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Independence Day Celeb…

Elkin News — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:38:00 +0000

Independence Day Celebration a ' Raffaldini Vineyards 7/4/2009 Rain or shine 10am-5pm Free admission Start your Independence Day celebration with us.

No unemployment relief in sight

Elkin News — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:19:52 +0000

Surry County already has the second-highest unemployment rate in Northwest North Carolina and the Triad area, and a local official says there's no relief in sight.

Motsinger makes a difference

Elkin News — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:06:03 +0000

This story was scheduled to run in the Women's Special Section that was published in Monday's Tribune and Yadkin Ripple.

Elkin Tribune

Elkin News — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:55:14 +0000

Bridge Street Pharmacy is located in Elkin, NC and has been serving the community since 1959.

NC Farm Bureau - Craig Cox

Elkin News — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:24:11 +0000

As an agent for NC Farm Bureau, Craig Cox offers all of your insurance needs for in and around Surry County, NC.

NC Farm Bureau - Craig Cox

Elkin News — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:32:08 +0000

Serving Surry County and the surrounding areas. My name is Craig Cox. I was born and raised in Surry County in the lovely town of Elkin, NC.

DOT awards $73M in road contracts

Elkin News — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:01:29 +0000

Gov. Bev Perdue announced Wednesday that 31 contracts totaling $73 million have been awarded for highway and bridge projects across North Carolina.

Sips pops the cork tonight

Elkin News — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:44:16 +0000

TRIBUNE/Steve Steiner Paul Cox, one of the co-owners a ' the other being Tony Blevins a ' busies himself packing a wine order for a client.

Huge Yard Sale Fundrai…

Elkin News — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:47:10 +0000

Jonesville, NC 28642 Beulahland Undenominational Church in Jonesville, off Swan Creek Rd.

Elkin Trib: New Health Service In Surry Co

Elkin News — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:15:23 +0000

When Eldon Rogers took ill, an important service to many came to a temporary halt.

East Elkin Full Gospel…

Elkin News — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:50:36 +0000

It's that time of year again...SUMMER! East Elkin Full Gospel Church is hosting its Vacation Bible School "Kingdom of the Son: A Prayer Safari" beginning on June 25th.

U.S. Treasury under water on Yadkin Valley, Capital Bank warrants

Elkin News — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:12:26 +0000

RALEIGH Federal rescue programs have left the government a major stockholder in North Carolina banks large and small.

Residents complain about bumpy street

Elkin News — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:05:56 +0000

TRIBUNE/Steve Steiner What is termed a "skin patch" was placed atop the old asphalt on Oak Grove Road.

7th Annual Pagan Wilderness Weekend June 25 to 28 in Booneville

Elkin News — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:53:14 +0000

The 7th annual Pagan Wilderness Weekend will take place from Thursday to Sunday, June 25 to 28, at Elchenburg Castle/Triplette Farm just outside of Elkin in Boonville.

New Information Released In Jonesville Officer’s Slaying

Elkin News — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:46:26 +0000

Investigators are releasing new information in the unsolved 1996 murder of a Jonesville police officer killed in the line of duty.

Couple popped in Jonesville

Elkin News — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:07:50 +0000

The lure of perhaps hitting just one more soda machine proved to be the undoing for Allison Edward Phillips III, 26, and his cohort, Heidi S. Doss, 32, both of London, W.Va. The two were arrested at 6 a.m. Sunday at 67 Hardware by Jonesville police officer J. Phipps.

All washed away

Elkin News — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:06:37 +0000

TRIBUNE/Steve Steiner Demolition began Monday on the former Speedy Car Wash and was completed by Tuesday morning.

New playground brightens up Timberwood Apts.

Elkin News — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:15:27 +0000

Thursday and Friday of last week were a flurry of activity at Timberwood Apartments, located on Triplett Street, Jonesville.A Employees of Scott's Nursery & Farm, from Sparta, toiled, they placed a row of Emerald Green shrubbery by the entrance to the apartment.

Board of Trustees will see new faces

Elkin News — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:00:04 +0000

Two members of the Surry Community College Board of Trustees will not be returning after the board's break in July.

Arrests: Local man charged with drug crimes

Elkin News — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:44:50 +0000

Police say an Asheville man was caught with 3.5 grams of cocaine. Nikko Kenney Abranches, 28, of Deaver Street, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and maintaining a home to sell drugs from, according to warrants served Thursday.

Score Chute Save #19 For Cirrus

Elkin News — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:52:45 +0000

You know that they're there -- but you rarely see them -- the tiny little boxes that provide the physical guidance for today's ingenious generation of glass panel cockpits.

Small Plane Comes Down in Surry County Monday Night

Elkin News — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:51:03 +0000

Calls started coming in at approximately 8:10 p.m. on Monday evening reporting a plane crash in Southeastern Surry County.

Essay by Madeline Sellars wins laptop

Elkin News — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:13:00 +0000

TRIBUNE/Steve Steiner - flanking Madeline and Claire Sellars are school superintendent Dr.

Golden Leaf grants to help with Surry job training

Elkin News — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:20:56 +0000

Elkin officials will use a $200,000 grant that they received recently from the Golden Leaf Foundation for a Workforce Development Center to help reduce the unemployment rate in Surry County.

New home for slain officer monument

Elkin News — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:20:55 +0000

TRIBUNE/Steve Steiner - Jonesville Police Chief Roger Reece looks on as Brian Mastin guides Cass Davis as he lowers the monument dedicated to the memory of Sgt.

Wilkes Jobless Rate Declines; FirstTime in 8 Months

Elkin News — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:13:06 +0000

Good news on the unemployment front. Wilkes County's jobless rate fell from 13.8 percent in March to 12.5 percent in April, the first decrease since last fall.

Fibrowatt opponent lobbies legislator

Elkin News — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:01:43 +0000

An organization concerned about the pollution that could be released from a Fibrowatt plant proposed in Surry County wants an influential state legislator to demand full disclosure concerning another company facility in Minnesota.

Farmers Market season now underway full force

Elkin News — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:40:51 +0000

TRIBUNE/Steve Steiner - This is the fourth or fifth year at the Elkin Farmers Market for Donna and Johnny Marion.

‘The Pepsi Man’ benefit set for June 6

Elkin News — Sun, 31 May 2009 17:42:13 +0000

By Susan Tolley Staff reporter Many know Luther Draughn as a oeThe Pepsi Man.a Others are familiar with his dedication to his home church, Pleasant Hill Baptist in Elkin, as well as his service on several committees with the Elkin Baptist Association.

Shelton family honors 40

Elkin News — Sat, 30 May 2009 16:19:24 +0000

Forty students from Surry and Stokes counties were named the recipients of a Shelton Family scholarship and were honored at a reception Wednesday afternoon at the Hampton Inn at Shelton Vineyards.

Memorial planned for Queens family killed in N. Carolina wreck

Elkin News — Thu, 28 May 2009 16:11:01 +0000

The Pride-Hicks family, from l.: Natalie Keisha Hicks; Elijah, Josiah, John and far right Wayne Jr.; and Natalia Hicks and father Wayne Sr.

Fifth dies after crash

Elkin News — Wed, 27 May 2009 08:07:34 +0000

A fifth person has died as a result of a wreck involving three vehicles Friday on Interstate 77 in Surry County.

Interstate 77 Wreck claims four

Elkin News — Mon, 25 May 2009 08:01:15 +0000

TRIBUNE/Steve Steiner - Four people, all of them members of one family, died as a result of a collision that occurred Friday on I-77 northbound near the mile 88 marker.

At least 4 killed in wreck on I-77 in Surry County

Elkin News — Sun, 24 May 2009 23:53:46 +0000

North Carolina's only statewide news channel. Time Warner Cable. The power of you 72 F ELKIN, N.C. a ' Emergency workers said four people, two adults and two children, are dead and others are injured Friday after a van crossed the median on I-77 and crossed into oncoming traffic.

I-77 reopened after wreck that kills 4

Elkin News — Sat, 23 May 2009 23:51:09 +0000

Four members of a family were killed this morning when their minivan crossed the median on Interstate 77 in northern North Carolina and struck two other vehicles head-on at full speed.

Reunion hopes die in crash

Elkin News — Sat, 23 May 2009 12:41:04 +0000

A trip to introduce a Queens man's family to his father ended in tragedy Friday when four family members were killed in a horrific car accident in North Carolina.

4 dead; I-77 closed in Surry County

Elkin News — Fri, 22 May 2009 23:47:01 +0000

Four members of a family were killed this morning when their minivan crossed the median on Interstate 77 in northern North Carolina and struck two other vehicles head-on at full speed.

Authorities close I-77 after fatal NC wreck

Elkin News — Fri, 22 May 2009 15:39:01 +0000

Authorities have closed part of Interstate 77 in North Carolina after a multi-vehicle accident involving deaths and serious injuries.

Graduation project approved

Elkin News — Wed, 20 May 2009 21:29:45 +0000

TRIBUNE/Karen Martin - Caroline Rice was recognized for her service to Elkin High School and the EHS board as the student council representative.

Exceptional turnout for annual wine festival

Elkin News — Mon, 18 May 2009 23:08:12 +0000

Neither forecasts of rain, which never materialized until the last hour of the festival, nor gloom and doom about the economy served as deterrents to this year's wine festival.

Getting impaired drivers off the road

Elkin News — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:00:06 +0000

Angela N. Swaim, who graduated Elkin High School in 1988, and who earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Western Carolina University in December 1991, has now earned the designation of Drug Recognition Expert.

Yard Sale in West End …

Elkin News — Sun, 17 May 2009 02:24:36 +0000

Ronda/West End Elkin, NC 28670 The sale is going to be located on Highway 268 West.

Elkin second smallest N.C.community to receive designation; Town of Franklin the smallest

Elkin News — Sat, 16 May 2009 18:08:16 +0000

TRIBUNE/Steve Steiner - Teresa Howell holds aloft a certificate from the National Trust and Historic Preservation Society and North Carolina Main Street organization accrediting Elkin as a 2009 National Main Street Program community.

3rd Annual Book and Au…

Elkin News — Sat, 16 May 2009 13:52:39 +0000

The Mount Airy Museum of Regional History will sponsor the 3rd annual Book and Author Dinner on Friday May 15 from 6:30 until 10:30pm. Featured authors are Jerry White,co-recipient of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize, "I Will Not Be Broken", and New York Times best selling author Martin Clark, "The Legal Limit." This event will be held at Cross Creek ...

Eighth Annual Yadkin Valley Wine Festival Saturday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Organizers excited, ready

Elkin News — Sat, 16 May 2009 05:49:12 +0000

TRIBUNE/Archives - There will be 28 vineyards/wineries at this year's annual wine festival.

A thank you to all who participated

Elkin News — Fri, 15 May 2009 21:43:41 +0000

A vote of thanks is due letter carriers in Elkin and the surrounding communities for this past Saturday's "Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive." It is a difficult enough assignment, delivering the mail, oftentimes under circumstances less than ideal; and like all other sectors of the American economy, postal carriers are feeling its impact.

Golf Tournament to ben…

Elkin News — Fri, 15 May 2009 09:07:23 +0000

REV. DAVID F. COX, SR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND GOLF TOURNAMENT A scholarship fund has been established at Surry Comm.

Submitted - Susan Bennett closes her eyes and smiles.

Elkin News — Thu, 14 May 2009 02:14:04 +0000

Staff report Last week, the Elkin City Schools system showed its appreciation to its teachers during national Teacher Appreciation Week 2009, and Teacher Appreciation Day, which was May 5. In Elkin, as well as across the nation, suggestions and efforts were for students to also become involved in the celebration.

Concerns over where town’s water is going

Elkin News — Wed, 13 May 2009 18:07:07 +0000

TRIBUNE/Susan Tolley - Mike Koser of Withers and Ravenel Engineering presents a water loss survey to the town board.

Groups assail Fibrowatt proposal

Elkin News — Tue, 12 May 2009 16:38:21 +0000

Opponents of the proposed Fibrowatt plant gathered Monday night to hear a presentation by representatives of the Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League and the Center for Health, Environment & Justice on the potential effects of a proposed Fibrowatt energy plant on air quality and public health in the region.

Humane Society organization also feeling effect of economic downturn

Elkin News — Tue, 12 May 2009 01:32:27 +0000

TRIBUNE/Steve Steiner Jean Hutchins and Michele Laskus go over some information before the start of the Yadkin County Humane Society meeting held last week.

Benefit Gospel Singing…

Elkin News — Sat, 09 May 2009 18:55:10 +0000

Benefit Gospel Singing and Hot Dog Supper! Homemade slaw and Chili! Supper to be served from 4:30pm until 6:00pm. Singing will start @ 6:00pm. Singing featuring Mitzi West Brooks, formerly of Elkin, and Cool Water Blue-Grass Gospel of Elkin.

Church Bingo and Cake …

Elkin News — Sat, 09 May 2009 10:52:13 +0000

Elkin, NC 28621 Highway 268 East...go past Chathams going toward Friendship Speedway.

Post office food drive this Saturday

Elkin News — Thu, 07 May 2009 15:14:33 +0000

TRIBUNE/Steve Steiner Sheba Harris hands some pre-packaged vegetable containers to another volunteer.

John Boy’s BBQ and Seafood burglarized twice

Elkin News — Thu, 07 May 2009 07:08:18 +0000

TRIBUNE/Steve Steiner - John Boy's was open for business despite it being robbed twice within the past week.

Police nab two after chase

Elkin News — Wed, 06 May 2009 22:59:55 +0000

At 3 p.m. Saturday, the Elkin Police Department and Yadkin County Sheriffa s Office were conducting a Narcotics Investigation in the area of Johnson Ridge Road and N.c. 268 Bypass when officers witnessed an illegal drug transaction.

Nearly 100 participants in this year’s Moonshine Rally

Elkin News — Wed, 06 May 2009 14:51:34 +0000

By Susan Tolley Staff reporter "Lets rally!" was the call to action at Saturday's ninth annual Appalachian Moon-shine Rally sponsored by the Triad Austin Healy Club.

Food Briefs: Wine festival will be held from noon to 6 downtown

Elkin News — Wed, 06 May 2009 06:23:21 +0000

Salute! The North Carolina Wine Celebration will be from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday in downtown Winston-Salem on Fourth Street.

Hundreds line up for free food

Elkin News — Mon, 04 May 2009 06:11:42 +0000

Tom Joyce/The News With a line of vehicles stretching into the distance Friday morning at Veterans Memorial Park in Mount Airy, workers distribute free food from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to persons in need.

Vineyards, farms in new map

Elkin News — Sat, 02 May 2009 06:08:23 +0000

Full-color, fold-out maps of North Carolina agritourism farms featuring three destinations in Surry County will soon be available at the nine state Welcome Centers, county extension offices, state farmers markets and other spots across the state.

Downtown graced with new greenery

Elkin News — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:07:43 +0000

TRIBUNE/Steve Steiner - Teresa Howell guides Earl Tolbert exactly where to set down the planter on East Main Street.

Elkin Schools Encouraged to Keep Graduation Project

Elkin News — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:05:10 +0000

In some North Carolina schoools, students must do a personal project before they can graduation.

Bikers rally for Relay

Elkin News — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:06:19 +0000

TRIBUNE/Steve Steiner a Blake Sharpe, 4, and his grandfather, Jimmy Bowman were ready for the daya s ride.

Surry Left Off First Round Of Stimulus Awards

Elkin News — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:54:09 +0000

A list of wastewater and stormwater projects designated for funding from a first-round distribution of federal stimulus money includes none from Surry County.

Former officer honored for gift of sight

Elkin News — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:34:32 +0000

Woody Cox had a career and lifelong history of service to his fellow man, to his community and to his country.

Call for entries

Elkin News — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:20:38 +0000

Annual IMAGES Judged Photography Competition: The Foothills Arts Council will accept submissions from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the Council offices at 129 Church St., Elkin.

Hospital volunteers thanked with luncheon in their honor

Elkin News — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:03:09 +0000

TRIBUNE/Steve Steiner - Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital president and CEO Stephen Pennington welcomed the hospital's volunteers at a luncheon held in their honor Tuesday at First Baptist Church.

Downtown coffee shop for sale

Elkin News — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:24:28 +0000

TRIBUNE/Steve Steiner - All the furnishings are part of the sale of coffee cafe and wine 2, including the building, as indicated by the for sale sign.

Man Reportedly Shot Near Boonville

Elkin News — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:31:59 +0000

Yadkin County authorities are investigating an incident that happened about 3 yesterday afternoon.

Rain on library’s birthday - Earth Day street fair does little to dampen enthusiasm

Elkin News — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 01:56:08 +0000

By Steve Steiner Managing editor ssteiner@elkintribune.com Cool temperatures and an ever-increasing rain may have kept the turnout low Sunday as the Elkin Public Library celebrated its 40th birthday in tandem with an Earth Day celebration.

More than 100 walkers participate in - March for Babies’

Elkin News — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:55:19 +0000

TRIBUNE/Christine Weatherman Walkers begin the four-plus mile journey throughout Elkin in support of Saturday's 2009 March of Dimes Walk for Babies.

Hundreds turn out for SCC career fair

Elkin News — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 17:09:05 +0000

Heartland Publications About 30 different businesses and governmental agencies were represented Wednesday at the annual Surry Community College career fair.

JayCee membership celebrates new interest in organization

Elkin News — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 17:09:08 +0000

TRIBUNE/Steve Steiner Elkin JayCee president Otis Gillette explains some of the benefits of being a member.

330 Books Bought fo Elkin-Area Kids

Elkin News — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:48:19 +0000

Children in the pre-kindergarten classes at Mayberry Learning Center in Elkin were especially excited about a visit today from Rebecca Southern.

Thumbs up/Thumbs down

Elkin News — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:32:28 +0000

Thumbs up To the students at Pilot Mountain Middle School who placed second out of 17 teams in regional Battle of the Books competition.

Odd setting, chance meetings resonate with meaning

Elkin News — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:32:05 +0000

THE SWEET BY AND BY. By Todd Johnson. Morrow. 303 pages. $24.99. Books about groups of women -- former roommates, sorority sisters, high-school pals, young professionals, relatives or whatever the bond -- are so common as to be a familiar subgenre.

Roaring Gap Baptist Ch…

Elkin News — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:31:35 +0000

Roaring Gap Baptist Church will be having a Sun Rise service on Easter Sunday, April 12th, 2009 at 7:15 AM with breakfast following at 8:00 and Sunday School at 9:00 and Worship Service at 10:00 AM.

Maple Springs Baptist …

Elkin News — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:31:12 +0000

Bridge Street Pharmacy is located at 817 N Bridge Street in Elkin, NC and has been serving the community since 1959.

State Computer Models Show Fibrowatt Emissions Could Be Hazardous

Elkin News — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:30:47 +0000

Computer modeling of Fibrowatt LLC's plans to produce electricity by burning poultry litter by state officials has lent credence to opponents' claims the plant will be a source of pollution.

Blood donor to reach 26 gallon milestone

Elkin News — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:30:23 +0000

A Westfield resident who has been rolling up his sleeve and donating blood on a regular basis for nearly 40 years will reach the 26-gallon mark this Sunday.

Biomass plant raises concerns

Elkin News — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:29:29 +0000

The novelty of power plants that burn chicken droppings, mandated by North Carolina's new renewable-energy law, has given way to irony: They might be dirtier than the coal plants environmentalists loathe.

Biomass plant raises concerns

Elkin News — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:29:15 +0000

Winston Salem Tax Day …

Elkin News — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:28:51 +0000

Winston Salem, NC Winston Square Park on April 15, 2009 at noon. cost: $0 + description: Tax Day Tea Party in Winston-Salem to voice concerns regarding excessive taxation and excessive government spending! more info: www.ncteaparty.com STOCK TICKER featured businesses Price Power Equipment Elkin Price Power Equipment has been in Elkin Since 2001.

Library presentation at town board meeting

Elkin News — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:28:26 +0000

Martha Smith, Elkin's librarian, spoke to the Elkin town board members, bestowing the benefits of the library and acknowledging the start of library week.

1-year-old Carter Alley just stands transfixed as the Easter egg hunt begins.

Elkin News — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:38:28 +0000

By Steve Steiner Managing editor ssteiner@elkintribune.com The sky may have been overcast.

Some impressed by Waste Industries’ open house presentation on Tuesday

Elkin News — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:24:35 +0000

Ray and Mary McCrary with Phil Carter the potential impact should Waste Industries convince Surry County Commissioners to let the company operate the landfill.

Commissioners are correct opposing school consolidation

Elkin News — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 02:59:24 +0000

Monday night, the Surry County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution opposing a General Assembly bill calling for forced consolidation of school systems in counties that have more than one such system.

Artist John Furches featured at Raffaldini Vineyards this Saturday, April 11

Elkin News — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:49:31 +0000

Raffaldini Vineyards will feature regional artist John Furches during its continuing Artist's Day series this Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Raffaldini Vineyards in Ronda.

Poultry-powered plants pollute more than coal?

Elkin News — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 10:46:47 +0000

Proposed school merger bill - off the table’

Elkin News — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 02:05:42 +0000

By Steve Steiner Managing editor ssteiner@elkintribune.com On Thursday, Elkin City Schools superintendent Dr.

New economic development director for Elkin

Elkin News — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:00:06 +0000

By Karen Martin Staff reporter kamartin@elkintribune.com Elkin's town board is stepping up its game by becoming more proactive in drawing new business to the area.

County commissioners oppose school consolidation

Elkin News — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:51:27 +0000

In accepting the commendations, Byrd said all the credit goes to the teachers, assistant principal and others.

Rand’s school merger bill bad for Elkin

Elkin News — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:33:45 +0000

Who among us is not familiar with the expression, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."? The answer is, obviously, State Senator Tony Rand, who, it appears, is trying to ramrod through Senate Bill 265.

With the advent of spring also comes Easter

Elkin News — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:35:26 +0000

TRIBUNE/Karen Martin Isaac Lassiter, 6, and Micah Lassiter, 9 stand before the array of prizes they could win during Knobbs Baptist Church's Easter egg hunt Saturday.

Free Viewing of “Horto…

Elkin News — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:30:02 +0000

Jonesville, NC 28642 Jonesville Public Library 150 West Main St. Jonesville, NC 28642 across from Custom Heating and Cooling in Jonesville.

Tartan Day in Mount Ai…

Elkin News — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:50:25 +0000

The Mount Airy Museum of Regional History and the Scottish Heritage Society of the Blue Ridge will celebrate Tartan Day in Mt.

Commissioners to meet in Elkin Monday

Elkin News — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:28:39 +0000

ELKIN a ' The Surry County Board of Commissioners will meet at Elkin High School this session rather than at the Surry County Government Center in Dobson.

West Point closing deals blow to Elkin

Elkin News — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 18:04:32 +0000

WestPoint Home said today that it will close its plant in Elkin in June and cut 134 jobs.

Elkin Textile Plant Closing By June

Elkin News — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:03:35 +0000

Textile manufacturer WestPoint Home says it's closing its blanket factory in Biddeford because of a decline in sales, putting 121 people out of work.

Joseph H. Towell Named Chief Administrative Officer/Chief Credit…

Elkin News — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:08:45 +0000

This important news was conveyed by William A. Long, President & Chief Executive Officer of Yadkin Valley Financial Corporation, the holding company for Yadkin Valley Bank and Trust Company.