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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
EVENTS: Join in for a day of giving back to the village by participating in the annual Spring Cleanup Event on Saturday, May 4, at 8 a.m. at the Public Works Facility. Register now with your friends or join a group on the day of the event. Details are available at clemmons.org/cleanup JOIN CITIZEN BOARDS: The […] The post Village briefings appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Blotter for the week of April 25
Below is a list of crime investigations and activities reported by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office in Clemmons and Lewisville last week. • April 15 — Communicating threats-intimidation, non-physical — 6300 block of Cephis Drive, Clemmons. Offender threatened victim over parking dispute. • April 15 — FCSO police service, fraud — 8400 block of Curraghmore Court, […] The post Blotter for the week of April 25 appeared first on clemmonscourier.
United Way names Gipp chief development officer
Submitted WINSTON-SALEM — United Way of Forsyth County has named Jennifer Gipp chief development officer. Gipp’s primary responsibility will be to lead the development and implementation of integrated fundraising, marketing, event and volunteer strategies that will ensure United Way’s capacity to increase revenue and support its mission and strategic plan. Gipp has worked at United […] The post United Way names Gipp chief development officer appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Drink Up! Local tap water surpasses federal requirements
For more than 20 years, drinking water in Forsyth County has met or surpassed all water quality standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency. That record continued with the 2023 Water Quality Report, which was recently published by Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities and available online at cityofws.org/wqr2023. The annual report details test results of water drawn […] The post Drink Up! Local tap water surpasses federal requirements appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Jack’s Newgrass celebrates customers
Submitted Every year in March, Jack’s Newgrass does its annual Customer Appreciation Day and this year the business had a whopping 600 people. The biggest turnout ever. Jack’s Newgrass was able to show how much it appreciate the community and shopping local. The business had huge giveaway bags and several large door prizes to give […] The post Jack’s Newgrass celebrates customers appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Lewisville to consider property tax increase: Four-cent hike per $100 of valuation proposed for fiscal year 2024-25
LEWISVILLE — In Stacy Tolbert’s first budget message as the interim manager for the town of Lewisville, she had the dubious duty of announcing a proposed property tax increase from 17.7 cents per $100 of valuation to 21.7 cents per $100 of valuation for fiscal year 2024-25 in last Thursday night’s council meeting. That represents […] The post Lewisville to consider property tax increase: Four-cent hike per $100 of valuation proposed for fiscal year 2024-25 appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Hall Walker Development approved in Bermuda Run: 10/70 provision, annexation requests for multi-use development passed unanimously by council
BERMUDA RUN — Despite a steady stream of objections from an overflow crowd during a public hearing in town hall last Tuesday night, the Bermuda Run Town Council unanimously approved a 10/70 permit request with conditions and an annexation request for the Hall Walker Development. The votes set into motion what Amanda Hodierne, the attorney […] The post Hall Walker Development approved in Bermuda Run: 10/70 provision, annexation requests for multi-use development passed unanimously by council appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Your Neighbor: Meet Susie Stamey
By Mandy Haggerson For the Clemmons Courier From as early as she can remember, Susie Stamey loved rescuing animals. “There has always been something instinctual about caring for animals and wanting to take action,” Stamey said. “We lived on 12 acres in Vermont, and we always had cats and dogs. Our neighbors always knew to […] The post Your Neighbor: Meet Susie Stamey appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Wanna step outside? Outdoors – in the garden. In pursuit of the elusive green thumb
By Dan Kibler For the Clemmons Courier I am never going to be mistaken for someone who was born with a green thumb. Two left thumbs, maybe, but my ability to grow things over the first 65 years of my existence has been limited to the green stuff growing in old cups I forgot to bring up out of the […] The post Wanna step outside? Outdoors – in the garden. In pursuit of the elusive green thumb appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Watering the seeds: Shallow Ford Foundation eyes future opportunities in Clemmons, Lewisville
By Chandler Inions CLEMMONS — Gardens do not tend themselves; they require attentive care and nurturing. Clemmons and Lewisville are lucky to have a gardening crew in the Shallow Ford Foundation that is as energetic and engaging as the communities it endeavors to serve. The Shallow Ford Foundation currently stewards about $18 million in assets, […] The post Watering the seeds: Shallow Ford Foundation eyes future opportunities in Clemmons, Lewisville appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Early Start: 22-year-old Ivan Huffman embraces opportunity on Lewisville Town Council
By Jim Buice LEWISVILLE — As an aspiring 22-year-old candidate for the Lewisville Town Council, Ivan Huffman’s response was, “If not now, why?” It didn’t matter to Huffman, a sixth-generation resident of Lewisville, that others on the council might be old enough to be his parent or grandparent. Fresh out of graduating from Western Carolina […] The post Early Start: 22-year-old Ivan Huffman embraces opportunity on Lewisville Town Council appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Juvenile in custody after being charged with misdemeanor assault and communicating threats
WINSTON-SALEM — After a video of a teen assaulting a Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools educator made its rounds on social media earlier this week, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office charged a juvenile with assault on a government official and communicating threats. According to a release from Braxton Langston-Chapman, the FCSO public information officer, on Monday, at […] The post Juvenile in custody after being charged with misdemeanor assault and communicating threats appeared first on clemmonscourier.
‘A good sheriff’: Through many trials and life’s lessons, Bobby Kimbrough embraces faith and family ‘to be the best me’
By Jim Buice CLEMMONS — Going back to the days of watching classic television shows such as “Gunsmoke,” “The Rifleman” and “Wild, Wild West” as a young boy, Bobby Kimbrough always dreamed of being a police officer, a secret agent or maybe a sheriff. Mission accomplished … with a career start in the Winston-Salem Police […] The post ‘A good sheriff’: Through many trials and life’s lessons, Bobby Kimbrough embraces faith and family ‘to be the best me’ appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Growth in Lewisville: Mayor Mike Horn: “Our successes as a community and the preservation of our small-town way of life have not happened by accident”
By Jim Buice LEWISVILLE — When Mayor Mike Horn was asked what makes him most excited about the future of Lewisville, he had a difficult time settling on just one or two things. “Frankly, everything about the future of Lewisville is exciting,” Horn said. “While it is challenging, we are managing our rapid growth in […] The post Growth in Lewisville: Mayor Mike Horn: “Our successes as a community and the preservation of our small-town way of life have not happened by accident” appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Introducing the Titans’ new Tattler
By Chandler Inions CLEMMONS — For decades, a student has provided an insider’s glimpse into the inner workings and happenings at West Forsyth High School. Claire Reinthaler was the latest Titan to wear the Tattler title, but as Reinthaler looks towards her collegiate future, a new journalism student is ready to step up into the […] The post Introducing the Titans’ new Tattler appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Clemmons to review on-street parking regulations: Village concerned temporary has become more permanent in neighborhoods
CLEMMONS — After frequently addressing a new traffic pattern involving those who park or stop during pick-up/drop-off at West Forsyth High School in recent meetings, the Clemmons Village Council took a different route Monday night to explore on-street parking regulations in neighborhoods. Village Manager Mike Gunnell led the discussion, stating that things have changed over […] The post Clemmons to review on-street parking regulations: Village concerned temporary has become more permanent in neighborhoods appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Recognition that’s burning bright: Clemmons firefighter recognized for his service
By Christian Simmons For the Clemmons Courier CLEMMONS — Born in Winston-Salem, John “Taylor” Pennington, attended school in Clemmons. Throughout his childhood, Pennington visited various fire stations that his father, the Clemmons Fire captain, was assigned to. Along with being the fire captain, Pennington’s father also competed in the Firefighter Combat Challenges for more than […] The post Recognition that’s burning bright: Clemmons firefighter recognized for his service appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Titan Tattler: The home stretch
By Claire Reinthaler For the Clemmons Courier CLEMMONS — Welcome back to campus, Titans. The fourth quarter is underway, which means the start of AP exam studying, end-of-year events and the final part of the 2024 seasons for the spring athletics. Events to prepare for graduation began this week, with seniors having picked up their […] The post Titan Tattler: The home stretch appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Car show comes to Clemmons
By Randall “Prep” Threatt For the Clemmons Courier CLEMMONS — The car scene has officially begun and Street Cars 101 second visit was Clemmons at the Spring Fest Auto Event at River Oaks Community Church. Speedology Lifestyle Solutions (a.k.a. Tamsen Beroth) and Fostering Faith Foundation organized the event together. All proceeds raised were given to […] The post Car show comes to Clemmons appeared first on clemmonscourier.
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