Winston-Salem budget sets August bus-route changes
Winston-Salem adopted a $700.9 million fiscal 2026-27 budget, with fixed-route bus changes planned for August 2026 to improve service use.
Winston-Salem, NC
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Winston-Salem begins major WSTA bus-network changes in August
Winston-Salem’s approved bus-network overhaul begins in August, changing service frequency and routes while planning new crosstown and microtransit options.
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Winston-Salem metro jobs up from a year ago as June unemployment rate edges higher
Preliminary June data show a 3.6% unemployment rate, 281,600 payroll jobs and uneven sector performance across the Winston-Salem metropolitan area.
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Winston-Salem landfill access limited by U.S. 52 work July 31-Aug. 2
Access to Winston-Salem’s Hanes Mill Road Solid Waste Facility will be limited July 31-Aug. 2 as U.S. 52 bridge and ramp work redirects drivers.
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Winston-Salem voluntary water request remains active as drought persists
Winston-Salem’s voluntary water conservation request remains active as dry conditions continue, asking customers to limit outdoor watering and reduce waste.
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WSSU gets nearly $45M in NC budget: nursing loans, scholarships, pay, upgrades
WSSU says NC’s July 7, 2026 budget signing includes nearly $45 million for Cheatham-White scholarships, a forgivable nursing-loan pilot, employee pay, and campus upgrades.
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Forsyth ozone hits Code Orange: who should limit exposure in Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem NC – Forsyth County issued a Code Orange ozone action day for July 17. Here’s who should limit exposure and what to do next time.
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WSATPO seeks input on 27 2028-2037 STIP projects: How residents weigh in
Winston-Salem NC – WSATPO’s Regional Impact STIP list (27 projects) is open for feedback: a July 7 meeting plus an online points survey through July 13.
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Budget Talks, Transit Upgrades and Housing Incentives Lead Winston-Salem Headlines
Winston-Salem, NC – April 3, 2026 – City leaders advance budget talks, transit upgrades, and housing incentives as new data highlights growth pressures.
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Downtown Support Efforts, School Board Races and Business Closures Lead Local Updates
Winston-Salem, NC – April 2, 2026 – City leaders eye downtown support plans, school board races take shape, and Triad restaurant closures raise concerns.
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Data Center Debate, Growth Planning, and Trail Funding Shape Winston-Salem Agenda
Winston-Salem, NC – April 1, 2026 – A proposed data center, long-range growth planning, and new federal trail funding are driving local policy conversations.
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Housing, Environment and Transportation Updates Lead Late-March Agenda in Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem, NC – March 31, 2026 – Housing redevelopment advances, Creek Week wraps, and new rental listings signal market pressure.
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Budget Talks, Housing Investment, and Golf Course Upgrade Lead Local Agenda
Winston-Salem, NC – March 30, 2026 – City leaders weigh housing funds, a major park upgrade, and neighborhood investment as budget season ramps up.
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Downtown Business Support, School Board Races, and Stolen Car Case Lead Weekend Headlines
Winston-Salem, NC – March 29, 2026 – City leaders move to support downtown businesses as school board races and a family’s stolen car plea draw attention.
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City Launches ‘Imagine Winston-Salem’ Survey to Shape Growth and Spending Priorities
Winston-Salem, NC – March 27, 2026 – City leaders are asking residents to weigh in on growth, infrastructure and budget priorities through a new community survey.
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Data Center Debate, Beltway Progress Lead Local Policy Talks
Winston-Salem, NC – March 26, 2026 – A proposed data center, beltway construction updates, and budget questions are driving local policy discussions this week.
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Downtown Aid Moves Forward, Fatal Crash Under Investigation, Schools Eye Budget Talks
Winston-Salem, NC – March 25, 2026 – City leaders advance downtown business aid, police investigate fatal crash, and schools prep budget talks.
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Weekend Buzz: Dinosaurs, Live Music and Local Theater Take Center Stage in Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem, NC – March 22, 2026 – Dinosaurs roar at the Fairgrounds, live music fills downtown, and local theater celebrates Shakespeare this weekend.
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Shooting Investigation, Downtown Business Push, and Stolen Birthday Car Lead Winston-Salem Headlines
Winston-Salem, NC – March 21, 2026 – A deadly shooting, new downtown business efforts, and a teen’s stolen birthday car are leading local headlines.
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Downtown Support Efforts, Stolen Car Plea and Local Athlete Honored in Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem, NC – March 17, 2026 – City leaders rally downtown businesses, a family seeks a stolen car, and a local athlete earns national praise.
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Downtown Support Efforts, Stolen Birthday Car Plea and Brixx Closures Lead Local Headlines
Winston-Salem, NC – March 16, 2026 – City leaders move to boost downtown businesses as a family pleads for a stolen teen car and Brixx closes.
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Winston-Salem Headlines: Stolen Birthday Car, Downtown Business Push, and Local Athlete Honored
Winston-Salem, NC – March 13, 2026 – A family pleads for a teen’s stolen car, downtown leaders rally businesses, and a hometown athlete earns honors.