First and Main

Host Katie Gore speaks with Shawn Helm from Neighborhood Services and Code Enforcement about how the city helps residents keep their neighborhoods clean and beautiful. 

How to report a code violation:
Call CityLink at 311 or 336-727-8000 
Or use the Winston-Salem Online Reporting Tool 
Come learn how the Neighborhood Services Department assists with code enforcement concerns, homeowner lending opportunities, affordable housing questions, and more. Meet one on one with experts at this open house series!

Drop by an open house on the following days between 6-7 p.m.:
Monday, May 18, Minnie Lee Davis Harris Community Center, 2020 E. 14th St.Tuesday, 
May 19, Sprague Street Community Center, 1350 E. Sprague St.Wednesday, 
May 20, Hanes Hosiery Community Center, 501 Reynolds Rd.Thursday, 
May 21, Carl Russell Community Center, 3521 Carver School Rd.
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Host Katie Gore speaks with Leah Friend from Rec and Parks about how residents can enjoy the city’s pools, swim lessons, summer camps, venues for rent, and much more.
Find a Rec and Parks location or activity!
https://www.cityofws.org/827/Recreation-Parks

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Host Brandii Little speaks with Erica Palmiter of the Public Art Commission about how art revitalizes our city and sparks economic growth. Erica highlights current art projects, including the new dandelion project being installed along Salem Parkway, and talks about how artists can apply for upcoming projects.
Visit the Art Commission website
https://www.cityofws.org/1267/Public-Art-Commission
Learn about public art in progress:
https://www.cityofws.org/3600/Public-Art-in-Progress
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Host Brandii Little speaks with Kaitlin Chamberlain about the opportunities during Creek Week for all ages to enjoy nature, learn about ecology, and even do some great volunteer work that protects the waterways and wildlife we all enjoy. 
Find an activity!
https://forsythcreekweek.org/events/month/2026-03/ 
Learn more!
forsythcreekweek.org 
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Brandii speaks with Sue Spainhour from Marketing and Communications about the city’s Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Memorial Walk of Fame, celebrating homegrown artists and contributors to the arts. Listen and learn how to nominate your favorite candidate and honor their legacy.
Learn more:
Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Memorial Walk of Fame
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