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Back to school with Harmony Grove
LEWISVILLE — Harmony Grove United Methodist Church will be having its annual Back To School Bash event on Saturday Aug. 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a giveaway of socks and backpacks filled with school supplies for kids in elementary, middle and high schools to get them ready for the school year. […] The post Back to school with Harmony Grove appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Blotter — Aug. 1
Below is a list of crime investigations and activities reported by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office in Clemmons and Lewisville last week. • July 22 — Vandalism — 3700 block of Harper Road, Clemmons. Subject struck window attempting to gain entry. • July 22 — Suspicious person — 1600 block of Trinity Garden Circle, Clemmons. […] The post Blotter — Aug. 1 appeared first on clemmonscourier.
David Freeze: More state parks
Editor’s note: David Freeze is a runner, running coach and long-distance cyclist from China Grove in Rowan County. He is visiting all 41 state parks in North Carolina. Contact him at david.freeze@ctc.net. By David Freeze My second day of visiting state parks was a last-minute decision, although I was prepared. I realized I had a […] The post David Freeze: More state parks appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Gov. Cooper withdraws from Harris VP sweepstakes
By Rob Schofield and Clayton Henkel NC Newsline The New York Times and CNN were the first to report on Monday evening that North Carolina’s Gov. Roy Cooper has withdrawn from consideration to be the running mate for the all-but-certain Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris. The reporting by the two national outlets — […] The post Gov. Cooper withdraws from Harris VP sweepstakes appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Keep on smiling: Longtime Clemmons dentist calls it a career
By Christian Simmons For the Clemmons Courier CLEMMONS — Dr. Paul Nifong Jr., a local dentist, has served his community for many years. Now the time has come to say goodbye to his practice to be closer to his family. Early in his life, Nifong lived in Chapel Hill. “Some of my first memories in […] The post Keep on smiling: Longtime Clemmons dentist calls it a career appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Senior living project approved in Clemmons: Petitioner lowers building height and number of units in revised site plan
CLEMMONS — After continuing a public hearing from the previous meeting because of changes to the site plan, the Clemmons Village Council unanimously approved a zoning map amendment for Abattoir Properties LLC involving an independent senior living project located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Fair Oaks Drive and Harper Road in Monday […] The post Senior living project approved in Clemmons: Petitioner lowers building height and number of units in revised site plan appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Your Neighbor: Meet Susan Whitener
By Mandy Haggerson For the Clemmons Courier When you grow up on a working farm, it’s almost impossible not to love animals and recognize the value of hard work. “I was surrounded by so many animals and loved every minute of it,” Whitener said. “I was lucky enough to even have rabbits, a pet pig […] The post Your Neighbor: Meet Susan Whitener appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Titan Tattler: Pros and cons of gainful employment
By Lena Pearson For the Clemmons Courier For most high school students, the nearly three-month vacation from school is a time spent relaxing with no textbooks or responsibilities in sight. However, many Titans spend their warm summer days differently, by being on the clock rather than outdoors. Whether you apply for a job to save […] The post Titan Tattler: Pros and cons of gainful employment appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Deputy County Manager Sanders-Pratt to retire
Deputy County Manager Damon Sanders-Pratt will retire at the end of July after 28 years of service. Sanders-Pratt joined Forsyth County Government as a budget and management analyst in 1996. He worked his way up over the years as a deputy clerk to the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners, special assistant to the manager and […] The post Deputy County Manager Sanders-Pratt to retire appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Twin City Kiwanis Club donates $35,550 to serve local youth
Twin City Kiwanis Club is donating a total of 35,550 to 18 local organizations that align with the Kiwanis mission of making local youth stronger. The club’s board of directors approved the grants during its July meeting. “We are pleased and honored to provide 18 grants to local organizations which, directly or indirectly, make Winston-Salem […] The post Twin City Kiwanis Club donates $35,550 to serve local youth appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Blotter — July 25
Below is a list of crime investigations and activities reported by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office in Clemmons and Lewisville last week. • July 14 — Police service, assist agency — 6900 block of Village Medical Circle, Clemmons. Assisted WSPD to gather information during a shooting investigation. • July 14 — Trouble with neighbor — […] The post Blotter — July 25 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.
National Night Out and Movie Night in the Village: Celebrating community and safety
CLEMMONS — The Village of Clemmons invites the community to join in the festivities for National Night Out and Movie Night on Friday, Aug. 2, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Jerry Long YMCA. National Night Out, celebrated a few days early by the village, is an annual event aimed at strengthening the bond between […] The post National Night Out and Movie Night in the Village: Celebrating community and safety appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Village briefings for July 25
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 […] The post Village briefings for July 25 appeared first on clemmonscourier.
West Forsyth taps AP Sutton-Chaplain to fill principal position
CLEMMONS — The new principal at West Forsyth High School is a familiar face. The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education approved West Forsyth Assistant Principal Ayanna Sutton-Chaplin to replace outgoing principal Kevin Spainhour, who accepted an administrative position with the school district earlier this year. Sutton-Chaplain was among three names of new principals announced […] The post West Forsyth taps AP Sutton-Chaplain to fill principal position appeared first on clemmonscourier.
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.
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.
Titan Tattler: Prepping for college
By Claire Reinthaler For the Clemmons Courier While for some, July is the month for vacations and summer memories, for many rising college freshmen like myself, July is a time for endless college information and preparation. All of this is very good and normal, of course, but that doesn’t mean there is not a great […] The post Titan Tattler: Prepping for college appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Shallow Ford Foundation elects board officers and directors
CLEMMONS —The Shallow Ford Foundation Board of Directors recently announced the election of officers for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Officers elected Jennifer W. Johnson, chair Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and principal Jennifer Johnson, principal of Three Magnolias Financial Advisors in Winston-Salem, holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and […] The post Shallow Ford Foundation elects board officers and directors appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Your Neighbor: Meet Tanner Briggs
By Mandy Haggerson For the Clemmons Courier When you view the world through the eyes of a child, the opportunities are endless. As a young child, Tanner Briggs fondly remembers her grandfather’s barber studio, which he operated out of his basement. Briggs and her cousin, Radha, who was more like a sister, would play beauty […] The post Your Neighbor: Meet Tanner Briggs appeared first on clemmonscourier.
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