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Traphill woman charged with attempted murder
A 39-year old woman is facing multiple charges after stabbing a man on April 26. According to the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to 224 Lovette Lane in the Traphill Community in reference to a stabbing. Upon arrival, deputies learned the victim was en route to Hugh Chatham Hospital in a personal vehicle. After further investigation deputies learned this was a domestic situation and Selena Lovette was charged and arrested for attempted first-degree murder, misdemeanor domestic violence, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and misdemeanor child abuse. The individual who was stabbed has been identified as 42-year old Joel Spicer. Authorities said he was treated and released the same day.
Galax woman delivers baby boy at Lowe’s
GALAX, Va. (WDBJ) - A Galax woman delivered a baby boy at Lowe’s on Thursday, May 2, around 10:40 p.m., according to the father of the baby. Galax Police Department responded to reports of a baby delivery at a Lowe’s parking lot in Galax. Arriving on the scene,...
Bring your weird rocks to Genealogical Association meeting
The Surry County Genealogical Association and The Mount Airy Public Library will meet be taking a look at the geological history of the region when it the group holds its next meeting on May 13 at 6 p.m. at the library. “we are asking everyone, if you have strange looking rocks or arrowheads or Fairy Stones that came from Fairy Stone Park, which is in Patrick County, Virginia, to bring them,” said club president Esther Johnson. ...
City residents mark Day of Prayer
A small but enthusiastic crowd gathered on the Municipal Building lawn on Thursday to mark the National Day of Prayer. Between 30 and 40 individuals were on hand for the observance, led by Dr. Rick Jackson of Welcome Baptist Church. “Our nation is in need of prayer,” he told those gathered for the day. “We appreciate you coming out here on this day of prayer,” he said, before encouraging those...
2023 NASCAR All-Star Race Economic Impact Analysis
The decision to locate the 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway generated the following estimated impacts for the State of North Carolina:. • Increased the value of the statewide economy by $42.4 million. • Increased statewide labor income by $27.9 million. • Created 625 jobs for North Carolinians.
EMS Memorial Bike Ride treks through Surry County
The National EMS Memorial Bike Ride honors Emergency Medical Services personnel by organizing long distance cycling events that memorialize and celebrate the lives of those who serve every day, those who have become sick or injured while performing their duties, and those who have died in the line of duty. The Southern Leg of the Memorial Bike Ride gets underway Sunday in Roanoke, Virginia, and will roll all the way down to Myrtle Beach to conclude the ride on May 11. ...
Surry County Schools request additional officers
Surry County Schools, as part of its budget for the coming year, has made a request to the Surry County Board of Commissioners to add four more school resource officers to staff. This would mean the county would have a full-time officer assigned to each campus. “Safety is of paramount factor in all our schools,” Surry County Schools Superintendent Dr. Travis Reeves said Tuesday evening during the budget hearing. “Currently...
2024 NC Republican 5th District Convention held in Wilkes County
WILKESBORO — The energetic and lively 5th District Convention was held on Saturday, April 20, at the Wilkesboro Civic Center. The NC 5th District includes the counties of Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Caldwell, Guilford, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, and Wilkes. There were 163 attendees at the convention with standing room only! The 13 Ashe County GOP delegates in attendance were Tom Bregger, Bonnie Derr, Dawn Ellis, Jenifer Falls, Mark Gilbert, Jonathan Jordan, Traci McMillan, Marty Oldham, Terri Penzenstadler, Terry Wagoner, Toni Wall, Janet Ward, and Larry...
More students, less room: Elkin Schools cut programs
On Tuesday evening, Superintendent of Elkin City Schools Dr. Steve Hall made his first budget presentation to the Surry County Board of Commissioners, outlining a series of steps his system has taken to cut costs, while asking the board for a slight increase in the supplemental school tax on Elkin residents. Hall said the school system is in a transitional period and has seen increases in its enrollment that necessitated program cuts to make room for new students. ...
Wilkes Commissioner facing assault on a female, trespassing charges
Wilkes County Commissioner Stoney Scott Greene turned himself in Monday at the Wilkes County Magistrates office where he was served with two private party warrants. Greene was charged with one count of Assault on a Female and one count of Domestic Criminal Trespass. He was released on a $1500 unsecure bond, according to the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office. Greene has made headlines in recent months after he was outed by an animal rights group for his involvement in dogfighting some years ago in another state....
McKnight concert closes out 2024 Winter Concert season
INDEPENDENCE—Closing out the Arts Council's 2024 Winter Concert Series is audience favorite, Andrew McKnight! If you missed his appearance at the 1908 Courthouse last year, you missed an amazing afternoon of Folk/Americana music and storytelling by a true Virginia Treasure. Andrew returns to the Twin Counties on Sunday, May 5th at 3pm. at the Historic 1908 Courthouse. Last year's concert packed the Courthouse and a very long and enthusiastic standing ovation almost blew the roof off! As always, admission is free of charge with donations...
Man charged after report of student assaulted by substitute teacher in Wilkes County
WILKES COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A man has been charged after a student was allegedly assaulted. According to the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office, on Thursday afternoon they were called by Wilkes County Schools about an assault on a student by a substitute teacher. After investigating, deputies arrested and charged Keene Kent Kruckenberg, 74, of North […]
Utility lines blocking West Pine Street
Surry County Emergency Management has dispatched resources to the area of West Pine Street at Maple Hollow Road for what was initially reported as power lines blocking the roadway. At approximately 4:35 p.m. Wednesday afternoon first responders reported that the roadway was fully blocked. The line in question appears to be a telephone line but were asking for additional assistance to ascertain potential danger, they said. Drivers are encouraged to find another route.
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