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Another bus tour adventure featuring baseball and more

Starting with delicious steaks at Austin’s Buffet in Knoxville to concluding with a chili dog, onion rings and…

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On second thought: Forged through adversity

Nine short years ago, I dropped off my baby at the “big school” along with her brother and…

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On Second Thought: In times of need

Last week, the unimaginable happened. The terrible, horrible, no good, very bad thing that we had been trained…

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Jim Buice: Getting an up-close look at Lewisville Community Day

As a political newcomer who was elected mayor of Lewisville in the 2025 municipal election at the age…

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Buice column: Taking on another tour of N.C. ballparks 30 years later

With the start of another baseball season, I happened to run across an article that I wrote more…

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Buice column: ‘IS PRINT DEAD?’ headline provides time for reflection

When I decided what seems like a lifetime ago to attend college at App State, I really wasn’t…

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On Second Thought: The miracle bike

With the holiday rush over and the new year fully underway, last week, my husband and I told…

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Buice column: Recent wintry stretch brings back memories

By Jim Buice These last two weather weekends — with a dramatic mix of snow, sleet and freezing…

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On Second Thought: Anticipation

By Marie Harrison Christmas has always been my favorite. I love absolutely everything about the holiday. My tree…

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Jim Buice: Missing that traditional meal at K&W on New Year’s Day

By Jim Buice With the arrival of New Year’s Day and looking forward to eating that first big…

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On Second Thought: One team, one fight

By Marie Harrison All year long, we have been waiting. Almost from the time our son entered the…

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Holiday habits can spike A-fib and stroke risk: a Q&A with a Forsyth County doctor

Dr. Sowmya Lakshminarayanan, a neurologist and stroke expert at Novant Health, has said that holiday stress, disrupted routines…

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On Second Thought: Grateful for laundry

By Marie Harrison Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays, but this year, it was extra…

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Jim Buice: Early Christmas present: Going to Radio City Music Hall

By Jim Buice It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… in a way I never imagined —…

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On Second Thought: Look into the eyes

By Marie Harrison Growing up, as my sister and I were locked in a vicious fight over something…

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Why it’s important to maintain foot strength: A Q&A with a Clemmons doctor

By Sarah Bonnema Novant Health For anyone who has never thought about foot strength, there’s no time like…

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On Second Thought: A real treat

By Marie Harrison In our family, after you go to the doctor’s office for a checkup, you get…

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Opinion: Brothers and sisters

By Rev. Michael T. Martin My brothers and sisters in Christ,  While I have no words to practically…

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Deaths — Nov. 27

• Annie Tucker Whapham, of Clemmons, passed away Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at Trinity Elms Assisted Living. •…

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Get into the holiday spirit with chamber’s Christmas Express

By Angelia Cornatzer Jingle into the holiday spirit with the Christmas Express, hosted by the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of…

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Buice column: Partisan local elections not greeted with warm welcome

By Jim Buice Perhaps you noticed something different when you went to vote last week. You know, seeing…

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On Second Thought: The power of a coach

By Marie Harrison Last week, my daughter’s middle school cross-country team competed in a large, state championship meet…

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Letters to the editor for Oct. 30

Supporting Michelle Barson I am writing in support of Michelle Barson for Clemmons Village Council. Michelle is what…

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Letters to the Editor for Oct. 23

Getting involved with Clemmons Food Pantry When I decided to retire three years ago, I moved back to…

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Letters to the editor for Oct. 17

A vote for Michelle Barson Michelle Barson is the woman next door — working, parenting, volunteering and showing…

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Letters to the editor Oct. 9

Advocating for the best candidate, regardless of party This is the first municipal election where the Clemmons Council…

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‘Mountain Strong’ comes back into focus again

By Jim Buice With a massive hurricane out in the Atlantic Ocean and a tropical cyclone taking aim…