Forsyth County, North Carolina

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Commissioners and Manager

Stepping Up recovery program celebrates graduation

Published by Todd Luck / July 5, 2022

The Stepping Up Process to End Recidivism (SUPER) held its latest graduation ceremony on June 23. The yearlong program provides support services to those with mental health and/or substance use issues after release from the Forsyth County Detention Center and those who are criminal justice involved.

Public Health

Forsyth County’s COVID Level is now Low

Published by Todd Luck / July 1, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has updated its COVID-19 Community Level for Forsyth County to Low.

Department of Social Services

Social Services staff participate in Elder Abuse Awareness Walk

Published by Kim Johnson, PTRC Area Agency / June 29, 2022

Social Services staff participated in the Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging, hosted by the Piedmont Triad’s Elder Abuse Awareness Walk, Stroll and Roll at Triad Park in Kernersville on June 18.

Cooperative Extension

NCDA&CS Finds Spotted Lanternfly in Forsyth County; First Established Presence of the Pest in NC

Published by Phyllis Smith / June 29, 2022

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has confirmed the first established presence of the invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) in the state. Initial surveys indicate the known distribution of the pest is within a 5-mile radius in Forsyth County near Interstate 40 in Kernersville extending to the Guilford County line. Survey efforts are ongoing.

Forsyth County

Forsyth County employees raise more than $13,000 for Arts Council

Published by Todd Luck / June 24, 2022

Forsyth County employees raised $13,035.73 for the Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County during a workplace campaign in May.

Emergency Services

Forsyth hospitals and EMS ask residents to only use 911 and Emergency Departments for emergencies

Published by Todd Luck / June 23, 2022

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Novant Health and Forsyth County Emergency Medical Services are asking for the community’s help to reduce the strain on the county’s hospitals and emergency services.