Pat Pate

$92M of federal funding at risk, Winston-Salem city manager says

April Laissle

Officials are estimating about 14% of the city’s budget is at risk, given the Trump Administration's recent cuts. City Manager Pat Pate says congressional representatives didn't provide any assurances during a recent meeting.

Politics & Government

No timeline for service restoration after Winston-Salem cyber attack

April Laissle

The December 26 incident shut down the city's online utility bill pay system and CityLink phone service.

Winston-Salem city officials aren't sure when the services disrupted by the online breach will be restored. WFDD FILE

Politics & Government

Still many unknowns in cyber disruption of Winston-Salem city system

Paul Garber

The incident is being investigated by multiple agencies including the FBI and the North Carolina Joint Cybersecurity Task Force.

William "Pat" Pate, accompanied by his wife Sandra Pate, was sworn in as Winston-Salem's city manager by Mayor Allen Joines on November 6, 2023. Photo courtesy of the City of Winston-Salem.

Politics & Government

For the first time in 17 years, Winston-Salem has a new city manager

April Laissle

William “Pat” Pate officially took the helm from longtime manager Lee Garrity at the beginning of November. He told WFDD he's focused on improving quality of life for Winston-Salem residents.