People who lived or worked within the evacuation zone during the fire at the Winston Weaver Co. fertilizer plant have until Thursday, June 30, to apply for reimbursement of expenses related to the evacuation. No new applications will be accepted after that date.
The Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD) and the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) have joined forces to increase the law enforcement presence in communities that have been plagued by gun violence.
In 2020 and 2021 the Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD) seized 1,000 guns, and with shootings and deadly crime at an all-time high, they’re expected to seize even more than that this year.
Triad Cultural Arts will present a Juneteenth weekend celebration throughout Winston-Salem June 16-18, with events culminating in an all-day festival in Biotech Place and Bailey Park on Saturday, June 18. Presenting partners for the celebration are Food Lion and the City of Winston-Salem. The celebration’s theme is Black Health and Wellness: Healing Rituals & Traditions.
When you think of the Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks Department, one of the first names that come to mind is Ben Piggott. To commemorate his many years with the city and service to the community, the basketball gym at the William C. Sims Community Center has been named in his honor.