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East Bend to pursue mediation with Yadkin County over water rates
The small conference room in the East Bend Town Hall, as well as the hallway and lobby, were packed Tuesday for a special called meeting of the East Bend Town Board to discuss a contract and water rates it pays Yadkin County. No official motion was made to open a public hearing but the meeting began with audience members peppering the board, mayor and town attorney with questions about the contract and potential shut off of water to the town. ...
Early voting underway in Yadkin
Early voting began last week in Yadkin County and around the state. Reports from the State Board of Elections say it was a record breaking year for early voting with 353,166 people casting ballots on day, Oct. 17, at 419 poling sites in the state. In Yadkin, Interim Elections Director Brenna Dickerson reported 819 total ballots cast on the first day of early voting and a total of 3,847 ballots cast as of around 12 noon on Tuesday. ...
DA says 'no criminal charges' in death of 14-year old
The District Attorney’s Office for Yadkin County has issued a press release stating that no criminal charges are to be filed in the gun-related death of a 14-year old boy that occurred in September 2023. According to the release, the District Attorney's office, "conducted a comprehensive review of the investigation into the death of Channing O'Neal." "Additional investigatory steps were requested of the Yadkin County Sheriff's Office, including the testing...
Cornshucking frolic connects crowd to yesteryear
PINNACLE – Since a time machine supposedly hasn't been invented, thousands of area residents were treated to the next-best thing farming-wise during the annual Cornshucking Frolic. As Saturday's event unfolded on the grounds of Horne Creek Living Historical Farm in Pinnacle, Lance Crumley, a resident of that community, said it was like "taking a trip back in time without going anywhere." Visitors could close their eyes and easily imagine this...
Conference win for Rams
Starmount got a huge 35-20 Northwest 1A Conference victory over the East Wilkes Cardinals on Friday night at B.W. Holt, Jr. Stadium in Boonville. The Rams scored the game’s first touchdown when Luke Collins hit KJ Allen for a 38-yard touchdown pass to give Starmount an early 7-0 lead. The Cardinals countered in the first quarter as Phoenix Blackburn ran 58 yards for the score. The extra point was missed so the Rams led 7-6 after the first quarter. ...
Work begins on the spring garden?
Spring flowering bulbs can be planted The spring flowering bulbs of daffodils, narcissus, jonquils, hyacinths, tulips, crocus, and snowdrops can still be set out all the way from now until the soil freezes. Bulbs are still available at garden centers, hardwares, Walmart, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Tractor Supply and Lowe’s Home Improvement as well as most nurseries. When you purchase bulbs, buy those in mesh bags so you can inspect...
Surry, Yadkin declared eligible for FEMA Helene aid
Local residents trying to recover from Helene are getting a boost from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), according to an announcement Friday. “Surry County is now eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance,” agency spokeswoman BrianaSummer Fenton told The Mount Airy News. This opens the door for homeowners and renters in the county who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Tropical Storm Helene to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. ...
Cannons fire as Dobson unveils 'Charters of Freedom' installation
Foundation Forward Inc. donated to Surry County a Charters of Freedom installation that features the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights, and the amendments that ended slavery, guaranteed the right to vote, and ended the poll tax — among others. Their goal was to present these founding documents in a centralized location where the public and students could come and see the documents for themselves. The display was unveiled during an ceremony Friday. ...
East Bend meeting called to discuss water issues
The town of East Bend will hold a special called meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 5 p.m. at Town Hall to discuss issues related to the town's water supply. Mayor James Dunn said the meeting was called for by Commissioners Larry Adams and Neil Nichols who are "gathering data to present." Since January of 2018, the town of East Bend's water supply has come from a waterline put in...
Draco discussion dominates meeting
Draco, a K9 officer with the Mount Airy Police Department, had died the day before after helping to locate a double murder suspect — but was still very much in the room when city officials met Thursday. This included images of the police dog being displayed on two large screens at the front of council chambers during a meeting of the Mount Airy Board of Commissioners, when it was disclosed that a memorial is planned. ...
SCC physical therapy open house set Oct. 29
DOBSON — Surry Community College is offering a Physical Therapist Assistant open house on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 5 to 7 p.m., in The Yadkin Center, YA-132. During the open house, prospective students can learn more about the program’s opportunities and admissions requirements. All participants will be entered to win a $500 scholarship from the Surry Community College Foundation by completing a registration form on surry.edu. Open house participants will...
NCHSAA announces fall championship sites
CHAPEL HILL — The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) released the locations and dates for 2024 fall sports championships on Oct. 17. Burlington Tennis Center will once again play host to the NCHSAA’s dual team tennis championship matches as well as the 3A individual state tournament. The 1A individual tournament will be held at the Cary Tennis Center, 2A at Ting Park in Holly Springs and the 4A at Millbrook-Exchange in Raleigh. ...
Crematoriums a 'hot topic' at Elkin candidate forum
ELKIN — A somewhat heated discussion occurred during a candidate forum held Wednesday in Elkin when those running for office were asked about their views on the recent moratorium put in place by the Elkin Town Board on new funeral homes and crematoriums. The six-month moratorium on new funeral homes/crematoriums in town was approved by the Town Board at the July 8 meeting following public input about a proposed funeral home at 735 North Bridge St. The property, which includes an 84-year old home known...
Murder suspect dead after high-speed chase, police shoot-out
MOUNT AIRY — A suspect in a double-murder died in a shoot-out with police Wednesday afternoon after the suspect led law enforcement on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash, then fled the wreck scene on foot. The suspect, whose identity has not yet been released by authorities, was wanted in connection to a double-slaying in Cumberland County. City police released few details initially, with the case still under investigation. City K-9 Officer Draco was killed by the suspect in the altercation, but no...
Early voting begins Thursday
Early voting begins in Yadkin County and around the state on Thursday. The early voting poling site will be at the Yadkin County Board of Elections Office located at 1300 Unifi Industrial Rd., Yadkinville. Curbside Voting will be available each day of early voting as well. Hours for the early voting site will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 17-19, Oct. 21-26, Oct. 28-Nov. 1 and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 2. Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 5 with local poling sites open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. ...
SCC Library to host genealogy workshop for beginners
Surry Community College will host a hands-on Genealogy Workshop for Beginners on Friday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon. This event will be held in the Carlos Surratt Genealogy room on the second floor of the SCC Library in Dobson. The workshop is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. Designed for those who are new to genealogical research, the workshop will provide a basic overview of the many resources available through Surry Community College, as well as those available in the community and online. Participants will also learn how to use these resources and how to determine the best way to research their own family history. Due to the hands-on nature of the workshop, space is limited to 10 participants. For more information or to register, please contact Sebrina Mabe, Library and Archives Services Assistant, at (336) 386-3459 or mabesc@surry.edu.
Civil War Day planned at Historic Richmond Hill
The Historic Richmond Hill Law School Commission has announced that it will be conducting its traditional Civil War Day on Oct. 26. The house and grounds will be open from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., and light refreshments will be served. Civil War reenactors of Tanner’s Battery will be on site for artillery firing demonstrations throughout the day. Two local authors will present programs as well. At 11:30 a.m. Chris Hartley, a local NC author and historian, will present a program on “George Stoneman &...
Cardinals take back Battle of the Bypass trophy
RONDA — A year ago, a late-game interception sealed East Wilkes’ fate against Elkin in the third annual Battle of the Bypass. On Friday night, the Cardinals returned the favor in a 15-10 victory at Ebb Thorpe Field to regain the trophy after a one-year hiatus. Since the inception of the trophy (with a Highway 268 sign on it) three years ago, the two programs separated by five miles have...
Yadkin among school districts awarded grant for Coding and Mobile App Development
A total of $800,000 in grants has been awarded to 18 North Carolina school districts to help develop student skills in computer science through coding. The Coding and Mobile App Development Grant program, launched in 2017 with funding from the North Carolina General Assembly, supports partnerships with local businesses to help schools develop computer science, coding and mobile app development programs for middle and high school students. The grants, which...
Cardinals record first shutout with 49-0 victory over Falcons
PILOT MOUNTAIN — The East Surry Cardinals gave their home fans a show in their return to David H. Diamont Stadium. East Surry forced four takeaways in the Oct. 11 game against Forbush and turned each one into points. The Cardinals blocked a punt then recovered it for a touchdown, recovered another fumble and grabbed two interceptions in the 49-0 victory. Friday’s Foothills 2A Conference win marked the Cardinals’ first...
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