A press release issued by the city of Winston- Salem indicated that the rate change will result in a net increase of $3.94 per month for the average household, which currently pays $30.16 for water and sewer. A typical fast-food restaurant will pay an additional $45.

On the eve of a statewide referendum on a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would make marriage between a man and woman the only domestic legal union recognized under state law, the Winston-Salem City Council passed a resolution in opposition to the ballot initiative.

The aborted bond package included a $16.5 million city match to pay for the initial phase of a streetcar system, along with $34.

The Winston-Salem City Council took a pass on a proposed resolution to oppose the marriage amendment on Monday after West Ward Councilman Robert Clark voted against allowing the item on the meeting agenda. City ordinance requires a unanimous vote for council to consider an item that has not been previously approved by a committee.

Budget challenges faced by the city include an anticipated 11-percent decrease to the property tax base with revaluation next year, the loss of federal stimulus dollars for police salaries, increased fuel costs and plans for the city to kick in more for employee salaries and healthcare benefits.

Council gives green light to apartments near ballpark The Winston-Salem City Council voted unanimously on Monday to approve a site plan and final development plan for an apartment complex across the s

The Forsyth County Commission’s 4-3 vote to endorse state legislation requiring voters to show photo ID before exercising their franchise on Monday was not the last word on the issue; nor was it intended to be.

“One of the purposes of what we’re trying to do is create this central entertainment district that would have several uses,” said Hank Perkins, a developer who lives amidst a cluster of entertainment venues that includes Ziggy’s, the Garage and the District Roof Top Bar & Grille.

Wilkins is running against fellow Republicans Hank Henning and Jeremy Williams, but he wasn’t the only candidate to file before the final deadline at 5 p.m. Democrats Dan Miller of Greensboro and Linda Kellerman of High Point also filed the same day for District 6, bringing the number of candidates from two on Thursday up to five.

The Winston-Salem City Council could explore the possibility of creating a downtown entertain- ment district after balking at a rezoning request on Monday evening that members feared would threaten the viability of Ziggy’s and the District Roof Top Bar & Grille in the north anchor section.

Earl Jones, ousted as representative of NC House District 60 in the Democratic primary two years ago, is seeking a rematch with the seat’s current occupant, Rep. Marcus Brandon. Jones had represented the district, which harnesses predominantly African-American areas of High Point and Greensboro through rural corridor of Guilford County, since 2003.

Items from across the Triad and beyond Federal judge to weigh injunction for county commissioners map case A federal judge for the Middle District of North Carolina set a preliminary injunctio

The commission adopted a policy last year to ban video presentations during the speakers from the floor portion of its meeting and is considering an additional policy to created an agenda review committee headed by the board chair to preview and approve video presentations during agenda items.

“We’re going to be launching this campaign by talking about fixing problems,” Folwell said. “If I hear one more speech about what the problems are without a solution I think I’m going to throw up. People want their problems fixed. They don’t care how it’s done; they just want their problems fixed.

Motsinger will hold an official press conference to announce her candidacy on Jan. 17. The campaign will release the details of the press conference sometime this week. Motsinger has set up a placeholder campaign website and an account with Act Blue, a PAC that helps Democratic candidates raise money online.

The Darryl Hunt Project was launched in 2005 and has served more than 5,000 people. Students from Winston Salem State University and Wake Forest University, UNCG and NC A&T State University have collaborated with the nonprofit to work on actual...

Count Greensboro Mayor Robbie Perkins as an enthusiastic proponent of an initiative to develop sewer basins in eastern Guilford County to support future economic development.

All four houses will be available for sale in the coming year..

“It’s all really about economic development,” Cornelio said. “Greenways around the country have been successful in creating a $5 to $10 return on investment for every dollar spent. Our first obligation is to our shareholders, but corporations are creatures of the places they live in.

“The Womble and Carmichael families have been close over the years and this is an extremely trying time for both families,” Parmon stated. “We would also like to thank the paramedics who responded so swiftly as well as the doctors, nurses, emergency room and hospital staff who have cared for Rep.