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Lewisville town manager resigns his position: James Ayers taking early retirement after 16 months on the job
James Ayers, who has been the town manager of Lewisville for just over 16 months, announced his resignation on March 1. Ayers, who turned 61 last week, confirmed that he is taking early retirement from local government service, adding his effective retirement date is April 1. Offering a quote, Ayers said, “I am grateful to […] The post Lewisville town manager resigns his position: James Ayers taking early retirement after 16 months on the job appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Titan Tattler: “Anastasia” begins next week
By Claire Reinthaler For the Clemmons Courier CLEMMONS — Daylight savings has come and gone, and with it has come warmer weather and more sunshine in the village. The performing arts department is hard at work, setting up to put on its production of “Anastasia” next week. The show unofficially opens on Wednesday, March 20, […] The post Titan Tattler: “Anastasia” begins next week appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Upcoming events at the Lewisville Library
Closings: • Friday, March 29 for Good Friday All ages programs • Forsyth Creek Week (March 16-24) FCW is celebrated throughout the Forsyth County Public Library system. Please see *below for Creek Week-themed programs at the Lewisville Branch. Child programs Nature Notebooks • March 16 Pick up your Nature Notebook at the Lewisville Branch Library […] The post Upcoming events at the Lewisville Library appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Your Neighbor: Meet Millesa (Calicott) Covington
By Mandy Haggerson For the Clemmons Courier When you are young and lucky enough to have a teacher or coach who goes the extra mile, you never forget it, especially when that coach or teacher teaches you life lessons both on and off the athletic field or court. Millesa (Calicott) Covington strives to provide that […] The post Your Neighbor: Meet Millesa (Calicott) Covington appeared first on clemmonscourier.
ForsythRides to offer job-related rides for free
FORSYTH COUNTY — Clemmons and Lewisville residents can take advantage of a new program called ForsythRides, which will provide no-cost rides to Forsyth residents for employment-related travel. The program provides transportation to work, skills training, job fairs, interviews, GED classes and taking children to childcare for working parents. Rides must originate in Forsyth County and […] The post ForsythRides to offer job-related rides for free appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Blotter for the week of March 14
Below is a list of crime investigations and activities reported by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office in Clemmons and Lewisville last week. • March 4 — Auto-breaking and larceny — 6900 block of August Drive, Clemmons. Theft of wallet from a motor vehicle. • March 4 — Vandalism — 6600 block of Styers Ferry Road, Clemmons. Drive […] The post Blotter for the week of March 14 appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Shallowford Presbyterian Tennebrae Service on March 29
Shallowford Presbyterian Church will present “Wondrous Love,” a Good Friday Service of Tenebrae on Friday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m. The service includes musical meditations, hymns, spirituals and anthems and as the gradual dimming of candles accompany the reading of the story of Christ’s passion. The outdoor Shallowford Labyrinth will be open for walking and the […] The post Shallowford Presbyterian Tennebrae Service on March 29 appeared first on clemmonscourier.
From West Forsyth to Watts: Appalachian State grad and former Greensboro educator making a difference
“Love and Basketball” event unites community at the Watts Oasis WATTS, CALIFORNIA — On Feb. 29 at 4 p.m., “Love and Basketball”: A Community Block Party brought together the greater community at the Watts Oasis, a historic basketball court and filming location for “White Men Can’t Jump (1992)” and “White Men Can’t Jump (2023).” The […] The post From West Forsyth to Watts: Appalachian State grad and former Greensboro educator making a difference appeared first on clemmonscourier.
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.
Clemmons to buy land from Novant Health: Council announces plans to purchase 12.42 acres adjacent to Village Point Greenway and Fishing Pier for over $2 million
CLEMMONS — Talk about prime real estate, how about this? The Village of Clemmons announced an intent to purchase 12.42 acres of land from Novant Health adjacent to the Village Point Greenway and Fishing Pier for $2,235,600 million in Monday night’s council meeting. That announcement came after a closed session — with funding coming from […] The post Clemmons to buy land from Novant Health: Council announces plans to purchase 12.42 acres adjacent to Village Point Greenway and Fishing Pier for over $2 million appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Unique sound for unique band: Local rocker Brett Ryan and brother Christian form a band, introduce patrons to one-of-a-kind music
By Christian Simmons For the Clemmons Courier CLEMMONS — Brett and Christian Ryan are brothers who love music. In fact, their love for music dates back to childhood when their father was a frontman for the band known as the “Fender Benders” back in the ’90s. When the Ryans reached high school, they went to […] The post Unique sound for unique band: Local rocker Brett Ryan and brother Christian form a band, introduce patrons to one-of-a-kind music appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Titan Tattler: Girls Service Club hosts successful blood drive, spring sports take off
By Claire Reinthaler For the Clemmons Courier CLEMMONS —March has arrived, and the Titans are into their final month of the third quarter. The Girls Service Club held one of its biannual blood drives this past week in the new gym. Over the past few years, since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a shortage […] The post Titan Tattler: Girls Service Club hosts successful blood drive, spring sports take off appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Longtime deputy gets key to fishing hole: Deputy Marty Luffman retires after 16 years of serving in Clemmons
CLEMMONS — Upon receiving a new fishing rod and reel as a present from the village of Clemmons after 16 years of service, Dep. Marty Luffman suddenly told his wife, Tracy, of a change of plans going into retirement. “All right honey, the to-do list will have to wait,” he said with a laugh in […] The post Longtime deputy gets key to fishing hole: Deputy Marty Luffman retires after 16 years of serving in Clemmons appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Bingham Arts Series juried art show and sale on March 17 in Clemmons
CLEMMONS — Spend the afternoon enjoying the beautiful work of more than 60 local artists at the upcoming Juried Community Art Show and Sale, part of the Bingham Arts Series. The series is a program of the Shallow Ford Foundation, underwritten by the Thad and Mary Bingham Community Fund. The Art Show and Sale is […] The post Bingham Arts Series juried art show and sale on March 17 in Clemmons appeared first on clemmonscourier.
She couldn’t walk without hunching over. Now she’s standing tall: Novant Health neurosurgeon implants small device to treat spinal stenosis
By Andrea Cooper For the Clemmons Courier Youngsoon Hong, 81, was a little girl in North Korea when her family was targeted for their religious beliefs. Several of Hong’s relatives were executed during the Korean War for being Christians. Hong endured a weekly punishment called “self-judgment” where she had to stand in front of her […] The post She couldn’t walk without hunching over. Now she’s standing tall: Novant Health neurosurgeon implants small device to treat spinal stenosis appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Your Neighbor: Meet Nikki Francis and Amy Lawson
By Mandy Haggerson For the Clemmons Courier One of the greatest benefits of having a really good friend is that they will entertain your ideas regardless of the effort and energy they might require. That was true for Nikki Francis when she approached her college friend, Amy Lawson, about a way to spark a love […] The post Your Neighbor: Meet Nikki Francis and Amy Lawson appeared first on clemmonscourier.
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.
Village briefings for the week of March 7
EVENTS: Enjoy Shamrock Shenanigans on the Village Point Greenway from now until St. Patrick’s Day. Can you find all of the mischievous Leprechauns? Spring Medicine Drop will be held on March 18 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the James Street Clemmons Fire Station. Residents can dispose of expired, unwanted or unused prescription drugs and over […] The post Village briefings for the week of March 7 appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Unlock your future: TechCareers program now accepting applications for spring 2024 cohort
WINSTON-SALEM — TechCareers, a workforce development program, announced that applications are now open for its spring 2024 cohort. Designed to bridge the gap between the current workforce’s skills and the demands of the rapidly growing tech industry in Winston-Salem, the program offers an opportunity for individuals looking to kickstart their careers in technology. Those accepted […] The post Unlock your future: TechCareers program now accepting applications for spring 2024 cohort appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Blotter for the week of March 7
Below is a list of crime investigations and activities reported by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office in Clemmons and Lewisville last week. • Feb. 26 — FCSO all other offense, animal related — 1700 block of Valley Brook Road, Clemmons. Stray dog. • Feb. 26 — Drug violations — 6300 block of Stadium Drive, Clemmons. Traffic […] The post Blotter for the week of March 7 appeared first on clemmonscourier.
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