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18 Yadkin County educators awarded creative classroom grants
As 18 educators were cleaning up their classrooms for the summer, Advisory Board members of the Yadkin County Education Foundation and Shallow Ford Foundation staff popped in with balloons and a ceremonial check to surprise and congratulate them on their Creative Classroom Grant award. The individual and collaborative grant applications were selected from a competitive process for projects starting in the 2024-2025 school year. The following educators and projects were awarded Creative Classroom Grants. ...
Davie County Humane Society risks closing, seeks to offset financial hardships
By Sophia Sousa For the Clemmons Courier The Humane Society of Davie County, which has been open for 26 years, is facing financial constraints, potentially leading to the organization shutting down on at the end of the month. HSDC’s mission is to prevent cruelty and suffering among dogs and cats through rescue, adoption, and education […] The post Davie County Humane Society risks closing, seeks to offset financial hardships appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Two Juneteenth celebrations scheduled in Davie
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is a portmanteau of June and nineteenth. It is the oldest known celebration commemorating, not only the ending of slavery in the United States, but alo African American culture and heritage. This year, Juneteenth will be observed with two events in Davie County, both free and open to the […] The post Two Juneteenth celebrations scheduled in Davie appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
YMCA of Northwest North Carolina starts construction of Reach Center
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina announced the start of construction on the new YMCA REACH Center at Winston Lake. The REACH Center, formerly known as the Winston Lake Family YMCA, aims to address economic, educational, and health disparities in the East Winston community. Get the...
Davie population aging; legislature doesn’t always agree with appointees
A total of 29 percent of Davie’s population is age 60 or older, and that trend is expected to continue at a growth rate of 36 percent. Of North Carolina’s 100 counties, 88 have more people age 60 and above than under age 18. Compared to the nation, North Carolina has the ninth largest percentage […] The post Davie population aging; legislature doesn’t always agree with appointees appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Teachers rally, demanding Forsyth County leaders better fund public schools
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. — The Forsyth County Association of Educators held a rally Monday to urge county commissioners to better fund Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS). They marched to the county commissioners' public hearing on the county's proposed budget to try to secure $20 million in additional funding for education.
Piedmont Land Conservancy gains 127 acres for nature preserve near Pfafftown
The Piedmont Land Conservancy has acquired 127 acres of historic farmland in Forsyth County for preservation. The land was somewhat of a surprise gift. Husband and wife biologists Peter and Ann Weigl bought the property late last year with plans to donate it to the Conservancy. The move keeps the...
Winston-Salem’s Ardmore community rallies to preserve houses set for demolition
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Ten houses are in jeopardy in the Ardmore neighborhood of Winston-Salem. According to property records, the ten properties on Lockland Avenue are owned by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, and the healthcare company claims they are beyond saving and are now home to criminal activity. On Monday night, at least 40 […]
Clemmons debates medallions on I-40 bridges: Council officially approves fiscal year 2024-25 budget and amendment on Village Point property agreement
CLEMMONS — On a night when the village’s nearly $14 million budget for fiscal year 2024-25 was officially approved and an amendment to the agreement with Novant Health regarding the purchase of 12.43 acres of land for nearly $2.4 million at Village Point was given the thumbs up, another item on Monday night’s agenda involving […] The post Clemmons debates medallions on I-40 bridges: Council officially approves fiscal year 2024-25 budget and amendment on Village Point property agreement appeared first on clemmonscourier.
People in Forsyth County can prepare to honor Juneteenth with a returning festival to Bailey Park
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Triad Cultural Arts will present a weekend of events throughout Winston-Salem from June 13 to June 16. That includes their 25th annual all-day festival in Biotech Place and Bailey Park on Saturday. The reception for the annual Juneteenth art exhibition will be Thursday, June 13, at...
Habitat for Humanity Forsyth County helping prospective homeowners
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) – In the last year Habitat for Humanity Forsyth County built 11 homes and identified more than 60 lots for future building, but before homeowners can move in they learn the ins and outs of owning a home. The program to prepare them is called the “Homeowner in Progress” program. Veronica […]
Yadkin budget hearing planned for Thursday
Yadkin County Manager Lisa Hughes will review the 2025 fiscal year budget at a special called meeting on Thursday. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners Chambers of the Human Services Building, located at 217 East Willow St., Yadkinville. There are no proposed changes to the county tax rate in the 2025 budget. Beginning at 7:25 there will be a public hearing on the Economic Development Funds Appropriation in the proposed 2025 Budget, followed by a public hearing on the proposed budget. The board is expected to vote on the budget following the public hearing.
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