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The Yadkin Ripple

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Weekend, nightly closures planned for U.S. 601 in Yadkinville

An N.C. Department of Transportation contractor will close a short stretch of U.S. 601 at U.S. 421 this weekend and overnight next week to finish constructing roundabouts at the off-ramps. Beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, U.S. 601 (State Street) will close between the U.S. 421 ramps while crews finish installing curb, concrete islands and truck aprons within the roundabouts during a weekend-long operation, weather permitting. Crews will reopen U.S. 601 in both directions by 6 a.m. Monday. This weekend operation will 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 includes construction of a new median

Yadkinville, NC · 3d

The Yadkin Ripple

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Election results in Yadkin County, sales tax increase fails to pass (again)

Most of the local races in Yadkin County were already decided via the primary or with candidates running unopposed. In the one contested municipal race in the town of Boonville, incumbent Greg Wagoner reclaimed his seat with 209 votes as did newcomer Michael G. Wilkins with 200 votes. Incumbent William Paul Baity, a former commissioner who was appointed to the board earlier this year, failed to reclaim his seat, coming in with a total of 172 votes. The Yadkin County sales tax referendum also failed to pass. This is the fifth time the measure has been on the ballot over the past several years, but still no dice. County leaders held info sessions and promoted the referendum, attempting to educate voters on how the quarter cent increase would aid the county, but to no avail. The vote totals were 7,037 against and 6,147 for. In the state legislature, Senate District 36 incumbent, Republican Eddie Settle, reclaimed his seat with a nearly 73 percent majority over Democrat challenger Trevor Cole Hardwick. State House incumbent, Republican Julia Howard, also claimed a handy victory with nearly 71 percent of the vote against Democrat challenger Sabrina Harris.

Yadkin County, NC · 3d

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Amy Galey elected to NC State Senate for District 25

Republican incumbent Amy Galey beat Democratic opponent Southey Blanton for the North Carolina State Senate District 25 seat. She won with 51.57% of the vote. District 25 covers Burlington, Graham, Elon, as well as some parts of Randolph County. At 10:51 p.m., the NC State Board of Elections reported her...

North Carolina · 3d
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Aberdeen Carolina and Western Wins a $19.9 Million Grant

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway said on October 28 that it has been awarded a $19.9 million federal grant through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements program. The project replaces rail laid in the early to mid 1900s with about 30 miles of continuous welded rail in Montgomery and Stanly counties. The grant supports a total investment of $41 million. The railroad and the North Carolina Department of Transportation will contribute 52 percent as the non-federal match.

Stanly County, NC · 3d
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FOX8 News

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Late engineer of original Greensboro Coliseum honored at ceremony

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) – The Greensboro Complex hosted a dedication ceremony to honor the late Robert “Bob” Kennerly with a commemorative plaque, which was added to the Sullivan Family Fountain on Thursday morning. Kennerly supervised construction of the original Greensboro Coliseum before it opened in 1959. He also served as structural engineer for every major […]

Greensboro, NC · 1d

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Weekender: 31+ Events in Winston-Salem this Weekend, including Ardmore Art Walk, Drinks @ Dusk, and TOAST

Making weekend plans? Check out these 31+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (November 5-8), including Ardmore Art Walk, Drinks @ Dusk, and TOAST!. Don’t forget to look at our live music guide — it’s updated weekly. Thursday, November 5. Mom-Jong Night – Join The Mom Walk Collective...

Winston-Salem, NC · 2d

Yahoo!

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Danny Rogers defeats Phil Byrd in Guilford County Sheriff's race | 2026 Election Results

Danny Rogers has won re-election as Guilford County sheriff, defeating Republican challenger Phil Byrd in the 2026 general election. Rogers, a Democrat, has served as sheriff since being elected in 2018. His victory gives him another term leading the Guilford County Sheriff's Office, which oversees law enforcement and detention operations across the county.

Guilford County, NC · 3d

gulfcoastnewsnow.com

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98-year-old twin Army veterans reunite after years apart in hospice care

HIGH POINT, N.C. — Twin brothers Jack and Jesse Kennedy, 98-year-old Army veterans, reunited on Monday after years apart, thanks to the efforts of hospice care providers. Craig Kennedy, Jack’s son, shared how much the reunion meant to his father. "Dad is always talking about Jesse, and I'm...

High Point, NC · 1d

Salisbury Post

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Two more years: Howard retains constituent confidence

Julia Howard has represented the people of her district since the 1980s, and she is heading back to Raleigh for at least two more years. The incumbent in District 77 […]

Rowan County, NC · 14h

Carolina Peacemaker

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2026 Midterm Elections: Drumwright, Democrats win key Guilford County races

Democrat Rev. Greg Drumwright defeated Republican incumbent Mike Perdue in the Guilford County Board of Commissioners At-Large race, winning 66.53 percent of the vote to Perdue’s 33.47 percent in one of several upsets on Election Night. A total of 218,058 ballots were cast among Guilford County’s 396,577 registered voters,...

Guilford County, NC · 1d

FOX8 News

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Greensboro relying on other sources for water to meet demand amid stage 2 restrictions

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The City of Greensboro’s stage two mandatory water restrictions went into effect Tuesday, but enforcement won’t begin until Monday. And while residents and businesses are being asked to cut back on water use, the city said it’s fortunate to have other sources to help meet demand. As Greensboro deals with tighter […]

Greensboro, NC · 1d

Charlotte Observer

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Four Democrats flipped GOP seats in Charlotte's suburban counties. Who are they?

Voters sent a message to President Donald Trump’s Republican Party Tuesday as candidates up and down the ballot rode a blue wave to victory. The North Carolina General Assembly was no exception. Democrats shattered the GOP’s iron grip on the state Senate, breaking its supermajority and appearing to fall just short of an even split that would have given the Democratic lieutenant governor tiebreaking power. The party meanwhile flipped the NC House after 16 years. Republican state Rep. Tricia Cotham was one of the evening’s political casualties, losing to former Matthews town commissioner Ken McCool by a double-digit margin. But voters expected she could be in danger heading into Election Day. Results in nearby Republican-leaning districts came as more of a surprise. These are four of the newest Democratic leaders heading to Raleigh after flipping seats in Charlotte’s suburban counties. Chris Bishopp Retired Navy veteran Chris Bishopp defeated Republican incumbent Brian Echevarria by a margin of 56% to 44% in Cabarrus County, according to election night results. He’ll represent House District 82, which includes suburban and rural areas surrounding Concord. Bishopp studied political science at UNC Chapel Hill on a Navy ROTC scholarship and served as an active duty naval

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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Iredell Urgent Care – Troutman to open in January

Between 2000 and 2023, the Town of Troutman’s population grew 122.6%. Today, the town has the same number of urgent cares to serve this rapidly growing Charlotte suburb — none. Iredell Health will soon fill this unmet need with the opening of Iredell Urgent Care – Troutman.

Troutman, NC · 1d

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Business Spotlight: Elkin General Store

An Old-Fashioned Favorite with Something for Everyone in Downtown Elkin. There's a new shop on Main Street that's bringing back a little blast from the past! At Elkin General Store, you'll find shelves stocked with nostalgic candy, classic toys, quirky gifts, local favorites, and plenty of things you didn't know you needed.

Elkin, NC · 3d

Salisbury Post

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East Spencer announces town manager hire

EAST SPENCER — The town of East Spencer has selected its next town manager following a months-long search. Brian Hart, who is currently assistant county manager and human services director […]

East Spencer, NC · 15h

The Tribune

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Incumbent wins and losses in Elkin on election night

Just after 9 p.m. on election night, results were being reported for the Elkin precinct with some incumbent wins and losses. In the race for Elkin School Board City District seat, Republican incumbents Jill Bellia and Earl Blackburn reclaimed their seats. Bellia claimed the highest vote count with 1,482, Blackburn followed with 1088. Unaffiliated candidate Mary Johnson received 998 votes, 90 votes shy of claiming a seat on the board. In the race for Elkin Town Board, one incumbent was ousted and two longtime commissioners will remain on the board. Newcomer Mike Bovender claimed a victory, and the highest vote total with 859 votes to join the Elkin Town Board. Incumbents Cicely McCulloch and Jeff Eidson reclaimed their seats with 806 and 812 votes respectively. Graham "Bear" Ray, who was appointed to the board in January of 2025 to fill an unexpired seat, failed to claim enough votes in the election to reclaim his seat on the board. Also failing to claim a seat on the board was another newcomer in the race, Deryal Walker.

Elkin, NC · 3d

Salisbury Post

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Timber: Chestnut Hill Cemetery trees removed for rot

SALISBURY — Several trees were recently removed from Chestnut Hill Cemetery in southern Salisbury. The work was coordinated through Salisbury Cemetery Administrator Lindsey Stegall and completed by the Salisbury Grounds […]

Salisbury, NC · 1d

yourrowan.com

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Your Rowan Holiday Guide, Part 1: Parades & Tree Lightings

There’s a moment every holiday season when the whole town gathers on a chilly sidewalk, kids perched on shoulders and hot chocolate in hand, waiting for the first marching band to round the corner or for a tree to flicker to life. In Rowan County, that moment happens again and again from mid-November through early December.

Rowan County, NC · 3d

The Tribune

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East Bend issues scathing press release regarding water dispute with county

The town of East Bend has issued a press release regarding its ongoing legal dispute with Yadkin County over the water rates. The release is a no holds barred account, from the town’s perspective, of the dispute which became a legal matter in 2024. At issue is the rate which the county charges the town for water, which is provided through a waterline completed by the County in 2018 that connects East Bend to a water treatment facility in Forsyth County. The two parties met in a Yadkin County courtroom in September for a status review hearing with Judge Michael Duncan presiding, but no resolution was reached at that time and the matter is set to go to trial in early 2027. As part of the court proceedings in September, attorneys for both the town of East Bend and Yadkin County gave opening statements describing the events that lead to the legal dispute. Andy Fitzgerald, an attorney representing East Bend, began by describing the history of the situation where the wells supplying water for East Bend were no longer usable and the town reached out to the county for assistance. Fitzgerald said the county “answered the call” and for that

Yadkin County, NC · 1d