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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. ...
Infamous 'Escape-proof jail' decommissioned
Transitioning from the old Surry County detention center to the new one took place some time ago and last week the board of commissioners and the Surry County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) took action to close the book on the long and storied history of what is now called the Judicial Center Annex. The board voted unanimously to draft a letter to state inspectors that signifies the former jail complex will no longer be used for any housing of inmates. but rather for office space and...
Fourth annual Juneteenth festival planned for Saturday
Community organization Bridge of Unity, representing the Elkin, Jonesville and surrounding areas, will host its fourth annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday in Elkin. The festival features live music, food and craft vendors, local business sponsors and a whole-hog barbecue cook-off. At the 2023 event, Elkin Mayor Sam Bishop read a proclamation from the town recognizing the Juneteenth holiday and its importance in bringing communities together to celebrate the freedom of all. Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021 but has long been celebrated in Black...
Jonesville man shares history of local park
Brave men and women stepped forward to protect their freedom and taxation and many gave their lives during the Revolutionary War. One such place and people was the Adams family. They moved to the banks of the Yadkin River in what is now Jonesville in the early 1700s. They traveled, as my ancestors and others did, from Holland/Germany/England/Ireland etc. to Philadelphia then traveled what became known as the Philadelphia Road. It followed the Appalachian Mountains to North Carolina. My ancestor, Conrad Schupp, settled in Salisbury, Rowan County. He later went to the county seat in Salisbury in mid 1700 and...
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.
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.
Changing road names concern residents
In a follow up to action taken by the Surry County Board of Commissioners at its June 3 meeting, where commissioners approved a list of names for new roads and changes to a handful of existing road names, more information was requested by the public. During the meeting, Chair Van Tucker called for a public hearing on the matter but there were no members of the community present to take part in the discussion. ...
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.
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...
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.
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.
Rotary Club of Western Forsyth, Mi Pueblo commemorates D-Day 80th anniversary
By Owen Fender For the Clemmons Courier CLEMMONS — Diving deeper into the summer months, a season of patriotism seems all around. Americans honored the fallen men and women of the United States military in late May and will soon be celebrating the 4th of July. Last Thursday was another day filled with patriotism as […] The post Rotary Club of Western Forsyth, Mi Pueblo commemorates D-Day 80th anniversary 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.
Pickleball planned for Pinnacle
The international phenomenon of pickleball is making its way to Stokes County. Representatives from the Pinnacle Lions Club recently obtained permission from county officials to modify the tennis courts at Pinnacle Lions Park and transform them into six pickleball courts. The project — which will be fully funded by the local Lions Club’s fundraising efforts — is envisioned as a way of meeting increasing demand for the sport in the...
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