WS Chronicle

2 weeks ago | wschronicle.com | Tevin Stinson

Uncertainty in federal cutbacks puts $92M in local funding in jeopardy As President Donald Trump continues to gut federal departments and programs, the City of Winston-Salem is at risk of losing $92 million in federal funding. The city receives federal funding for various programs and projects, including those related to community development, housing, homelessness and transportation, with funding sources like Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), and...

2 weeks ago | wschronicle.com | Tevin Stinson

Renovations at Winston Lake YMCA expected to be complete by early 2026 Renovations at Winston Lake YMCA are well underway.

2 weeks ago | wschronicle.com | Tevin Stinson

Arrest made in connection to stabbing at local high school The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) has arrested and charged a student in connection with a stabbing at Glenn High School on April 7. Here’s what we know: FCSO deputies were notified at approximately 12:15 p.m. that a student had injuries and needed medical attention, whereby EMS was contacted and transported the victim to a local hospital for evaluation. FCSO investigators partnered with the Winston-Salem Police Department...

2 weeks ago | wschronicle.com | Tevin Stinson

Pivot Ministry sets date for 10th graduating class Pivot Ministry, a local nonprofit that empowers women to lead better lives and work opportunities, has announced the dates for its 10th graduation ceremony. On Friday, June 6, at Ardmore Baptist Church, the next cohort to finish the program will be recognized. Envisioned in 2015 and initially funded by Ardmore Baptist, Pivot Ministry is an organization in Forsyth County that is based on the successful 20-year-old model of Christian...

2 weeks ago | wschronicle.com | Tevin Stinson

Forsyth County Board of Commissioners plan budget workshops, public hearing On Monday, April 7, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners and other county staff will come together for a budget workshop. The workshop, which will be held at County Government, is the second in a series of workshops and meetings leading up to the presentation and adoption of the 2025-2026 budget. Commissioners will hear about updates on human resources, budget drivers, capital projects and more. You can view the...