News Archive 2011

• December 30, 2011 - Rolling Hills Apartment Complex Sale Complete  
• December 27, 2011 - Recycle Your Christmas Tree   
• December 27, 2011 - Public Comment Sought on Development Process  
• December 27, 2011 - HRC to Review Pepper Building Nomination 
• December 23, 2011 - Ardmore Utility Project Update
• December 21, 2011 - Collection Changes for Christmas and New Year’s Day Holidays 
• December 20, 2011 - Final Section of Fifth Street Converting to Two-Way Traffic 
• December 19, 2011 - Council Member Montgomery to Hold Ward Meeting 
• December 19, 2011 - Keep America Beautiful Honors Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful 
• December 16, 2011 - Ardmore Utility Project Update 
• December 16, 2011 - Application Deadline Extended for CWSU 
• December 15, 2011 - East Sprague Street Closing for Utility Repairs 
• December 09, 2011 - Ardmore Utility Project Update   
• December 05, 2011 - Citizen Survey Posted Online 
• December 05, 2011 - Fourth Street Through Research Park Closing for Repaving 
• December 05, 2011 - Sustainability Resource Center Receives Grants 
• December 01, 2011 - “Citizen-Engaged Community” Designation 
   

• November 29, 2011 - Second Annual City Hall Holiday Music Series 
• November 28, 2011 - College Advisory Board Conducting Survey on Diversity 
• November 28, 2011 - Mayor Joines Congratulates KMS Gospel Singers 
• November 23, 2011 - Winston-Salem Again Ranked as a Top 10 Digital City 
• November 22, 2011 - Winston-Salem Firefighters Take First in Challenge 
• November 17, 2011 - Collection Changes for Thanksgiving Holiday   
• November 11, 2011 - Ardmore Utility Project Update  
• November 11, 2011 - Vargrave Street Closing for Storm Drain Repairs 
• November 07, 2011 - Nationwide Emergency Alert Test Scheduled   
• November 04, 2011 - Ardmore Utility Project Update Hawthorne Road Remains Closed 
• November 03, 2011 - New Section of Fifth Street Converting to Two-Way Traffic 
• November 03, 2011 - Nominations Sought for Young Dreamers Awards 11/3/2011 
• November 01, 2011 - Applications Available for City of Winston-Salem University 

• October 28, 2011 - Leaf Collection Starts Nov. 1 with New Automated Trucks 
• October 27, 2011 - Hawthorne Road Scheduled to Close for Ardmore Utility Project 
• October 25, 2011 - Council Member Montgomery to Hold Barbershop Meeting 
• October 24, 2011 - Ardmore Utility Project Update 10/24/2011
• October 18, 2011 - New Section of Fifth Street Converting to Two-Way Traffic  
• October 17, 2011 - Community Roots Day on Course to Set Records 
• October 13, 2011 - Public Hearing Scheduled on Ward Realignment 
• October 13, 2011 - Vargrave Street Closing for Storm Drain Repairs  
• October 13, 2011 - Dispose of Unwanted Medications During Operation Medicine Drop 
• October 07, 2011 - Ardmore Utility Project Update 10/7/2011 
• October 03, 2011 - Mayor Joines, Council Member Taylor - Southeast Ward Residents  

• September 30, 2011 - Ardmore Utility Project Update 9/30/2011 
• September 30, 2011 - CityLink Now Available By Calling 311 
• September 29, 2011 - Section of Fifth Street Converting to Two-Way Traffic
• September 28, 2011 - GoExpo Attendees Eligible for Door Prizes 
• September 28, 2011 - Activities for Fire Prevention Month 
• September 27, 2011 - City Wins Two Marketing Awards  
• September 27, 2011 - Citizen Fire Safety Academy 
• September 27, 2011 - River Dale Road Closing for Storm Drain Repairs 
• September 26, 2011 - Mayor Joines, Council Member Montgomery to Meet with East Ward Residents 
• September 23, 2011 - GoExpo to Celebrate Sustainability in the Triad 
• September 23, 2011 - Winter Pruning and Gardening Seminar Offered 
• September 23, 2011 - Applicants Sought for Community Appearance Commission 
• September 22, 2011 - Storm Drain Repairs to Close Turfwood-River Dale Intersection 
• September 20, 2011 - Bike in Downtown Winston-Salem on Cycling Sunday 
• September 20, 2011 - GoExpo Seeking Volunteers 
• September 15, 2011 - Council Member Taylor To Discuss Waughtown Post Office 
• September 15, 2011 - Storm Drain Repairs Scheduled on Lockland Avenue 
• September 14, 2011 - Maxed-out Moonlight Madness 5K Kicks Off Rock the Block 
• September 14, 2011 - Nominations Sought for Community Appearance Awards 
• September 14, 2011 - Legacy Input Meeting on 9/20/2011
• September 14, 2011 - Winston-Salem to Observe International Day of Peace
• September 13, 2011 - Meeting with Northwest Ward Residents 
• September 12, 2011 - Rebuilt Thomas Water Plant Going into Service 
• September 08, 2011 - Eighth Street Closed for Sewer Repair 
• September 07, 2011 - Hutton Street Closing for Retaining Wall Installation  
• September 06, 2011 - 9/11 Programs Scheduled 
• September 02, 2011 - Police Department Gang Unit Honored 
• September 02, 2011 - Dreamland Park Residents Sought for Neighborhood Assessment 
• September 02, 2011 - Ardmore Utility Project 
• September 01, 2011 - Nominations Sought for Young Dreamers Awards  
• September 01, 2011 - Volunteers Needed for Big Sweep and Roots Day 
• September 01, 2011 - Collection Changes for Labor Day Holiday  

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  August 26, 2011 - Public Invited to 9 – 11 Community Commemoration
• August 26, 2011 - Ardmore Utility Project Update 8/26/2011   
• August 25, 2011 - Childhood Obesity Program Planned 
• August 19, 2011 - Ardmore Utility Project Update 8/19/2011 
• August 16, 2011 - Ceremony to Mark Naming of Rams Drive 
• August 16, 2011 - Fire Department Holding Recruiting Fairs 
• August 12, 2011 - Storm Drain Repairs Scheduled - Lockland Avenue, Gaston Street 
• August 12, 2011 - Police Officer Willingham Family Statement 
• August 11, 2011 - Sprague Street Closing Tuesday for Utility Work 
• August 11, 2011 - Ardmore Utility Project Update 8/11/2011 
• August 10, 2011 - Winston Lake Hosting Wyndham Championship Jr Golf Clinic 
• August 04, 2011 - Ardmore Utility Project Update 8/4/2011 
• August 04, 2011 - Lane Closure Scheduled on Silas Creek Parkway 
• August 01, 2011 - Funeral Arrangements for Police Officer Willingham 

• July 28, 2011 -  Ardmore Utility Project Update 7/28/2011
• July 27, 2011 -  28th Annual National Night Out to be Held Aug. 2  
• July 26, 2011 -  Crosswalk Repairs Scheduled at Trade-Fourth Intersection  
• July 23, 2011 -  Volunteers Needed for Rock the Block  
• July 23, 2011 -  City Seeks Citizens for Development-Process Review Panel    
• July 21, 2011 -  Downtown Streets Closing for Crosswalk Repairs  
• July 21, 2011 -  Sylvan Road Closing for Sewer Repairs  
• July 20, 2011 -  Persistent Leak Closes Happy Hill Pool   
• July 15, 2011 -  “Every Butt Hurts” Cigarette Litter Campaign Wins New Grant  
• July 15, 2011 -  Ardmore Utility Project Update 7/15/2011  
• July 15, 2011 -  Bolton Pool to Reopen  
• July 15, 2011 -  Downtown Streets Closing for Crosswalk Repairs  
• July 13, 2011 -  Fifth Street Closing Monday Through Sept. 2  
  July 12, 2011 -  Storm Drain Repairs Close Brookstown Avenue, Restrict First Street  
• July 12, 2011 -  Lightning Strike Closes Bolton Pool  
• July 08, 2011 -  Police Accepting Applications for Citizens’ Police Academy
• July 06, 2011 -  East Mountain Street Closing for Water Line Repairs
• July 01, 2011 -  Utility Work Scheduled on Third Street; Fourth Street Reopening  

• June 29, 2011 -  New Castle Drive Closing for Sewer Repairs
• June 29, 2011 -  Collection Changes for Independence Day Holiday  
• June 24, 2011 -  Ardmore Utility Project Update 6/24/2011  
• June 22, 2011 -  Happy Hill Pool Now Open, Free Admission Through Sunday  
• June 22, 2011 -  Mayor Seeks Applicants for Boards and Commissions  
• June 20, 2011 -  Human Relations Participating in Juneteenth Festival on June 25   
• June 17, 2011 -  Now Offers Paperless Billing for Water, Sewer, Stormwater Bills
• June 17, 2011 -  Ardmore Utility Project Update  
• June 16, 2011 -  Council Members to with President Obama, Administration Officials
• June 13, 2011 -  Powerade State Games/Cycling Sunday to Affect Downtown Streets
• June 10, 2011 -  Happy Hill Pool Delayed, Kimberley Water Play Area Remains Closed  
• June 10, 2011 -  Televisions, Computer Landfill Ban Takes Effect July 1  
• June 10, 2011 -  Inspections Division Offering Commercial Building Evaluation Service
• June 07, 2011 -  Interfaith Forum on Judaism Scheduled
• June 03, 2011 -  Ardmore Utility Project Begins Monday on Lockland Avenue  
• June 03, 2011 -  Bolton Water Play Area Reopened   
• June 02, 2011 -  City Soliciting Participants for 9-11 Anniversary Commemoration  

• May 27, 2011 -  Youth Advisory Council to Sponsor “Expression Wall”  
• May 27, 2011 -  Water Play Areas Closed for Drain Cover Recall  
• May 27, 2011 -  $390.8 Million Budget Proposed for 2011-2012   
• May 27, 2011 -  Kinghill Drive Closing for Storm Drain Repairs  
• May 25, 2011 -  Collection Changes for Memorial Day Holiday
• May 23, 2011 -  City Pools to Begin Opening Memorial Day Weekend
• May 19, 2011 -  Police Department Website Adds Virtual Assistant  
• May 19, 2011 -  City Financial Information Now Online  
• May 17, 2011 -  Meeting with South Ward Residents  
• May 12, 2011 -  "Transforming Race" Art Exhibit Showing May 19  
• May 10, 2011 -  Street Closings for Utility Repairs  
• May 10, 2011 -  Law Enforcement Memorial Service Scheduled for May 12  
• May 09, 2011 -  Bike to Work Week Coming May 16-20   
• May 09, 2011 -  Utility Commission Approves Rate Increase  
• May 06, 2011 -  Human Relations Commission Honored  
• May 05, 2011 -  West Clemmonsville Road Closed to Repair Gas Line   
• May 03, 2011 -  Comparison of Baseball Stadiums Favors Winston-Salem  
• May 03, 2011 -  May is Historic Preservation Month  
• May 03, 2011 -  Great American Cleanup in Winston-Salem Scheduled for May 7   

• April 29, 2011 -  Council Member Montgomery to Hold Ward Meeting   
• April 28, 2011 -  Devonshire Street Closed Friday for Sewer Repairs
• April 25, 2011 -  Arson Awareness Week is May 1-7
• April 21, 2011 -  Stafford Village Boulevard to Open Monday
• April 21, 2011 -  Police Accepting Applications for Youth Citizens' Police Academy    
• April 21, 2011 -  Friday Garbage Collection Changed for Easter Holiday  
• April 18, 2011 -  Legacy 2030 Kick-Off Meetings Scheduled
• April 15, 2011 -  Mayor Joines, Council Member Clark - West Ward Residents    
• April 12, 2011 -  Northbound Broad Street Closing for Tree Pruning  
• April 12, 2011 -  East 25th Street Closing for Utility Repairs
• April 08, 2011 -  911 Operators Honored During National Telecommunicator Week   
• April 08, 2011 - Cemetery Street Closing for Storm Drain Repairs  
• April 07, 2011 -  April is Fair Housing Month    
• April 06, 2011 -  Utility Work Scheduled on Third, Fourth, and Fifth Streets   
• April 01, 2011 -  25th Street Closing for Storm Drain Repairs  
• April 01, 2011 -  East 25th Street Closing for Utility Repairs   
• April 01, 2011 -  Meeting Scheduled on Neighborhood Mediation Committee   

• March 25, 2011 -  Operation Medicine Drop Results    
• March 25, 2011 -  Mayor City Council to Honor Coach Tom Walter  
• March 25, 2011 -  WSPD Bomb Squad Holding Spring Eggsplosion  
• March 22, 2011 -  "Talk of the Town" with North Ward Residents    
• March 16, 2011 -  Release of Water to Affect Salem Lake Greenway  
• March 11, 2011 -  Vine Street Closing for Utility Construction  
• March 10, 2011 -  George Stilphen Receives Statewide Big Sweep Award    
• March 10, 2011 -  Utilities Division to Supply Water Meters for Commercial Development  
• March 08, 2011 -  Interfaith Forum on Islam Scheduled  
• March 07, 2011 -  Miller Park Hosting Nature Camp March 28-April 1   
• March 07, 2011 -  Dispose of Unwanted Medications during Operation Medicine Drop
• March 04, 2011 -  Road Closings to Affect Patterson Avenue and Seventh Street   
• March 03, 2011 -  "Talk of the Town" with Southwest Ward Residents  
• March 03, 2011 -  Allistair Road Closed Thursday and Friday for Sewer Line Installation  
• March 01, 2011 -  Salisbury Street Closed Wednesday to Install Water and Sewer Line

• February 25, 2011 -  Allistair Road Closed This Weekend for Sewer Line Installation  
• February 25, 2011 -  Patterson & Seventh Intersection Closing for Utility Work  
• February 25, 2011 -  Lyndhurst Avenue Closing for Storm Drain Repairs   
  February 25, 2011 -  Bulky Item Collection Starts Monday  
• February 23, 2011 -  Citizen Input Sought on Capital Project Priorities  
• February 22, 2011 -  School Children to be Honored  
• February 22, 2011 -  City Council Approves Buchanan, Liberia as New Sister City   
• February 21, 2011 -  Fire Department to Demonstrate Fire Hazards in Controlled Burn  
• February 21, 2011 -  Council Member Montgomery to Hold East Ward Business Summit
• February 18, 2011 -  Oak Ridge Drive Closing for Storm Drain Repairs    
• February 18, 2011 -  Sid and Bea Kelly Honored for Civil Rights Leadership    
• February 14, 2011 -  Police Department Holding Black History Month Celebration  
• February 11, 2011 -  Downtown Streets to be Closed for Mardi Gras Parade  
• February 11, 2011 -  Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful Campaign Targets Cigarette Litter
• February 11, 2011 -  Fire Department to Recognize Citys First Paid Black Fire Fighters  
• February 11, 2011 -  Miller Street Closing for Sewer Repairs 2/15/2011  
• February 11, 2011 -  Lansing Drive Closing for Storm Drain Repairs  
• February 10, 2011 -  Spruce Street Closing This Weekend for Utility Work    
• February 05, 2011 -  Waughtown Street Closing Tuesday Night for Utility Work    
• February 04, 2011 -  Miller Street Closing for Sewer Repairs

• January 24, 2010 -  Signal Work Scheduled on North Stratford Road  
• January 24, 2010 -  Council Member Montgomery to Hold Ward Meeting  
• January 20, 2011 -  Comments Sought on Bike-Lane Proposals
• January 19, 2011 -  Community Meetings to be Held on City Budget
• January 19, 2011 -  Police Accepting Applications for Citizens Police Academy
• January 18, 2011 -  Free Flower Bulbs Available for Planting in Public Areas  
• January 12, 2011 -  Yard-Waste Collections Changed for Martin Luther King Holiday   
• January 11, 2011 -  Sanitation Collections Make-up Plan  
• January 10, 2011 -  Committee Meetings Canceled
• January 10, 2011 -  Sanitation Collections Suspended for Tuesday
• January 10, 2011 -  Public Safety Committee Meeting Canceled  
• January 10, 2011 -  Curbside Recycling in Winston-Salem Suspended
• January 05, 2011 -  Contractor Dies During Repair Project for Water Intake Pipe  

• December 30, 2010 -  Police Urge New Year’s Eve Safety
• December 23, 2010 -  Recycle Your Christmas Tree    
• December 23, 2010 -  CityLink to be Staffed Throughout Holiday Weekends    
• December 17, 2010 -  Collections Changes for Christmas and New Year's Holidays  
• December 17, 2010 -  Northwest Boulevard Closing Tuesday for Utility Work   
• December 17, 2010 -  Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful Wins Award  
• December 16, 2010 -  Sanitation Collections Postponed    
• December 09, 2010 -  Mayor Joines Hosting City Hall Holiday Music Series    
• December 09, 2010 -  Council Member Besse Named Chair of NLC's Large Cities Council  
• December 09, 2010 -  Youngsters to Shop with a Cop at Target this Saturday
• December 03, 2010 -  City Offering Business Assistance Through RUCA Program  
• December 01, 2010 - Mayor Joines Congratulates KMS Gospel Singers  
• December 01, 2010 - Dash Submits Final Payment for 2010