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Code Orange Air Quality Alert Issued for the Triad Today Environmental Assistance and Protection

Code Orange Air Quality Alert Issued for the Triad Today

Published by Environmental Assistance and Protection / July 17, 2026

A code ORANGE air quality alert has been issued for Friday, July 17, as concentrations of ground level ozone pollution are anticipated to reach levels that are considered unhealthy for sensitive groups.

 NOTICE OF THE FORSYTH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ BRIEFING SESSION FOR JULY 27, 2026 Commissioners and Manager

NOTICE OF THE FORSYTH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ BRIEFING SESSION FOR JULY 27, 2026

Published by Ashleigh B. Matthews / July 17, 2026

NOTICE is hereby given that the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners’ Briefing Session scheduled for Monday, July 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.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 rescheduled to Monday, July 27, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.


Pieces 2 Peace: The Art of Healing  highlights survivors Library

Pieces 2 Peace: The Art of Healing highlights survivors' healing journeys

Published by NIcole Harterink / July 16, 2026

An open-invitation art exhibition at Forsyth County Central Library this fall will honor the hope and healing that can take place on the other side of domestic violence.

Engage in learning and discovery through the Forsyth County Library StoryWalks Library

Engage in learning and discovery through the Forsyth County Library StoryWalks

Published by NIcole Harterink / July 15, 2026

Forsyth County Public Library's StoryWalks promote early literacy, physical activity, and family time in nature.


Black Men Speak: Conversations on Suicide, Mental Health & Healing Department of Social Services

Black Men Speak: Conversations on Suicide, Mental Health & Healing

Published by Tonya Haizlip / July 8, 2026

We invite you to join us for the 2026 Black Men Speak event as we come together to address suicide prevention and mental health.

Notification of Voluntary Water Restrictions Effective July 7 Forsyth County

Notification of Voluntary Water Restrictions Effective July 7

Published by Gale Ketteler / July 8, 2026

In response to increasingly dry conditions in Forsyth and surrounding counties, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities is implementing Stage 1 - voluntary water conservation measures effective July 7. To help conserve water throughout the system, customers are strongly encouraged to take conservation measures to limit water use and prevent the waste of water.

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