When the smoke finally cleared from the Weaver Fertilizer Plant fire last winter, Winston-Salem officials turned their attention to helping those who were forced to pack their bags and head to safer ground. More than 6,500 people were under evacuation orders, many of whom lived in low-income neighborhoods.
The candidates will answer questions from a five-member panel at a public forum Wednesday. Assistant City Manager Patrice Toney says they’ll address concerns raised by feedback from the community during the search.