Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough is warning citizens about the rise in phone scams and raising awareness about people who use the names of local officers to persuade victims to pay.

The move comes after two years of opting for a modified early start calendar not in accordance with state law.

Grants for rental properties total just over $57 million.

The Winston-Salem nonprofit is hosting a gathering Monday to remember those who died while experiencing homelessness.