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Local organizations donate Thanksgiving meals to DSS clients

Published by Todd Luck / November 27, 2024

Winston-Salem First continued their Thanksgiving tradition of delivering donated turkey meals to the Forsyth County Department of Social Services that were distributed to DSS clients on Monday, Nov. 25.

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Prevent Frozen Pipes

Published by Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities / November 27, 2024

When temperatures drop, it’s time to protect your water pipes. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities encourages customers to consider how freezing water can damage home plumbing systems.

Cooperative Extension

Food Safety Tip Reminders for the Holidays

Published by Virginia Lopez / November 26, 2024

The holidays are upon us and it is of utmost importance to maintain a clean and organized kitchen and pantry to ensure food safety during meal preparation.

Cooperative Extension

Volunteers Grow Produce to Feed Forsyth County Community

Published by Leslie Rose / November 25, 2024

NC State Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Forsyth County grew almost 600 pounds of produce this year to help feed our local community.

Commissioners and Manager

NOTICE OF THE FORSYTH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ SPECIAL MEETING

Published by Ashleigh B. Matthews / November 22, 2024

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will conduct a Special Meeting on Thursday, December 12, at 2 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room on the fifth floor of the Forsyth County Government Center, 201 N. Chestnut Street.

Cooperative Extension

The Winter Blues: Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder

Published by Virginia Lopez / November 21, 2024

During the fall and winter seasons, many people experience feelings of sadness, emptiness, restlessness, or helplessness. Are you feeling this way? If so, you might be experiencing symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as the Winter Blues.