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West’s 2010 homecoming queen now cheers for Carolina Panthers

By Dwight Sparks The Clemmons Courier Whatever happened to Kloi Irving, the pretty 2010 West Forsyth High homecoming queen and cheerleader? She graduated from college ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Monday, November 23, 2015 3:59 pm

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Kissy Merrifield: Mother is ‘coach’ that keeps family together

By Jill Osborn As an athlete, one learns to be disciplined, to be tenacious, to be team driven. Sports teaches an athlete to bask in ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Monday, November 23, 2015 3:51 pm

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Margaret Kaserman

By Mandy Haggerson Margaret Kaserman was born a 5th generation Norfolk Virginian. “One of my daughters delved into our ancestry and discovered our genealogy could ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Friday, November 6, 2015 10:39 am

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Jerry Brooks named Piedmont Fire Chief of Year

“Who told you?” Clemmons fire chief Jerry Brooks quizzed when a reporter and photographer appeared at the fire station. He had placed the award on ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Friday, November 6, 2015 10:32 am

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Elizabeth Seymour

By Mandy Haggerson Elizabeth Seymour knows what it means to have roots in this area. “I’m really, really local,” she smiles. Both her mother and ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Friday, October 30, 2015 3:39 pm

Obituaries

Obituaries for Oct. 29, 2015

Sally Lakey Smith Nov. 9, 1931 – Oct. 19, 2015 Ms. Sally Lakey Smith, 83, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015 at Trinity Elms. She ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Friday, October 30, 2015 3:36 pm

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Letters to the Editor, Oct. 30, 2015

To the Editor: Things to consider if you vote for the Clemmons Council November 3rd: 1-)       Jill Osborn apparently has absolutely zero qualifications for serving ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Friday, October 30, 2015 1:45 pm

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Voters pick 3 council seats Tuesday

By Dwight Sparks The Clemmons Courier It’s finally time for the voters to decide municipal elections in Lewisville and Clemmons. On Tuesday, Clemmons voters will ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Friday, October 30, 2015 11:36 am

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Council buys Stadium Dr. tract for library

By Jim Buice The Clemmons Courier It was a night to take care of some unfinished business for the Clemmons Village Council. First, the council ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Friday, October 30, 2015 11:33 am

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By Chris Mackie The Clemmons Courier It has taken nine long weeks to get here. But the football game everyone in western Forsyth county wants ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Thursday, October 22, 2015 12:03 pm

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Frost arrives on schedule to nip flowers

Nearly on schedule, frost nipped us over the weekend several mornings. If Oct. 15 is the danger date, the first frost was only a couple ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Thursday, October 22, 2015 9:58 am

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Obituaries for Oct. 22, 2015

Kevin S. Sheets May 19, 960 – Oct. 16, 2015 Kevin S. Sheets, 55, passed away Friday, October 16, 2015 preceding his mother, Margie Sheets, ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Thursday, October 22, 2015 9:52 am

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Artists Barbara and Bob Campbell

By Mandy Haggerson Barbara and Bob Campbell are two local artists who have traveled the world to learn and enhance their craft. Luckily for us, they ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Thursday, October 22, 2015 9:48 am

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Tractor’s now in hands of 5th generation

By Ann Sheek The Clemmons Courier Just over 70 years ago, and after the family’s mule died, Frank Sheek bought a new 1946 Ford Ferguson ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Friday, October 16, 2015 11:15 am

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Going gaga for doughnuts

By Dwight Sparks The Clemmons Courier Had a spacecraft filled with little green men from Mars landed on Lewisville-Clemmons Road, it’s hard to imagine that ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Friday, October 16, 2015 11:12 am

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Obituaries for Oct. 15, 2015

Harold David Parker May 17, 1941 – Oct. 9, 2015 Mr. Harold David Parker, 74, of Clemmons, NC, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2015 ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Friday, October 16, 2015 11:08 am

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Corey Walker dreams of a singing career

By Mandy Haggerson Corey Walker spent his formative years in Bristol, Tennessee. The youngest of 4 children, Corey notes, “Being part of a large family ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Thursday, October 15, 2015 9:48 am

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Walmart grocery opens next week

The new Walmart Neighborhood Market will open next week on Clemmons Road. “We’re waiting for produce to come in, but we’re pretty much ready,” said ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Friday, October 9, 2015 11:27 am

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Obituaries for Oct. 8, 2016

Colleen Peoples Creasy Mrs. Colleen Peoples Creasy passed away peacefully October 6, 2015 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home following a long and courageous battle ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Friday, October 9, 2015 11:22 am

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Clemmons women see Pope Francis

By Mandy Haggerson Millions of people made pilgrimages to get a glimpse of Argentine-born Pope Francis as he made his 6-day trip to the United States. ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Friday, October 9, 2015 11:13 am

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Camping out 3 nights for 1st doughnut

By Dwight Sparks The Clemmons Courier By now, Jason Carter knows all about the night life of Clemmons — the loud garbage trucks and their ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Friday, October 9, 2015 11:06 am

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Obituaries for Oct. 1, 2015

Mrs. Patricia Scanlon Spurlock 09/22/2015 Mrs. Patricia Scanlon Spurlock, 79 of Arcadia passed away peacefully at home with her husband beside her. Patty was born ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Thursday, October 1, 2015 4:25 pm

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Barbara Edwards

By Mandy Haggerson   Anyone who knows Barbara Edwards is likely enchanted by her southern charm. Chances are good, that if you visit her home, you ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Thursday, October 1, 2015 4:13 pm

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‘Clemmons has lost its historian’

By Dwight Sparks The Clemmons Courier She often dead-panned that she was getting to the historical stage in life herself. Janet Banzhof, a walking encyclopedia ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Thursday, October 1, 2015 4:03 pm

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Village candidates make their pitch at forum

By Jim Buice The Clemmons Courier Don’t expect the Village of Clemmons to adopt a bow-hunting season anytime soon to reduce a runaway deep population. ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Thursday, October 1, 2015 3:55 pm

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Bermuda Run drivers going round in circles

They’re driving around in circles in Bermuda Run, but NASCAR is not in town. The much-anticipated round-about on U.S. 158 just west of the Yadkin ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Thursday, October 1, 2015 3:48 pm

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Chris Hayes

By Mandy Haggerson Chris Hayes grew up on 12 acres of land in Clemmons that had been in his family since before he was born. He ... Read more

by Dwight Sparks, Thursday, September 24, 2015 4:15 pm