The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies are remembering fallen officers as part of a nationwide effort that will take place next week.
State Rep. Jeff Zenger, R-Forsyth, says House Bill 765 looks to increase housing development. But local officials have voiced worries it would drastically limit their authority.
Data shows that in Forsyth County, 40% of students receiving private school vouchers this academic year fall under the top two income tiers. Those 1,300 students wouldn’t have previously been eligible for state money.
Last year, the board voted to experiment with a new schedule that allowed for an evening meeting once a quarter. The first one of those was held late last week, and the public came out in droves to push for more of them.
The new school will replicate Williams Academy, a public charter school in Avery County founded by Crossnore 26 years ago, originally designed to serve children involved in the foster care system.
Forsyth County homeowners recently received notices in the mail about big increases in their property valuations. We spoke with Forsyth County Tax Assessor John Burgiss about what caused the jump, and what homeowners can do to appeal.