May 16 - June 19, 2024
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‘It will not rain on our parade!’
(but if it does, the show will go on) With visions of sunshine, organizers of the annual Founders’ Day celebration in Summerfield are ready for the familyfriendly event this Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18 by PATTI STOKES SUMMERFIELD – For those who torture themselves by staying glued to the ever-changing weather forecasts, Saturday’s outlook for Day 2 of the annual Founders’ Day festival may seem a little ominous. Not to worry, organizers say – the temperatures look
to be in the mid-70s and the rain is sure to hold off. But if it doesn’t? The show will go on regardless! According to the Town’s website, “Summerfield’s Founders’ Day Event is a celebration of the original founders of the community of Bruce’s Crossroads,
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Former mayor Mark Brown, a longtime volunteer with the Town of Summerfield, packs up the American flag at the end of Founders’ Day 2023. Brown will once again be working behind the scenes of the annual Founders’ Day Parade this Saturday.
De-annexation bill poised for legislative vote – maybe
A crew works on a complex of more than 300 apartments on Leabourne Road at N.C. 68. See related “N.C. 68 emerges as ‘funnel’ of commerce” article on p. 12.
After twice being delayed, the de-annexation of nearly 1,000 acres in Summerfield is scheduled for the state Senate’s consideration May 16. However, a House vote was not scheduled as of this writing. by CHRIS BURRITT Photo by Chris Burritt/NWO
IN THIS ISSUE Issues up in the air after canceled meeting..........2 Funding requests .........................................................3 Your Questions...............................................................4 Stokesdale Town Council meeting, May 9.............6 Oak Ridge Town Council meeting, May 2.............9 Welcome to our new advertiser..............................10
SUMMERFIELD – A bill that would allow the de-annexation of nearly 1,000 acres in Summerfield is scheduled to
NWO Business and Real Estate................................12 Summerfield rezoning request upsets homeowners..............................16 NWO on the go!...........................................................18 And the (water)wheel on the mill goes round and round........................ 22 Canine Capers a howling success....................... 23 Community Calendar.............................................. 28 Best wishes, NWHS principal Ashley Young! ........31
resume its start-and-stop course in the state legislature this Thursday, May 16. Last week, the state Senate
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Only God Choir performs at U.S. Capitol............. 32 Northwest Guilford’s record-setting QB looks ahead.................................... 34 NWO Kids’ Korner....................................................... 36 Crime/Incident Report............................................... 38 Grins and Gripes......................................................... 40 Classifieds..................................................................... 43 Letters/Opinions.......................................................... 47 Index of Advertisers.................................................... 47