Outgoing director of Winston-Salem’s housing authority reflects on tenure
Kevin Cheshire's decision to step down after five years in his role comes as the organization rebrands to "Aspire" and moves to a new location.
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Housing Authority of Winston-Salem leader to step down in June
The announcement comes as the organization is planning its own rebrand to distance itself from negative stigmas.
Housing Authority of Winston-Salem completes building assessment for Crystal Towers
Crystal Towers was constructed more than 50 years ago. It's an affordable housing complex serving seniors and disabled individuals. Residents have long called for improvements with two elevators recently being repaired.
Temporary pause to federal aid causes uncertainty for Winston-Salem housing authority
The move left the Winston-Salem housing authority unable to access its financial systems for 24 hours.
Winston-Salem Housing Authority faces projected deficit with voucher program
The housing choice voucher program helps low-income residents who are qualified to pay for housing.
Assessment planned for Crystal Towers as repairs for final elevator near completion
Repairs on the second elevator at the 201-unit building was originally expected to be finished in August.
HAWS looks to Forsyth County for help with affordable housing initiative
A five-phase project that could bring more than 400 mixed-income affordable housing units to the city faces a $2 million funding gap for its next phase.
Inspection set for major repair at Crystal Towers after facing repeated delays
Residents of Crystal Towers in Winston-Salem protested delayed repairs at the 201-unit affordable housing complex last year.
Housing Authority of Winston-Salem to open housing choice voucher list in April
Winston-Salem's housing choice voucher list is expected to open in April for three days.
HAWS officials remain hopeful despite potential delay in Crystal Towers repairs
Repairs at Crystal Towers face a possible delay as an additional part is needed for one of its two elevators.