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Jonesville hosts ‘Drums on the Yadkin’
A Native American inter-tribal pow wow entitled “Drums on the Yadkin” will be held May 17-19 on Bluff Street in Jonesville. The cultural community event is free to the public and is sponsored by the Jonesville Tourism Authority. Special guest appearances will be made by Roy Spotted Eagle, with Ken Cloud Walker as master of ceremonies. Drums will include Buffalo Creek Singer and the River Drum, with a possible surprise drum. The event runs...
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McCree's black Dodge Intrepid was traveling southbound on Highway 21 when it collided with a vehicle heading north.
Family plea for support post auto wreck
The aftermath from an auto wreck between two drivers in State Road on U.S. 21 on March 5 has one of the families asking for community support. On May 5, a silver Grand Prix traveling northbound on U.S. 21 allegedly veered off left of center and collided with a black Dodge Intrepid heading southbound, police stated. According to police, William Rivera Acosta of State Road was the driver of the Grand Prix, and McCree Wilson Gentry, Jr. of S...
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Cyclists begin their trip Saturday morning on Edwards-Franklin House loop of the annual Tour De Mayberry. Bicyclists selected from three routes: The 100-mile Tour de Mayberry, which includes a climb up Pilot Mountain; the 44-mile scenic Edwards Franklin House tour; or, the 19-mile tour of Mount Airy, which winds through many sites made famous by the Andy Griffith Show.
Tour De Mayberry benefits Mountain Valley Hospice
Although participations was down a little this year, the Tour de Mayberry went on as planned Saturday with three different bike rides, a 5K and a fun run.
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Surry Community College President Dr. David Shockley was on hand as Amadour Winery & Vineyard President David Chaloupka presented Josh Willard (center) with a full scholarship to the college's viticulture program for this semester.
Budbreak celebrates wine industry and community
Just as the budbreak on a grape vine inspires enthusiasm in a winemaker, the fourth festival held in downtown Mount Airy drew a sizable crowd for the express purpose of showing off some of the good things about the area. The festival offered wine tastings and sales from 15 North Carolina wineries, multiple food vendors, local artists and musical entertainment. Proceeds from the event will benefit charity organizations supported by the Mount...
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Crime Reports
Mother’s Day weekend brings six assaults in Jonesville
Mother’s Day is often a time for flowers and cards, long-distance phone calls and special meals. For some in Jonesville, this past Mother’s Day weekend was a time for stitches, bruises, and kniv...
May 16, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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<p>The Yadkin County Sheriff&#8217;s office is asking for your help in identifying suspects shown on this video shot in connection to a larceny in Hamptonville.</p>
Surveillance video shows packages being stolen
The Yadkin County Sheriff’s Office on April 23 received a call in reference to a larceny located on US Hwy 21 South near the Iredell County line in Hamptonville. The suspects shown were caught o...
Apr 29, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Lelia Gene Settle, 37 of Yadkinville is charged with 2 counts of possession with intent to manufacture sell and deliver a schedule II controlled substance, 2 counts of sell and deliver a controlled substance, obtaining a controlled substance by fraud and trafficking in opiates by possession.
Suspect charged with using false prescription
An Elkin pharmacy may have helped nab a suspect allegedly involved in a stolen prescription padding operation. A warrant for arrest has been filed by the Elkin Police Department for Christopher ...
Apr 25, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Jonesville crime round-up
Charge: Assault on a female When reported: Sept. 21, 1:40 p.m. Location: 100 block of Park Circle Drive, Jonesville Details: Paul Douglas Lente, 40, of Jonesville, was charged with assault o...
Oct 04, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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Police catch Advanced Electronics robber
The Elkin Police Department on Friday charged a Jonesville man with the Nov. 18 armed robbery at Advanced Electronics in Elkin. James Dexter King, 39, of 1016 Oak Lane, Jonesville, has been char...
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Business
‘Real World’ event for youth scheduled for April 11
The Third Annual Real World event will be held April 11 to help local youth ages 14-21 understand challenges young adults face in today’s society and to provide them with the financial tools to pr...
Apr 08, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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<p>Submitted Photo</p><p>The company headquarters of one of Surry County&#8217;s largest private employers will occupy this building at 1908 Caudle Drive effective Feb. 27.</p>
WorkForce Carolina moving
Tom Joyce Heartland Publications One of Surry County’s largest private employers will soon have a new home. An official of WorkForce Carolina, now celebrating 25 years in business, has annou...
Jan 27, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 20 20 recommendations | email to a friend
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Antawain Stanley, store manager, proudly stands in front of Elkin's newest clothing store, Pier's Clothing. Name brand sports clothing such as Nike, Jordan and Rocawear are just a few of the selections available.
Sports clothing available in Elkin
Elkin residents who prefer the sport clothing lines of Nike, Jordan, SeanJohn and Rocawear can now find those selections in downtown. Pier's Clothing, 108 Court Street, offers mens and women's spor...
Jul 04, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 30 30 recommendations | email to a friend
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YVB unveils new service
Yadkin Valley Bank and Trust, the parent company of Yadkin Valley Bank, has unveiled a new consumer-friendly website with several distinctive community features. The new website, which consolidates...
May 07, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 25 25 recommendations | email to a friend
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