Jim Buice, Author at clemmonscourier

Local News

Work on local sidewalk projects to begin soon

Council hears update on pedestrian plan, net density Sidewalks, pedestrian plans and net density dominated the conversation in Monday night’s Clemmons Village Council meeting.Manager Mike ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, March 30, 2023 12:10 am

Local News

Harper Road rezoning request withdrawn

Following a vote of denial by the City-County Planning Board earlier in March, the case involving the zoning petition of New Hope Presbyterian Church on ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Tuesday, March 28, 2023 12:08 pm

Local News

Solomon Development follow-up statement on recent settlement with Town of Lewisville

By Jim Buice It was revealed in the January council meeting that the town had reached a settlement agreement with Solomon Development LLC for $1,975,000 ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, March 23, 2023 12:10 am

Local News

Town opts to bank American Rescue Plan Act funding

Bermuda Run receives $863,351 to place in General Fund for future projects Nearly two years ago, Lee Rollins, the former town manager in Bermuda Run, ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Tuesday, March 21, 2023 12:45 am

Local News

Two Lewisville road projects take next step in process

Town finalizes settlement agreement and release with Solomon Development Editor’s note: The Courier received a statement from attorneys representing Solomon Development that is included at ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:08 am

Local News

County commissioners visit for ‘informal community meeting’

Residents come to Clemmons Branch Library to express concerns, get answers The Clemmons Village Council frequently has been frustrated by a lack of communication from ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 12:28 pm

Local News

Planning Board recommends denial of zoning petition

Clemmons Gymnastics’ proposed move to New Hope Church site thwarted; Agape Faith Church reveals backup offer The City-County Planning Board held a public hearing last ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Monday, March 13, 2023 11:38 pm

Local News

Zoning petition of church site included on agenda

After being continued from last month’s City-County Planning Board agenda, the zoning petition of New Hope Presbyterian Church from RS-40 (residential) to LB-L (limited business) ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, March 9, 2023 12:10 am

Opinion

Buice column: Extending drive to Tennessee pays off with sweet treats

Hey, I’m all about the food, but when a restaurant has a pastry chef (cheesecake, anyone?), that takes my interest to the next level.So on ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, March 2, 2023 12:00 am

Local News

Funding approved for traffic light near schools

The Village of Clemmons received some positive news from council member Mike Combest in Monday night’s meeting regarding receiving funds for a couple of items ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Tuesday, February 28, 2023 1:37 pm

Local News

Bermuda Run sports complexes generate big numbers

RISE joins NC Fusion to make small town a larger destination for visitors With a population of around 3,000, Bermuda Run is considered a small ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, February 23, 2023 12:10 am

Local News

Design alternative selected for Lewisville-Clemmons Road

Improvements project includes changes to I-40 bridge, taking out McDonald’s After all these years, at last there’s a final design for the Lewisville-Clemmons Road improvements ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, February 23, 2023 12:10 am

Local News

Two rezoning requests receive approval in Lewisville

Town announces hiring of Jon Hanna as new public works director A couple of conditional district rezoning requests with specific uses along two main arteries ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, February 16, 2023 12:10 am

Local News

Tanglewood Business Park to get $2.4 million in state funding

Item to appear on agenda for today’s Forsyth County commissioners briefing Remember the Idols Road Industrial Park, which eventually became named the Tanglewood Business Park? ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, February 16, 2023 12:10 am

Local News

New Hope Church provides update on plans

Approval of rezoning request would lead to move to Historic Broyhill Office Suites Editor’s note: New Hope Presbyterian contacted Jim Buice after the Courier’s print ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, February 9, 2023 7:55 am

Opinion

Jim Buice column: Not standing so tall these days

After finally getting my weight under control in the last year or so, I’ve now got another problem. I’m shrinking.OK, I know my advanced age ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, February 2, 2023 12:00 am

Local News

Council covers variety of topics in two-day retreat

Clemmons officials looking at growth, ordinances, leaves and personnel Instead of having an actual council meeting last week, the Village of Clemmons changed things up ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Tuesday, January 31, 2023 12:47 am

Local News

Lewisville-Clemmons Road getting closer to final design

NCDOT, project manager reviewing alternatives for busy highway It’s been a long and sometimes winding road for NCDOT’s Lewisville-Clemmons Road improvements project, but a decision ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, January 26, 2023 12:10 am

Local News

Lewisville reaches settlement agreement for nearly $2 million

Town council approves deal with Solomon Development involving denied apartment building project The Town of Lewisville has reached a settlement agreement with Solomon Development, LLC ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 10:20 am

Local News

Bermuda Run gets updates on NCDOT projects

Council hears presentation from Division 9 engineer Pat Ivey As preparation for a presentation from Pat Ivey, Division 9 engineer, in last Tuesday night’s Bermuda ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 12:11 am

Local News

Clemmons receives update on drone program

Fire department, public works could help in reducing costs The Clemmons Village Council met for the first time in the new year Monday night and ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Tuesday, January 10, 2023 10:31 am

Opinion

Jim Buice column: Recognizing a star who hand-painted a mural

Maybe you’ve heard of Hilda Gentry McKnight, who was known in this community for making Moravian Advent stars. However, there’s more to the story behind ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, January 5, 2023 12:03 am

Local News

Clemmons hires new planner

Doug Moore brings 30 years of experience to position The Village of Clemmons didn’t have to look far to find its new planner. Doug Moore, ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Tuesday, January 3, 2023 10:07 am

Local News

2022 Year in Review

It was another busy year for the local municipalities Before moving forward to the new year, let’s revisit what happened in 2022 with a look ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, December 29, 2022 12:10 am

Local News

Helping people: Chief Jerry Brooks to retire after more than a half a century with the Clemmons Fire Department

For Jerry Brooks, it’s always been about service to others.Always.It goes all the way back to when he was a little boy.“My grandmother always pounded ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, December 22, 2022 12:10 am

Local News

A big addition in Bermuda Run

New Habitat ReStore to be one of the largest in the U.S. Something really big is coming soon to Bermuda Run. In fact, when Habitat ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Monday, December 19, 2022 9:43 am

Local News

Chief Brooks receives key to the city

Village council honors longtime leader of fire department With his pending retirement coming at the end of the year, Chief Jerry Brooks, the longtime leader ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, December 15, 2022 12:10 am

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