Fatcow Icon
News
<p>Elkin Board of Education</p>
Elkin students honored during board meeting
Elkin students were honored Monday at the monthly Board of Education meeting. Several prize winners and notable student achievements were presented to the board and public audience before the regularly scheduled business took place. Elkin High School Principal Joel Hoyle presented a certificate to Career and Technical Education teacher Chaise Swisher for his service and involvement to the students and school. He summarized Swisher’s chara...
full story
Easter_basket_to_be_given_away0_1361848219.jpg
Easter basket to be given away
Courtesy photo | The Tribune An Easter Basket to be given away by the Tri-County Tri-Ways Charter Chapter of The American Business Women’s Association. For a one dollar donation you will be entered into a drawing to win this Easter Basket. The basket, valued at $110.00, is filled with all kinds of Easter goodies, chocolate bunnies, Max & Ruby DVD, McDonalds gift card, children’s bible, stuffed musical bunny, etc. The drawing will be held on...
full story
MerleFest seeking volunteers to help prepare WCC grounds
MerleFest 2013 is seeking volunteers to help prepare the grounds of Wilkes Community College for the festival. Volunteer workdays will be March 8, March 16 and March 22. Volunteers will earn a single day general admission pass to MerleFest for every four-hour shift worked. There are a limited number of volunteer spaces for this opportunity. Anyone interested in volunteering should call 336-838-6131. MerleFest 2013, presented by Lowe’s a...
full story
<p>Photo by Taylor Pardue | The Elkin Tribune</p><p>Superintendent Dr. Randy Bledose (center) speaks to the board and staff present during the annual retreat.</p>
Elkin schools increase focus on technology
Throughout the Elkin City Schools annual board retreat this past weekend, the increased use of technology in the classrooms and school facilities was emphasized. With the rise of programs like NC Wise, Moodle, and Blackboard, teachers are increasingly using computers and the Internet to educate and engage students. Britt Shaw, Technology Coordinator for Elkin City Schools, gave his department’s update and summary for the year. He painted ...
full story
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
full story
<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
full story
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
full story
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
full story
Police_catch_Advanced_Electronics_robber0_1323036018.jpg
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...
Dec 05, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 25 25 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
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
full story
<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
full story
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
full story
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
full story
Weather
Sponsored By:

Lottery
Sponsored By:

Stocks
Sponsored By:

Gas Prices
Sponsored By:

Featured Businesses
Recipes
Sponsored By: