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Dissolution Decisions Loom for Two Small NC Towns

On the heels of a financial takeover of two North Carolina towns last month, Local Government Commission (LGC) staff are exploring the possibility of dissolving each of them once and for all. A team of LGC staff have been working with the towns of Rowland and Ronda over the past...

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NCHSAA Round Two State 2A Football Playoff Preview, Cherryville at Alleghany

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - The Cherryville Ironmen will head to the mountains of Sparta, NC, for a second-round playoff matchup at Alleghany High School on Friday, November 13, 2026. The number five seed, Alleghany Trojans, were idle last week after earning a first-round bye. Cherryville, the number twelve seed, is coming off a dominating 63-0 performance at home against Elkin High School. This time of year is what many refer to as the second season, or the real season. Each game matters; simply put, you win, you advance; if you lose, your season is over. Each round, the competition potentially gets tougher as fewer teams remain in contention for the coveted state championship.

Cherryville, NC · 1d
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High Country Council of Governments presents awards at 51st annual banquet

BOONE — On Oct. 16, High Country Council of Governments held its annual awards ceremony at the Grandview Ballroom on Appalachian State University’s campus to recognize outstanding achievements and contributions by elected officials, local government employees, and advisory committee members. The High Country Council of Governments (HCCOG) is a regional organization dedicated to serving and supporting local governments in Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey counties. Award winners were nominated by elected and appointed officials from the seven-county region. Mayor of Jefferson Peter Eller was selected as the 2026 Outstanding Local Elected Official in the High Country region. This award honors outstanding service and leadership to the community. This award is voted on by managers, administrators, staff, and local elected officials in the region. Few people know the Town of Jefferson as well as Peter Eller, and few have given more of themselves to it. A lifelong Jefferson resident, his service to the town began before he was old enough to vote: his very first summer job, taken in high school just after he earned his driver's license, was working for the Town of Jefferson. Decades later, he returned to lead it. Mayor Eller spent 35 years with

Jefferson, NC · 1d

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Hillsville, Carroll County: Cranberry Plains, the 1912 Courthouse Tragedy, and the 1931 Fire

Appalachian Community Histories – Hillsville, Carroll County: Cranberry Plains, the 1912 Courthouse Tragedy, and the 1931 Fire. Along the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwestern Virginia, Hillsville has served as the center of government, commerce, and community life in Carroll County for more than 180 years. Its Main Street, courthouse, and surrounding neighborhoods preserve a history that reaches back to the days of stagecoach travel, when the settlement was known as Cranberry Plains and farmers brought their produce to a growing mountain trading post.

Hillsville, VA · 1d

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High Country could see first snow of season

The High Country could see its first snowfall of the season this weekend. National Weather Service meteorologists said Ashe and Watauga counties could see some hazardous weather starting Friday morning, with gusty winds and snow showers in the forecast. Some areas could get as much as three inches of snow.

Watauga County, NC · 17h

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Don’t feed the bears: Warrensville man requests nuisance ordinance to prevent attacks

JEFFERSON — Warrensville resident Jonathan Parker requested the Ashe County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 2 to consider an ordinance or nuisance provision to deter bear-feeding. Addressing the board during its scheduled meeting’s public comment, Parker said indiscriminate bear feeding on West Mill Creek Road has led to a “concentration of bears in the community to the point that residents are concerned about walking their dogs and being outside after dark.” He also said bear feeding can lead to neighborhood property damage. Although Ashe County has a significant wildlife population, Parker said that recent bear sightings occur “more frequently than what most (Ashe County) residents consider normal.” He also said the community has limited recourse for the growing bear population, which has become more accustomed to human interaction and regular feedings. Parker explained that bear feeding isn’t about legality, punishment, or “enjoying wildlife.” He’s worried that consistent feedings could lead to injury because wildlife has become “so habituated to humans” and has destroyed property. However, commissioners didn’t address Parker’s concerns, as is the norm under board decorum. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission discourages feeding wildlife because it creates public safety hazards, spreads disease, and leads to property damage. The

Ashe County, NC · 2d

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CUP CHAMP: 1961: Jimmy Pardue

North Wilkesboro, North Carolina driver Jimmy Pardue picked up his first LASTCAR Cup Series Championship in 1961, breaking George Parrish’s single-season last-place record in 1955 by scoring five last-place finishes in forty-four starts during a fifty-two-race season. Pardue edged second-place Curtis Crider, soon to become the 1963 LASTCAR Cup Champion, and defending LASTCAR Cup Champion Junior Johnson. Johnson’s three finishes upped his career total to 11, giving him the most last-place finishes in NASCAR Cup Series history.

North Wilkesboro, NC · 2d

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Shepherd's House walk to raise awareness of homeless

The Shepherds House is hosting its annual ‘Light the Way Walk’ on Nov 28. With its crowd of people carrying glow sticks illuminating Mount Airy’s greenway, officials there say the event is aimed at raising awareness for those in need of aid and grace amongst the community. Shepherds House Executive Director Jana Elliot described the homeless shelter’s function as trying to reframe the lives of their clients. With the help of their assigned case manager, clients will begin a new path of life, hopefully quitting old and harmful habits and seeing a new light at the end of the tunnel. The Light the Way Walk will begin with participants meeting in Mount Airy’s Big Lots parking lot on the night of the event. The walk itself typically starts at dark, around 5:35 p.m. Beforehand, complementary hot dogs and drinks will be provided, t-shirts will be passed out, and a raffle will take place. Participants will be asked to bring their own light up items, such as glowsticks and flashlights. However, extras will be available for those who don’t have any or who simply want extras. The walk takes place on Mount Airy’s greenway. It starts at the access by Big

Mt Airy, NC · 1d

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Downtown Mount Airy’s Girls Night Out celebrates 10 years, economic contributions

Last week, Downtown Mount Airy celebrated the tenth anniversary of its annual Girls Night Out holiday edition event, bringing economic impacts to more than 40 small businesses that participated. The event was held Nov. 5 from 4-8 p.m. and consisted of many businesses and vendors offering pop-up experiences, discounts and giveaways to customers. Many stores extended their hours for the event. According to Morgan Johnson, executive director of Mount Airy Downtown, participants took part in hands-on activities, including bingo and free trolley rides that were provided by the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce. “Other activities included a flower bar at Blue Bear Café, permanent jewelry and designer purse pop-ups at Remember When Antiques, ornament-making at House of Posh, red light therapy at Varsity Club Fitness, and a silent disco at Thirsty Souls,” she said, later adding, “These collaborations helped introduce customers to new businesses and gave local makers and entrepreneurs an opportunity to reach new audiences.” The event was formed by Mount Airy Downtown’s Promotions Committee, which is comprised of owners of businesses, other community members and volunteers. Johnson wrote that the committee aimed to increase participation with stores and businesses downtown and develop creative partnership by having a

Mt Airy, NC · 16h

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Canvass period marked by tight races, provisional ballots and hand-to-eye audit

Ahead of the county canvass that will be held by the Surry County Board of Elections to certify election results on Friday just before noon, the board met Thursday morning to conduct a hand-to-eye sample audit. The meeting was held in Room A of the Surry County Service Center. In compliance with North Carolina General Statute 163-182.1(b)(1), each county in the state must conduct a sample audit following the election and before the county canvass in order to ensure the accuracy of voting equipment. These audits were conducted by bipartisan teams in a meeting open to the public. “Required by state law, the sample audit count helps ensure the reliability of election results tabulated by machine,” reads the North Carolina State Board of Elections policy. Under statute compliance, the board randomly selected a “statistically significant” number of precincts or absentee and early voting ballot groupings, which consisted of two randomly selected precincts. Team members then counted votes for one predetermined contest across both precincts they audited. For the 2026 midterm elections, the county boards selected to audit the senate race from randomly selected precincts Stewarts Creek #2 and Eldora. After each of these ballots were audited, the results were then

Surry County, NC · 17h

The Mount Airy News

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Vietnam vets reconnect after 54 years

Military members serving together during wartime become bosom buddies who help each other through the struggle, only to sometimes go their separate ways afterward to all corners of the country — maybe never seeing each other again. While that was the case with local resident Arlis Thomas and Louis Moraga of California for 54 years, they have managed to reconnect recently. The two last saw each other in 1972, Thomas recalled Wednesday before delivering an invocation for Mount Airy’s annual Veterans Day program at Blackmon Amphitheatre. He is now a Baptist preacher along with serving with the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard. Fast-forwarding to 2026, Moraga recently ran across an online article published by The Mount Airy News in 2021, which reported on a Memorial Day event then at which Thomas was the featured speaker. One thing led to another, including Moraga calling the newspaper, and Moraga subsequently was able to contact his old friend by telephone. “I came home from church on a Wednesday night and there was a message on my phone,” Thomas said of a recent encounter that led to him calling Moraga back. “We talked for an hour — I couldn’t believe it,” Thomas

Mt Airy, NC · 13h

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Ham fest fun, classroom grants, and U.S. 601 roundabouts

In this week's news, some overnight closures are expected as construction crews work in Yadkinville, Jonesville hams it up over the weekend, and teachers awarded funding for classroom projects. On Saturday the local culinary tradition of country was celebrated with a new festival in Jonesville. Teachers across Yadkin County were awarded grants for special projects to help students in the classroom. Overnight closures expected this week as crews work on the new roundabouts on U.S. 601 (State St.) in Yadkinville. Read these stories and more in this week's edition of The Yadkin Ripple.

Yadkin County, NC · 2d

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Hazardous Weather Outlook: Friday, November 13, 2026

Light snow, gusty winds and much colder air are the story across the High Country today. The National Weather Service in Blacksburg issued this Hazardous Weather Outlook at 3:02 a.m. Friday, and it includes both Watauga and Ashe counties. Today and Tonight. Light measurable snowfall is expected, with the highest...

Watauga County, NC · 22h

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County approves salary increase for truck driver

JEFFERSON — The Ashe County Board of Commissioners approved a salary reclassification for an environmental services department truck driver on Nov. 2. The employee reclassification will increase the driver’s salary from $48,150 to $50,076. According to county records, the request includes a significant change in the job duties of the diesel mechanic/truck driver. County Manager Adam Stumb said the department’s director, Scott Hurley, requested the reclassification because a staff member is taking on more responsibilities, including transporting white goods, cardboard, and landfill leachate with an 18-wheeler. Hurley told county officials that the driver is also using his skills and qualifications more often for the added responsibilities. With increased environmental services’ traffic, Stumb said the driver could reduce the workload of another affected employee within the department. Hurley expects the department to continue requiring the position to perform duties considered “above and beyond” its current classification. The county manager also said the employee has a good driving record.

Ashe County, NC · 13h

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First Snow of the Season Arrives in the High Country: Conditions, Closings and Photos

Updated 8:45 a.m., Friday, November 13. This story will be updated throughout the day as conditions change. Snow showers and gusty winds are moving through the High Country today, bringing the first real taste of winter to the mountains. Flakes began falling on Beech Mountain Thursday afternoon, and by Friday morning snow was covering the Lees-McRae College campus in Banner Elk.

Watauga County, NC · 19h

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Renowned Virginia-based luthier makes his 1,000th guitar

Renowned Virginia-based guitar maker Wayne Henderson is being recognized after completing his 1,000th guitar. During his 60-year career, Henderson has made countless contributions to music makers across the country and around the world. He's built guitars by hand for a Who’s Who list of pickers, including Doc Watson, Ricky Skaggs...

Wilkesboro, NC · 1d

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Veterans Day 'about real people'

Veterans Day is an occasion filled with flag waving, lofty speeches and other forms of color and pageantry, but really boils down to something more basic, according to speakers at a holiday program in Mount Airy. “Today is about real people,” Staff Sgt. Steven Munoz of the U.S. Marines Corps told a crowd gathered Wednesday at Blackmon Amphitheatre for the city’s annual Veterans Day service. “Veterans Day is not simply another holiday on the calendar,” added Munoz, who is assigned to the Marines’ local recruiting unit. “It’s a reminder that freedom is precious.” Among the legions of service members who have marched into battles worldwide are actual human beings with feelings, souls and families whose lives matter, Munoz indicated. “We may never know every veteran’s story,” the special speaker acknowledged, but Veterans Day is a time for letting it be known that their stories mean something and aren’t forgotten. Military members often enter the service for “something bigger than themselves,” Munoz said. “And that affects much more than the person wearing the uniform,” he said of how family members must deal with long absences by those in the military who miss birthdays, graduations and other important events. Some who eventually

Mt Airy, NC · 1d

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Golden Eagles place 3rd at cross country championship; 19 locals compete

KERNERSVILLE — A third-place finish by Surry Central’s boys team highlighted Surry County’s showing at the cross country state championships. Nineteen runners from five Surry schools competed across three classifications: 1A, 3A and 4A. Surry Central had the county’s top team and individual finishes at the championships, which were held Nov. 6-7 at Ivey Redmon Sports Complex. Fresh off their regional championship victory a week earlier, Surry Central’s boys finished third as a team in the 3A classification. Team scores were based on the finishing positions of a school’s top five competitors in the 5,000-meter run. Schools without at least five runners did not receive points. Northwood won the team competition with 58 points, while Wake Prep placed second with 91 points. Surry Central fell just short of repeating as state runner-up by taking third with 105 points. 3A West regional champion Eduardo Ramirez Romero, a Surry Central junior, had Surry County’s fastest time at 17:34.59. Fellow Golden Eagle Jack Hardy finished less than a second behind at 17:35.30. Ramirez Romero and Hardy finished 12th and 13th, respectively. Franco Zapata had the team’s next-highest finish, placing 23rd at 17:59.97. Gib Martin posted a time of 18:12.25 to finish 28th, while

Surry County, NC · 1d

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Austinville, Wythe County: Chiswell’s Lead Mines, the American Revolution, and the Civil War

Appalachian Community Histories – Austinville, Wythe County: Chiswell’s Lead Mines, the American Revolution, and the Civil War. Along the New River in southwestern Virginia, the small community of Austinville occupies a place in American history far greater than its size might suggest. Long before the community acquired its present name, the surrounding hills contained one of the most important lead deposits in colonial America, providing a mineral that would become essential to frontier settlement, the American Revolution, and the Civil War. The mines helped sustain armies, attracted entrepreneurs and skilled laborers, and established an industrial settlement whose influence extended well beyond the mountains of Virginia.

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