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What residents are talking about in Winston-Salem public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Bethesda Center closure
Immigrant community safety and checkpoints
Proposal to Extend the Youth Protection Ordinance
Youth Curfew and Homelessness
Youth Curfew Ordinance
Idols Road Large-Scale Residential Rezoning
Flock Safety Cameras
Cannabis Decriminalization
Pride Month and Moral Concerns
Ordinance Establishing Youth Protection Measures
Fair Justice and Public Safety Ordinance
Lifeguard Heat Safety Regulations
Downtown Noise and Cruising Concerns
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Winston-Salem from local and regional media.
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, 2026Public 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, 2026Rural 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, 2026Top 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, 2026Absentee 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, 2026City 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, 20268th 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, 2026March 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, 2026After 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, 2026A City-Wide Approach to Adaptive Reuse
A City-Wide Approach to Adaptive Reuse Bluedot Living
Oct 8, 2026City 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, 2026Combined 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