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high speed chase Tuesday night

Wilkes County News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:44:32 +0000

A suspect fleeing in a stolen vehicle Tuesday night led area enforcement on a chase where the suspect's vehicle reached speeds of 100 mph at times.

Police K-9 Missing After Escape From Kennel

Yadkinville News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:54:59 +0000

A police K-9 belonging to the Yadkinville Police Department escaped from its dog kennel Wednesday evening.

Local Boy Scouts at National Jamboree

Iredell County News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:54:25 +0000

The annual National Scout Jamboree opened Monday as more than 38,000 Boy Scouts and 3,700 adult leaders streamed into Fort A.P. Hill, Va.

Drug offenders sentenced

Ashe County News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:39:28 +0000

The fates of four more drug offenders, who were apprehended during the countya s largest single-day drug bust, were decided during the latest session of Ashe County Superior Court.

Walk for Community Care - Community Care Clinic Announces 5K Fun Run/Walk August 7

Boone News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:19:29 +0000

Date: Saturday, August 7 Time: registration 7:30 a.m./Fun Run 8:30 a.m./Family Walk 9:00 a.m. Location: Brookshire Park, Boone Cost: suggested donations: $5 per person, $10 per family Boonea s Community Care Clinic recently announced plans for a 5K Fun Run/Walk to be held at Brookshire Park on Saturday, August 7, rain or shine.

Ronda in Sewer Authority, But Not Without Some Debate

Elkin News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:14:36 +0000

It wasn't pretty, but following a vote Tuesday night, Ronda is officially part of the Yadkin Valley Sewer Authority.

Copper Wire, Other Items Stolen from Unsecured Buildings

Wilkes County News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:56:00 +0000

A McGady man told Wilkes County deputies that sometime yesterday, someone got into some unsecured buildings on his property. Sheriff's reports indicate that whoever it was got away with some power tools, a welder's helmet and a thousand feet of copper...

Hospitality House Construction Moves Forward After Winter Delays -…

Watauga County News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:35:20 +0000

With the drainage system installed, foundation poured and the wall construction underway, Hospitality House staff is hoping construction on its new 18,500-square-foot facility, located at 338 Brook Hollow Road in Boone, will be completed by Christmas.

WPD Investigates New Bad Checks Case

Wilkes County News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:32:00 +0000

Wilkesboro police are agains investigating a customer at a local bank. Police reports indicate that police were called to Great State Bank yesterday on worthless checks incidents. Bank officials say a customer whose account had been closed and charg...

Black Wolf Vineyards on auction block

Surry County News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:15:09 +0000

Black Wolf Vineyards in Dobson had some of the Yadkin Valley's most mature grapevines when the vineyard, winery and associated Wolf's Lair Restaurant closed last year.

Iredell teen single-handedly donates nearly 400 pounds of food to ministry

Iredell County News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:39:37 +0000

When it came time for Davis King to select a community service project for school, he knew exactly when he was going to do.

Police seek suspects in Davidson burglaries

Iredell County News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:39:47 +0000

Davidson police and the Iredell County Sheriff's office are investigating an apparently related series of burglaries in recent days by young men in vehicles with matching descriptions.

East Bend Mayor Maples announces special meeting

Yadkin County News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:10:02 +0000

There is a special meeting coming up in East Bend, and the mayor has invited residents to attend this informative session.

Watauga Arts Council Calls for Artists at Jones House

Boone News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:04:54 +0000

The Watauga County Arts Council is now accepting applications for monthlong exhibits in the Mazie Jones and Open Door Galleries in the Jones House Community Center during 2011 and 2012.

Walk for Community Care - Community Care Clinic Announces 5K Fun Run/Walk August 7

Watauga County News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:30:42 +0000

Foxx: Act Will Protect Stalking Victims

Wilkes County News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:24:00 +0000

Fifth District Congresswoman Virginia Foxx says shes glad the effort to pass a bill that protects the victims of stalkers ended up being a bipartisan one. Foxx is the lead Republican co-sponsor of the bill, which this week received the endorsement of E...

Ronda in Sewer Authority, But Not Without Some Debate

Wilkes County News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:01:00 +0000

It wasn't pretty, but following a vote Tuesday night, Ronda is officially part of the Yadkin Valley Sewer Authority. A rancorous hour of debate between the four commissioners and Mayor Victor Varela, who represents Ronda on the sewer authority board, w...

Highway Patrol cracks down on trucking violations

Iredell County News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:25:33 +0000

RALEIGH Beginning today, the Highway Patrol will conduct Operation Road Watch to crackdown on motor carrier safety violations on North Carolina highways.

Challenge to Royall’s candidacy dismissed after hearing

Yadkinville News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:20:52 +0000

RIPPLE/Photo by Tim Bullard Jeff Royall, candidate for Yadkin County sheriff, and his sister, Cary, were happy with the outcome of the Board of Elections hearing held Friday at the courthouse.

Free! Concerts Ahead

Boone News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:00:23 +0000

JULY 29, 2010 ISSUE Here's a listing of free concerts - most are outdoors - in the High Country in the next couple of weeks.

Challenge to Royall’s candidacy dismissed after hearing

Yadkin County News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:00:22 +0000

RIPPLE/Photo by Tim Bullard Jeff Royall, candidate for Yadkin County sheriff, and his sister, Cary, were happy with the outcome of the Board of Elections hearing held Friday at the courthouse.

Pilot From NC Charged With Growing Marijuana

Surry County News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:50:53 +0000

A man identified as a commercial airlines pilot who lives in Surry County was charged last week with various drug crimes after deputies said they caught wind of a marijuana delivery at his house.

Challenge to Royall’s candidacy dismissed after hearing

Elkin News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:45:28 +0000

RIPPLE/Photo by Tim Bullard Jeff Royall, candidate for Yadkin County sheriff, and his sister, Cary, were happy with the outcome of the Board of Elections hearing held Friday at the courthouse.

Caregiver Foundation Benefit Auction August 7

Watauga County News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:21:00 +0000

Date: Saturday, August 7 Time: 5:30 p.m. doors & silent auction/7:00 p.m. live auction Location: Evans Auditorium, Lees-McRae College, Banner Elk Cost: Free admission/$10 dinner The 4th annual High Country Caregiver Foundation Benefit Auction takes place on Saturday, August 7, at Lees-McRae College's Evans Auditorium, located in the Cannon Student ...

Caregiver Foundation Benefit Auction August 7

Watauga County News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:21:00 +0000

One pint could save three lives

Elkin News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:45:47 +0000

For many people giving blood is not an option a ' not because they have a disease or condition that would keep them from giving, but because they are afraid of needles.

One pint could save three lives

Surry County News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:41:20 +0000

For many people giving blood is not an option a ' not because they have a disease or condition that would keep them from giving, but because they are afraid of needles.

Storms damage property across Iredell

Iredell County News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:16:23 +0000

Lightning sparked a fire that destroyed a home near Troutman early Tuesday morning a ' the second such case since Sunday.

Elkville String Band, Jim Lloyd and the Skyliners at Jones House Friday

Boone News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:50:45 +0000

The Elkville String Band from Wilkes County have won awards for their performances of local and regional music.

Out With the Old, In With the “Green”

Watauga County News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:01:34 +0000

JULY 29, 2010 ISSUE Story by Jessica Kennedy The new Watauga High School features large windows in classrooms and along hallways to let in plenty of sunlight.

Rock2Change Charity Concert, Auction at Galileo’s August 7

Boone News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:50:50 +0000

The Drawlstrings are part of the five-band lineup at a Rock2Change fundraiser event at Galileo's Cafe in Boone on Saturday, August 7. Date: Saturday, August 7 Time: 6:00 p.m. to midnight Location: Galileo's Caf, Boone Cost: $5 Several months ago, a friend of Jimmy Kerr's told him she had signed up for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.

Walk Boone Maps Soon To Hit Streets

Boone News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:50:49 +0000

Walk Boone, a project of the town's Alternative Transportation Subcommittee of the Transportation Committee, has created maps to help identify sidewalks and trails within the Town of Boone.

The Big Dream Becomes A Reality - Many People Over Many Years and Stay The Course For the New School

Boone News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:50:48 +0000

Watauga High School Principal Michael Wyant and Watauga County Schools Supt. Marty Hemric stand at the front of the new high school.

40th Annual Ashe Fiddlers Convention Takes Place August 6 and 7 - New …

Ashe County News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:16:10 +0000

The annual Ashe Fiddlers Convention has attracted talented musicians to the Town of Jefferson in Ashe County Park for 40 years.

Elkville String Band, Jim Lloyd and the Skyliners at Jones House Friday

Wilkes County News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:11:08 +0000

The Elkville String Band from Wilkes County have won awards for their performances of local and regional music.

Cousin Lends Laptop, Laptop Stolen From Vehicle

Wilkes County News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:26:00 +0000

A laptop was allegedly stolen out of a vehicle in Roaring River. Okay, so this guy goes to his cousin's house and borrows a laptop. The guy put the laptop in his car on Tuesday night and left it there. When he went to the car on Wednesday morning, t...

Shed Fire Does $10,000 Damage

Wilkes County News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:25:00 +0000

Wilkes County sheriff's officials and volunteer firefighters responded to a shed fire over the weekend. Sheriff's reports indicate that the fire may have been set by someone. The homeowner said she was awakened by a man driving by who saw the fire, a...

Wood takes plea deal in sex abuse trial

Iredell County News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:06:13 +0000

Rather than risk spending the rest of his life in prison, Howard Wood opted to accept a deal for a likely term of around 18 months.

Maintenance Supervisor…

Boone News — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:31:18 +0000

Southern States Subaru offers New and Used cars, trucks, and suv's in Boone, NC Ash County.

Concert to benefit cancer patient

North Wilkesboro News — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:41:34 +0000

Published: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 2:41 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 2:41 p.m. The Arcadia Grange will hold a benefit concert Saturday at the Edward C. Smith Civic Center for John Perrell, who suffers from cancer.

Two Elkin City Schools do not meet AYP

Elkin News — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:26:35 +0000

Elkin City Schools AYP report for the 2009/2010 school year did not make the grade.

Group says farewell to historic bridge with candlelight vigil

Elkin News — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:26:34 +0000

TRIBUNE/Brett Willis With luminaries behind her and graffiti in the foreground, candlelight vigil organizer Anne Gulley speaks to the a oeBridge Peoplea on the subject of how the Hugh Chatham bridge reflects the changes in Elkin and Jonesville over its 80-year history.

Elkin City School Board holds July meeting

Elkin News — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:26:33 +0000

Elkin City Schoolsa students may be enjoying their summer break, but work does not stop for the Elkin City Schools Board of Education.

Sheriff’s office confiscates over eight pounds of cocaine

Iredell County News — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:56:37 +0000

IREDELL, N.C. The Iredell County Sheriff's Office confiscated over eight pounds of cocaine during a traffic stop on Interstate 40.

Blueberries, families and joy on the farm

Iredell County News — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:51:38 +0000

The sound of children playing hide-and-seek could be heard among the tall blueberry bushes on Hazel LeMunyan's property Tuesday morning.

State Grants Fund New Books for School LIbraries

Yadkinville News — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:22:31 +0000

Students in State Road and two other area school districts will be seeing new books in their school libraries when school reconvenes this fall thanks to grants from the State Library of North Carolina.

Teenage driver fatalities down

Surry County News — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:47:48 +0000

The number of teenage driver fatalities have decreased in North Carolina this year, and officials say the number has decreased or remained the same in Surry County as well.

State Grants Fund New Books for School LIbraries

Wilkes County News — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Damage in Surry Was from Tornado

Wilkes County News — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:20:00 +0000

Damage surveyors for the National Weather Service say it was in fact a tornado that caused damage in Surry county Monday night. The tornado touched down at 9:38 p.m. near the intersection of Susan Lane and N.C. 89, said meteorologist Marc Chenard of th...

Do You Feel Awkward Talking to Your Friends in Person?

Boone News — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:02:28 +0000

Questions about issues in the news for students 13 and older. See all Student Opinion A Housing officials at colleges and universities are finding that roommates are having difficulties resolving their differences because they feel uncomfortable having face-to-face conversations.

Pesticide is Subject of Lawsuit

Wilkes County News — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:01:00 +0000

From hay, mint and onions to apples and cherries, some North Carolina farmers rely on a pesticide that is now the target of a federal lawsuit asking that it be banned. Stephanie Carson reports.

Safe Schools Act a good piece of legislation

Surry County News — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:38:17 +0000

Rep. Sarah Stevens, whose North Carolina House of Delegates seat includes Surry County, was instrumental in the passage of the Safe Schools Act.

Howard to speak to Young Republicans today

Iredell County News — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:22:54 +0000

N.C. Rep. Julia Howard, whose 79th House district includes a portion of Iredell County, will be the guest speaker at tonightaa TMs Iredell County Young Republicans meeting.

Tornado wreaks havoc at Lowgap

Surry County News — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:33:42 +0000

Normally, Lowgap is a tranquil place protected by the mountains, where residents don't worry much about weather-related disasters.

The Beat

Watauga County News — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:28:44 +0000

Crystal meth seems to be making a comeback in the mountains. Evangelicals tried to convert the reveling masses last Saturday night at Bele Chere.

Teenage driver fatalities down

Yadkin County News — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:43:17 +0000

The number of teenage driver fatalities have decreased in North Carolina this year, and officials say the number has decreased or remained the same in Surry County as well.

Troutman leaders talk options for park projects

Iredell County News — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:23:19 +0000

Troutman town and community leaders held two different meetings Monday related to the town's plan to build athletic fields and parks.

Man Arrested for Assaulting Child

Wilkes County News — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:03:00 +0000

A Statesville man is facing charges of sexual assaulting a child. The Statesville Record and Landmark reports that the alleged crime took place over a five year period. Billy Sliger of Statesville was charged with committing the offenses. Iredell Co...

NWS: Tornado Confirmed In Surry County

Surry County News — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:14:43 +0000

The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado was produced by a storm system that passed through Surry County Monday night.

The numbers are in on Iredell stimulus

Iredell County News — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:09:29 +0000

While most people have some awareness of -- and opinions about -- the so-called stimulus package advocated by President Obama and enacted by Congress soon after the president took office.

Two Arrested During Traffic Stop

Wilkes County News — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:18:00 +0000

Wilkes County deputies arrested two women on drug posession charges after they were stopped for a traffic violatoin on Monday. Sheriff's reports indicate that a deputy stopped the car on Statesvill Road because of a problem with the license plate. Of...

Eagles football camp

Surry County News — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:09:26 +0000

Brannock and Hiatt Furniture & Appliances located in beautiful downtown Mt. Airy, NC in Surry County.

Statesville man faces sex charges

Iredell County News — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:04:41 +0000

A Statesville man was charged with sexually assaulting a child over the past five years.

Community embraces Mountain Park family

Surry County News — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:54:39 +0000

TRIBUNE/Brett Willis Lisa VanHorn directs Tuesday's meeting in Mountain Park in an effort to provide much-needed relief to community volunteer, friend and neighbor Mark Wood and his family.

Regional Briefs: Reynolds trust gives to improve treatment

Wilkes County News — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:38:32 +0000

CenterPoint Human Services, Guilford Adult Health and the Wilkes County Health Department have all received substantial grants from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust intended to help them integrate substance-abuse services in close affiliation with medical home care.

Community embraces Mountain Park family

Elkin News — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:29:13 +0000

TRIBUNE/Brett Willis Lisa VanHorn directs Tuesday's meeting in Mountain Park in an effort to provide much-needed relief to community volunteer, friend and neighbor Mark Wood and his family.

JP: Source Says Meeting Was to Consider Johnson Reinstatement

Wilkes County News — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:50:00 +0000

There was a special meeting of the Wilkes County Board of Education set for this afternoon, but its been postponed and no new date's been set. The Wilkes Journal Patriot is reporting today that while no one would talk about what the subject of a perso...

Jonesville Library Ready to Write Grants

Wilkes County News — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:37:00 +0000

Dollar by dollar, the Jonesville library is closer to its goal. A silent auction by Friends of the Jonesville Library and the library's staff held a silent auction rasing nearly 14 hundred dollars. The facility needs a total of 300 thousand dollars a...

Local Accountant’s CPA License Permanently Revoked 26min

Elkin News — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:19:30 +0000

The N.C. State Board of Certified Public Accountant Examiners permanently revoked the CPA license of Elkin-based accountant William Avery Neaves in February 2010.

Lightning blamed in Iredell County house fire

Iredell County News — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:50:05 +0000

Iredell County officials say they believe lightning sparked a fire that destroyed a home early Tuesday morning.

Showers and storms expected to be more widespread Tuesday

Surry County News — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:40:06 +0000

Moisture and instability began to build northward overnight, with big storms firing along the Virginia-North Carolina line and even near Smith Mountain Lake along the Franklin/Bedford county line.

Man Performs Self Surgery After Copperhead Bite

Wilkes County News — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:29:03 +0000

Latest matches for: snake bite Python Attacks National Geographic Presenter Brady Barr Latest matches for: DIY surgery Tattoo removal on a budget 'My surgery': one guy's date with OH DEARGODWHATISTHAT Latest matches for: North Carolina The Foot Fist Way Rachel Maddow-Atheist under fire for beliefs

Free Tuition for High Schoolers at WCC To Mostly Disappear

Wilkes County News — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:57:00 +0000

Fee changes are on the way to Wilkes Community College. The change affects high school students taking credits at the college, many of whom had been expecting to do so for free. Recent changes made by the North Carolina state legislature have forced a ...

Part of the Housing Industry Isn’t Shrinking

Wilkes County News — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:52:00 +0000

One part of the housing industry is still experiencing growth, as all other sectors of the industry report record declines in sales. The part of the industry showing growth is manufactured and modular housing, according to Clayton Homes, which produces...

Storm Roughs Up Surry County

Wilkes County News — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:48:00 +0000

A little bit of rough weather last night for our neighbors in northwestern Surry county. A strong thunderstorm that appeared capable of producing a tornado moved through that area last night. A tornado warning was issued for northwestern Surry county a...

Follow the lead

Surry County News — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:35:31 +0000

As many groups of youths and adults spend part of their summers, and even other seasons in some cases, traveling to other areas of the United States and outside the country to help serve others, there is a large number staying behind and helping those here in our area.

Lock Up Tight

Wilkes County News — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:19:27 +0000

Might be a good idea to lock the doors to your house -- all of them. Wilkes County deputies are investigating the theft of two chainsaws from a home in Ronda.

Ashe County News — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:11:11 +0000

Hollywood is considered the "Home of Dreams," but sometimes your dream has to be portable.

Tea party to meet Thursday

Surry County News — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:25:48 +0000

The Tea Party movement that has become a political force around the nation also is picking up steam in Surry County, as evidenced by a meeting scheduled this week.

No Arrests, But Victim Knows Suspects

Wilkes County News — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:25:00 +0000

Police have made no arrests, but a victim told them he knows who broke into his house. Police said that on Friday, the victim started to go into his house and saw four people inside. He said they were uninvited. When he started to go inside the hous...

Lock Up Tight!

Wilkes County News — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:24:00 +0000

Might be a good idea to lock the doors to your house -- all of them. Wilkes County deputies are investigating the theft of two chainsaws from a home in Ronda. The homeowner told them that sometime this past Saturday, someone got into the unlocked out...

Boone News — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:30:32 +0000

Boone is looking for ways to fund sidewalk priorities by broadening developer options.

Luncheon raises funds for orchestra visit

Ashe County News — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:06:45 +0000

With the backdrop of a unique selection of locally crafted dishes and fresh fruits, the New River Friends of the Symphony held a special fundraiser luncheon at the Ashe County Arts Council Friday to help raise funds and support for orchestra performances at county schools this fall.

Two Ashe schools meet their academic goals

Ashe County News — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:57:32 +0000

Preliminary results for the Adequate Yearly Progress reports, recently released by the North Carolina Department of Instruction, indicate that two out of five county schools met all of their target goals.

Habitual Drunk Driver Arrested

Wilkes County News — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:54:00 +0000

Wilkesboro police arrested an habitual drunk driver, in fact, their police report said the man should not have been driving at all since his license had been revoked on drunk driving charges. Seems the man got into a fight with his girlfriend and as s...

Habitual Drunk Driver Arrested

Wilkes County News — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:54:00 +0000

Man Electronically Ripped Off

Wilkes County News — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:52:00 +0000

Police call it fraud by electronic manipulation. A Wilkesboro man calls it just plain, getting ripped off. The man told police last Friday that last Thursday he checked his credit union account and found 45 hundred 50 dollars missing. Police say the...

Man Electronically Ripped Off

Wilkes County News — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:52:00 +0000

Man Electronically Ripped Off

Wilkes County News — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:52:00 +0000

Group feeds the beasts with pet-food castoffs

Yadkin County News — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:27:30 +0000

A North Carolina pet-food salesman is trying to build a food network to help people struggling to feed pets.

Snow storm slideshow

Alexander County News — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:41:10 +0000

Monday, July 26, 2010 Snow slideshow 12-18-09 Scenes around Alexander County during and after the snow storm on Dec.

Plan for Old Wal-Mart Given City Blessing

Wilkes County News — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:34:00 +0000

Wilkesboro officials have given a go-ahead for the project to get new businesses into the old Wal-Mart property. A sidewalk is now included in the plan for the property -- the Journal-Patriot reports its primary reasons seems to be not for walkers, but...

Work plans scale down

Wilkes County News — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:26:05 +0000

Reynolds Blue Ridge, at 6,212 acres in Watauga and Wilkes counties, is still the largest housing development in Northwest North Carolina, but it will be a more affordable and more public area than planned by the previous owners.

Dr. Fay Delivers Parenting Message

Wilkesboro News — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:14:05 +0000

Love and Logic coming to a church near you, tomorrow night. Dr. Charles Fay is a parenting expert who's presenting his free program at Wilkesboro Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow.

Jury Forum Next Month

Wilkes County News — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:11:00 +0000

Race in jury selection has moved to the forefront with some area leaders. Skip McCall is the president of the Statesville branch of the NAACP. He told the Statesville Record and Landmark over the weekend that while nobody doubts the guilty verdict th...

Dr. Fay Delivers Parenting Message

Wilkes County News — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:11:00 +0000

Love and Logic coming to a church near you, tomorrow night. Dr. Charles Fay is a parenting expert who's presenting his free program at Wilkesboro Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow. Dr. Fay is a psychologist, parent and author who brings a humorous ...

Don’t mess with the old guys–still

Wilkes County News — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:01:35 +0000

It will be of little avail to the people that the laws are made by men of their own choice, if the laws be so voluminous that they cannot be read, or so incoherent that they cannot be understood; if they be repealed or revised before they are promulgated, or undergo such incessant changes that no man who knows what the law is today can guess what ...

Don’t mess with the old guys–still

Wilkes County News — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:01:35 +0000

For city leaders, a home, a courthouse and City Hall have all been meeting places

Iredell County News — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:04:53 +0000

With major renovations planned for the Statesville City Hall building a ' and with the city council having to use the Iredell County Commissioners chambers last week because of problems with City Hall's air conditioning a ' the question has come up as to where the city fathers have met to discuss city business over the course of Statesville's 163 ...

State Briefs - 14 providers gain accreditation to join behavorial-health providers

Wilkes County News — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 10:52:25 +0000

Fourteen agencies serving the CenterPoint Human Services network have been certified as Critical Access Behavioral Health Agencies, according to a list posted yesterday by the N.C. Division of Mental-Health Services.

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high speed chase Tuesday night

Police K-9 Missing After Escape From Kennel

Local Boy Scouts at National Jamboree

Drug offenders sentenced

Walk for Community Care - Community Care Clinic Announces 5K Fun Run/Walk August 7

Ronda in Sewer Authority, But Not Without Some Debate

Copper Wire, Other Items Stolen from Unsecured Buildings

Hospitality House Construction Moves Forward After Winter Delays -…

WPD Investigates New Bad Checks Case

Black Wolf Vineyards on auction block

Iredell teen single-handedly donates nearly 400 pounds of food to ministry

Police seek suspects in Davidson burglaries

East Bend Mayor Maples announces special meeting

Watauga Arts Council Calls for Artists at Jones House

Walk for Community Care - Community Care Clinic Announces 5K Fun Run/Walk August 7

Foxx: Act Will Protect Stalking Victims

Ronda in Sewer Authority, But Not Without Some Debate

Highway Patrol cracks down on trucking violations

Challenge to Royall’s candidacy dismissed after hearing

Free! Concerts Ahead

Challenge to Royall’s candidacy dismissed after hearing

Pilot From NC Charged With Growing Marijuana

Challenge to Royall’s candidacy dismissed after hearing

Caregiver Foundation Benefit Auction August 7

Caregiver Foundation Benefit Auction August 7

One pint could save three lives

One pint could save three lives

Storms damage property across Iredell

Elkville String Band, Jim Lloyd and the Skyliners at Jones House Friday

Out With the Old, In With the “Green”

Rock2Change Charity Concert, Auction at Galileo’s August 7

Walk Boone Maps Soon To Hit Streets

The Big Dream Becomes A Reality - Many People Over Many Years and Stay The Course For the New School

40th Annual Ashe Fiddlers Convention Takes Place August 6 and 7 - New …

Elkville String Band, Jim Lloyd and the Skyliners at Jones House Friday

Cousin Lends Laptop, Laptop Stolen From Vehicle

Shed Fire Does $10,000 Damage

Wood takes plea deal in sex abuse trial

Maintenance Supervisor…

Concert to benefit cancer patient

Two Elkin City Schools do not meet AYP

Group says farewell to historic bridge with candlelight vigil

Elkin City School Board holds July meeting

Sheriff’s office confiscates over eight pounds of cocaine

Blueberries, families and joy on the farm

State Grants Fund New Books for School LIbraries

Teenage driver fatalities down

State Grants Fund New Books for School LIbraries

Damage in Surry Was from Tornado

Do You Feel Awkward Talking to Your Friends in Person?

Pesticide is Subject of Lawsuit

Safe Schools Act a good piece of legislation

Howard to speak to Young Republicans today

Tornado wreaks havoc at Lowgap

The Beat

Teenage driver fatalities down

Troutman leaders talk options for park projects

Man Arrested for Assaulting Child

NWS: Tornado Confirmed In Surry County

The numbers are in on Iredell stimulus

Two Arrested During Traffic Stop

Eagles football camp

Statesville man faces sex charges

Community embraces Mountain Park family

Regional Briefs: Reynolds trust gives to improve treatment

Community embraces Mountain Park family

JP: Source Says Meeting Was to Consider Johnson Reinstatement

Jonesville Library Ready to Write Grants

Local Accountant’s CPA License Permanently Revoked 26min

Lightning blamed in Iredell County house fire

Showers and storms expected to be more widespread Tuesday

Man Performs Self Surgery After Copperhead Bite

Free Tuition for High Schoolers at WCC To Mostly Disappear

Part of the Housing Industry Isn’t Shrinking

Storm Roughs Up Surry County

Follow the lead

Lock Up Tight

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Tea party to meet Thursday