City of Winston-Salem, NC - Government

Stay Informed: In preparation for freezing rain, city crews have been applying brine to bridges, overpasses and along critical care routes.

Read more here: https://www.cityofws.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1388.

Freezing rain is in the forecast In preparation for this event, city crews have been applying brine to bridges, overpasses, and along critical care routes. Traffic Field Operations will have staff on-call throughout the event and will continue treating these areas as needed.

It's Winter Weather Season.

❄️ See tips to prepare here: https://www.cityofws.org/370/Winter-Weather-Preparedness.
❄️ View snow and ice removal map updates here: https://www.cityofws.org/1322/Snow-Ice-Control.

Stay Informed: The City is offering several options for residents who need to dispose of live Christmas trees.

Read more here: https://www.cityofws.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1383.

Christmas Tree Collection  

Happy New Year from the City of Winston-Salem!

Happy Holidays from the City of Winston-Salem!

Stay Informed: City offices will be closed on Monday, December 25, 2023 through Wednesday, December 27, 2023 for the Christmas holiday and Monday, January 1, 2024 for New Year’s Day.

See the holiday services schedule here: https://www.cityofws.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1376.

Changes in City Operations for Christmas and New Year’s Holidays City offices will be closed Monday, Dec. 25 through Wednesday, Dec. 27, for the Christmas holiday and Monday, Jan. 1, for New Year’s Day. The following city operations will be affected:

With the holidays right around the corner, keep the tips below in mind to master the art of seasonal cooking.

• After cooking, dispose fats, oil and grease in a can instead of drains.
• After tidying up, throw wipes away not down pipes.
• Make seasonal cooking fun and reward holiday guests for following these tidy tips.

See more info here: https://www.cityofws.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=856.

🚨Enséñeles a los niños que las cerillas, los encendedores y las velas no son juguetes. Además, mantenga las cerillas y los encendedores fuera del alcance de los niños, preferiblemente en un estante superior o en un gabinete cerrado con llave.

🚨Teach kids that matches, lighters, and candles are not toys. Also, keep matches and lighters away from children preferably on a top shelf or a locked cabinet.

The Holidays at the City: Mayor Allen Joines will host five school choruses to perform traditional and contemporary holiday music during the 14th Annual Holiday Music Series from today to Friday, December 15, 2023.

Learn details about this annual tradition here: https://rb.gy/z9p5tp.

Mayor Joines to Host 14th Annual Holiday Music Series at Historic City Hall, 101 North Main Street Mayor Allen Joines is hosting five school choruses to perform traditional and contemporary holiday music during the 14th Annual Holiday Music Series at City Hall, Monday, Dec. 11, 2023 to Friday, Dec. 15, 2023.

Are you ready for winter weather?

Learn how to prepare here: ReadyFORSYTH.

The Winston-Salem Police Department and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities are working collaboratively to address recent thefts of cast-iron lids on water meter boxes in the areas surrounding Marble and Bretton Streets.

When meter box lids are stolen, the openings in sidewalks and lawns present a hazard to residents. Read more info here: https://www.cityofws.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1360.

Report Water Meter-Box Lid Thefts WSPD & WSFC Utilities are working together to stop the theft of lids from water meter boxes. Citizen assistance is requested.

UPDATE: Water service is restored. The intersection of Buena Vista & Virginia roads has reopened.

The intersection of Buena Vista & Virginia roads is closed for an emergency water main repair. Avoid the area & watch for updates here:
https://www.cityofws.org/AlertCenter.aspx?AID=1342

***UPDATE as of 2:20pm on 11/30/23***
At approximately 12:26pm, Officers responded to the 1600 Block of Patterson Avenue in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, Officers discovered the suspect barricaded himself into a residence. Our Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team was called to the scene. Officers made contact with the suspect by phone and he voluntarily surrendered. Charges are forthcoming. The road is back open.

Aproximadamente a las 12:26 p.m., los oficiales respondieron a la cuadra 1600 de Patterson Avenue en referencia a un tiroteo. Al llegar, los oficiales descubrieron que el sospechoso se atrincheró en una residencia. Nuestro equipo de Armas y Tácticas Especiales (SWAT, por sus siglas en inglés) fue llamado a la escena. Los agentes se pusieron en contacto con el sospechoso por teléfono y se entregó voluntariamente. Próximamente se presentarán cargos. La carretera vuelve a estar abierto.

ORIGINAL POST:
The Winston-Salem Police Department is actively investigating an incident on Patterson Avenue in between 14th Street and Glenn Avenue. There is currently a heavy police presence in the area. Seek alternative routes if possible. Further confirmed information will be released as appropriate.

Estamos investigando activamente un incidente en Patterson Avenue entre 14th Street y Glenn Avenue. Actualmente hay una fuerte presencia policial en la zona. Busca rutas alternas si es posible. Se publicará más información confirmada según corresponda o sea necesaria.

Bodenhamer St. is closed between Dobson St. & Nelson St. in Kernersville for emergency water main repairs. Work is estimated to be completed by 10 p.m. Avoid the area & plan for alternate routes. Contact CityLink for more info at cityofws.org/citylink.

UPDATE: Lanes reopened at 9:25 p.m.

ORIG: The two eastbound lanes of Coliseum Drive are closed from Robinhood Road to Roslyn Road for emergency repairs to the water system. Detours are in place & motorists are encouraged to plan for alternate routes. Updates will be provided when available: https://www.cityofws.org/AlertCenter.aspx?AID=1339. For more info, contact [email protected], call 336-727-8000 or use any method on cityofws.org/citylink. Subscribe to Alert Center & News Flash for Utilities updates at cityofws.org/notifyme.