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Clemmons residents unified in opposition to multi-use event center proposed at Tanglewood Park
By Jim Buice For the Clemmons Courier Forsyth County Manager Dudley Watts had to answer a lot of questions in last Wednesday night’s community meeting ... Read more
1 day ago by Jim Buice.
Blotter for the week of Aug. 5
Below is a list of crime investigations and activities reported by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office in Clemmons and Lewisville last week. • July 26 ... Read more
1 day ago by Staff Report.
McHenry to visit Forsyth County
Congressman Patrick McHenry (N.C.-10) will be in Forsyth County for two events on Wednesday, Aug. 4. At 4 p.m., McHenry will attend the Greater Winston-Salem ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Report.
Masks required at all county facilities beginning Aug. 2
Forsyth County Government will begin requiring visitors and employees to wear masks at all of its indoor facilities beginning on Monday, Aug. 2. Masks will ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Report.
COVID-19 vaccination to be offered at Bowman Gray Stadium and other community venues
The Forsyth County Department of Public Health will offer COVID vaccinations before next Saturday’s race at Bowman Gray Stadium with a free admission ticket for that night’s ... Read more
4 days ago by Staff Report.
Community meeting on the proposed multi-use event center at Tanglewood Park
Forsyth County Government will hold the second community meeting on the proposed Multi-Use Event Center at Tanglewood Park on Aug. 4. The meeting will be ... Read more
4 days ago by Staff Report.
Novant Health postpones Wilmington, Winston-Salem festivals as COVID-19 cases rise, vaccination rates remain stagnant
WINSTON-SALEM — Novant Health has announced the remaining two Welcome Back Festival celebrations, originally scheduled for Aug. 7 in Wilmington and Aug. 21 in in ... Read more
4 days ago by Staff Report.
Individuals should wear masks indoors due to spread of COVID-19
Due to the substantial transmission of COVID-19 locally, Forsyth County Department of Public Health advises everyone to wear masks when in indoor public settings. The ... Read more
4 days ago by Staff Report.
WS/FCS approves mask requirement for first quarter of 2021-2022 school year
In a special called meeting, the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education has voted to require masks for all students, staff, and visitors 5 years old ... Read more
7 days ago by Staff Report.
Single tickets for Winston-Salem Symphony 2021–22 season on sale Aug. 2
Special 75-hour buy one ticket/get one ticket free offer WINSTON-SALEM — The Winston-Salem Symphony, with Music Director Timothy Redmond, has announced that single tickets for ... Read more
7 days ago by Staff Report.
Salem Band to perform outdoor concert on Aug. 10
Salem Band will perform an outdoor concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 10, at Salem Square. The theme is “Women” — celebrating women’s achievements ... Read more
7 days ago by Staff Report.
Winston-Salem Open announces 2021 playing field
Field Includes Lorenzo Sonego, Marin Cilic, Nick Kyrgios, Frances Tiafoe, and Kevin Anderson WINSTON-SALEM — The Winston-Salem Open has announced the playing field for the ... Read more
7 days ago by Staff Report.
‘Perfect Fit’: Bobby Ogburn’s family gets historic marker for Peter and Comfort Clemmons House along with a new owner
By Jim Buice For the Clemmons Courier Bobby Ogburn’s family owned the Peter and Comfort Clemmons House, which was built in 1805 along what is ... Read more
7 days ago by Jim Buice.
Couriering Clemmons — This week in 1984
Couriering this area this week in 1984 — 37 years ago: A unique shopping complex is now under construction in Clemmons. Called Village Shoppes, the ... Read more
7 days ago by Staff Report.
Local students honored — July 29
Local residents receive degrees from Washington and Lee University LEXINGTON, VA. — The following local residents received a degree from Washington and Lee University on ... Read more
7 days ago by Staff Report.
Lewisville Branch Library events for August
All programs are free and open to the public. Please call 336-703-2940 for more information. For more information on programs or to sign up, email ... Read more
7 days ago by Staff Report.
Four students finish high school sports careers in All-Star games
By Jay Spivey For the Clemmons Courier Four recently-graduated athletes from West Forsyth had one last chance last to play in a high school game ... Read more
7 days ago by Staff Report.
Harmony Grove vacation Bible school
Harmony Grove United Methodist Church will be having vacation Bible school followed by the Back to School Bash event on Aug. 7. The vacation Bible ... Read more
7 days ago by Staff Report.
New Direction for Women Who Care About Community
Clemmons — Women Who Care About Community, a Clemmons-based nonprofit, has had a mission of assisting local children and families. The group has chosen a new ... Read more
7 days ago by Staff Report.
Your Neighbor: Meet Dr. Jamie Lunsford
By Mandy Haggerson For the Clemmons Courier Dr. Jamie Lunsford grew up in Kissimmee, Florida, as the youngest of several brothers ensuring there was never ... Read more
7 days ago by Staff Report.
Clemmons seeks answers on event center at Tanglewood
By Jim Buice For the Clemmons Courier Did you know that a $5 million, 50,000-square-foot event center was possibly coming to Tanglewood Park? Well, apparently ... Read more
1 week ago by Jim Buice.
Triad Minority & Women’s Business Expo: One event, three locations
Named one of the Top 10 black business expos across the country by BlackBusiness.Org, the 2021 Triad Minority & Women’s Business Expo presented by Maximum ... Read more
1 week ago by Staff Report.
Forsyth County to hold community meetings on Tanglewood Event Center project
Forsyth County Government will hold community meetings on the proposed Multi-Use Event Center at Tanglewood Park on July 28 and Aug. 4. The first meeting ... Read more
1 week ago by Staff Report.
Blotter for the week of July 29
Below is a list of crime investigations and activities reported by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Department in Clemmons and Lewisville last week. • July 19 ... Read more
1 week ago by Staff Report.
Forsyth Public Health continues vaccination events with cash card incentives for first doses
The Forsyth County Department of Public Health will offer COVID vaccinations at Solutions for Independence, Compare Foods, St. John CME Church and the health department. ... Read more
1 week ago by Staff Report.
Forsyth County holding virtual meeting on applying for Rescue Plan funds on July 28
Forsyth County Government will hold its next virtual meeting on how local organizations can apply for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on July 28 ... Read more
1 week ago by Staff Report.
Crisis Control Ministry announces in-person reopening on Aug. 2
WINSTON-SALEM — After being forced to close its doors to the public in March of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Crisis Control Ministry has ... Read more