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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...

Ronda, NC · 1d

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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 · 23h

Ashe Post & Times

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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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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

The Mount Airy News

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Surry County Schools EC teacher recognized with award

In recognition of his role in education, North Surry High School teacher Justin Gammons was recently awarded with the 2026 Surry County Schools Educator of Excellence Award. Gammons’ distinction was posted to North Surry’s Facebook page where the post amassed numerous comments with fellow educators and community members congratulating him on the award. “Congratulations to our very own, Justin Gammons. Mr. Gammons was recognized as Surry County Schools Educator of Excellence,” the post read. This year marks Gammons’ second year teaching in the district and his tenth year teaching overall. “Way to represent not only North Surry but also SCS!” continued North Surry’s post. Gammons was officially recognized during an award ceremony at the 75th Annual North Carolina Conference on Exceptional Children (EC), which was held last Thursday in Greensboro. “I was genuinely honored and shocked at the same time,” Gammons said of finding out that he received the designation. According to the department’s award description, teachers were chosen and recognized based on their “dedicated service and outstanding contributions to the education of exceptional children in our state.” One EC educator from each of North Carolina’s 115 public school districts was chosen to be represented and recognized for their commitment

Surry County, NC · 3d

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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 · 1d

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Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department hosts 19th Annual Cruise-In

The Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department recently held its 19th Annual Cruise-In. The department’s parking lot was overflowing with an amazing showcase of cars and trucks. Local cruisers make this annual event such a success and this year included numerous new cruisers. This year’s theme was “Small Town BIG...

Stony Point, NC · 1d

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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 · 1d

The Mount Airy News

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Elkin school board to name new superintendent Nov. 16

The Elkin Board of Education is ready to hire a new superintendent — but board members are keeping the name secret until a meeting scheduled for next week. Officials with the school system said a new superintendent for Elkin City Schools is expected to be in place for the start of the calendar year. The board has been working since the summer to recruit and hire a replacement for Dr. Steve Hall, who left the position in June to assume the superintendent’s role in Surry County. The Elkin school board hired North Carolina School Board Association consultant Sam Thorp to aid with the search and hiring process. On Monday, Nov. 16 the board has scheduled a special called meeting in the media center at Elkin High School beginning at 6:30 p.m. A closed session will be held first, at 6 p.m. for the board to finalize discussions. In open session the board will officially vote on the new hire and sign the contract ahead of announcing the new leader and a welcome reception, according to officials. The name of the new superintendent will not released until the contract is signed at the Nov. 16 meeting. The new superintendent is expected

Elkin, NC · 2d

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Precautionary whooping cough tests are straining resources in Iredell County, health officials say

DiSanto said resources at urgent care and the emergency room are overwhelmed.

Iredell County, NC · 23h

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Thirteenth Annual Readers’ Choice Awards announced

Alexander County Economic Development and The Taylorsville Times are partnering again this year to promote local businesses through the Thirteenth Annual Alexander County Readers’ Choice Awards. In the special section inside the Nov. 11, 2026 print issue, there is a complete listing of the many businesses that were voted...

Alexander County, NC · 2d

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West Iredell High honors veterans, recognizes six future military service members (Photo Gallery)

West Iredell High School welcomed approximately 400 veterans and family members on Tuesday morning for its annual Iredell County Veterans Day Ceremony, bringing generations together to honor those who defended the nation’s freedom. West Iredell’s Army Junior ROTC cadets organized the ceremony with support from other area high school...

Statesville, NC · 2d

Queen City News

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Iredell-Statesville Schools extends closure for Coddle Creek Elementary amid mold concerns

The district said its goal is to return to the regular school schedule Monday, Nov. 16.

Iredell County, NC · 1d

The Mount Airy News

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Democratic challenger's lead over Foxx grows

With all precincts, including provisional ballots, now counted, Wilkesboro Democrat Chuck Hubbard has widened his lead over incumbent Republican Virginia Foxx. Hubbard’s advantage has grown to 335 votes, 139,788 to 139,453, over Foxx, with Libertarian Robert B. Luffman receiving 7,579 votes. After all precincts were counted on Election Day and the day after, Hubbard held a 99-vote advantage, but the newer numbers reflect all provisional ballots. Surry County, as is the case with other counties in the Fifth District, will hold the official voter canvass on Friday. Any additional military or overseas ballots postmarked by Election Day and received by 5 p.m. on Nov. 12 will be added to the totals. The totals as they stand show a difference of 0.12% between the two candidates, well within the 1% threshold, about 2,868 votes, that allows a trailing candidate to demand a recount under state law. According to unofficial election night results, Hubbard led Foxx by 99 votes. Since then, more than 1,600 provisional ballots were counted across the congressional district. Surry County had one of the highest totals of provisional ballots at 244, while Watauga had 344 and Rockingham had 340. After all of the provisionals were counted Foxx still

Surry County, NC · 1d

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Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (11/11/2026)

Weekly updates from the desk of April Nesbit, Public Information Officer for the City of Statesville. Continue reading below updates for the week!. Residential and commercial garbage collection scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, and Wednesday, November 11, will both take place on Tuesday, November 10. There will be no garbage collection on Veterans Day.

Statesville, NC · 2d

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HEARTS announces fall and winter cultural events

HUNTERSVILLE – Upcoming events in Huntersville, Denver and Statesville by HEARTS Collaborative bring new life to old places through community gatherings, historical presentations, seasonal teas, community service days and living history demonstrations across historic locations in three counties. Held at landmarks including the historic Hugh Torance House and Store,...

Denver, NC · 1d

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Eckerman retiring after 15 years of service to United Way of Iredell County

The Board of Directors of the United Way of Iredell County announced on Tuesday that Executive Director Brett Eckerman will retire at the end of February 2027. By his retirement date, Eckerman will have dedicated 15 years to advancing the health, education, and financial stability of the Iredell County community.

Iredell County, NC · 2d

The Mount Airy News

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Board of Elections counts provisional ballots ahead of county canvass

Following the Nov. 3 midterm elections, the Surry County Board of Elections met Tuesday afternoon to review and vote on provisional ballots, giving partial or full approval to 148 of 244 of the ballots. As with many meetings held to verify results following the election, several attendees were present to oversee the three-and-a-half-hour process. During the public forum, some attendees voiced their gratitude to the board and thanked them for running a smooth election. “We’re family right here. We got a good board,” Surry County Board of Elections Chair Chris White said following the public forum portion of the meeting. “I’m very appreciative of my board.” Elections Director Sydney Bedsaul Romine organized the review of provisional ballots into nine categories. Each ballot, which has been researched and reviewed by two election staff members, was reviewed once again in the meeting, this time by the board, where they were either approved or not approved based on state recommendations and guidelines. Some votes were partially approved based on conditions the ballot met or did not meet, which required the board to manually remark partially approved ballots on the correct ballot style. In all, 148 provisional ballots were approved by the board —

Surry County, NC · 1d

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