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Your Neighbor — Bright star: Etta Idol has lived life to the fullest

For anyone trying to describe Etta Idol, these words may come to mind: resilient, upbeat, and up for anything. That perspective seems to be her ... Read more

by Jill Osborn, Thursday, October 4, 2018 12:00 am

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Your Neighbor: Rescue squad: Laura Reinhardt and family know the importance of saving animals

Laura Reinhardt learned at a young age to take comfort in animals. At six years old, Laura moved from Mount Airy to Kernersville. Her mom ... Read more

by Jill Osborn, Thursday, September 27, 2018 12:00 am

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Your Neighbor: Following the Lord: Ministry calling leads Jay McGuirk to North Carolina

Jay McGuirk spent a year in Mexico doing evangelism work. He was knocking on doors when a guy greeted him in perfect English. He had ... Read more

by Jill Osborn, Thursday, September 20, 2018 12:00 am

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“They are special people”: Clemmons Fire Department honors responders who died in 9/11 attacks

By Jill Osborn For the Clemmons Courier The 1,800-square-foot American flag flew high at the Clemmons Fire Department during the annual 9/11 ceremony. Clemmons Fire ... Read more

by Jill Osborn, Thursday, September 13, 2018 12:10 am

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Your Neighbor: True color: Aimee Crepeau’s passion led her to become dancer, makeup artist

Since Aimee Crepeau’s parents were in the Air Force, they always taught her that in order to rise to the top in life, one had ... Read more

by Jill Osborn, Thursday, September 13, 2018 12:00 am

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Your Neighbor: Growing up: Doug Johnson uses life lessons to shape career

“What do you want to do when you grow up?” That’s a question many kids are asked at some point during their childhood.  Even if they ... Read more

by Jill Osborn, Thursday, September 6, 2018 12:00 am

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Your Neighbor: Top of her game: Ashley Sharpe knows the importance of good work ethic

Ashley McKenzie Sharpe was known as a PK — that’s preacher’s kid in the church world. Anyone with a parent who holds a position of ... Read more

by Jill Osborn, Thursday, August 30, 2018 12:00 am

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New GOP office open in Clemmons

By Jill Osborn For the Clemmons Courier Clemmons is now officially the new location of the Forsyth County Grand Old Party. Last Friday, more than ... Read more

by Jill Osborn, Thursday, August 23, 2018 12:11 am

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Your Neighbor: ‘Life is a short-lived opportunity’: Denisha Little-Greene’s faith sustains her in work and family

By Jill Osborn For the Clemmons Courier Much like many of the people who grew up in Clemmons, Denisha Little-Greene grew up in a town ... Read more

by Jill Osborn, Thursday, August 23, 2018 12:00 am

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Your Neighbor: Nearest and dearest: Family, children hold special meaning for Audrey Thompson

With two extroverted parents and three energetic brothers, Audrey Thompson loved the gregarious and energetic household in which she grew up. A sense of humor went ... Read more

by Jill Osborn, Thursday, August 16, 2018 12:00 am

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Your Neighbor: Coach Ryan Michel is passionate about teaching, athletics

“Athletics have been important in every step of my life,” says Coach Ryan Michel. “My goal as a coach is not just to coach swimming, ... Read more

by Jill Osborn, Thursday, August 9, 2018 12:00 am

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West Forsyth cheerleaders bring home six awards

West Forsyth High School cheerleaders are really putting their best pom-pom forward. At Appalachian State University, the girls dominated cheer camp. They trained and competed ... Read more

by Jill Osborn, Thursday, August 9, 2018 12:00 am

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Your neighbor: Sweat equity: Contractor Randy Sisell knows the meaning of hard work

Growing up in Winston-Salem, Randy Sisell learned from an early age the meaning of hard work. His father worked downtown as a clerk at the ... Read more

by Jill Osborn, Thursday, August 2, 2018 12:00 am

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Your Neighbor: Reaching the Summit — Education, dedication pay off for Tarrah Hunter

Tarrah Hunter was the first person from her family to receive a four-year college degree. As exalting as that was, she says conquering her goals did ... Read more

by Jill Osborn, Thursday, July 26, 2018 12:00 am

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Carolina Brotherhood ride makes stop in Clemmons

By Jill Osborn For the Clemmons Courier A blue wreath was placed outside of Tanglewood Park in honor of Forsyth County Deputy Sheriff John Isenhour ... Read more

by Jill Osborn, Thursday, July 19, 2018 12:10 am

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Your Neighbor: Power of positivity: Christina Chavka carries on father’s tradition of staying upbeat

Growing up in the small town of Ocean Isle Beach, Christina Chavka found herself drawn to sports. She was quite the avid athlete but really ... Read more

by Jill Osborn, Thursday, July 19, 2018 12:00 am

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Longtime swimmers moving on from Clemmons West team

By Jill Osborn For the Clemmons Courier Swimming in their last home meet at Clemmons West pool, Connor Groce and Anthony Kranis will soon be ... Read more

by Jill Osborn, Thursday, July 19, 2018 12:00 am

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Your Neighbor: The love of family: Payne shares how challenges can be overcome through God and community

This September, Roslyn (Rain) Nowlin Payne will be inducted into the Parkland High School Sports Hall of Fame. In 2016, she was also inducted into ... Read more

by Jill Osborn, Thursday, July 12, 2018 12:05 am

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YMCA Summer Learning Academy helps to prevent learning loss over break

Academics in the summer? There are many people at the YMCA who believe it can be beneficial. Summer Learning Academy (SLA) kicked off last week. It ... Read more

by Jill Osborn, Thursday, July 5, 2018 12:00 am

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Fast fish: Zuleger motivated to stay ahead of the competition

By Jill Osborn For the Clemmons Courier Could Skyler Zuleger be our next Kathleen Baker? Baker medaled at the last Olympics and is from Forsyth ... Read more

by Jill Osborn, Thursday, June 28, 2018 12:10 am

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A life of giving back: Bob Geyer devoted to Habitat, school children

After World War II, there was a sense of relief, and also of community and giving back to those in need. Bob Geyer, who had ... Read more

by Jill Osborn, Thursday, June 28, 2018 12:00 am

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Family man: Clemmons Chick-fil-A operator David Moore and his wife Susan are raising their children to follow God

During his childhood, David Moore moved to many different areas. “I was an Army brat and moved a lot. So in that respect, I don’t ... Read more

by Jill Osborn, Thursday, June 14, 2018 12:00 am

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Your Neighbors: Joanne Floch — Mother-daughter bond even stronger after cancer surgery

Joanne Floch grew up on Long Island in New Jersey, and her thick Jersey accent is still present today. When Joanne married, she had a ... Read more

by Jill Osborn, Thursday, June 7, 2018 12:00 am

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Osborn publishes book, ‘Accessing the Media’

“Of, course I thought it was impossible,” Jill Osborn says about her new book taking flight. Jill’s book, “Accessing the Media: How to Get Good ... Read more

by Jill Osborn, Thursday, June 7, 2018 12:00 am

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Your Neighbor – Lisa Sheehan

Breast cancer survivor helps Susan G. Komen fund-raising effortson As a little girl, Lisa Sheehan moved around a lot. Every four or five years she ... Read more

by Jill Osborn, Thursday, July 16, 2015 10:05 am

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Your Neighbor – Zach George

After traveling the globe, he comes back home Zach George isn’t scared to admit he didn’t quite know what he wanted to be when he grew ... Read more

by Jill Osborn, Thursday, June 25, 2015 10:36 am

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