Winston-Salem's Bond Referendum Explained in 2 Minutes
Residents in Winston-Salem will have the chance to vote on five separate community improvement bonds that will appear on the city ballot this fall, and one of them includes fresh water jellyfish.
View ArticleUnsolved Murders Underline Racial Tensions In The Community
A recent report shows that the rate of unsolved crimes in Winston-Salem and Greensboro is worse than other parts of the state.
View ArticleWinston-Salem Police Launch Digital Campaign To Solve Homicides
The Winston-Salem Police Department is using a new tool to reduce the number of unsolved murders for 2014.The Internet advertising and social media campaign will steer users to a nine and a half minute...
View ArticleCollege Students To Get Downtown Winston-Salem Tour
Downtown Winston-Salem may not be a typical spring break destination, but the city is about to get an influx of college students Saturday.The difference is – these students are local.The city’s college...
View ArticleWinston-Salem Finalizes Busker Rules
Winston-Salem is moving forward with rules governing street musicians, also known as buskers.
View ArticleGun Buy Back Program Attracts Big Crowd
Winston-Salem’s gun buyback program drew a big crowd to the city fairgrounds Saturday.
View ArticleWinston-Salem Dash to Get New Ownership, Lease Deal
The Winston-Salem Dash has new ownership and a potential new lease with the city.
View ArticleWinston-Salem Adds Funds to Gun Buyback Program
Winston-Salem’s first gun buyback in 20 years was so successful that more money is being put into the program.
View ArticleArts Council Makes Push For "City of Arts and Innovation" Slogan
Will Winston-Salem’s unofficial “City of Arts and Innovation” slogan finally become official? The Arts Council hopes so.
View ArticleWinston-Salem Joins National Challenge to End Veteran Homelessness
The city of Winston-Salem is having success in reducing its homeless veteran population.
View ArticleWater, Sewer Rates Increasing for Winston-Salem and Forsyth Residents
Winston-Salem and Forsyth County residents will soon be paying more for water and sewer services.
View ArticlePlanners Still Hopeful About Business 40 Project
A major Triad road project did not make the cut in the state’s first round of highway improvement projects.
View ArticleEnd Expected in Winston-Salem's Residential Cell Tower Debate
The fate of cell phone reception for some Winston-Salem residents may soon change.
View ArticleWinston-Salem Will Host Two National Track & Field Events:Community...
Hundreds of athletes from around the world will be sprinting into Winston-Salem this July to compete in the 2014 USA Track and Field (USATF) Masters Outdoor Championships.
View ArticleWS Youth use Art to Advocate for Equal Housing
Homelessness is the theme of a new piece of public art in downtown Winston-Salem.
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know to Testify at a WS Public Cell Tower Hearing
Before you can weigh in on a new cell phone tower in Winston-Salem, are you a resident in good standing? Find out at a public meeting.
View ArticleA New Ride Sharing Service Drives into Winston-Salem
An international ride-sharing service is moving into the Piedmont Triad.
View ArticleBrian Lampkin and Scuppernong Books: Making More than a Bookstore
Brian Lampkin is the owner of Scuppernong Books in Greensboro. His store sells books, wine, beer, snacks, and does many community events. WFDD Radio Camper Dylan Naessig asks him questions about his...
View ArticleLibrary Closing Limits Access To Services
FC Central Library to close; impact felt by homeless and low-income residents.
View ArticleFourth Street in Winston-Salem Named "Great Main Street"
The city of Winston-Salem is receiving special recognition for the revitalization of one of its downtown streets.
View ArticleWinston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Complete Security Update
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School District has finished a more than $600,000 security upgrade at the district’s 43 elementary schools, an effort that started last spring as the school system...
View ArticleWinston-Salem Fire Dept. Faces Worker Safety Violations
The department says it's already corrected problem areas.
View ArticleDowntown School Adjusts To The Loss Of Library Access During Renovations
The Forsyth County Central Library in downtown Winston-Salem is closing Wednesday for renovations and an area school is forced to find alternatives.
View ArticleDesigners Discuss Plans For Business 40 Corridor
A trio of internationally known designers came to Winston-Salem Monday to pitch their ideas on a new look for the city’s aged downtown bridges.The suggestions come as the state Department of...
View ArticleMajor Grant Awarded To Forsyth Schools
Schools in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County will be the recipients of one of the largest grants ever awarded by the Winston-Salem Foundation. The group is committing $2 million to support a professional...
View ArticleMajor Downtown Winston-Salem Development Awaits City Council Decision
A 1-million square-foot development project planned in Winston-Salem is waiting for the city to make decisions on parking before it can move forward. Atlanta-based developer Brand Properties proposed...
View ArticleRock Quarry Among Winston-Salem Bond Projects Moving Forward
Several voter approved bond projects in Winston-Salem are moving full speed ahead. On Monday, city council held a special meeting to discuss progress in 47 areas. They include renovating police and...
View ArticleMorning Headlines: Tuesday, September 1, 2015
N. Carolina Justices Take Another Look At 2011 Redistricting North Carolina's highest court has revisited the legality of the congressional and legislative boundaries approved in 2011 by the General...
View ArticleWinston-Salem OK's Funding For Development Near Ballpark
The Winston-Salem City Council has approved funding to develop an area near BB&T Ballpark. The money would go toward both residential and commercial expansion.The council voted 7-1 Monday night to...
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