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November 2025 - Vol. 14
Ribbon cut on new Tanglewood Clubhouse
Forsyth County Commissioners cut the ribbon on the new clubhouse at Tanglewood Park last month.
The new clubhouse is a project from the 2016 Forsyth County voter-approved Parks & Recreation Bond. It replaces the previous clubhouse, which was built in 1972-73 to host the 1974 PGA Championship, which was won by Lee Trevino who beat Jack Nickaulus by a single stroke.
The new 10,000 square foot clubhouse is designed to be smaller and more efficient than the old one. The new building includes:
- A 1,000 square-foot ADA accessible Pro Shop.
- The 19th Hole grill and bar with covered patio seating overlooking the golf course. The dining area also features a trophy cabinet and golf memorabilia.
- Meeting rooms and event spaces that will be available for the public to rent.
- A cart basement that can hold all of Tanglewood’s 146 golf carts. Since they’re now all electric, the underground storage tank that was used to fuel the old gas-powered carts has been removed.
Golf operations officially moved into the building on Sept. 9, a little more than 16 months after construction began. The 19th Hole and event spaces will open at a later date.
First-time Homebuyer Resource Fair
A Homebuyer Resource Fair will be held Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Forsyth County Central Library Auditorium, 660 W. Fifth St, in Winston-Salem.
Hosted by the Forsyth County Community and Economic Development Department, this drop-in event brings first-time homebuyers together with local lenders, realtors and community partner organizations. They’ll learn about down payment and closing cost assistance programs along with credit rebuilding, banking, budgeting, student loan help and more.
There is no cost to attend, but registration is encouraged on the 2025 Homebuyer Resource Fair webpage.
For more information, contact firsthome@forsyth.cc or call 336-703-2680.
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County Commissioner Update
The Winston-Salem State University Homecoming Parade was among the many community events the commissioners participated in last month. It was an honor for commissioners and county staff to take part in this annual celebration of the rich legacy of WSSU.
Here’s this month’s commissioners meeting schedule:
- Monday, Nov. 3 Briefing at 2 p.m.
- Thursday, Nov. 6 Meeting at 2 p.m.
- Monday, Nov. 17 Briefing at 2 p.m.
- Thursday, Nov. 20 Bimonthly Morning Discussion Session at 10 a.m. followed by a Meeting at 2 p.m.
During briefings, staff brief the commissioners on the items they'll vote on in that week's meeting. During meetings, they vote on various items and hear from residents during their regular public comment session.
Meetings and briefings are held at the Forsyth County Government Center, 201 N. Chestnut St. Meetings are streamed live in their entirety on Forsyth County YouTube and Facebook, as well as the Forsyth County website and are also broadcasted live on WSTV13 on Spectrum cable.
Election Day is Nov. 4 for municipal races
Forsyth County has elections this year for municipalities outside of Winston-Salem. The last day for Early Voting is Nov. 1 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Forsyth County Government Center, 201 N. Chestnut St, and Election Day is Nov. 4.
If you vote on Election Day, you’ll need to vote at your assigned polling place, and polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Any voter in line at their assigned polling place at 7:30 p.m. will be able to vote. You can visit the Forsyth County Board of Elections webpage to look up your polling location and sample ballot, along with election results after the polls close.
Diabetes Awareness Events Nov. 3-5 at Forsyth County Public Health
The Minority Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) is holding events from Nov. 3–5 for National Diabetes Awareness Month at the Forsyth County Department of Public Health, 799 Highland Ave, in Winston-Salem.
- Nov. 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. - Free health screenings with a smoothie coupon. Health Screenings include an A1C check and more.
- Nov. 4, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Diabetes talk followed by an awareness walk
- Nov. 5, 4-8 p.m. - Film, music, fitness activities, games, vendors and more
All events are free and open to all! Attendees are encouraged to register for the event by Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. You can register and learn more about MDPP on the Minority Diabetes Prevention Program webpage.
Community Grant Funding Application Period
Forsyth County is now accepting applications for Community Grants funding for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Community Grants funding provides assistance to community organizations. Applications are due Nov. 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Applications are reviewed by a committee of county staff who select grant applications to recommend to the county commissioners. Funding is contingent on county commissioner approval and the availability of funds.
Community Grant applications are submitted online using the Forsyth County Community Portal. Visit the Community Grants webpage for more details and resources about the application process.
For additional information or assistance, please contact Grants Administrator Bailey Arnold at (336) 703-2077 or arnoldbk@forsyth.cc.
Food Safety Forum is Nov. 17
A Forsyth County Food Safety Forum will be held on Nov. 17 from 9-11 a.m. at the Forsyth County Department of Public Health, 799 Highland Ave.
There is also a Spanish version of the forum that will be held on Nov. 10 from 9-11 a.m. at Forsyth Public Health.
This forum provides education to food service operators and community partners about the processes of health inspection, rules and laws, and the expectations of Environmental Health staff while conducting inspections.
County buildings to go green to honor veterans
To honor veterans from Nov. 4-11, we'll have green exterior lighting at the Forsyth County Government Center, the Forsyth County Courthouse, the Forsyth County Central Library and the Carolina Field of Honor at Triad Park as part of Operation Green Light.
Operation Green Light is an initiative of the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers that encourages counties nationwide to display green lights in support of veterans from Nov. 4 to Veterans Day on Nov. 11.
Businesses and residents are encouraged to participate by displaying a green light in their windows to show their support for veterans.
Amos Cottage property for sale
At its June 5 Meeting, Forsyth County Commissioners directed the county manager to solicit fair market value offers for county-owned property at 3325 Silas Creek Pkwy. This property is 3.21-acres in size and is known as Amos Cottage.
Interested bidders should submit a Letter of Intent to Kirby Robinson at robinskj@forsyth.cc stating the bidder's name as registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State, the offer amount, and a detailed description of the bidder's intended future use of the property.
Commissioners have complete discretion over which offer, if any, they choose to advertise for upset bids and may choose to consider a lease of the property. View the Amos Cottage property sale flyer for more information.
Age Friendly Conference
Forsyth County Health and Human Services (HHS) held its Age Friendly Conference on Oct. 13 with Senior Services at its Intergenerational Center for Arts & Wellness. This event for older adults and their caregivers featured a variety of local organizations offering services to seniors along with numerous classes on everything from Medicaid to healthy eating. Commissioners Don Martin and Gloria Whisenhunt greeted attendees at the conference. Thank you to all our staff, community partners and attendees who made the event a success!
Employee Service Awards
We held our Employee Service Awards at Truist Ballpark last month, honoring current and retired employees for their many years of service. Pictured below is Retiree Stephen Brinegar, one of several retirees who shook hands with the County Commissioners before receiving the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest award for state service granted by the Office of the Governor. For photos of the event and all awardees, visit our Flickr page.
Domestic Violence Month Vigil
Forsyth County Bridges to Hope Family Justice Center held a vigil remembering victims and honoring survivors of Domestic Violence on October 23. The event included remarks by Commissioners Gloria Whisenhunt and Dan Besse along with Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough and women who shared their own stories about domestic violence. The ceremony ended with a candlelight vigil.
Our Bridges to Hope Family Justice Center serves individuals and families impacted by Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Elder Abuse, Child Maltreatment and Human Trafficking.
It's located at 725 Highland Ave, Annex 1 in Winston-Salem and is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Call 336-776-3255 or the Bridges to Hope website for more information.
World of Work a success
World of Work was held on Oct. 22 at the LJVM Coliseum presented by Forsyth County Government in collaboration with ForsythWorks (Greater Winton-Salem, Inc), Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC, Forsyth Technical Community College and WS/FC Schools. Forsyth County Community & Economic Development worked as a partner in planning and orchestrating the event. More than 70 employers and educational programs provided hands-on learning opportunities for 2,500 tenth grade students and career opportunities for 160 job seekers at the Community Job Fair later that afternoon. Several county departments were there to discuss career options, including Parks and Recreation, Emergency Services, Sheriff’s Office, Public Health and Social Services.
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