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American Legion’s Memorial Day event

Under clear skies and pleasant temperatures, Lewisville American Legion Post 522 observed Memorial Day in a crowded Shallowford Square on Monday. Patriotism and American flags ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Friday, June 3, 2016 11:32 am

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Obituaries for June 2, 2016

Ruby Louise Webb Butler On May 27, 2016, surrounded by her children, Ruby Louise Webb Butler, died at Transitions Hospice House at the age of ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Friday, June 3, 2016 11:26 am

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Matt McGuire solos at age 16

By Jill Osborn It was in 2007 that Matt McGuire discovered his love of airplanes. He was seven at the time. The Winston-Salem Airshow was ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Friday, June 3, 2016 11:22 am

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Dr. Paul Nifong lived his faith using a drill

As communist plots go, the fluoride scare of the 1950’s didn’t work out too well for the Soviet Union. Instead of ruining America’s health, as ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Thursday, May 26, 2016 4:30 pm

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Obituaries for May 26, 2016

Ruth Reich Dickerson May 11, 1929 – May 21, 2016 Mrs. Ruth Reich Dickerson, 87, of Clemmons, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Thursday, May 26, 2016 4:26 pm

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Pastor Rob Peters

By Jill Osborn “My dad said, ‘I will support you in anything you choose, but make sure you want to do this because you have ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Thursday, May 26, 2016 4:24 pm

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Joy Dai

By Jill Osborn Joy Dai’s maternal grandparents came to the United State in the 1930’s. It was a bold move during that period. “They were ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Tuesday, May 24, 2016 10:28 am

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Jury socks it to Mocksville for police firings

A tornado — in the form of a federal jury’s stunning $4.1 million judgment — hit the Mocksville Town Hall last week. At first glance, ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Friday, May 20, 2016 3:42 pm

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Dan Barrett to walk for Congress

He’s walking again, but only a mere hundred miles this time. Clemmons attorney and Davie County commissioner Dan Barrett, a Republican candidate for U.S. Congress, ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Thursday, May 12, 2016 10:57 am

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This voter’s evolutionary journey

CHAPEL HILL — Maybe it was the talk of drinking moonshine in our pasts that went to our heads, making us so light-headed we forgot ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Thursday, May 12, 2016 10:14 am

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Lois Gerhardt

By Jill Osborn We all have pivotal moments in our young age that help shape who we are. For Lois Gerhardt, it occurred when she ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Thursday, May 12, 2016 10:10 am

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Camille Abbott

By Jill Osborn It is 1969 in San Francisco, California. The Giants were in their twelfth season since moving from New York. In what would ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Thursday, May 12, 2016 10:04 am

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Obituaries for May 12, 2016

Dr. Paul Douglas Nifong Dr. Paul Douglas Nifong, of Clemmons passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016. He was born Oct 7, 1925 in Davidson County, ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Thursday, May 12, 2016 9:58 am

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Southwest Forsyth woos Babe Ruth world series

Talk about the red carpet treatment … Southwest Athletics Sports League pulled out all the stops last week as national and state leaders of the ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Thursday, May 5, 2016 2:11 pm

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WF High arts center named for Jim Anderson

By Mike Barnhardt For The Courier When Lori Goins Clark asked those in the nearly full auditorium what Jim Anderson said when a student didn’t ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Thursday, May 5, 2016 2:06 pm

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Yeager-Grigston

Sara Elizabeth Yeager and James Wesley Grigston were united in marriage on Saturday, April 9, at Whitehead Manor in Charlotte, North Carolina. Pastor Richard Sears ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Thursday, May 5, 2016 1:54 pm

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Jim Israel

When one speaks with Jim Israel, the first topic to come up might just be Jim’s wife, Brenda, and his two children and four grandchildren. ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Thursday, May 5, 2016 1:47 pm

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Obituaries for May 5, 2016

Al Eason Mr. Al Eason passed away peacefully on April 22, 2016. He was born on May 25, 1925, to Emma and Alcuin Eason in ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Thursday, May 5, 2016 1:43 pm

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Rebecca Stewart

By Jill Osborn Rebecca Stewart almost lost her life while delivering a new life. During the early stages of pregnancy, Rebecca believed she was just ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Thursday, April 28, 2016 4:38 pm

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Luly Beckles

By Jill Osborn Ten years ago this May, Luly Beckles felt like she a had pretty good grip on life. She was raising three children, ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Thursday, April 28, 2016 4:29 pm

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West art student wins national honor

West Forsyth High School art student Kayla Morrison has earned national recognition in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards of 2016. Kayla has been identified ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Thursday, April 28, 2016 4:25 pm

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Obituaries for April 28, 2016

Avery “Bud” Pike Sr. Mr. Avery “Bud” Pike, Sr., 97, of Clemmons, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016 at his home. He was born February ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Thursday, April 28, 2016 11:47 am

Obituaries

Obituaries for April 21, 2016

Claudia Gabrels Lyda Feb. 10, 1945 – April 11, 2016 Claudia Gabrels Lyda, would like to let all of you know that her work here ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Friday, April 22, 2016 10:01 am

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Obituaries for April 14, 2016

Harry Bynum Rogers, Jr. Harry Bynum Rogers, Jr. went to be home with God on April 9, 2016 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Bynum ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Wednesday, April 13, 2016 12:49 pm

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Sports booster: Reg Yarborough

By Jill Osborn Growing up as a twin, Reg Yarborough would often switch places with his identical brother. In school, he switched classes. Many people ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Wednesday, April 13, 2016 12:46 pm

Obituaries

Obituaries for April 7, 2016

Helen June Anderson 11/18/1921 – 3/22/2016 Helen June Anderson, 94, of Bermuda Village, Advance, died Tuesday, 3/22/2016. Mrs. Anderson was born 11/18/1921 in Boston, MA. ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Thursday, April 7, 2016 9:46 am

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Betty McCann

By Jill Osborn “It thrills me to death to see another woman out in the yard working because sometimes I think I’m the only one,” ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Thursday, March 31, 2016 11:08 am

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