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2013 Merlefest to include Doc Watson tribute
This year’s Merlefest is slated to run April 24-28 with a recently announced tribute section to Doc Watson on April 27. Saturday will be a special evening of honor and remembrance to the late Doc Watson. This will be the first Merlefest since Watson’s passing in May of last year. “From the beginning, Doc Watson has been the artistic center of this festival,” said Merlefest Director Ted Hagaman. “So for Merlefest 2013, we will come togethe...
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Youth Art Expo to announce winners
The Foothills Arts Council will showcase The Youth Art Expo winners on Friday, March 8 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. This year, 11 schools participated; Elkin High, Starmount High, East Wilkes High, East Wilkes Middle, Starmount Middle, North Wilkes Middle, Central Middle, Dobson Elementary, Rockford Elementary, West Yadkin Elementary & Elkin Elementary. “Over 100 entries were received,” said Leighanne Martin Wright, executive director for the Fo...
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Who are the best businesses in Elkin?
Who are the best businesses in Elkin? Let the readers decide. The Tribune is kicking off the voting period for its annual Readers’ Choice contest. Elkin and Jonesville residents will have a chance to tell others in the community about the businesses in town they believe are the best. This year, readers will have a chance to cast their vote both in print and online. To vote online, visit The Tribune’s website at www.elkintribune.com and ...
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<p>Photo by Taylor Pardue | The Elkin Tribune</p><p>Gilda Pruitt is at the Yadkin County Senior Center in Jonesville, where her new office is located.</p>
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program seeking volunteers
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is a non-profit organization that recruits, places and supports older citizens in Yadkin, Surry, and Davie counties. Gilda Pruitt is the director for the three counties. She recently moved offices and is now based out of the Yadkin County Senior Center next to Lila Swaim Park in Jonesville. Pruitt said the program’s objective it to “engage persons 55 and older in volunteer service to meet critical ...
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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 | 1 1 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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