Forsyth County Board of Commissioners

After nearly 12 years on the board, Forsyth County Commissioner Don Martin announced he will retire at the end of July. He was first elected following 19 years as superintendent of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.

Forsyth County teachers and nonprofit leaders packed a county commission meeting this week, urging leaders to increase funding for schools and local services in next year’s budget.

County officials are mostly hearing negative feedback from the community on the project.

A new segment of a multistate gas pipeline project will run through Triad Park in Kernersville after a narrow vote by Forsyth County commissioners.

While most Forsyth residents vote with Democrats in presidential elections, the party is outnumbered on the commission. A flip in District B could change that.

A local compounding pharmacy is planning to transform the former courthouse into a mixed-use facility containing office space, retail and a pharmacy.

After last week's fatal stabbing at North Forsyth High School, county leaders are weighing whether to fund new metal detectors for every middle and high school in the district.

Early candidate filing shows a busy at-large race and incumbents seeking to hold onto their seats on the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners.

Martin has served on the commission for more than a decade, after spending 19 years as superintendent of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.

Interim Superintendent Catty Moore shared the debt reduction news with the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners at a meeting this week.