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Community pulse

What residents are talking about in Winston-Salem public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

50 topics12 news items
Public Safety

Bethesda Center closure

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Public Safety

Immigrant community safety and checkpoints

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Parks Rec

City beautification and staff appreciation

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Infrastructure

Community equity and infrastructure maintenance

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Development↑Rising

Ongoing city greenway projects Update

4 supportive
4 commentsLast discussed Oct 14, 2026
Parks Rec

Expanded Recreation Center Hours and Teen Programming

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 12, 2026
Development

Ram's Pointe

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 12, 2026
Development

Prosperity Alliance - Rhyne Avenue

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 12, 2026
Zoning

Dr. Oscar P. Schaub House Carriage House Renovation

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 7, 2026
Zoning

Middleton House Pool and Outbuilding

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 7, 2026
Zoning

J.D. Slaughter House Fence and Gate

1 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 7, 2026
Public Safety↑Rising

Proposal to Extend the Youth Protection Ordinance

2 supportive5 opposed
7 commentsLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Business Jobs

Parking

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Education

Smart Start Month

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Environment

Sustainability

2 supportive1 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Public Safety

Youth Curfew and Homelessness

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Public Safety

Youth Curfew Ordinance

2 supportive9 opposed
12 commentsLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Zoning

Meadowlark Drive Self-Storage Rezoning

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 10, 2026
Development

2608 Reynolda Road Multifamily

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 10, 2026
Public Safety

Idols Road Large-Scale Residential Rezoning

3 opposed1 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Sep 10, 2026
Development

Doub Demolition

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 2, 2026
Zoning

Gottlieb Schroeter House Rear Lot Meadow

1 supportive1 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 2, 2026
Public Safety

Cannabis Decriminalization

3 supportive1 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Aug 17, 2026
Public Safety

Flock Safety Cameras

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 17, 2026
Zoning

Crim Road Industrial Rezoning Request

1 supportive6 opposed
7 commentsLast discussed Aug 13, 2026
Zoning

BEST HOMES OF THE TRIAD, LLC Case # Z2600304

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 6, 2026
Zoning

Zoning petition of Alma Mata from RS9 to NO-L

1 supportive1 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Jul 9, 2026
Zoning

Zoning petition of Andrea Adams Strickland from RS12 to HB-L

1 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Jul 9, 2026
Public Safety

Ordinance Establishing Youth Protection Measures

2 supportive6 opposed
9 commentsLast discussed Jun 15, 2026
Parks Rec

Long Term Lease of City Park Land in Support of the Downtown Amphitheater

2 supportive1 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Jun 15, 2026
Roads

Street and Curb Maintenance

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 15, 2026
Environment

Sustainability and Climate Change

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 15, 2026
Development

Development Concerns

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 15, 2026
Business Jobs

Twin City Veterans Bridge

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 15, 2026
Public Safety

Pride Month and Moral Concerns

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jun 15, 2026
Development

Urban Renewal and Silver Hill History

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 15, 2026
Zoning

Proposed Hyperscale Data Center in Rural Hall

2 supportive6 opposed
8 commentsLast discussed Jun 11, 2026
Development

Downtown Amphitheater Park Land Lease

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 9, 2026
Public Safety

Fair Justice and Public Safety Ordinance

4 supportive
4 commentsLast discussed May 18, 2026
Public Safety

Downtown Noise and Cruising Concerns

3 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed May 18, 2026
Taxes Budget

Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City Budget

32 supportive1 opposed1 concerned
35 commentsLast discussed May 18, 2026
Public Safety

Lifeguard Heat Safety Regulations

2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed May 18, 2026
Zoning

Forsyth IAF Public Meeting Invitation

1 commentLast discussed May 18, 2026
Development

Public Hearing and Consideration of an Ordinance Ordering the Demolition and Removal of a Structure Located at 633 Mulberry Street

1 commentLast discussed May 4, 2026
Zoning

Resolution Declaring May 2026 as Historic Preservation Month in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 4, 2026
Budget

Sustainable Energy

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Apr 20, 2026
Public Safety

Funding Consistency

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Apr 20, 2026
Development

General

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Apr 20, 2026
Public Safety

Nonprofit Funding

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Apr 20, 2026
Business Jobs

Outdoor Permitting, Noise Compliance

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Apr 20, 2026

In the news

12 articles

Recent coverage of Winston-Salem from local and regional media.

City of Winston-Salem Newsflashloose leaf collection season

Loose Leaf Collection Season Begins Nov. 2

City crews will begin collecting loose leaves Monday, Nov. 2, in two quadrants at the same time: the eastern quadrant (quadrant 1), which is east of U.S. 52, and the southern quadrant (quadrant 2), which is south of U.S. 421. Once crews finish...

Oct 29, 2026
City of Winston-Salem Newsflashtransportation planning

Public Invited to Help Shape Regional Transportation Priorities on Nov. 4 Meeting

The Winston-Salem Area Transportation Planning Organization (WSA TPO) invites residents, commuters, business owners, and community stakeholders to provide input on transportation projects competing for future state and federal funding during a Divisi...

Oct 27, 2026
City of Winston-Salem Newsflasharea planning

Rural Hall Area Plan Second Public Input Meeting Scheduled

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Planning and Development Services Department will host a second public input meeting for the Rural Hall Area Plan process on Thursday Nov. 5, at 5:30 p.m. at the Rural Hall Town Hall, 423 Bethania-Rural Hall Road...

Oct 27, 2026
Carolina Journallegal dispute

Top NC court will not take Winston-Salem animal sanctuary case

Top NC court will not take Winston-Salem animal sanctuary case Carolina Journal

Oct 23, 2026
Winston-Salem Chronicleelection deadline

Absentee ballot requests are due Tuesday at 5 p.m.

Forsyth voters can request online or submit a paper form; the completed ballot has a separate deadline. The post Absentee ballot requests are due Tuesday at 5 p.m. appeared first on WS Chronicle.

Oct 19, 2026
City of Winston-Salem Newsflashpark improvement

City Invites Community to Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Rupert Bell Park Basketball Court Mural

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Art Commission invites community members, partners, elected officials and media representatives to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Rupert Bell Park Basketball Court Mural on Friday, October 23...

Oct 19, 2026
City of Winston-Salem Newsflasheconomic development

8th Annual Winston-Salem Mixer for Small Businesses

The City of Winston-Salem Office of Economic Development will host the 8th Annual Winston-Salem Mixer on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Benton Convention Center, bringing together local businesses, City departments...

Oct 19, 2026
Winston-Salem Chronicleearly voting event

March to the polls planned for first day of early voting

A gathering at the Tobacco Unionism Historic Marker will precede a walk to United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church. The post March to the polls planned for first day of early voting appeared first on WS Chronicle.

Oct 15, 2026
Winston-Salem Chroniclebusiness oversight committee

After state law ends MWBE scoring, Winston-Salem weighs new business oversight

Monday’s proposal would reshape the city’s advisory committee as eligibility rules for a new local small-business program are still to come. The post After state law ends MWBE scoring, Winston-Salem weighs new business oversight appeared first on WS ...

Oct 12, 2026
Bluedot Livingadaptive reuse

A City-Wide Approach to Adaptive Reuse

A City-Wide Approach to Adaptive Reuse Bluedot Living

Oct 8, 2026
City of Winston-Salem Newsflashyard-waste stickers

City Replacing Yard-Waste Cart Stickers

The City of Winston-Salem is replacing red 2026-27 yard-waste cart stickers at no additional cost after discovering that some of the previously issued stickers did not adhere properly to carts. Customers who purchased a red 2026-27 yard-waste sticker...

Oct 8, 2026
City of Winston-Salem Newsflashtemporary housing development

Combined Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds

The City of Winston-Salem intends to develop a small-scale temporary housing community utilizing modular shelters. These units are prefabricated, insulated structures designed to provide private, non-congregate living space for individuals or small.....

Oct 7, 2026