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Tragic Stabbing at North Forsyth High Leaves One Dead

12/10/2025

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A stabbing at North Forsyth High School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on Tuesday resulted in one student dead and another injured during an altercation.
Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough confirmed the injured student was treated and released from the hospital.
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Superintendent Don Phipps called the incident the "worst nightmare of any educator."
Governor Josh Stein expressed shock and offered prayers for the affected students and families.
The school will be closed Wednesday, with a crisis team available for support upon reopening.

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A stabbing at North Forsyth High School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on Tuesday resulted in one student dead and another injured during an altercation.
Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough confirmed the injured student was treated and released from the hospital.
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Superintendent Don Phipps called the incident the "worst nightmare of any educator."
Governor Josh Stein expressed shock and offered prayers for the affected students and families.
The school will be closed Wednesday, with a crisis team available for support upon reopening.