Izial Williams meets the Chick-fil-A mascot in the leadup to the village of Clemmons annual Christmas tree lighting celebration. - Submitted

Second from left, Clemmons Council member Michelle Barson and Event Coordinator Lynette Fox catch Santa and Mrs. Claus in front of the Christmas tree last Thursday. - Submitted

Village Mayor Mike Rogers, at right, at the star of the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, Izial Williams, center front, and his family. Williams was diagnosed with Adrenocortical Carcinoma Cancer on May 15. The Clemmons community has rallied around him and his family to support them during this challenging time. He lit the Christmas tree with his mom, brother and sister.

The Triad Express carries passengers around Clemmons Village Hall during the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony last Thursday. Submitted