Forsyth County

Forsyth Co. School District Fails To Report Possible Crimes

Jeff Tiberii — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:30:00 +0000

Following a two-year investigation by the SBI, the Forsyth County district attorney says it appears that about 20 possible crimes were not reported by local school officials to law enforcement. D.A. Jim O'Neill called on the State to examine reporting practices by the school district. The investigation turned up about 20 cases that were eventually prosecuted but not properly reported. The district maintains the lack of reporting was a misinterpretation of the law and not malicious.

Winston-Salem Hoping For Herbalife Expansion

Jeff Tiberii — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:20:00 +0000

Forsyth County Commissioners have approved economic incentives in an effort to lure 500 full-time jobs to Winston-Salem.

Wake Forest Baptist Cutting More Than 900 Jobs

Jeff Tiberii — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 17:06:19 +0000

The largest employer in Forsyth County will eliminate 950 jobs by next summer.

Child Dies From Whooping Cough In Forsyth County

Gurnal Scott — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:35:00 +0000

State health officials say a child has died of whooping cough in Forsyth County.

Gurnal Scott: The child was only two months old. It's not clear how the child contracted the disease also known a pertussis, but it does shine a light on the fact that it can happen.

Dr. Laura Gerald: If you're even around a child who is under 12 months of age, you should be vaccinated.

New Report Shows Value of Arts Industry

Jeff Tiberii — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:42:00 +0000

A new report is detailing the economic impact of arts in North Carolina.

Jeff Tiberii: The national study concludes nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in the state had a financial impact of 1.24 billion dollars during the 2010 fiscal year. That ‘impact’ figure includes ticket purchases, estimates on money spent before and after the show, and the salaries art professionals earn. Catherine Heitz New is with the Arts Concil of Forsyth County:

Prayer Appeal Rejected by US Supreme Court

Jeff Tiberii — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0000

The US Supreme Court will not hear an appeal from Forsyth County regarding prayer before public meetings.