Foundations, businesses have donated $3.6 million to help Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools pay down debt

Earlier this month, county commissioners voted to forgive every dollar contributed to the fund through Dec. 31 against the amount the district owes the county. WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Local foundations, businesses and community leaders have committed more than $3.6 million to a newly created fund designed to help Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools reduce its debt. The…