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Yadkin leaders highlighted at Veterans Cup Trivia Night
East Bend Mayor James Dunn, Forbush Middle School Principal Walter Johnson, Marine Corps League Detachment 1075 Commandant Lewis Pleasants, of Boonville, and East Bend businessman Alex Nelson all played roles at the Second Annual Veterans Cup Trivia Night fundraiser. Veterans Cup hosts and promotes weekly coffees to build peer-to-peer support networks to redirect Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) and prevent suicide. GOP 10th District Nominee Pat Harrigan’s team finished second, ably...
Winston-Salem residents call for more collaborative approach in public hearing on housing, development priorities
Winston-Salem residents called for a more collaborative approach with neighbors to address local issues in a public hearing on the city's housing and community development plan. The annual action plan is the second year of the 2024-2028 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, which is a tool to identify housing and supportive service...
Auction, tea to raise funds for Stone Library
The Friends of the Charles H. Stone Memorial Library in Pilot Mountain have sent an invitation to members of the community to join in with them as they host the “Love Your Library Tea” on May 11 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church at 210 West Marion St. in Pilot Mountain.
Winston-Salem pastor’s car stolen from church parking lot in middle of day
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A local pastor is sharing his shock with FOX8 after learning someone stole his vehicle from the parking lot of the church he preaches at in the middle of the day. It’s a moment Pastor Barry Washington had to see on surveillance video to believe. Last Thursday right before noon, a […]
Future farmers' market opens, state park celebrates birthday
With warmer weather, flowers in bloom, pollen everywhere and the opening of the Future Farmers’ Market, spring has sprung in Stokes County. The market opened on April 20 and is located in the Visitors’ Center parking lot of Hanging Rock State Park. The local farmers’ market will be open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors sell a variety of items in addition to fresh produce, eggs and...
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.
New cases of chronic wasting disease found in deer in Cumberland County
More than a dozen new cases of neurological disease have been detected in deer in Cumberland County since July, according to the state Wildlife Resources Commission. The commission reports that 13 new cases of chronic wasting disease have been detected in Cumberland, Surry, Stokes and Yadkin counties, bringing the total number of cases to 24 since the disease was first detected in Yadkin County in 2021.
90-year-old Yadkinville woman still enjoys working
CLEMMONS, N.C. (WGHP) — What better way to celebrate a birthday than with good health and strength? Lois Steelman feels so good that she’s working well into her golden years. At 90, Steelman works full-time for Crothall Healthcare at Novant Health Clemmons Medical Center. Crothall is contracted by Novant to come in and clean its […]
New Tanglewood Park Clubhouse project to begin soon
Submitted CLEMMONS — Tanglewood has announced that the new clubhouse project is underway. The last day operating out of the current clubhouse will be Monday, May 13. After Monday, there will be no access to the clubhouse or parking lot. Starting Tuesday, May 14, operations will shift to a temporary clubhouse located at Shelter 4 […] The post New Tanglewood Park Clubhouse project to begin soon appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Wildlife Resources Commission confirms new cases of CWD
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is confirming 13 new cases of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) from deer samples submitted since July 1, 2023. This brings the total number of positive results in North Carolina to 24, since the disease was first detected in a Yadkin County deer harvested in 2021. “These additional cases are not entirely unexpected,” said Wildlife Management Division Chief Brad Howard. “After the initial detection in...
Yadkin Historical Society to show 'Two Soldiers' on May 7
The Yadkin County Historical and Genealogical Society and the Yadkin Arts Council will host a showing of “Two Soldiers”, a 2004 Oscar award-winning movie filmed in and around Yadkin County, at its regular membership meeting in the Willingham Theater at the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center, 226 E. Main Street, Yadkinville, on Tuesday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m. Filmed in 2004 at locations in Yadkinville and Winston-Salem, this 40-minute film is based on a short story by the same name written by William Faulkner. It concerns...
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 after year? Well, it depends on who you ask. Perhaps nobody is better equipped to offer an answer than Denise Heidel, the executive director of the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce, which puts on the popular gathering. “It’s […] The post Ideal conditions for Clemmons Community Day: ‘Record attendance’ on hand for annual event at Jerry Long Family YMCA 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.
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