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Opioid Settlement Input Meeting is Oct 29

Published by Annie Vasquez / October 22, 2025

Forsyth County Government is holding its annual public input session on local strategies addressing the opioid epidemic with local county and municipal leaders on October 29 at the Forsyth County Central Library, 660 W. 5th St, in Winston-Salem from 6 -7:30 p.m.

Forsyth County

Federal Government Shutdown may affect FNS benefits

Published by Forsyth County Health and Human Services / October 21, 2025

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has received a letter from the federal government saying that November food (FNS) benefits might be delayed or changed if the government shutdown continues.

Public Health

Food Safety Forum for food service operators is Nov. 17

Published by Todd Luck / October 20, 2025

A Forsyth County Food Safety Forum will be held on Nov. 17 from 9-11 a.m. at the Forsyth County Department of Public Health, 799 Highland Ave. There is also a Spanish version of the forum that will be held on Nov. 10 from 9-11 a.m. at Forsyth Public Health.

Commissioners and Manager

NOTICE OF OFFER TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY OWNED AND REQUEST FOR INCREASED/UPSET BIDS

Published by Ashleigh B. Matthews / October 20, 2025

Forsyth County hereby publishes notice, pursuant to the provisions of N.C.G.S. 160A-269, of an offer from The Feeling Friends Community Center of Culturally Responsive Emotional Intelligence, Inc., in the amount of $210,050.00 to purchase real property owned by Forsyth County located at 2050 Big House Gaines Boulevard, Winston-Salem, N.C. and further outlined in Deed Book 1744 Page 1309 recorded with the Forsyth County Register of Deeds.

Community and Economic Development

Forsyth County to hold First-time Homebuyer Resource Fair

Published by Todd Luck / October 17, 2025

A Homebuyer Resource Fair will be held November 8, 2025, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Forsyth County Central Library Auditorium, 660 W. Fifth Street, in Winston-Salem.

Environmental Assistance and Protection

Ragweed: Fall's Public Enemy #1

Published by Sarah Coffey / October 16, 2025

Our last pollen blog of the season is finally here! Thankfully, airborne pollen levels are naturally declining this time of year, so allergy sufferers should experience relief soon.