related in part to potential Trump administration tariffs led to a 45.7% jump in first-quarter net income to $14.3 million is the largest private employer in Clemmons with more than 1,000 workers A 240,000-square-foot distribution facility in Mocksville is projected to have a workforce of 200 at full production which produces pumps and filters for swimming pools said it experienced sales growth in both the U.S and Europe due to "favorable timing of orders" as customers attempt to build up inventory before tariffs take effect in the second quarter Another key factor was the revenue coming in from ChlorKing market leader in commercial pool saline chlorinators and disinfection systems that Hayward purchased in June The purchase expanded Hayward’s technology for commercial swimming pool water treatment as well as broadening the company's commercial product offerings "During this period of increased tariffs and heightened global economic uncertainty we are aggressively executing our plans to support profitability and position the company for continued growth," said Kevin Holleran "With a resilient aftermarket model and strong balance sheet we are confident in our ability to navigate this evolving environment." Hayward said aftermarket sales represent 80% of its revenue while adjusted earnings were 10 cents when excluding $1.9 million in restructuring and acquisition expenses related to the ChlorKing purchase The average earnings forecast was 9 cents by three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research Analysts typically do not include one-time gains and charges in their forecasts Overall sales rose 8% to $228.8 million as the first quarter is typically a slower quarter North American sales were up 8% to $187.1 million European and other global sales rose 7% to $41.8 million Hayward maintained its initial fiscal 2025 financial guidance of net sales in a range of $1.06 billion to $1.1 billion rcraver@wsjournal.com Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly Email notifications are only sent once a day Shareholders will not receive a direct monetary benefit It wasn't all sunshine and rainbows at the project's public hearing Since the Williams proposal for expansion was submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in October 2024 A total of 11 Walmart stores in the Triad and northwest North Carolina will undergo a remodeling this year including three in Greensboro and … The retirement chapter for Winston-Salem businessman Graham Bennett includes a second prominent transportation appointment in being elected ch… Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account featuring intimate conversations with noteworthy Vermonters right in their own living rooms Mikaela Lefrak went to the Middlebury home of François Clemmons A former Middlebury College artist-in-residence and award-winning singer Clemmons is best known for playing Officer Clemmons on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Clemmons discussed how he came to embrace his Blackness Have questions, comments or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram Enter your email to sign up for The Frequency See more newsletters Reverend Dr. François Scarborough Clemmons is a lifelong professional musician and beloved member of the Middlebury community Clemmons in Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and being the first recurring African American children’s tv show character He worked and taught at Middlebury College for 16 years as the Alexander Twilight Artist in Residence and director of the Martin Luther King Jr He is now retired and continues to sing and live in Middlebury I had the great privilege of talking to Dr Clemmons one winter afternoon in his warm apartment filled to the brim with memorabilia from his achievements and adventures I was enraptured by the rich life experiences he shared about his artistic career and personal life There is one question I always ask when in conversation with creative professionals: “How do you deal with performance anxiety?” With some meager experience playing the viola (not a violin!) in a middle-school orchestra I remember all too well that musical performance can generate existential fright like nothing else There was nothing to “deal with” in the first place I was naive… I took performance as a major because I wanted to be out there I just don't know how people get along in life without some serious musical outlets.” Clemmons was determined to make music his lifelong endeavor In a run-in with his high school college counselor Clemmons was confronted about his decision to apply to the music conservatory at Oberlin College He had done so instead of completing the forms for vocational school she had passed out to all the Black students Clemmons added that all the Black guys in his class had filled out these applications except for him many of his white classmates were on track to university Some were even multi-generational legacy students at institutions like Oberlin Clemmons animatedly acted out her beration you know you can't afford to pay for them — how do you know whether or not you sing well enough And you’re spending all that money for applications?” Dr Clemmons said I have no intention of going to a vocational school… I'm going to Oberlin.’ And so we got into a little bit of a noisy I always say that's when Diva Clemmons was born because she burst out there and said I'm not going to do it.’ I spoke my truth to power well.” a sparkling ornament hanging off of a shelf behind Dr Clemmons caught my eye: four pink letters spelling “Diva.” He continued to describe how this challenge only made his conviction stronger and for her to try to tell me what I couldn't do was the challenge that I needed I was going to make it happen through a miracle And a miracle is exactly what arrived on Dr he was called into the high school principal’s office but was surprised to find out that the principal himself was an Oberlin alumnus and willing to recommend him Coupled with his guidance and even financial support for applications from his high school music teacher Clemmons eventually received a full scholarship to Oberlin and [with the principal] they helped me enter Oberlin.” Working in the dining hall in Oberlin to support his vocal studies he met an older woman worker who invited him to eat exclusive soul food meals cooked by and for the staff Clemmons recalled that as opposed to the all white the universe sent somebody to take care of me and I'm very much aware of that,” Clemmons said he has a crystal clear memory of those who showed him kindness throughout his early singing career his determination enabled him to find a community of adults who took his rich musical talent seriously Clemmons was so determined as a teenager that he informed his family of his enrollment in art school after receiving financial and academic acceptance having completed all of his applications independently Clemmons’ luck in finding mentors unfortunately did not manifest in other parts of his life sharing stories of family turmoil and moving from Alabama to Youngstown at five years old Clemmons told The Campus that growing up during the Civil Rights Era as a gay man was extremely difficult I didn't have a boyfriend — I couldn't have a boyfriend I heard what they said about faggots and what they said about gay people… So I had a terrible time trying to figure out: who am I Social stigma around homosexuality affected him in his role in Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Clemmons on his show after seeing him regularly perform spirituals on Sundays at a Church in Pittsburgh When Clemmons told Rogers that he wanted to come out publicly terrible things about you if they find out They don't want a gay person who's openly gay on a children's television program.’ I have learned [being gay] has made no difference It does not make any sense but that's how they very stupidly felt.” Clemmons reflected on the homophobia that permeated his environment and the painful decision he made after hearing Rogers’ advice “Being gay was something that was going to taint and infect other heteronormative people And so I went back into the closet because Mister Rogers meant so much to me by that time I couldn't tolerate losing his love or pushing him away Clemmons’ career was defined by artistic expression and boldness He seemingly never struggled with performing in front of vast crowds populated with the likes of Martin Luther King Jr. whom Clemmons fondly remembers meeting when Dr Clemmons’ identity was suppressed for significant years of his life and career His friends and family flat-out denied his sexuality in adolescence he confronted the homophobia of the public eye that said he would be shamed and shunned as a pervert just for who he wanted to love Rogers eventually encouraged Clemmons to come out after the 1969 Stonewall Riots had shifted public opinion even becoming friends with Clemmons’ boyfriend who would visit the show’s set I reflected on what I heard as I took in my surroundings Admiring his collection of fabulous trinkets homoerotic statues and excellent sense of fashion glinting off of his jewelry Be sure to check out his acclaimed autobiography “Officer Clemmons,” for the 1 million and 1 stories not included in this article June Su '27 (he/him) is the Senior Multimedia Editor He is a political science major also studying studio art and Spanish June spent this last summer working for Artchange as an intern working to release their new documentary he is a part of Students for Justice in Palestine and enjoys painting the Vermontese scenery Receive emails when new obituariesare published to our website Welcome to Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory When you have experienced the loss of a loved one you can trust us to guide you through the arrangements necessary to create a meaningful ceremony that celebrates the unique life being 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Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application a beloved figure known for her compassion and unwavering support of the disabled community passed away peacefully at her residence on January 14 Linda dedicated her life to helping others and made a lasting impact on those she served Linda was recognized for her remarkable ability to connect with people and offer assistance to those in need Her kindness and dedication inspired many around her and underscored the values of empathy and service that she embodied Linda also held a special bond with her cousin The legacy of Linda Sue Clemmons will be remembered by all whose lives she touched and her spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of her family and friends In keeping with her wishes no services are planned This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page by DJ Simmons Clemmons Mayor Mike Rogers speaks at a Clemmons Village Council special meeting about organizing against several proposed zoning bills at the state legislature Clemmons Mayor Pro Tem Mike Combest gives a presentation to residents at a Village Council special meeting on several proposed state zoning bills Clemmons officials are organizing residents in opposition to zoning bills moving through the state legislature that they say could threaten local authority House Bill 765 says a local government can't enact or enforce zoning regulations more restrictive than state law it would also require municipalities like Clemmons to have a high number of dwelling units per acre for places zoned residential It's one of several proposed bills that brought more than two dozen people to a Clemmons Village Council special meeting Wednesday to discuss mobilizing in opposition Mayor Pro Tempore Mike Combest says the proposed changes would be harmful for the area "The more I read about this legislation and study it the more clear it becomes that if this legislation passes fundamentally change Clemmons as we know it today," Combest says He was not immediately available for comment The legislation is currently being reviewed in the state House of Representatives Donate Pete Rising in this year\u2019s Best of the Bay Awards By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies. 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Learn more Sales have launched for an urban enclave of four luxury single family homes coming soon to the Grand Central District Clemmons Court will soon rise at 2550 1st Avenue North within just steps away from Central Avenue and within walking distance of popular St Inspired by Catfiddle Street in Charleston, South Carolina Conroy and Clemmons wanted Clemmons Court to offer residents the perfect blend of vibrant city life and serene retreat “Clemmons Court is designed to cultivate a sense of neighborliness that encourages stewardship and strengthens the bonds between people and their surroundings,” the project website reads The community will feature a shared courtyard providing a sense of community amongst owners a secured gate entry to the courtyard for pedestrian access and manicured landscaping and lighting illuminating the grounds in the evening All four three-story homes contain three bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms with rich wood finishes and engineered hardwood flooring in main living areas and bedrooms both containing a total of 2,965 square feet consist of 2,050 square feet of residential living space and an additional 538 square feet of commercial space in a three-story main home plus a 377-square-foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) equipped with a full kitchen and in-unit washer/dryer hookup located above detached 2-car garage The other two homes consist of 2,137 square feet of living space and a detached 1.5 car garage Pricing for Clemmons Court starts at $1 million a new community of four single family homes in the Grand Central District | Place Architecture More information on the available units can be found here Clemmons Court is one of a handful of residential projects Backstreets Capital is developing in St In partnership with St. Pete-based J Square Developers, Backstreets Capital is building Strum Place a new nine-unit townhome community with a renovated historic office building at 6366 Central Avenue Additionally, Backstreets Capital is preserving a historically significant property and building a new seven-story luxury condo building on Mirror Lake in downtown St Want to be the first to know what’s coming soon to the Sunshine City Sign up to receive the latest news straight to your inbox Contact - Terms of Use - Privacy Policy© 2024 St Clemmons announced her resignation from the House on Tuesday 2 leader of North Carolina House Democrats announced Tuesday she is stepping down from the General Assembly next month because she’s taking a new job within the University of North Carolina system Clemmons “came to the General Assembly for the right reason – she wanted to help the people of our state,” House Minority Leader Robert Reives said in a statement “She has authentically stayed true to that calling and leaves our caucus and state stronger.” She will become an UNC system associate vice president for strategy and policy on education from preschool through high school Clemmons is currently the Democratic nominee in the 57th House District against Republican Janice Davis Guilford County Democratic activists need to choose a replacement nominee and someone to fill out the remainder of Clemmons’ term through year’s end Clemmons didn’t reveal a specific August resignation date She said Tuesday she would wait until her successor is selected to do so Taaza Bistro plans to open this spring in Clemmons Town Center an Indian restaurant with locations in Greensboro and Burlington founder and owner Chelappa Yasin confirmed that Taaza plans to move into the spot formerly occupied by Katsu Hibachi Café at 3463 Gentry Lane in Clemmons Town Center That is the same building that also houses Spaghetti Park and Chicken Salad Chick It would be Clemmons’ first Indian restaurant Yasin said he hopes to open by the end of April or beginning of May “We are excited to bring Taaza Bistro to Clemmons and share our passion for Indian cuisine with a new community,” Yasin said “Our goal has always been to provide an authentic and delicious experience and this expansion allows us to welcome even more guests to our table.” Taaza Bistro plans to introduce “menu items inspired by seasonal ingredients and regional Indian specialties.” Taaza’s website says that it offers both Northern and Southern Indian dishes For more information, visit taazabistro.com or @taazabistro on Instagram mhastings@wsjournal.com With our weekly newsletter packed with the latest in everything food “I’m trying to create a place where everyone will feel welcome," said Chris Eastwood Murphy's 2010 - 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