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Remains found in Stokes County confirmed to be man Winston-Salem police believe was murdered
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A man has been charged in the death of another man reported missing whose remains were found on Wednesday, according to a Winston-Salem Police Department news release. The WSPD said that they got a call on Oct. 23 reporting Zackary Voshall New missing. As they investigated, police said that evidence indicated […]
Cause of massive Sauratown Mountain fire that burned more than 800 acres revealed
STOKES COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — North Carolina Forest Service rangers have revealed the cause of the massive fire that burned for weeks on Sauratown Mountain at the end of 2023. On Friday, rangers revealed that the fire, which ran from Nov. 19, 2023, to Dec. 8, 2023, started with an escaped campfire and described it […]
Luis Romero says 'Goodbye' during his final BTW21 broadcast
MARTINSVILLE, VA – Luis Romero, a versatile figure at BTW21, took center stage on Friday evening as he bid a heartfelt farewell to his "BTW21 News Weekend Review" audience after an illustrious tenure spanning nearly seven years. Renowned for his journalistic ethos marked by a blend of respect, compassion,...
Rajah Caruth finds victory lane as NASCAR profile grows
MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Rajah Caruth walked beside the pit row wall at Martinsville Speedway on April 5 with orange and yellow tape rolls around his wrist. He placed slashes of tape as distance markers that he would use later on that night as he competed in the Long John Silver’s 200.
Navigating the PATH to healthier families
During Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Parenting PATH have been working with their local partners to spread awareness of the issues. PATH is an acronym for the program’s full name: Positive Actions. Thriving Homes. Blue pinwheels have continued to pop up around the county as a silent witness to the effort and groups have met for a Ring Out Child Abuse event in Dobson last week. Sharie Hall, program manager...
City officials removing new stop signs in Uptown Martinsville, reactivating lights
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — In an effort to increase pedestrian safety in Uptown Martinsville, the city converted five stoplights into stop signs back in March 2024. However, after monitoring the changes in traffic patterns, the city has decided to reverse course. On April 23, the city announced that it would reactivate all stoplights at the […]
National Park Service seeking food truck vendors for Mabry Mill
MEADOWS of DAN, Va. (WDBJ) - The 2024 season at Mabry Mill is a month away. But for the first time, the National Park Service is seeking vendors to provide mobile food and beverage services at the site. Mabry Mill is a historic site along the Blue Ridge Parkway near...
Are these your pigs? Two pigs on the loose in Rockingham County
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. — Are you missing your pigs? Do you know someone who is?. The Rockingham County Sheriff's Office is searching for the owners of two pigs that were seen on the loose!. They were spotted on Piney Fork Church Road off of Riverside Circle off of NC...
Future farmers' market opens, state park celebrates birthday
With warmer weather, flowers in bloom, pollen everywhere and the opening of the Future Farmers’ Market, spring has sprung in Stokes County. The market opened on April 20 and is located in the Visitors’ Center parking lot of Hanging Rock State Park. The local farmers’ market will be open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors sell a variety of items in addition to fresh produce, eggs and...
Justices’ $1 billion suit against Carter Bank transferred to Virginia court
The Justices allege that the Martinsville-based bank has violated banking laws. The bank says the Justices and their companies have stalled on repaying $300 million in past-due loans. The post Justices’ $1 billion suit against Carter Bank transferred to Virginia court appeared first on Cardinal News.
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