Members of the Forsyth County community are on the front lines of defense in North Carolina against the invasive Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), a pest that poses significant threats to fruit production, especially grapevines, and to hops production.

Forsyth County is part of the Winston-Salem, NC, Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Greensboro –Winston-Salem– High Point, NC, Combined Statistical Area. Portions of Forsyth County are in the Yadkin Valley wine region. The county was formed in 1849 from Stokes County.

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Forsyth Medical Center is one of the largest and most distinguished hospitals in Winston-Salem and all of North Carolina, offering residents of all ages in the Triad and beyond the full range of world-class lifesaving and life-enhancing medical services needed.

Salem/Forsyth County Schools for their County budget request. - A Public Hearing on the budget, where residents can give their comments, will be held at 6 p.m. on May 19 at the Government Center. Those wishing to give comments remotely should call 336-422-1200 at 5:45 p.m. on the day of the meeting. They will be placed on

FHS is dedicated to the welfare of animals in Forsyth County. We have cats and dogs available for adoption, foster, and other resources.

Since our founding over a century ago, the ADA Forsyth Institute has been an innovative leader in oral health research and clinical care. Today, ADA Forsyth is a top-tier NIH-funded research institute focused on exploring the connections between oral health and overall well-being.