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Clemmons prepares for Fall Resurfacing Project: Council approves $1.2 million for improvements of 29 streets for paving

CLEMMONS — Sure, the fall leaves are just around the corner, but that means it’s also time for the 2023 Village Streets Fall Resurfacing Project. ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, September 14, 2023 12:10 am

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Sparkling new pickleball courts draw rave reviews: Joanie Moser Memorial Park facility features nine courts for fast-growing sport

Looking at all the numbers, it didn’t take long for Don Martin, chairman of the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners, to figure out that adding ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, September 7, 2023 12:10 am

Opinion

Jim Buice column: First-time pickleballer gets hooked on the new Joanie Moser courts

After several years of watching pickleball take over the local tennis courts, I finally decided to adhere to the old phrase: “If you can’t beat ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, September 7, 2023 12:00 am

Local News

Follow-up retreat approaching before next regular council meeting: Clemmons will review priorities brought up earlier this year; culvert projects approved

By Jim Buice With the arrival of COVID-19 in March 2020, the Village of Clemmons decided one retreat wasn’t enough with all the upheaval in ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, August 31, 2023 12:10 am

Local News

New pickleball courts open in Lewisville

One of the many players rotating among the new pickleball courts last Saturday morning talked about being in “pickleball heaven” when asked about the official ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, August 24, 2023 12:10 am

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Lewisville-Vienna Road multi-use path approved: Town continues to expand parks and recreation offerings after recent approval of Jack Warren Park improvements

When the Lewisville Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan and Master Park Plans were adopted, the idea was to integrate the vision and aspirations of the community for ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, August 24, 2023 12:10 am

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Clemmons goes deeper with pedestrian plan: Village provides more updates, continues to digest data points from most recent survey

With the pedestrian plan survey update on the agenda in Monday night’s Clemmons Village Council meeting, it was time to take a closer look at ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, August 17, 2023 12:10 am

Local News

Bermuda Run Town Council offers two meetings in one: Public hearings for annexation, 10/70 provision involving Hall Walker Development remain on hold

For the Bermuda Run Town Council, it was a rare opportunity to get what Mayor Rick Cross called a “2-for” — as in two meetings ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, August 17, 2023 12:05 am

Local News

Gateway Project to ‘improve travel experience’: Town manager says project will also enhance landscaping, lighting and signage unique to Lewisville

Lewisville has been looking forward to a new entrance into town for years. In fact, the Williams Road Gateway Project has been in the plans ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, August 10, 2023 12:08 am

Local News

Still no final agreement on drone program: Clemmons continues to wait on requested information from Forsyth Sheriff’s Office

CLEMMONS — When Clemmons was targeted by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office last year as the first choice for a Drone as First Responder Program, ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, August 3, 2023 12:10 am

Opinion

Buice column: East Coast Baseball bus tour: It’s the way to go

“Start spreadin’ the news, I’m leavin’ today I want to be a part of it New York, New York” You know that old classic by ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, August 3, 2023 12:00 am

Local News

Harper Road sidewalk projects ‘moving forward’ — Two separate projects to extend from near I-40 to Jerry Long Family YMCA

CLEMMONS — Village Manager Mike Gunnell provided an update on the long and winding road involving sidewalk projects along Harper Road in Monday night’s council ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, July 27, 2023 12:10 am

Local News

The name Mike rules in local mayoral races: Candidates file for 2023 municipal elections in Clemmons, Lewisville and Bermuda Run

If your name is Mike, you’re in great position to win in the local mayoral municipal elections in 2023. That’s because all three — Mike ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, July 27, 2023 12:08 am

Local News

Blue Heron Trail gets two ribbon cuttings: Bermuda Run celebrates official dedication at pedestrian bridge along U.S. 158 and tunnel under I-40

BERMUDA RUN — A long journey came to the finish line last Tuesday with a walk through Bermuda Run when the town celebrated not one ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, July 20, 2023 12:10 am

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Lewisville moving forward with enhancements to Jack Warren Park: Town approves series of ordinances to fund nature trail, 18-hole disc golf course and outdoor event space

LEWISVILLE — In the words of Mayor Mike Horn, the Lewisville Town Council “moved a lot of money around” in last Thursday night’s meeting to ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, July 20, 2023 12:08 am

Local News

Clemmons looking to address school traffic safety: Village ramps up applying for grants involving roads and other planning needs

It might be the middle of summer, but school is just around the corner, and the Clemmons Village Council is already looking at the continuing ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, July 13, 2023 12:10 am

Local News

Clemmons facing another de-annexation request: Village working with property owners on Lewisville-Clemmons Road to have their land removed from House Bill 5 proposal

For the Village of Clemmons, another de-annexation proposal on the western side of Lewisville-Clemmons Road near River Center Drive feels like déjà vu all over ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, July 6, 2023 12:10 am

Local News

Sunny Side: Solar panels installed at Mary Alice Warren Community Center paying off big in a couple of ways for Lewisville

How can you help the environment and save money at the same time? The town of Lewisville found the ideal solution for the relatively new ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, July 6, 2023 12:10 am

Opinion

Buice column: Figuring out the name game at 50th high school reunion

The T-shirt really said it all: “RJR Class of 1973 Once in a Lifetime 50th Reunion Weekend.” Fifty years since donning the cap and grown. ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, July 6, 2023 12:00 am

Local News

Clemmons Fire Department report includes lofty rating: New fire chief brings up tax increase under consideration for next year

CLEMMONS — Gary Styers, the new fire chief for the Clemmons Fire Department, provided lots of facts and figures in Monday night’s Clemmons Village Council ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, June 29, 2023 12:10 am

Local News

Bermuda Run celebrates Davie County All-America award

BERMUDA RUN — The Bermuda Run Town Council started its meeting last Tuesday night by celebrating Davie County’s national accomplishment of being named an All-America ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, June 22, 2023 12:10 am

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Lewisville approves budget, other contracts: Town suspends some annual capital reserve fund additions; Horn plans to run for mayor again

While approving a balanced General Fund budget of $6,213,377 for fiscal year 2023-2024 that maintains the current property tax of 17.7 cents per $100 of ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, June 15, 2023 12:10 am

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Golden LEAF Foundation pays off for Clemmons: Village to receive over $600,000 in grant funding for stormwater projects

Clemmons was a big winner in the Golden LEAF Foundation’s Flood Mitigation Program, receiving word of a windfall of over $600,000 in grant funding to ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, June 15, 2023 12:10 am

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Bread Winner: Kiki’s Kitchen finds instant success in baking loaves to sell to stores and at the Clemmons Farmers Market

Keishia Rodriguez didn’t expect to be known as the “Bread Lady” at the Clemmons Farmers Market. Even though she has been cooking and baking most ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, June 8, 2023 12:10 am

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Friendly Arabic Church purchases property on Harper Road: New Hope Presbyterian moves forward with sale after withdrawing rezoning petition

After a rezoning petition submitted by New Hope Presbyterian Church to the City of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Planning Board was denied earlier this spring and subsequently ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, June 1, 2023 12:10 am

Opinion

Buice column: Can a village exist with L-C Road running through it?

So why is Clemmons called a “village?” A friend of mine who lives in Winston-Salem and occasionally comes over this way was wanting to know.  ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, June 1, 2023 12:00 am

Local News

Clemmons approves agreement with Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office: Council still waiting on more information on drone program

CLEMMONS — The Clemmons Village Council approved an interlocal agreement with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office for fiscal year 2023-2024 in Monday night’s meeting, but ... Read more

by Jim Buice, Thursday, May 25, 2023 12:10 am

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