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Yadkin unemployment rate stable, among lowest in region
Unemployment rates in Yadkin County held steady in the month of July, dropping only a percentage point from 9.2 percent in June to 9.1 percent, according to a recent report by the NC Employment Se...
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TRIBUNE/Submitted Kayla Macemore recently underwent surgery for the removal of a brain tumor. With the support of family, friends and the community, she is now recovering at home. A benefit ride will take place on Sat., Sept. 11, with proceeds benefitting Kayla and her family. Benefit ride to help local teen
Kayla Macemore has a promising future before her. Kayla, 19, graduated from Starmount High School in 2009 after a successful academic and cheerleading career. She then enrolled in courses at Surry...
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TRIBUNE/Brett Willis From left: Bill Thomas, William "Junior" Thomas, Georgia Thomas and James "Timmy" Thomas proudly pose outside the family home in Jonesville before celebrating Georgia s birthday. Georgia s favorite birthday gift was unquestionably the homecoming of her three sons, all of whom are on active duty in the U.S. Army. Thomas celebrates birthday with sons' homecoming from service
“What do you give the person who has everything,” is the question most people ask while shopping for the perfect gift. For the family of Georgia Thomas, this question was slightly different. Thoma...
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Local store robbed at gunpoint
While the East Wilkes Cardinals and the Surry Central Golden Eagles battled into overtime on Friday night, a small convenience store only minutes away from the action taking place at East Wilkes H...
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First minimum water bills shock to some residents
Several Elkin residents who received their water bills over the last two weeks were shocked to see the charges they had incurred with the new minimum water bill in place. The bill also reflected t...
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TRIBUNE/Karen Martin Tammy Cox, left, and Linda Greene organized the first Women s Expo in Elkin that took place on Saturday at The Meeting Place on North Bridge Street. Both organizers said that the event was a great success and they plan another for later in the fall. Inaugural Women's Expo draws many
Over 200 women attended the first women’s expo held at The Meeting Center in Elkin on Saturday. Those who did attend found information on the best bra to purchase, water filtering systems, h...
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Tennis Court replacement set to begin Sept. 7
by Karen Martin, Staff Writer
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Elkin's tennis court project is scheduled to begin on Sept. 7. The contractor, Court One, will begin the demolition process of the current courts and the preparation for the new court system. Elk...
Unemployment rate holds steady
by Meghann Evans, Mount Airy News
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The summer months are often good times for people to find temporary employment, but a recent report shows that the county’s unemployment rate went down only slightly in July. The rate of those wit...
Tea Party forums kick off Monday
by Tom Joyce, Mount Airy News
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The first of four political forums brewed up by the Surry County Tea Party Patriots will be held Monday, featuring Sheriff Graham Atkinson and county commissioner candidate Eddie Harris. In additi...
Different recipes for sweet summer nights
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An old friend has arrived to spend the rest of the summer with me. The Evening Star, also known as Venus, is shining bright in the evening sky, hovering just above the woods to the west. We like t...
Blue Ridge Cardiology and Internal Medicine receives Accreditation by the ICANL
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One American dies every 32 seconds of cardiovascular disease, disorders of the heart and blood vessels. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, costing society ov...
Yadkin Valley Bank promotes Towell to CEO
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Bill Long, CEO of Yadkin Valley Bank announced Thursday, Aug. 26, that Joseph H. Towell has been named president and chief operating officer. In addition to his current responsibilities, Towell wil...
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