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Cooperative Extension

Who Regulates Our Foods? A Webinar Series to Untangle the complexities of food safety regulation

Published by Virginia Lopez / July 26, 2021

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center invites you to participate in this informative webinar series on who regulates our foods. Hosted by NC State Extension in partnership with our state agencies, North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services and North Carolina Department of Healthy & Human Services.

Forsyth County

Forsyth County to hold community meetings on Tanglewood Event Center project

Published by Todd Luck / July 26, 2021

Forsyth County Government will hold community meetings on the proposed Multi-Use Event Center at Tanglewood Park on July 28 and August 4. Masks will be required at both meetings, due to the size of the expected crowd and the rise in COVID cases, and residents will have the opportunity to watch and participate in the August 4 meeting virtually.

Public Health

Forsyth Public Health continues vaccination events with cash card incentives for first doses

Published by Todd Luck / July 24, 2021

The Forsyth County Department of Public Health will offer COVID vaccinations at Solutions for Independence, Compare Foods, St. John CME Church and the health department.

Commissioners and Manager

Forsyth County holding virtual meeting on applying for Rescue Plan funds on July 28

Published by Todd Luck / July 23, 2021

Forsyth County Government will hold its next virtual meeting on how local organizations can apply for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on July 28 at 2 p.m.

Sheriff

The 2021 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for FCSO and WSPD

Published by Christina Howell / July 16, 2021

The 2021 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) is $237,492, which will be shared equally between the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office and Winston Salem Police Department.

Public Health

Forsyth Public Health to give $25 cash card with COVID vaccinations starting July 20

Published by Todd Luck / July 16, 2021

The Forsyth County Department of Public Health will begin offering $25 Summer Cards on July 20 to anyone 18 and older who receives their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine or who drives someone to receive their first dose. This will include vaccinations at the Public Health Department and at Rupert Bell Park next Saturday, July 24.