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Forsyth Technical Community College spring enrollment hits highest level in 10 years
Forsyth Technical Community College, a leader in providing accessible, high-quality education in Forsyth and Stokes counties, is proud to announce a significant milestone. The spring enrollment numbers for the year have reached the highest level since spring 2014. Enrollment has been on the rise steadily since 2021, with spring 2024 enrollment up nearly 10 percent […] The post Forsyth Technical Community College spring enrollment hits highest level in 10 years appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Village briefings for the week of Feb. 1
Events: February is Neighbors Helping Neighbors month in the Village of Clemmons. This month, the village will focus on partnering with local businesses, organizations and community members to collect food items and funds for the Clemmons Food Pantry Farmers market: Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 season. All rules, guidelines and applications are […] The post Village briefings for the week of Feb. 1 appeared first on clemmonscourier.
December 2023 West Forsyth H.S. Clemmons Rotary Student of the Month: Paige Sidney
Submitted CLEMMONS — Paige Sidney was recognized on Jan. 3 as the Rotary Club of Clemmons “Student-of-the-Month” for December 2023. Sidney is an excellent student with a GPA of 4.38 and is ranked 46th in a class of 594 students and a member of the National Honor Society. In addition, she scored a 5 on […] The post December 2023 West Forsyth H.S. Clemmons Rotary Student of the Month: Paige Sidney appeared first on clemmonscourier.
2024 Forsyth County Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards deadline approaching
Don’t miss the chance to honor the amazing volunteer in your life. Whether it’s a colleague, friend or neighbor, we want to make sure they join the ranks of past winners, including “Nanook, the Big White Bear” (a service dog) and “Mr. Turtle” (a.k.a. Joseph Turner, a beloved volunteer at Kimberley Park Elementary). Past winners […] The post 2024 Forsyth County Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards deadline approaching appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Rep. Jeff Zenger appointed to interim subcommittee
RALEIGH — N.C. Speaker of the House Tim Moore announced Rep. Jeff Zenger (R-Forsyth) has been appointed to serve on the Joint Elections Oversight Committee “It is so important that we ensure our state has secure elections,” Zenger said. “I hope to find more efficient ways to ensure that our citizens can feel confident that […] The post Rep. Jeff Zenger appointed to interim subcommittee appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Festival of Lights levels off since days of COVID: Popular holiday lights show still bringing in over 50K vehicles annually to Tanglewood Park
By Jim Buice For the Clemmons Courier CLEMMONS — After surging to record highs for the number of vehicles entering Tanglewood Park during the peak of COVID, the Festival of Lights remains a popular attraction despite a slight drop in attendance in the last two seasons. In fact, after an all-time record vehicle count of […] The post Festival of Lights levels off since days of COVID: Popular holiday lights show still bringing in over 50K vehicles annually to Tanglewood Park appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Titan Tattler: One semester down, one to go
By Claire Rienthaler For the Clemmons Courier CLEMMONS — Despite the abridged school week, there was no doubt that exams, end-of-semester assignments and extracurriculars have kept day-to-day life on campus busy. While students are acing it in the classroom, they’ve also found some success in their after-school activities this past week as well. The boys […] The post Titan Tattler: One semester down, one to go appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office testing new drone tech
CLEMMONS — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is currently testing new, innovative drone technology known as “Drone in a Dock.” The self-contained system secures the drone (UAS) inside a weather-proof box while simultaneously charging the batteries and maintaining a safe temperature. This allows the drone to remain outside, protected from the elements and ready to […] The post Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office testing new drone tech appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Your Neighbor: Meet Ryan Michel
By Mandy Haggerson For the Clemmons Courier The culmination of months and months of hard work and training paid off on Friday for Coach Ryan Michel and his Reagan Raider swim team. With the looming excitement and hype over the winningest coach at Reagan High School, Michel’s swimmers came out victorious for both the girls […] The post Your Neighbor: Meet Ryan Michel appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Forsyth Technical Community faculty, staff in First Cohort of Community College Growth Engine Fellowship program
Education Design Lab (the Lab) announced the first cohort of participants in the Community College Growth Engine Fellowship Program yesterday. The Fellowship will support 11 higher education leaders from five different states as they build plans for the development and state-wide implementation of micro-pathways — or, short-term, stackable, job-relevant credentials that can be completed in […] The post Forsyth Technical Community faculty, staff in First Cohort of Community College Growth Engine Fellowship program 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.
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: Questions answered by a pediatrician
IREDELL COUNTY — Your child comes home from school with a low-grade fever and tiny blisters in their mouth and on their hands and feet. True to its name, you suspect your child has hand, foot and mouth disease, but even the idea of it may make you shudder. Unfortunately, this viral illness is common […] The post Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: Questions answered by a pediatrician appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Local historic treasure positions for growth
LEWISVILLE — The Historic George Elias Nissen House has been a restoration project of the Lewisville Historical Society since 2008. Saved from demolition, it was relocated to 213 Arrow Leaf Drive, Lewisville, a town-owned property in 2009. The house is believed to have been built by George Elias Nissen (1839-1913), the eldest son of John […] The post Local historic treasure positions for growth appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Village briefings
Events: February is Neighbors Helping Neighbors month in the Village of Clemmons. This month we focus on partnering with our local businesses, organizations, and community members to collect food items and funds for the Clemmons Food Pantry Farmers market: Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 season. All rules, guidelines and applications are available […] The post Village briefings appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Blotter for the week of Jan. 25
Below is a list of crime investigations and activities reported by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office in Clemmons and Lewisville last week. • Jan. 12 — Shoplifting — 2400 block of Market Center Dr. Clemmons. Two unknown subjects took items from business without paying. • Jan. 12 — Vandalism — 3600 block of Middlebrook Drive/Idols […] The post Blotter for the week of Jan. 25 appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Missing Clemmons teen recovered in Ohio: two adults face charges
A Clemmons teen reported missing last month was found in Ohio. Two adults associated with the disappearance have been arrested. According to information from the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, On Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, deputies responded to 111 Spanish Oak Drive, Clemmons, in reference to a missing juvenile. On scene, the mother of the juvenile […] The post Missing Clemmons teen recovered in Ohio: two adults face charges appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Lewisville passes resolution opposing U.S. 421 billboard: Town sets public hearing on Shallowford Road Golf Driving Range
By Jim Buice For the Clemmons Courier The town of Lewisville took a stand against billboards along U.S. 421 from the western city limit of Winston-Salem to the Yadkin River in last Thursday’s meeting. Even before it was revealed that the town council had already taken action in the previous week’s briefing and action meeting […] The post Lewisville passes resolution opposing U.S. 421 billboard: Town sets public hearing on Shallowford Road Golf Driving Range appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Going the distance: Area teens carve paths coaching Special Olympics track
CLEMMONS — For many teenagers, downtime is filled with video games and hanging out with friends. On the other hand, West Forsyth senior Colby Groce spends much of his time giving back to the community by coaching the area’s Special Olympics team. Groce runs track for the Titans. He has been running for seven years, […] The post Going the distance: Area teens carve paths coaching Special Olympics track appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Titan Tattler: Test time at West Forsyth
By Claire Reinthaler For the Clemmons Courier CLEMMONS — The end of the first semester is right ahead of us, and the village is bustling with students finishing up their block classes and preparing for exams, all while athletics, extracurriculars and year-long classes are still in full swing. The boys varsity basketball team has continued […] The post Titan Tattler: Test time at West Forsyth appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Bermuda Run approves lowering building heights: Council approves annexation request that will provide ‘important traffic-reducing project’
By Jim Buice For the Clemmons Courier BERMUDA RUN — With business action items on the Bermuda Run Town Council agenda, including a text amendment on multifamily residential and maximum building heights along with annexation requests referenced as the “Potts Property” and the “Hall Walker and Wake Forest Baptist Medical” properties, town hall didn’t have […] The post Bermuda Run approves lowering building heights: Council approves annexation request that will provide ‘important traffic-reducing project’ appeared first on clemmonscourier.
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