Forsyth County Board of Commisioners

A proposal for consolidation could come as early as September.

Forsyth County commissioners reversed course Thursday and reinstated $1.5 million in community grant funding—along with a tax increase to pay for it. But some major nonprofits were still left out.

During a four-hour-long meeting, speakers said the proposed cuts could affect services ranging from Meals on Wheels deliveries to free school field trips to Kaleideum.

County Manager Shontell Robinson said the average Forsyth County homeowner would see an annual increase of just over $100.

The largest proposed share would go to Twin City Harm Reduction Collective, which provides clean syringes, naloxone, and connections to recovery services for people with opioid use disorder.

Six candidates – three Republicans and three Democrats – are vying for three seats on the board.

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners passed a new budget in a 4-3 vote. There were three similar budget proposals with one main sticking point being special appropriations for education.

The company is investing $70 million in the new building, where it plans to build small excavators.

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools officials requested an additional $20 million from the county on Thursday. The funds would support social workers, teacher supplements and more.