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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...
Sandy Ridge News — Prizes sought for community bingo fundraiser
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Bingo Fundraiser for Dylan and Sandy King this past Saturday. It was much appreciated. Ryan Clark, NC Cattlemen’s Association President, was in Washington D.C. last week along with other volunteer leaders and staff. He attended the NCBA’s Legislative Conference. Thank you for all you do for our community.
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...
Henry County continues Commonwealth Crossing construction with $24 million contract
Commonwealth Crossing is one of several industrial parks in Henry County. The contract is to build a 172-acre pad site and supporting infrastructure. The post Henry County continues Commonwealth Crossing construction with $24 million contract appeared first on Cardinal News.
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...
Danbury budget hearing set for May 22
DANBURY — At their April 24 meeting, the Danbury Town Council approved a public hearing date of May 22 for the fiscal year 2024-25 proposed budget. The hearing will be held during the town meeting scheduled for that date at 6:30 p.m. at the Danbury Public Library located at 1007 Main St. Town Administrator Mike Barsness told the Council the budget message and proposed ordinance would be presented to them...
Rockingham County explains call to bench Madison-based rescue squad
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — One group of first responders in Rockingham County will not be the first call in the event of an emergency. Madison Rockingham Rescue Squad has been at odds with the Rockingham County Department of Emergency for six years, and it comes down to not following the chain of command during […]
Martinsville officials reverse course on Uptown stoplight replacement
The decision to replace stoplights with stop signs was an effort to make the area more pedestrian-friendly. But it drew complaints from residents. The post Martinsville officials reverse course on Uptown stoplight replacement appeared first on Cardinal News.
Rockingham County Schools to install new weapon detection system
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Rockingham County Schools will soon be installing weapon detection systems across middle schools and high schools in the district. Right now, the system is being used at James E. Holmes Middle School The school started using it earlier this month. It’s called OPENGATE. Robin Jones has a child who goes […]
Commissioners face tough choice on Big Creek bridge project
DANBURY — After listening to various viewpoints at a public hearing held Monday, Stokes County commissioners will decide between two options for a bridge replacement on N.C. Highway 268 where it crosses Big Creek at their next meeting on May 13. Several citizens and representatives from two environmental groups urged the commissioners to recommend the option involving a road closure and replacing the bridge in its existing location. The other...
Where to pick strawberries in the Triad?
WALNUT COVE, N.C. — Strawberry season is here or almost here for farms in the Piedmont Triad. When it comes to strawberries, it all depends on the weather. Eric Jones, the co-owner of Jones Strawberry Farm said, “When we do have rain, you know, the berries can get a little mushy and stuff. So we like cool, dry weather for our strawberries.”
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.
Charter / private school pitched for Francisco
FRANCISCO — If a local group is successful with plans to establish an independent elementary school in Stokes County, the Francisco Elementary School building could be utilized once again for its original purpose — a school. The idea for a charter or private school was presented Sunday at a community meeting at the Francisco Community Building. Mark Black, who owns the currently vacant Fransisco school property, had encouraged community members...
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