City of Winston-Salem, NC
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🚌 WSTA is offering temporary FARE FREE fixed-route bus service during designated hours to help you get to cooling stations across Winston-Salem. Just let your driver know you’re headed to a cooling station! For routes and hours, visit wstransit.com or call…

We’re thrilled to share that the WSFD has scored a Class 1 Public Protection Classification (PPC) rating from the Insurance Services Office (ISO), which is the best rating available. We encourage you to reach out to your insurance provider to see how this new ISO Class 1 rating…
⚠️Temporary Closures: Muddy Creek Streambank Restoration Project Starting August 4, the City is repairing Muddy Creek Greenway’s streambank and trail in 2 locations. Parts of Jamison Park and the greenway, including the dog park and a parking lot, will be temporarily closed for…

Want to learn how to take care of yourself, family, friends and neighbors during emergency situations? This is for you! CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) basic training classes: 📆September 12-14, 2025 Space is limited, so sign up today: terms.ncem.gov/TRS/courseDesc…

⚠️ Temporary Road Closure on Reynolda Road Beginning Sunday, July 27, at 7:00 p.m., for an emergency drainage repair on Reynolda Road between Buena Vista and Northwest Blvd. Construction is anticipated to continue overnight until the project is completed (closure may extend if…
Stay cool, Winston-Salem. 🌡️☀️ The forecast shows rising temperatures in the coming week. Swipe for tips on staying safe in the heat! #winstonsalem #wsnc #wsnclocal #heatsafety #extremeheat




🚌 Learn how the City plans to generate more jobs, housing, and opportunity, through their latest study on Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). Join our public meeting: 📆 Tuesday, July 29, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 📍Central Library Auditorium, 660 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101

⚠️Reynolds Blvd. Temporary Road Closure Mon, July 21, 8 a.m. through Wed, July 23, a contractor will close the westbound lanes of Reynolds Blvd. from Shorefair Dr to Whitaker Park to fix the drainage structure. Detours will be in place.
Join us for National Night Out — a night of connection and camaraderie with local leaders and first responders as we work together to build a safer, stronger neighborhood! 📆 August 5, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 📍Calvary Baptist Church, 134 S. Peace Haven Rd #winstonsalem…
Meet the Language Access Division of our Human Relations Department! 👋🏽 Our staff is dedicated to providing access to city services for people who speak a language other than English. Learn more: cityofws.org/3214/Language-… Staff members pictured: Bob Thompson (left) and Javier…

🚨MEDIA STATEMENT: The Winston-Salem Fire Department would like to address recent misinformation circulating on social media regarding Engines 14 and 18 being out of service due to staffing issues. We want to clarify that both units are currently out of service for scheduled…
Creepy-crawlies: friend or foe?🦎🐟 Learn about these little critters at our next Creek Crawl! ⏰ July 28, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Register now: cityofws.org/3610/Public-Ev…

¡Únase a nosotros para una mañana de conexión, conversación, y comunidad! Disfrute de pasteles, horchata y café mexicanos gratis mientras se reúne con representantes de los departamentos de la ciudad y socios comunitarios. ⏰Jueves, 17 de julio, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. 📍Panaderia…

Larger haulers should expect delays at Hanes Mill Road Landfill. One of two scales is out-of-service on the right side of the scale house due to a lightning strike earlier this month. Repairs have been scheduled. BUT customers with vehicles & trailers meeting flat rate…

Rain barrels save more than rain… ☔️ Winston-Salem gets around 42.5 inches of rain each year. That’s over 25,000 gallons landing on the average roof. Why let it go to waste? Learn where you can get one, or how to make it yourself: cityofws.org/759/Rain-Barre…

FREE cooking class for kids! 🧑🍳 Join Anna Donze from the Wake Forest University Campus Kitchen and learn how to make fun and healthy summer snacks. Register: eventbrite.com/e/cooking-with…

The city is exploring improvements to Northwest Boulevard Streetscape! Join us and provide feedback on what you would like to see changed to make the corridor more walkable, bikeable, and beautiful: 🔸July 24, 5:30-7:00 p.m. 🔸500 W Northwest Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Learn…
