Forsyth County, North Carolina

Latest News & Highlights

Environmental Assistance and Protection

State is offering free radon test kits

Published by Todd Luck / January 21, 2021

The state is giving away 3,000 free radon testing kits for National Radon Action Month. Residents can order a free short-term Radon Test Kit at ncradon.org with a limit of one kit per household. These kits are being provided by the Environmental Protection Agency and are being distributed by the NC Radon Program.

Budget and Management

Forsyth County Accepting Applications for Special Appropriation Funding in FY22 Budget

Published by Kyle Wolf / January 20, 2021

Forsyth County is accepting applications from community organizations seeking funding assistance from the county. An application is required to be completed and submitted for consideration, and the deadline to submit the application is 5 p.m. on Feb. 19, 2021.

Public Health

Forsyth Public Health taking COVID-19 vaccination appointments for 65 and older

Published by Todd Luck / January 20, 2021

The Forsyth County Department of Public Health is taking COVID-19 vaccination appointments for seniors 65 and older and healthcare workers. Public Health is also working to transition to its new, mass-vaccination site at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Education Building starting Jan. 24.

Public Health

COVID Testing Events

Published by Todd Luck / January 15, 2021

No cost COVID-19 testing continues at our regular locations at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds and EMS Triangle Station.

Cooperative Extension

Arboretum Adult Education Continues Online in Spring 2021

Published by Leslie Rose / January 14, 2021

For spring 2021, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, will continue the Arboretum Adult Education series with virtual classes each month.