Jim Buice, Author at clemmonscourier

Local News

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 ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, April 25, 2024 12:10 am

Local News

Clemmons, W-S agree to sewer extension: Village Council approves plan for $737,205 project along Harper Road

CLEMMONS — The Village of Clemmons and the city of Winston-Salem are in agreement on a $737,205 sewer extension off Harper Road. Village Manager Mike ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, April 25, 2024 12:10 am

News

Lewisville to consider property tax increase: Four-cent hike per $100 of valuation proposed for fiscal year 2024-25

LEWISVILLE — In Stacy Tolbert’s first budget message as the interim manager for the town of Lewisville, she had the dubious duty of announcing a ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:10 am

News

Hall Walker Development approved in Bermuda Run: 10/70 provision, annexation requests for multi-use development passed unanimously by council

BERMUDA RUN — Despite a steady stream of objections from an overflow crowd during a public hearing in town hall last Tuesday night, the Bermuda ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:08 am

Local News

Early Start: 22-year-old Ivan Huffman embraces opportunity on Lewisville Town Council

By Jim Buice LEWISVILLE — As an aspiring 22-year-old candidate for the Lewisville Town Council, Ivan Huffman’s response was, “If not now, why?”  It didn’t ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:00 am

Local News

‘A good sheriff’: Through many trials and life’s lessons, Bobby Kimbrough embraces faith and family ‘to be the best me’

By Jim Buice CLEMMONS — Going back to the days of watching classic television shows such as “Gunsmoke,” “The Rifleman” and “Wild, Wild West” as ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:00 am

Local News

Growth in Lewisville: Mayor Mike Horn: “Our successes as a community and the preservation of our small-town way of life have not happened by accident”

By Jim Buice LEWISVILLE — When Mayor Mike Horn was asked what makes him most excited about the future of Lewisville, he had a difficult ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:00 am

Local News

Growth in Clemmons: Acquisition of land adjacent to Village Point lake and greenway provides future increased outdoor entertainment options

By Jim Buice CLEMMONS — Ask Mayor Mike Rogers about Clemmons, and the superlatives flow: “Clemmons is a special community with a small-town feel with ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:00 am

Local News

Born to teach: Jenn Murphy, Morgan Elementary’s Teacher of the Year, is glad she shifted from being a lawyer to an educator

By Jim Buice CLEMMONS — Growing up in Florida and then going to the University of South Florida in Tampa, Jenn Murphy always wanted to ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:00 am

Local News

Clemmons to review on-street parking regulations: Village concerned temporary has become more permanent in neighborhoods

CLEMMONS — After frequently addressing a new traffic pattern involving those who park or stop during pick-up/drop-off at West Forsyth High School in recent meetings, ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, April 11, 2024 12:10 am

Local News

Driving range decision continues to August: Lewisville to consider rezoning, annexation for rural golf facility

LEWISVILLE — So far, the developers for the proposed Shallowford Road Golf Driving Range have requested continuing public hearings involving rezoning and annexation before the ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, April 4, 2024 12:10 am

Opinion

Exciting times for Clemmons with a special land opportunity

By Jim Buice For the Clemmons Courier For the village of Clemmons, the idea of having some sort of community center has always been a ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, April 4, 2024 12:00 am

Local News

Evolution of events: Clemmons continues to add a variety of community gatherings throughout the year

Think back to the early days of the Clemmons Farmers Market when it seemed like just family and friends gathered on an open field at ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, March 28, 2024 12:10 am

News

Lewisville planner becomes interim manager again: Stacy Tolbert moves up to fill vacancy created by resignation of James Ayers

LEWISVILLE — For the second time in less than two years, Stacy Tolbert has added the title of interim manager along with being the planner ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, March 21, 2024 12:10 am

News

Decision night’ in Bermuda Run not coming until April: Only action on Hall Walker Development in latest council meeting was calling for public hearings

BERMUDA RUN — The Hall Walker Development has been a frequent part of Bermuda Run Town Council agendas going back to last summer, but if ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, March 21, 2024 12:07 am

News

Lewisville town manager resigns his position: James Ayers taking early retirement after 16 months on the job

James Ayers, who has been the town manager of Lewisville for just over 16 months, announced his resignation on March 1. Ayers, who turned 61 ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, March 14, 2024 12:09 am

BREAKING NEWS

Clemmons to buy land from Novant Health: Council announces plans to purchase 12.42 acres adjacent to Village Point Greenway and Fishing Pier for over $2 million

CLEMMONS — Talk about prime real estate, how about this? The Village of Clemmons announced an intent to purchase 12.42 acres of land from Novant ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Tuesday, March 12, 2024 9:07 am

News

Longtime deputy gets key to fishing hole: Deputy Marty Luffman retires after 16 years of serving in Clemmons

CLEMMONS — Upon receiving a new fishing rod and reel as a present from the village of Clemmons after 16 years of service, Dep. Marty ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, March 7, 2024 12:08 am

Opinion

Local food pantry campaign gets lot of looks beyond Clemmons

Neighbors Helping Neighbors, an annual educational and collection campaign for the Clemmons Food Pantry, took a different turn during the month of February. In fact, ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, March 7, 2024 12:00 am

Local News

Walkers rejoice: Clemmons passes Ped Plan – Village Council approves plan for various pathways around town going forward

CLEMMONS — Just think about the possibilities … 20 miles of greenways, 15 miles of shared-use paths, 27 miles of sidewalks, 46 intersection improvements. It’s ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, February 29, 2024 12:08 am

Local News

Davie County manager gives updates in Bermuda Run: Breaking news also provided along with promoting informational app

By Jim Buice For the Clemmons Courier BERMUDA RUN — Besides the agenda items and presentations, there was breaking news from last Tuesday night’s Bermuda ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, February 22, 2024 12:10 am

News

New traffic pattern coming at West Forsyth: Those who don’t comply to no parking or stopping could face hefty fines

By Jim Buice For the Clemmons Courier A new traffic pattern is coming for those who park or stop along Lewisville-Clemmons Road for pick-up/drop-off at ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, February 15, 2024 12:10 am

Local News

Lewisville looks forward to keeping history alive: Nissen House becomes stand-alone nonprofit with new board, new endowment and big plans

By Jim Buice For the Clemmons Courier History is what it is, but in Lewisville, something new is in place with the Historic George Elias ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, February 15, 2024 12:10 am

Local News

Global coffee franchise coming to Bermuda Run: Caribou Coffee to open new location near busy U.S. 158/N.C. 801 intersection

BERMUDA RUN — Caribou Coffee is coming to Bermuda Run. If you’ve driven down N.C. 801 South from I-40 through the big intersection with U.S. ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, February 8, 2024 12:10 am

Opinion

A different take on drinking coffee … for pennies on the dollar

When it comes to drinking coffee, you either love it or hate it, right? The National Coffee Association’s most recent comprehensive study revealed that coffee ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, February 8, 2024 12:00 am

Local News

Clemmons pushes for solution to school traffic in retreat: Next school year could see changes without finding resolutions to problem

CLEMMONS — A constant theme in recent years during Clemmons Village Council meetings has been addressing school traffic and how to make things better and ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, February 1, 2024 12:10 am

News

Festival of Lights levels off since days of COVID: Popular holiday lights show still bringing in over 50K vehicles annually to Tanglewood Park

By Jim Buice For the Clemmons Courier CLEMMONS — After surging to record highs for the number of vehicles entering Tanglewood Park during the peak ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, January 25, 2024 12:10 am

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