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The complicated past and present of Winston-Salem's Confederate soldier statue
Winston-Salem’s controversial Confederate monument has been moved to its new home in Davidson County. The statue of a uniformed soldier holding a rifle with its shoulder stock resting on the ground had stood across from an old Winston-Salem courthouse for nearly 115 years. Calls for its removal intensified in...
Child care needs among the top reasons North Carolina teachers resign
There was an error loading the media player. A handful of women gathered inside of Jessica McCrory’s living room in Winston-Salem one afternoon in April. She was hosting a meetup for the advocacy group MomsRising, where members organize around issues impacting women, mothers and families. A couple of the women brought their babies, which made sense, seeing as the topic of discussion for this gathering was the state’s shortage of child care.
Local man makes rounds at RNC
MILWAUKEE — It’s been a whirlwind week for local resident A.J. Daoud as a delegate to the Republican National Convention, which has included rubbing elbows with what arguably is a who’s who list of top party notables. Daoud, the owner of Cox-Needham Funeral Home in Pilot Mountain and a longtime GOP insider, not only has frequented the convention hall while former President Donald Trump and vice president pick JD Vance were present; he has been right in the thick of other events this week as...
GSO city council postpones funding for downtown homeless center, putting the struggling organization in jeopardy as need grows
The CityBeat is a nonprofit-funded position reporting on Winston-Salem and Greensboro city council and all city business. These pieces are free to be republished with attribution to Triad City Beat. This story has been updated. Read more here. In an effort to serve the growing homeless population in Greensboro, the...
Community Meeting on Shorefair Drive Extension Project
Officials with the city’s Department of Transportation will hold a community meeting Monday, July 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Hanes Hosiery Community Center, 501 Reynolds Blvd., to get public input on the Shorefair Drive Extension project and the impact it will have on area travelers. The city...
Rodgers will attend Youth Voice
For the first time since its inception, a Martin County Boys and Girls Club member will be attending the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) Youth Voice 2024. South Creek Middle School student and Robersonville Boys and Girls Club member Nieenma Rodgers will be participating in the 117th Annual NCACC Conference on Aug. 8-10 in Forsyth County. Commissioners Emily Biggs, Ronnie Smith and Chair Dempsey Bond will be attending...
Lewisville Gateway Project finally complete: Town to consider new traffic mitigation in neighborhoods in August meeting
LEWISVILLE — At last, Lewisville’s Williams Road Gateway Project is done. Well, almost. “The only thing left is the lighting to be installed at the monument signs,” said Town Manager Stacy Tolbert, who was the planner when the project got started in the 2017-18 time frame and has since succeeded departed managers Hank Perkins and James […] The post Lewisville Gateway Project finally complete: Town to consider new traffic mitigation in neighborhoods in August meeting appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Town takes a pass on the bypass
STOKESDALE – R-2577C, a multi-lane bypass route designed to widen U.S. 158 between Anthony Road and I-73/U.S. 220 in Stokesdale, has been removed from the consolidated Thoroughfare and Collector Street Plan developed by Greensboro Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Stokesdale Town Council voted 5-0 at its July 11...
Bermuda Run ‘in the catbird’s seat’ with Blue Heron Trail: Davie County Recreation and Parks director gives overview, including future plans
BERMUDA RUN — During his presentation at last Tuesday night’s Bermuda Run Town Council meeting, Paul Moore, the director of Davie County Recreation and Parks, singled out the town for one significant component that fits perfectly into the county’s overall plan of connectivity. “You guys are in the catbird’s seat here because you have the […] The post Bermuda Run ‘in the catbird’s seat’ with Blue Heron Trail: Davie County Recreation and Parks director gives overview, including future plans appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Rezoning advances plan for Oak Ridge development
OAK RIDGE – Owner Sam Anders is preparing for the commercial development of his property at the corner of N.C. 150 and Linville Road after winning rezoning of the portion not already zoned for limited business (LB). Oak Ridge Town Council voted unanimously last week to approve Anders’s request...
Major road improvements in Oak Ridge delayed, again
OAK RIDGE – Plans by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to build two roundabouts and upgrade the N.C. 68/150 intersection have encountered another delay. It’s been almost five years since Oak Ridge Town Council approved a resolution endorsing NCDOT’s plans for the intersection improvements within the town’s...
System-Wide Sewer Rehabilitation Lane Closures
Work continues on the System-Wide Sewer Rehabilitation project in Winston-Salem. The following streets will have lane closures weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting Monday, July 22:. Northbound Cherry Street between Eighth Street and Arlis Court. Southbound Main Street between Lemly Street and Interstate 40. Westbound Country Club Road...
Upcoming events at Clemmons Branch Library
Youth programs Story times: Join in for books, finger plays, songs and crafts for toddlers and preschoolers in the story time room. Story time is on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m., followed by a repeat performance at 10:30 a.m., and on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschool Craft Time: The fun continues on Thursdays after story time […] The post Upcoming events at Clemmons Branch Library appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Debate over ABC store persists
Council votes against taking next step toward an ABC store, but the topic is likely to resurface at next month’s meeting. STOKESDALE – It’s been almost 15 years since Stokesdale citizens voted to approve locating an ABC store within the town’s limits. Following the November 2009 election in which 420 citizens voted for an ABC store and 274 voted against it, the Triad ABC Board and the Greensboro ABC Board were each approached. Both of the boards ultimately declined to work with the town at that time, however, citing economic conditions and potential changes to ABC boards that the state legislature was considering.
Village briefings for July 18
Events: Clemmons Cares Month: Join in all month long as the village shares ways to spread love throughout the community. Back by popular demand, kindness rock painting for all to hide and find around the village. Kindness rocks are just plain rocks, available to grab from a bin outside of village hall, as well as a painting station […] The post Village briefings for July 18 appeared first on clemmonscourier.
West Forsyth PTA seeks president
CLEMMONS — The West Forsyth Parent/Teacher/Student Association is looking for a leader after several recent efforts to find one have proven unsuccessful. In a Monday email, Tonya Nelson, of the organization, said, “Your help is needed. The West Forsyth High School Parent/Teacher/Student Association (PTSA) is in desperate need of a leader. According to Nelson’s email, […] The post West Forsyth PTA seeks president appeared first on clemmonscourier.
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