New Executive Order Eases Restrictions As a result of cases and other key metrics trending downward, Governor Cooper issued Executive Order 195 that will ease gathering and occupancy restrictions and end the modified Stay at Home Order. Executive Order No. 195 has two general categories of occupancy restrictions: 30% capacity and 50% capacity. Because indoor… Read More »
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Phased Reopening & PPP Targeted for Small Businesses
Novant Health Announces Plans for New Development at Forsyth Medical Center
As part of its ongoing commitment to improve access to care for patients in Winston-Salem and the surrounding area, Novant Health announced plans to invest $222 million to develop a state-of-the-art critical care tower on the Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center campus. “In 2019, we made an initial investment of more than $180 million in… Read More »
Tricia McManus Named WS/FCS Superintendent
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education has appointed Tricia McManus as the next Superintendent for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. McManus has been leading the district as Interim Superintendent since November 2020 when Superintendent Dr. Angela Hairston resigned. WS/FCS Board of Education Chair Malishai Woodbury said, “We need solid, proven, continuous leadership because there is important work… Read More »
COVID-19 Updates
Extra Time for Extra Credit In sports, extra periods of play are always satisfying. In parenting, extra time to receive money is a championship-level win. Thankfully, parents with school-aged children who missed out on a $335 relief payment from the state will get another chance to receive the funds thanks to a new piece of… Read More »
Winston-Salem Dash Remain White Sox High A Affiliate
Major League Baseball announced today that the Winston-Salem Dash will remain the Chicago White Sox High-A Affiliate under Major League Baseball’s new player development structure. An affiliate of the White Sox since 1997, the Dash has one of baseball’s longest-standing relationships with their Major League partner. The White Sox also partner with the Charlotte Knights (Triple-A), Birmingham Barons… Read More »
Construction Begins on the New Forsyth County Courthouse
Ground has officially been broken on the new Forsyth County Hall of Justice that is being built on Chestnut Street beside the Forsyth County Government Center. Construction is anticipated to take up to two and a half years. “This project is one that’s been in the works for quite some time and I am thrilled that it is… Read More »