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Proposed county budget maintains services with slight tax increase

County Manager Dudley Watts presented a proposed $581 million budget to Forsyth County commissioners on May 30 that ... Read more

Opinion

Have you ever received a text/video from a graveyard?

It had been some time since I had heard from Dwight Sparks. If you’ve read The Courier over ... Read more

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Council approves multiple contracts, resolutions: Bermuda Run receives Davie County Sheriff’s Office updates from JD Hartman

BERMUDA RUN — While Manager Andrew Meadwell continues to put the finishing touches on the 2023-24 budget, the ... Read more

Local News

Council hears details about Senate Bill 166: Village attorney discusses possible ‘far-reaching changes to the building code’

CLEMMONS — Besides updating and approving a couple of contracts involving zoning services and a sewer extension with ... Read more

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First farmer: Phil Hanes has been a regular since Day 1 at the Clemmons Farmers Market, which has now grown to full capacity as a new season opens at the Jerry Long Family YMCA

CLEMMONS — Phil Hanes has been a constant presence at the Clemmons Farmers Market since it opened in ... Read more

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Drivers heed traffic warnings at West Forsyth High School: Principal says flow of traffic much smoother; DOT plans traffic study in May

CLEMMONS — So far, so good with the new traffic regulations at West Forsyth High School. This involves ... Read more

Opinion

Getting a different view from old cornfield

Ron Willard looked like anyone else walking through all the rows with booths at the recent Clemmons Community ... Read more

News

Ideal conditions for Clemmons Community Day: ‘Record attendance’ on hand for annual event at Jerry Long Family YMCA

CLEMMONS — Besides the obvious celebration of community, what makes Clemmons Community Day such a significant event year ... Read more

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Clemmons, W-S agree to sewer extension: Village Council approves plan for $737,205 project along Harper Road

CLEMMONS — The Village of Clemmons and the city of Winston-Salem are in agreement on a $737,205 sewer ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

Local News

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 ... Read more

Local News

‘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,” ... Read more

Local News

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 ... Read more

Local News

Growth in Clemmons: Acquisition of land adjacent to Village Point lake and greenway provides future increased outdoor entertainment options

By Jim Buice CLEMMONS — Ask Mayor Mike Rogers about Clemmons, and the superlatives flow: “Clemmons is a ... Read more

Local News

Born to teach: Jenn Murphy, Morgan Elementary’s Teacher of the Year, is glad she shifted from being a lawyer to an educator

By Jim Buice CLEMMONS — Growing up in Florida and then going to the University of South Florida ... Read more

News

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 ... Read more

Local News

Driving range decision continues to August: Lewisville to consider rezoning, annexation for rural golf facility

LEWISVILLE — So far, the developers for the proposed Shallowford Road Golf Driving Range have requested continuing public ... Read more

Opinion

Exciting times for Clemmons with a special land opportunity

By Jim Buice For the Clemmons Courier For the village of Clemmons, the idea of having some sort ... Read more

Local News

Evolution of events: Clemmons continues to add a variety of community gatherings throughout the year

Think back to the early days of the Clemmons Farmers Market when it seemed like just family and ... Read more

News

Lewisville planner becomes interim manager again: Stacy Tolbert moves up to fill vacancy created by resignation of James Ayers

LEWISVILLE — For the second time in less than two years, Stacy Tolbert has added the title of ... Read more

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Decision night’ in Bermuda Run not coming until April: Only action on Hall Walker Development in latest council meeting was calling for public hearings

BERMUDA RUN — The Hall Walker Development has been a frequent part of Bermuda Run Town Council agendas ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

BREAKING NEWS

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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

Opinion

Local food pantry campaign gets lot of looks beyond Clemmons

Neighbors Helping Neighbors, an annual educational and collection campaign for the Clemmons Food Pantry, took a different turn ... Read more

Local News

Walkers rejoice: Clemmons passes Ped Plan – Village Council approves plan for various pathways around town going forward

CLEMMONS — Just think about the possibilities … 20 miles of greenways, 15 miles of shared-use paths, 27 ... Read more