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Local Extension Agent Talks Cicadas

Under the soil are countless cicadas who emerge each year and fill the air with their songs of summer. This year, in certain parts of the country, that will be multiplied. Rebecca Craps from Forsyth County Cooperative Extension recently discussed it during a radio interview at WSNC 90.5 FM.

Healthy Forsyth Hosts Community Conversation Part 2 Forsyth County

Healthy Forsyth Hosts Community Conversation Part 2

Published by TaWanna Archia / March 15, 2024

You're Invited to community conversation part two as we report back to the community the summary of feedback we received during our listening sessions in November.

Guilford and Forsyth Counties Unite in Joint Efforts for Infant Mortality Reduction Programs Forsyth County

Guilford and Forsyth Counties Unite in Joint Efforts for Infant Mortality Reduction Programs

Published by Todd Luck / March 15, 2024

The Forsyth County Department of Public Health is receiving a state grant and technical assistance from the Guilford County Division of Public Health to implement six evidence-based programs to reduce infant mortality.


Commissioner Plyler confirms retirement plans and won’t seek reelection Commissioners and Manager

Commissioner Plyler confirms retirement plans and won’t seek reelection

Published by Todd Luck / March 15, 2024

After thoughtful consideration, County Commissioner David R. Plyler has decided that he will retire from service with Forsyth County, as originally planned, on June 30, 2024, and will not seek reelection.

Unseen Patterns highlights impact of overdoses in Forsyth Forsyth County

Unseen Patterns highlights impact of overdoses in Forsyth

Published by Todd Luck / March 14, 2024

A new interactive online map tells the story of overdoses in Forsyth County.


ForsythRides to offer job-related rides for free Forsyth County

ForsythRides to offer job-related rides for free

Published by Todd Luck / March 8, 2024

The new ForsythRides program will provide no-cost rides to Forsyth residents for employment-related travel.

Join Us for Spring 2024 Arboretum Adult Education Classes! Cooperative Extension

Join Us for Spring 2024 Arboretum Adult Education Classes!

Published by Leslie Rose / March 7, 2024

Gardening classes at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park this spring will focus on growing vegetables.

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