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The Wake Forest University Police Department works closely with other nearby universities to stay informed of safety issues affecting college campuses in Winston-Salem. In January and February, various issues related to vehicles (break-ins, thefts and vandalism) were reported at Wake Forest. Other area universities have […]

University police are investigating reports of four vehicle break-ins that occurred last night (Saturday, Feb. 11) in the lower parking area of Lot Z4. The lot, designated primarily for sophomore parking, is located across from the Polo Road entrance to Reynolda Campus and accessed from […]

On Monday evening, a fire at the fertilizer plant at 4440 N. Cherry Street in Winston-Salem led to the Winston-Salem Fire Department asking for the evacuation of residents living within a one-mile radius. Faculty, staff and students who reside inside […]

Because of the impact of the fire on North Cherry Street, Wake Forest will cancel classes on Tuesday, Feb. 1. Staff who are not needed to support the evacuation effort and are able to work remotely are encouraged to do so. If you are unsure […]

Because of a fire at 4440 N. Cherry Street, the Winston-Salem Fire Department is asking for voluntary evacuations by residents within a one-mile radius of that address. That includes off-campus housing north of Polo Road between Cherry Street and Long Drive. (

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Early this morning, the University received anonymous phone calls with shooting-related threats. An emergency shelter-in-place message was sent while University Police and Winston-Salem Police investigated the threat. At 5 a.m., an all-clear message was shared as the call was determined to be a hoax. It […]