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28087 Todd Luck Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Unseen Patterns to highlight impact of overdoses in Forsyth An interactive online map that tells the story of overdoses in Forsyth County will be unveiled at two events this month.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28073 Todd Luck Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Elder Abuse Awareness Walk will be June 15 The Piedmont Triad Elder Abuse Awareness Walk, Stroll and Roll will take place June 15 at Triad Park, 9652 E. Mountain St, in Kernersville.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28078 Todd Luck Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Boards and Commissions are an on-ramp to public service Are you ready for public service? A great on-ramp to public service is serving on boards and commissions. Recently, the chairman of the Planning board, Chris Leak spoke about with WBFJ Host Verne Hill.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28077 Ed McNeal Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Results available from Forsyth County Community Survey The results from Forsyth County Government’s second Community Survey can now be viewed on the County Budget Department’s webpage.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28075 Todd Luck Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Elections Releases Video Series Forsyth County Board of elections recently released a series of videos featuring director Tim Tsujii answering common questions about this year's election.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28071 Ed McNeal Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT The ribbon is cut on new Kaleideum Kaleideum held a ribbon cutting on Feb. 15 for its new location at 120 West 3rd Street, ahead of its grand opening on Feb. 17.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28066 Todd Luck Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT County Commissioner attend NACo Legislative Conference County Commissioner Vice Chair Gloria Whisenhunt gives an overview of what Forsyth County Commissioners did during the 2024 National Association of Counties (NACo) Legislative Conference in Washington, DC. ]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28062 Todd Luck Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Commissioner David Plyler announces retirement Longtime County Commissioner David R. Plyler has announced his retirement from service with Forsyth County effective June 30, 2024. Commissioner Plyler will not seek reelection.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28059 Forsyth County Government Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Forsyth County to accept applications for Opioid Settlement and Behavorial Health funding Forsyth County is requesting applications for Opioid Settlement funds and Behavorial Health funds from organizations and programs for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28051 Todd Luck Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Forsyth County seeks transportation provider for disadvantaged residents Forsyth County Government is requesting proposals for a transportation service to transport disadvantaged residents throughout the county to training opportunities, employment, and other employment-related activities as defined by NCDOT including transporting children of working adults to childcare.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28046 Todd Luck Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Forsyth County to accept funding applications from community groups Forsyth County Government will accept applications for Special Appropriations funding for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 starting on Monday, Jan. 29. As a part of its annual budget, Forsyth County provides funding for non-profit agencies to provide community services to Forsyth County residents. This funding, called "Special Appropriations," is for a period of one year. ]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28038 Iesha Carter Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Belews Lake Park info sessions being held in February Residents will have the opportunity to get an update on the construction of Belews Lake Park and potential future construction phases by attending one of two meetings being held Feb. 6 and Feb. 20 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Belews Creek Fire Department, 7675 Belews Creek Road.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28017 Todd Luck Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Stepping Up recovery program celebrates another graduation The Stepping Up Process to End Recidivism (SUPER) held its latest graduation ceremony on Jan. 25. The yearlong program provides support services to those with mental health and/or substance use issues who may have criminal justice involvement.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28041 Todd Luck Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT