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Election Day results
NOV. 7, 2023, MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS CLEMMONS Unofficial Municipal Election Results (6 of 6 precincts reporting) For Clemmons Mayor Mike Rogers – 747 votes (96.02% of the vote) Write-In (Miscellaneous) – 31 votes (3.98%) For Clemmons Council (Vote For 3) Bradley Taylor – 698 votes (33.93% of the vote) Mike Combest – 677 votes (32.91%) […] The post Election Day results appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Magic carpet ride comes to an end: West Forsyth loses in second round of playoffs Thursday night to end previously unbeaten season
By Jay Spivey For the Clemmons Courier The West Forsyth boys soccer team had a dream season. However, it came up short of its goal of winning the state championship. No. 2-seeded West Forsyth was 20-0-2 after having just defeated No. 31 Charlotte Independence in the first round of the NCHSAA Class 4-A state playoffs this […] The post Magic carpet ride comes to an end: West Forsyth loses in second round of playoffs Thursday night to end previously unbeaten season appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Not all municipal elections go according to form: Tuesday’s election not expected to follow surprising results of 2011 and 2017 in Clemmons
CLEMMONS — Although there are no real races for the positions of mayor and council in Clemmons in the 2023 municipal election next Tuesday — with Mayor Mike Rogers running unopposed and three council candidates seeking three available positions — you never know what might happen, even if it’s extremely unlikely that they won’t be […] The post Not all municipal elections go according to form: Tuesday’s election not expected to follow surprising results of 2011 and 2017 in Clemmons appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Four decades later: Clemmons insurance agent reflects on extensive career
CLEMMONS — Even after 40 years in the insurance business, David McCall has not lost sight of what matters the most — his clients. McCall doesn’t consider his clients customers. He looks at them more like family. After all, he has been with many of them during some of the lowest points in their lives. […] The post Four decades later: Clemmons insurance agent reflects on extensive career appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Titan Tattler: A first for current Titans
By Claire Reinthaler For the Clemmons Courier After a long four-day weekend to celebrate Halloween and the end of the first quarter, the Titans are back on campus, ready to kick off quarter two in style. Despite falling 45-35 to East Forsyth at home in the Central Piedmont Conference (CPC) Championship match last week, the […] The post Titan Tattler: A first for current Titans appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Your Neighbor: Meet Krissy Simmons
By Mandy Haggerson For the Clemmons Courier Krissy Simmons has always had a sense of adventure and curiosity to explore new things. What has always helped her to do that has been the confidence instilled in her by having a close family. “Growing up with a younger sister and two brothers, I was never bored […] The post Your Neighbor: Meet Krissy Simmons appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Gallery: The annual Masonic Lodge Golf Tournament
ADVANCE — The Clemmons Masonic Lodge #755 hosted its annual charity golf tournament at the Oak Valley Golf Club in Advance earlier this month. Seventy-six golfers split into 19 foursomes for the tournament that raised more than $20,000 for various charitable organizations associated with the Masonic Lodge. Those organizations included Bikes for Books at Clemmons […] The post Gallery: The annual Masonic Lodge Golf Tournament appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Virginia Foxx announces candidacy in redrawn NC-05 for re-election in 2024
Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) has announced her plans to seek reelection in 2024 in North Carolina’s recently redrawn 5th Congressional District, which will cover most of northwest North Carolina. “The North Carolina General Assembly has done its Constitutionally-mandated duty,” Foxx said. “North Carolina’s elected legislators worked hard to draw new congressional district maps that kept […] The post Virginia Foxx announces candidacy in redrawn NC-05 for re-election in 2024 appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Blotter for the week of Nov. 2
Below is a list of crime investigations and activities reported by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Department in Clemmons and Lewisville last week. • Oct. 23 — Overdose — 4100 block of Arden St., Clemmons. Male took non-prescribed medications. • Oct. 23 — Automobile theft — 1700 block of Lewisville-Clemmons Road, Clemmons. Car left unlocked and entered/driven […] The post Blotter for the week of Nov. 2 appeared first on clemmonscourier.
96-year-old Clemmons auctioneer among 10 licensees honored for 50 years of active licensure
CLEMMONS — The North Carolina Auctioneer Licensing Board was created by the N.C. General Assembly in 1973 and has been in existence for 50 years. During its October board of directors meeting, the NCALB honored nine auctioneers and one auction firm that were issued licenses in 1973 and remain current and actively licensed in 2023. […] The post 96-year-old Clemmons auctioneer among 10 licensees honored for 50 years of active licensure appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Tanglewood Festival of Lights neighborhood placards for traffic
CLEMMONS — The Village of Clemmons, in coordination with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office will be using the placard system for designated neighborhoods to be used during the Tanglewood Festival of Lights again this year. If residents have misplaced their placard from previous years, they can pick them up from the front bench at Village […] The post Tanglewood Festival of Lights neighborhood placards for traffic appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Roads win out over sidewalks for possible funding: Council chooses Springfield Farm Road extension over Marty Lane sidewalks
When it came down to two projects to consider for funding in the current Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program application cycle, the Clemmons Village Council chose roads over sidewalks in Monday night’s meeting. After considerable discussion, the council opted to submit an extension of Springfield Farm Road to Lewisville-Clemmons Road (approximately 1,000 feet) […] The post Roads win out over sidewalks for possible funding: Council chooses Springfield Farm Road extension over Marty Lane sidewalks appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Civic process: West Forsyth students pose questions for local candidates during forum
CLEMMONS — It’s election season, which means that candidates are answerable to their constituents now more than ever. Although still under the voting age, members of West Forsyth’s government and politics class moderated a forum for village officials to state their positions on matters the students deemed important. Joining in the auditorium at West Forsyth, […] The post Civic process: West Forsyth students pose questions for local candidates during forum appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Titan Tattler: Football comes in many forms
By Claire Reinthaler For the Clemmons Courier CLEMMONS — With the first quarter of the 2023-24 school coming to a close, there is much to recognize and celebrate. That includes the successes of fall athletics, many of which are deep in or just about to start conference and state playoffs. After the game was pushed up […] The post Titan Tattler: Football comes in many forms appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Rotary Club of Western Forsyth roasts NASCAR King Richard Petty to benefit the Petty Family Foundation, local non-profits
The Rotary Club of Western Forsyth held The Richard Petty Comedy Roast last month at the Benton Convention Center to raise money for the Petty Family Foundation and other local non-profits. The event raised $59,600 for the Petty Family Foundation and those other charities. The evening started with a video entitled “Simply the Best” which […] The post Rotary Club of Western Forsyth roasts NASCAR King Richard Petty to benefit the Petty Family Foundation, local non-profits appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Clemmons Courier Candidate QA
CLEMMONS Incumbent Mike Rogers is the lone candidate for mayor on the Nov. 7 ballot in Clemmons while there are three candidates — Mike Combest, Bradley Taylor and Randy Wooden — running for three available council seats. FOR MAYOR Name: Mike Rogers Family: Wife, Betty; Son, Christopher Occupation: Retired What made you run for public […] The post Clemmons Courier Candidate Q&A appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Forsyth County Manager Dudley Watts to retire
Forsyth County Manager Dudley Watts has formally announced plans to retire next year at the end of June. Watts has served as manager of Forsyth County Government for 17 years. He was county manager for Granville County for 9 years and worked for four years in Pender County, where he served as a finance officer and an assistant county manager. Watts’ tenure as […] The post Forsyth County Manager Dudley Watts to retire appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Another successful Clemmons Fall Medicine Drop
CLEMMONS — The Village of Clemmons Stormwater Department, with collaboration from the Forsyth Sheriff Office and Inmar Intelligence, hosted its fifth Fall Medicine Drop in an effort to dispose of unused or expired medicine in a safe and secure way from our households on Oct 14. This year’s drop resulted in 103.55 pounds of medication […] The post Another successful Clemmons Fall Medicine Drop appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Upcoming events at Lewisville Branch Library
All ages programs Friends Annual Fall Book Sale Oct. 26-28 Lewisville Branch Auditorium Thursday, Oct. 26, from 4-7:30 p.m. (Preview sale for members; others may join at the door) Friday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Public sale) Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Public sale and Fill-a-Bag Day – $5/bag) Shop for great […] The post Upcoming events at Lewisville Branch Library appeared first on clemmonscourier.
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