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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 ...
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Harper Road rezoning request withdrawn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 ...
by Jim Buice, Tuesday, March 28, 2023 12:08 pm
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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 ...
by Jim Buice, Thursday, March 23, 2023 12:10 am
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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, ...
by Jim Buice, Tuesday, March 21, 2023 12:45 am
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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 ...
by Jim Buice, Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:08 am
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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 ...
by Jim Buice, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 12:28 pm
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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 ...
by Jim Buice, Monday, March 13, 2023 11:38 pm
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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) ...
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 ...
by Jim Buice, Thursday, March 2, 2023 12:00 am
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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 ...
by Jim Buice, Tuesday, February 28, 2023 1:37 pm
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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 ...
by Jim Buice, Thursday, February 23, 2023 12:10 am
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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 ...
by Jim Buice, Thursday, February 23, 2023 12:10 am
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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 ...
by Jim Buice, Thursday, February 16, 2023 12:10 am
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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? ...
by Jim Buice, Thursday, February 16, 2023 12:10 am
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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 ...
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 ...
by Jim Buice, Thursday, February 2, 2023 12:00 am
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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 ...
by Jim Buice, Tuesday, January 31, 2023 12:47 am
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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 ...
by Jim Buice, Thursday, January 26, 2023 12:10 am
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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 ...
by Jim Buice, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 10:20 am
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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 ...
by Jim Buice, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 12:11 am
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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 ...
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 ...
by Jim Buice, Thursday, January 5, 2023 12:03 am
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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, ...
by Jim Buice, Tuesday, January 3, 2023 10:07 am
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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 ...
by Jim Buice, Thursday, December 29, 2022 12:10 am
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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 ...
by Jim Buice, Thursday, December 22, 2022 12:10 am
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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 ...
by Jim Buice, Monday, December 19, 2022 9:43 am
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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 ...