President Biden plans to sign the American Rescue Plan (ARP) into law by close of business on Friday, March 12. The COVID relief legislation has been passed by Congress, and just needs a signature from the White House. The pandemic has put a strain on individuals and businesses, and this bill provides direct aid to… Read More »
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American Rescue Plan
The South’s Best Cities on the Rise
Winston-Salem is one of the South’s ten best “cities on the rise” according to Southern Living magazine. The South’s Best Cities on the Rise 2021 Winston-Salem’s vibrant and walkable downtown, growing culinary scene, and artistic roots are a few of the reasons for this recognition. The innovation and energy in the Innovation Quarter, spurred by… Read More »
Forsyth County Vaccination Event Includes Group 3: Frontline Essential Workers
Forsyth County Department of Public Health, Novant Health, and Wake Forest Baptist Health will hold a mass COVID-19 vaccination event on March 12-14 at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Education Building for healthcare workers, seniors and essential frontline workers. Appointments can be reserved online here Group 3 Qualifications Public Health’s appointment call center will be open March 8 and 9 to take appointments at 336-360-5260. Staff from… Read More »
Phased Reopening & PPP Targeted for Small Businesses
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 »
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 »