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Meet Slim: North Carolina's Last Remaining County Coroner

JOIN THE 250+ PAID SUPPORTERS WHO MAKE THE RABBIT HOLE POSSIBLE HERE. There really isn’t an easy way to get in touch with North Carolina’s last remaining elected coroner. The office isn’t listed on the Yadkin County government website. The official phone number, buried in old PDFs, no longer works. The person who picked up the phone in the county manager’s office paused for a moment before stating “I do not have a number for him,” then referred me to the EMS department. There, the on-duty officer gave me a long “Let me see…. Let me seeeeeeeeeeee…” before finding a number that he thought might work.

North Carolina · 1d

Charlotte Observer

Intruder slips into home, attacks sleeping man with sledgehammer, NC sheriff says

A home break-in turned potentially deadly when the accused intruder pulled a sledgehammer and began beating the homeowner as he slept, according to investigators in western North Carolina. It happened Thursday, Nov. 5, on Robinhill Road near North Wilkesboro, and a suspect has been arrested. Jacob Legend Hayes, 22, is accused of slipping into the home of Rodney Steelman “with the intent to kill him,” according to an arrest warrant. “The assault was perpetrated ... by breaking into the victim’s house at night while he was asleep in bed and striking the victim multiple times with a sledgehammer and kicking them victim while he was down on the ground,” the warrant says. Hayes also brought a 9mm handgun and fired multiple shots inside the home, officials said. Damage was reported to the front door, garage door, two interior walls, multiple windows, a motorcycle and the couch, the warrant says. Details of a motive have not been released. Hayes lives about two miles from the crime scene, officials said. He has been charged with: Felony attempted first degree murder Felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill/inflicting serious injury Felony Discharge of a weapon in occupied property Felony first

North Wilkesboro, NC · 16h

The Yadkin Ripple

Nightly closures planned for U.S. 601 in Yadkinville

An N.C. Department of Transportation contractor closed a short stretch of U.S. 601 at U.S. 421 over the weekend with more overnight closures planned for this week to finish constructing roundabouts at the off-ramps. Beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, U.S. 601 (State Street) closures between the U.S. 421 ramps are expected while crews finish installing curb, concrete islands and truck aprons within the roundabouts during a weekend-long operation, weather permitting. Weekend crews reopened U.S. 601 in both directions by 6 a.m. Monday. This weekend operation is to be followed by overnight closures with drivers utilizing the same detour from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night through Friday morning. During the closures, drivers who wish to drive through the U.S. 601 corridor must follow a detour onto U.S. 421 to the next exit, turn around and return to U.S. 601. Drivers exiting U.S. 421 onto U.S. 601 must turn right onto U.S. 601 or follow the U.S. 421 detour. The $19.8 million contract with Blythe Construction includes two additional roundabouts on U.S. 601 at the Maple Street and Lee Avenue intersections. The roundabouts are designed to ease congestion and improve traffic flow throughout the corridor. The project also

Yadkinville, NC · 1d

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North Wilkesboro, NC · 1d

North Wilkesboro Man Charged With Impersonating Law Enforcement Officer

WILKES COUNTY, N.C. — A North Wilkesboro man is charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer after he allegedly followed another motorist for several miles along a Wilkes County road and then claimed to be an undercover officer. Gabriel Dean Miller, 49, of North Wilkesboro, was arrested and charged...

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2 dead, 3 hurt, 2 charged in separate shootings in North Carolina, police say

Three shootings in Winston-Salem, N.C., over the weekend left two people dead, and two people have been charged, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department.

Winston-Salem, NC · 1d

The Yadkin Ripple

Rams ride back-to-back wins into postseason clash with Swain County

BOONVILLE — Starmount’s football team has caught fire at the right time of the season, reeling off back-to-back wins in dominant fashion to position itself as a serious postseason threat heading into November. The Rams opened the stretch with a 28-7 victory over Wilkes Central on Oct. 23, piling up 161 rushing yards and 68 yards through the air in a physical, wire-to-wire performance. Starmount’s defense was equally stout, holding the Eagles to a single score and setting the tone for what was to come. One week later on Oct. 30, the Rams were even more imposing, steamrolling Ashe County 53-0 in a shutout that was never in doubt. Starmount exploded for 19 first-quarter points and piled on 21 more in the second, taking a commanding 40-0 lead into halftime before coasting to the finish. Quarterback D. Best went 7 of 15 for 88 yards and a touchdown against the Rams’ pass rush-tested defense. Running back K. Williams was the workhorse on the ground, carrying 10 times for 122 yards and a score. Wide receiver H. Brown contributed two receptions for 34 yards and a touchdown in the blowout. The Starmount defense was flawless, surrendering zero points against Ashe County

Boonville, NC · 1d

The Mount Airy News

Board approves foreclosure on tax delinquent properties

Tax Administrator Penny Harrison sought a request to refer delinquent tax accounts to foreclosure from the Board of Commissioners during their meeting Monday, which was approved by the board. Seven accounts were chosen at random by Harrison and her team for foreclosure, as all attempts to collect taxes on those parcels have been unsuccessful, according to Harrison. After five or more years of no tax collection, Surry County can begin the foreclosure process through assistance from Kania Law Firm, according to the county’s policies. After ten or more years of no tax collection, taxes for a parcel are uncollectable, Harrison explained during the meeting. Each of the seven parcels Harrison brought before the board have gone five or more years without collection. Combined, the estimated assessed value of the seven parcels totals more than $370,000. As of Sunday, the total amount of taxes owed across all seven parcels exceeds $28,000. These parcels include: A 0.714 acre property in the Mount Airy TownshipA 0.582 acre property in the Mount Airy TownshipA 4.87 acre property in the Pilot TownshipA 3.55 acre property in the Westfield TownshipA 0.73 acre property in the Bryan TownshipA 4.06 acre property in the Eldora TownshipA 2.67 acre

Surry County, NC · 2d

The Tribune

Country ham a hit at new festival in Jonesville

Jonesville’s inaugural Slice of the Valley Country Ham festival brought in the crowds on Saturday at Lila Swaim Park. Fall colors, sunshine and blue skies set the backdrop for a delightful day of music, food and fun. Live music throughout the festival included local favorites None of the Above playing bluegrass tunes and Room to Walk jam band, as attendees milled about checking out the vendor booths and activities. Pig races drew onlookers and cheers at the event as well. Earlier in the day the humans got in the run fun with the Hog Run 5k on the Jonesville Greenway, with many participants dressed up as pigs for the race. Drawing lines throughout the day was the Foothills Meat Center booth which provided one free country ham biscuit to each attendee. The shop, located at 224 S. Bridge Street, which sponsored the festival, also had holiday gift boxes of country ham, hoop cheese and jam for sale. Town Council Member Regina Adkins said she was pleased to see the strong community involvement of those who “showed up and showed out” at the festival. Vendors were pleased with the turnout as well, a spokesperson for Classic Concessions said, “The Slice of

Jonesville, NC · 1d

The Mount Airy News

Food Lion holds re-opening ceremonies across the county

Improvements to local Food Lion stores were showcased with several re-opening ceremonies across Surry County Wednesday morning, with many attendees entering contests for the chance to win prizes. The grocery story chain spent more than $270 million to enhance and renovate stores across the Greater Greensboro area, consisting of 94 total stores, according to Food Lion. All three Mount Airy locations were included in the renovation project, alongside one in Dobson, Elkin and Pilot Mountain. Additionally, Food Lion Feeds invested $375,000 in celebration of the grand-re-openings to support local hunger relief efforts across, according to a statement from Food Lion. For the first 100 attendees, gift cards and reusable shopping bags were distributed to customers. At the ribbon cutting ceremony, ten randomly selected customers selected by raffle were able to play a peel-and-reveal game to win monetary prizes, with the grand prize totaling $1,000. Through Nov. 10, customers will have additional opportunities to win prizes through scratch off tickets distributed at the registers. Keely Casstevens was the last of the ten chosen customers to take a turn to play for a prize at the Food Lion store off of West Lebanon and was the store’s grand prize winner. “When I

Surry County, NC · 2d

The Mount Airy News

Pilot Mountain man marks 100th birthday

Nov. 1 was a big day for Spencer “Pa” Nelson. One of many days the centenarian has experienced. That’s because many friends and family members gathered that day to celebrate his 100th birthday. He was born on Nov. 1, 1926, in Pilot Mountain, to Peter and Daisy Nelson. In late December 1943, he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served as a gunner’s mate until September 1948. After leaving the Navy, Nelson returned home to Pilot Mountain, where he met the love of his life, Helen Bateman. The two were married on April 28, 1949, beginning a marriage that would last just shy of 69 years. In 1950, Spencer began working for McLean Trucking Company. He remained with the company for more than 35 years, until it closed in January 1986. The couple became members of Brims Grove Baptist Church in 1969. His faith and church family have remained an important part of his life, and he continues to be a faithful member today, family members said. “Celebrating 100 years of Spencer’s life was a special occasion for his family and friends,” they said. “The Nelson family would like to thank everyone who joined them in celebrating this

Pilot Mountain, NC · 1d

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Teen, 15, Charged With Kidnapping After Attack on 94-Year-Old in Winston-Salem Home

A 94-year-old Winston-Salem woman was found calling for help on the 3200 block of Paddington Lane after police say a 15-year-old boy assaulted her and sexually assaulted her 32-year-old employee inside her home. Officers caught the teen after he fled the residence, and he now faces a first-degree kidnapping charge.

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Football Suffers Loss To No. 14 Wake Forest In Program's First-Ever Game Against Power Four Opponent

WINSTON-SALEM, NC – The Merrimack College football team suffered a one-sided loss against No. 14 Wake Forest at Allegacy Financial Stadium on Saturday night. The Warriors (4-6), playing their first-ever game against a Power Four program and first-ever game against a nationally ranked FBS program, got off to a respectable start against the Deacons.

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Shoppers describe chaos after deadly shooting outside Hanes Mall in Winston-Salem

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A deadly shooting in Winston-Salem happened this past weekend outside of Hanes Mall in Winston-Salem. Police said a man was shot in the mall parking lot on Saturday around 4 p.m. and later died at the hospital. FOX8 spoke to people who said they were caught off guard by what they […]

Winston-Salem, NC · 6h

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Wake Forest’s Heisman hopeful QB Gio Lopez ruled out for Week 10 clash

The Wake Forest football team hopes to win the ACC this season. The Demon Deacons are making a big move on Saturday, ahead of a non conference game against Merrimack. The squad is making a change at the quarterback position. “Sources: No. 16 Wake Forest will start Steele Pizzella against Merrimack today. They are holding starter Gio Lopez out of […] The post Wake Forest’s Heisman hopeful QB Gio Lopez ruled out for Week 10 clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Elkin Middle School teacher receives statewide excellence award

Elkin Mididle School teacher Matt Garris has received the prestigious North Carolina Educator of Excellence Award, the school system announced in a press release. The statewide recognition honors educators who demonstrate leadership, service, and innovative instructional practices while making a positive impact on students with disabilities. At Elkin Middle School, Garris works directly with exceptional children, providing tailored instruction and compassionate support designed to help every student succeed. Prioritizing strong relationships with students and families, he helps young learners build confidence and early self-advocacy skills, school leaders said. Standing by his side at the ceremony was his wife, Cameron Garris, an Exceptional Children teacher in the district who also received the same award for the 2023–2024 school year. “Matt Garris is deeply committed to his students and Elkin Middle School,” said Dr. Jennifer Hall, interim superintendent of Elkin City Schools. “He works closely with teachers to analyze student data, identify individual needs, and ensure every student receives the instruction, resources, and support necessary to reach their full potential. His dedication to student success, collaborative work, and commitment to our school community make him an incredible asset to our students, Elkin Middle School, and Elkin City Schools.” Fellow teachers praised Garris

Elkin, NC · 15h

Seattle ON Tap

Nobody's Talking About Wake Forest's Insane 7-2 ATS Run, And That's a Problem

Ncaaf on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Week 11 of the 2026 college football season is about to kick off, and new conference alignments are throwing us some wild, first-time matchups that could shake things up big […]

Winston-Salem, NC · 12h

Yahoo!

Forsyth County Sheriff's Office mourns beloved corporal

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is mourning the life of a beloved corporal. Deputies announced the passing of Corporal Kelvin Brown this morning in a social media post. Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough Jr. released a statement revealing that Brown died this morning at his home. "Even though we find...

Forsyth County, NC · 16h

ACCSports.com

AP Top 25: Miami falls to No. 5, Wake Forest climbs to No. 11, SMU returns

Miami fell to No. 5, Wake Forest climbed to No. 11 and SMU returned at No. 25 in the AP Top 25 rankings released Sunday, Nov. 8, giving the ACC three ranked football teams heading into a matchup between the Demon Deacons and Mustangs. The Hurricanes dropped four spots after...

Winston-Salem, NC · 15h

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Masked Gunman Robs South Main Street Dollar General, Flees on Foot

A masked gunman walked into a Dollar General on South Main Street in Winston-Salem Friday afternoon, pointed a handgun at the cashier, and walked out with cash from the register before disappearing on foot. Police are still searching for the suspect, and no arrests have been announced. According to WXLV,...

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