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Lady Trojans finish undefeated, again
KING — For the past four years, Chestnut Grove’s softball team has been perfect. The Lady Trojans have gone 55-0 on the diamond behind the leadership of three different head coaches, Kristen Jones (2021), Julie Gammons (2022, 23), and this year’s coach Brook Bowman. “The girls are all incredibly hard workers, and the culture that has been built at Chestnut Grove is really something special,” noted Bowman. “All the coaches before me built an awesome program, and I have loved getting to be a part...
Jeffreys and Ward Split Mod Wins; Amber Lynn Takes Sportsman 100 at Bowman Gray
WINSTON-SALEM - She’s back. Amber Lynn, who hasn’t raced at Bowman Gray since the first race of the season on April 20, returned Saturday night for the 100-lap race in the Law Offices of John Barrow Sportsman Series. Lynn not only came back, but she won what turned out to be 116 laps after the race went overtime. It was redemption after finishing 16th in April. ...
The African American Heritage project seeks to scan family photos and newspaper clippings
Join the Juneteenth Committee on Thursday, June 13th at 5:00 p.m. for an Open House at the Lexington Public Library Annex located at 612 S. Main Street Lexington. Tonya Lanier will introduce The Obituary Project and encourages attendees to bring obituaries of family members, community leaders and others from our African-American community to contribute to this preservation effort.
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...
Local baseball players named to all-state teams
Four local baseball players were recognized on the N.C. Baseball Coaches Association’s All-State Teams. East Wilkes’ Seth Lambert was named to the 1A All-State Team, while three Forbush players were named to the 2A All-State Team: Gavin Maines, Thomas Conrad and Riley Campbell.
Tilson’s pitching, homer propel 49ers to road win at Mocksville
MOCKSVILLE — The message Monday from head coach Chip Gordon was “win each inning,” which the Hamlet American Legion baseball team did in response. Limited to just nine players, Post 49 didn’t let its smaller roster hold it back on the road at Mocksville Post 174.
Harmony Grove UMC selling chicken pie dinners
Harmony Grove United Methodist Church will be selling chicken pie dinners on June 14 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. or until sold out. The meal will consist of a quarter of chicken pie, gravy (packed separately), green beans, slaw, roll and banana pudding. The cost of the meal will be $10 and will be […] The post Harmony Grove UMC selling chicken pie dinners appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Land Trust, soil & water agency awarded Grange grants
The NC Grange has awarded 27 grants to landowners, county agencies and conservation nonprofits to assist in protecting farm and forest lands. This is the second year the organization has offered these grants. The Davie County Soil & Water Conservation District is a recipient to aid in land preservation efforts in the county. North Carolina […] The post Land Trust, soil & water agency awarded Grange grants appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Davie County man took a 'shot in the dark' and won $121,399 in Fast Play
John Reece of Mocksville said he randomly chose a Fast Play game to play and ended up winning $121,399. “It was basically just a shot in the dark,” Reece said. “I guess you could say it was just the right time.”. Get the latest news stories of interest...
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. ...
Community celebrates Yadkin school personnel
The Shallow Ford Foundation along with local organizations and churches came together for the fourth year in a row to celebrate Yadkin County School personnel at the annual Pack the Park appreciation event held at the Yadkin County Shelter at the Yadkin YMCA on May 29. This year featured BBQ, delicious side dishes and desserts provided by area churches, a corn hole tournament, an attendance competition, live music by local favorite None of the Above, 22 gift basket door prizes provided by local businesses, Yadkin County Rotary and Interact Club volunteers, Yadkin Family YMCA volunteers, and golf cart transportation provided...
Winston-Salem police report missing man with cognitive impairment
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons asks for help finding Ronald Lee Brown. Winston-Salem police report he walked away from his home on Bethania Station Road on Saturday. Brown is 6 feet tall and 30 years old. He may suffer from a cognitive impairment. Anyone...
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