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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.

Boone Police Chief Bill Post is stepping down at the end of July…

Boone News — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:40:49 +0000

Boone Police Chief Bill Post is stepping down at the end of July after 21 years leading the Boone police force.

Two men held in stabbing death

Surry County News — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:43 +0000

The stabbing death of a Mount Airy resident in a domestic-related incident early Friday has led to murder charges against two other local men, authorities say.

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.

Boone, Ashe Officials Met With Citizen Opposition at Water Intake Meeting

Boone News — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:25:28 +0000

Town of Boone officials told citizens during the June 23 meeting that, if the project was approved, the pump station located off Brownwood Road would be designed to look like a barn-complete with a barn quilt-set back from the river, helping ease aesthetic concerns.

Downtown Boone Art Crawl Friday

Boone News — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:24:15 +0000

July has the Fourth, but Friday has the First. The Downtown Boone Art Crawl hits the streets July 2. Scheduled for the Friday of each month, the Art Crawl sees area galleries and businesses open their doors in celebration of art, community and a combination of the two, oftentimes served alongside refreshments.

The folks at the Watauga County Farmers’ Market will be celebrating…

Watauga County News — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:06:54 +0000

The folks at the Watauga County Farmers' Market will be celebrating Red, White and Blue Day this Saturday with the music of the Produce Pickers.

McHenry: Washington climate difficult

Iredell County News — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:38:51 +0000

U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry was in Mooresville on Thursday afternoon and took time to talk about the new climate in Washington since President Barack Obama took office.

Horses Cause Car Wrecks; Insurance Now Big Issue

Wilkes County News — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:51:00 +0000

Two automobile accidents were caused early Tuesday morning on Sheep Farm Road when horses wandered out into the roadway.Jason Christopher Horton, 28, of Mount Airy, struck the first horse at approximately 12:30 a.m. According to Trooper J.R. Vindich wi...

No Charges In Wilkes Turkey Hunter Fatal

Wilkes County News — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:48:00 +0000

No charges will be filed against a N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission law enforcement officer who was involved in the fatal shooting of a Wilkes County turkey hunter on April 11, according to a July 2 release by the commission.According to a press rele...

Gift from late Boone businessman establishes scholarships at ASU

Boone News — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:14:42 +0000

A gift that will provide more than $1 million from the late Norman Cheek and his family to the Appalachian State University Foundation has established a scholarship fund that will be awarded to three high school seniors, one each from Watauga, Ashe and Caldwell counties who enroll as freshmen at Appalachian State University.

Ashe County 2009-10 Budget Approved

Ashe County News — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:08:42 +0000

On Monday, June 29, the Ashe County Board of Commissioners passed the anticipated 2009-10 county budget, with very few changes from the previous year.

June 22 a ” Larceny of a dog was reported at a residence on the 200…

Boone News — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:57:58 +0000

Larceny of a dog was reported at a residence on the 200 block of Locust Lane in Boone.

No charges for warden who shot hunter

Wilkesboro News — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:54 +0000

No charges for warden who shot hunter

Wilkes County News — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:56:31 +0000

June 22 a ” Larceny of a dog was reported at a residence on the 200…

Watauga County News — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:52:03 +0000

Larceny of a dog was reported at a residence on the 200 block of Locust Lane in Boone.

Dona t Throw It Away!a “Boone Curbside Recycling Now Accepts Pasteboard, Expands Business Program

Boone News — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:47:40 +0000

Good news, Boone residents and businesses. The Town of Boone curbside recycling program now accepts pasteboard! Perhaps you just pondered, "Well, what the heck is pasteboard ?" Pasteboard includes cereal, soda, beer, dry food, office supply and shoe boxes, as well as toilet paper and paper towel rolls and brown paper bags.

WJP–Wllkes BOE Wants To Cut School Days To Save Money

Wilkes County News — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:53:00 +0000

In a money-saving move, the Wilkes County Board of Education on Tuesday agreed to ask the N.C. General Assembly to shorten the school calendar by 18 days and add 45 minutes to each school day for the 2009-10 school year."The law says schools must opera...

Two Horses Cause Wrecks

Surry County News — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:26:35 +0000

Two automobile accidents were caused early Tuesday morning on Sheep Farm Road when horses wandered out into the roadway.

Boone Saloon Hosts Brewera s Big Bad Birthday Benefit Bonanza

Boone News — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:34:12 +0000

Alt. country band Possum Jenkins will headline Brewer's Big Bad Birthday Benefit Bonanza this Friday, July 3, at Boone Saloon.

Union Workers Approve Long-Awaited Contract At Smithfield

Wilkes County News — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:27:00 +0000

Workers at the world's largest pork slaughterhouse in rural North Carolina have agreed on a four-year contract with a Smithfield Foods subsidiary.Workers at the Smithfield Packing plant in the Bladen County town of Tar Heel accepted the company's contr...

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Alexander County News — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:06:19 +0000

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Jonesville PD, Cockerham settle

Yadkinville News — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:37:30 +0000

YADKINVILLE a ' A lawsuit five years in the making against the Jonesville Police Department was settled yesterday morning in Yadkin County Superior Court.

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.

Boone, Ashe Officials Met With Citizen Opposition at Water Intake Meeting

Ashe County News — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:55:58 +0000

Stimulus Funds at Work in the High Country: Summer Job Brings Hope to Homeless Youth

Boone News — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:33:51 +0000

Matthew Alexander is working this summer at the Watauga County Public Library thanks to NC Summer Jobs, a youth employment initiative funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and administered through the Workforce Investment Act.

Goss Discusses Budget Crisis in Wilkesboro

Wilkes County News — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:46:04 +0000

With budget negotiations in Raleigh in full-swing, N.C. Senator Steve Goss took some time on the morning of Saturday, June 20, to talk to constituents about the current crisis that North Carolina is facing and listen to questions and concerns.

Representatives of a number of public service agencies gathered at…

Watauga County News — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:22:00 +0000

Representatives of a number of public-service agencies gathered at the Watauga County Public Library on Tuesday to discuss state budget cuts that will affect their clients in the coming years.

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.

WJ gets $293k water grant

Ashe County News — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:18:45 +0000

West Jefferson has been awarded a $293,333 grant from the North Carolina Rural Center for the construction of a water line along Oakwood Road.

Teacher garners history award

Iredell County News — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:54:35 +0000

Stephen Suther's interest in history began as a little boy when he learned about the Civil War.

Woman Settles Domestic Violence Suit Against Jonesville PD–WXII

Wilkes County News — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:11:00 +0000

The lawsuit by a woman who claimed her husband should have been arrested after violating a series of protective orders has been settled for $430,000, the woman's lawyers said Tuesday. Vernetta Cockerham had filed the lawsuit because she said the depart...

Car Chase And Fatal Shooting

Wilkes County News — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:49:00 +0000

Monday afternoon, the State Bureau of Investigation and the Wilkes Fire Marshal's office were investigating an arson on Taylor Lane in McGrady. The house fire occurred on Friday, June 26th. While investigating and conducting interviews, officials saw S...

Break-In, Steal, Some Get Away…Some Don’t

North Wilkesboro News — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:26:31 +0000

Ita s that time of year for yard and garden work and it seems some feel the best way to accomplish those tasks is to steal lawn and garden equipment.

NC Farm Bureau - Craig Cox

Surry County News — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:30:30 +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 — 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.

CAR CHASE AND FATAL SHOOTING

Wilkes County News — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:14:00 +0000

Monday afternoon, the State Bureau of Investigation and the Wilkes Fire Marshal’s office were investigating an arson on Taylor Lane in McGrady. The house fire occurred on Friday, June 26th. While investigating and conducting interviews, officials s...

Postal Carrier’s Embezzlement Stamped Out

Wilkesboro News — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:21:49 +0000

Over three years of anxious waiting by residents of Ashe, Allegheny and Wilkes Counties was at last ended when Allegheny County Sheriff's Department Detective Lieutenant Tim Duncan placed 47 year-old Sandra W. Royal under arrest and charged the Wilkes County resident with multiple counts of embezzlement of mail.

Music in the Key of Bee

Boone News — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:15:56 +0000

The King Bees will perform at Friday's Concert on the Lawn at the Jones House in Downtown Boone.

Break-In, Steal, Some Get Away…Some Don’t

Wilkes County News — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:05:00 +0000

It’s that time of year for yard and garden work and it seems some feel the best way to accomplish those tasks is to steal lawn and garden equipment. The Sheriff’s Dept is investigating several break-in and thefts recently. A resident near Elkin r...

Liquor Still….Still Stolen

Wilkes County News — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:04:00 +0000

Pardon me for saying this…but only in Wilkes County is the best way to lead into this next story. A Purlear resident reported to Sheriff’s officials over the weekend that their liquor stills had been stolen. Now apparently these were not working ...

Statewide Uniform Certification Program To Be Unveiled Wednesday

Wilkes County News — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:06:00 +0000

The Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) will launch its new Statewide Uniform Certification (SWUC) program on Wednesday. SWUC was developed to streamline the certification process, reduce the redundancy in certifying minority and wom...

Iredell celebrates employee’s work

Iredell County News — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:04:51 +0000

With the retirement of Don Breedlove on Monday, the N.C. Cooperative Extension Iredell Center lost one of its longest serving agents.

Hank ‘Doc’ Kaczmarek honored by N.Carolina Marine Corps League

Alexander County News — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:52:40 +0000

Hank 'Doc' Kaczmarek, a member of the Navy, served with the Marines as a corpsman for 10 years.

Regional Briefs: Attorney for Mary Easley appeals firing

Yadkinville News — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:33:55 +0000

An attorney for former first lady Mary Easley says she is appealing N.C. State University's decision to fire her.

Surry pair charged in armed robbery

Surry County News — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:19:32 +0000

OCEAN ISLE BEACH a ' Two men from Surry County have been charged with stabbing and robbing a Kansas woman vacationing on North Carolinaa TMs coast.

June 16 - Brian Randolph Wood Jr., 27, of 283 Vannoy Lane, Boone, was …

Boone News — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:10:04 +0000

Brian Randolph Wood Jr., 27, of 283 Vannoy Lane, Boone, was served with a warrant on a charge of harassing phone calls.

Postal Carrier’s Embezzlement Stamped Out

Wilkes County News — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:38:22 +0000

Work set to start on stretch of U.S. 421

Watauga County News — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:11:10 +0000

Work on a mile-long stretch of U.S. 421 in Watauga County will begin next month under a contract awarded by the N.C. Department of Transportation, officials said yesterday.

County to celebrate July 4 with a bang

Ashe County News — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:10:00 +0000

With the Fourth of July holiday weekend rapidly approaching, the Ashe County Parks and Recreation Department is urging locals to utilize the shuttle service during this Saturdaya s firework festivities at the county park.

Toshiba Talks Education at 2009 National Educational Computing Conference

Boone News — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:02:11 +0000

Toshiba's mobile offerings for education include its newest mini NB205 for note-taking and laptop training in early grades.

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.

Foxx Votes Against Energy Tax Bill

Wilkes County News — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:24:00 +0000

Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05) today voted against H.R. 2454, a bill that would essentially create a national energy tax through a “cap and trade” scheme. Some estimates found that the total tax impact of this legislation will amount to $2,979...

NCHP: Let’s Be Careful Out There This Weekend

Wilkes County News — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:23:00 +0000

The N.C. Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to be careful as they enjoy the July 4th holiday. Motorists who slow down and travel at posted speeds will not only increase their chances of arriving at their destination safely they will also conserve fu...

NC Farm Bureau - Craig Cox

Surry County News — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:17:46 +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.

Watauga County Crimestoppers requests the public’s help in…

Boone News — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:55:17 +0000

Watauga County Crimestoppers requests the public's help in identifying the person responsible for the following crime : Sometime between the dates of June 14 at 4:30 p.m. and June 15 at 7:30 a.m., a white 16-foot-long enclosed rrailer was taken from a business located in the 9000 block of Highway 105 South.

Jackie Cornette

North Wilkesboro News — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:23:35 +0000

If you find you're on a hayride to a pumpkin patch or you're a senior citizen line dancing with your granddaughter and you're near Sugar Grove, NC, it is a safe bet that Jackie Cornette had a hand in creating the event.

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.

USDA Celebrates Summer Food Service Program

Wilkes County News — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:02:00 +0000

USDA Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Deputy Under Secretary Dr. Janey Thornton and Mr. Lanier M. Cansler, Secretary, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services celebrated the Summer Food Service Program on June 24 at the Alice Aycock ...

Revenuer man: Wilkes County ATF agent’s book tells tales of chasing moonshiners

Wilkesboro News — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:06:22 +0000

Bob Powell was armed with a slingshot that dark night when he went to do surveillance on a reported moonshine operation off Old N.C. 60 in Wilkes County.

Officials remain undecided about re-election

Surry County News — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:51:32 +0000

Two Pilot Mountain commissioners and one Dobson commissioner have yet to decide whether theya ll run for another term in the 2009 municipal elections in Surry County.

Troutman hosts annual Independence Parade

Iredell County News — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:38:39 +0000

As soon as Dennis Setzer saw the color guard carrying the American flag approaching behind the bagpipes, he signaled for his children to stand up.

Boone’s water plan

Boone News — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:52:53 +0000

The town of Boone's proposal to put a water intake plant on the New River that could draw as much as 4 million gallons of water daily must be carefully scrutinized.

How did a bullying bill become a debate about gay marriage?

Alexander County News — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:46:50 +0000

The dispute over four words provoked men to insults such as "bigot" and "Hitler." The dispute over four words sent a carload of pastors from Alexander County all the way to Raleigh last week to insist on dissension from a lawmaker.

Shooting victim in critical condition

Surry County News — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:51:00 +0000

DOBSON a ' Surry County investigators are looking to incidents surrounding the shooting of a Mount Airy resident Friday.

Farmers’ Market Weekly Update

Ashe County News — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:20:33 +0000

As the peak of harvest season approaches, more and more products are becoming available at the farmers' markets.

NC Man Missing On Watts Bar Reservoir

Wilkes County News — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:23:07 +0000

A North Carolina man disappeared early Friday after his boat was struck by a barge on Watts Bar Reservoir.

Cyclists from the across the country will gather in Valle Crucis this …

Watauga County News — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:07:38 +0000

By Melanie Marshall Cyclists from the across the country will gather in Valle Crucis this weekend for the 11th annual Blood, Sweat and Gears ride.

Huge Yard Sale Fundrai…

Surry County News — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:00:51 +0000

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

Brazilian trade mission to visit Boone

Boone News — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:48:30 +0000

Ceara State Congressman Francisco Caminha will lead a delegation of Brazilians to the Appalachian State University campus in July.

Revenuer man: Wilkes County ATF agent’s book tells tales of chasing moonshiners

Wilkes County News — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:44:55 +0000

Bob Powell was armed with a slingshot that dark night when he went to do surveillance on a reported moonshine operation off Old N.C. 60 in Wilkes County.

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.

A concert series that’s heaven sent

North Wilkesboro News — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:19:04 +0000

Earlier this year, Nathan Childers started making plans and asking churches and individuals to support the TnT Christian Concert Series.

Wilkesboro To Get $ For Water System Study

Wilkesboro News — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:05:34 +0000

Senator Steve Goss announced today that the Town of Wilkesboro has been awarded a grant of $26,650 to fund a Water System Audit and Leak Detection Study.

Firefighters battle blaze in garage, attic

Iredell County News — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:02:25 +0000

A fire destroyed a garage and damaged a house Wednesday afternoon on Kennesaw Road north of Harmony.

June 16 - Criminal damage to property by vandalism was reported at…

Boone News — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:56:47 +0000

Criminal damage to property by vandalism was reported at 8:58 a.m. on the 400 block of Queen Street.

Wilkesboro To Get $ For Water System Study

Wilkes County News — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:13:00 +0000

Senator Steve Goss announced today that the Town of Wilkesboro has been awarded a grant of $26,650 to fund a Water System Audit and Leak Detection Study. The grant comes from the North Carolina Rural Center. This project will conduct a water audit and...

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: Residents aren’t happy with road patch; maybe worse than before

Wilkes County News — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:03:00 +0000

A number of residents of Oak Grove Road clearly are not happy.Their road recently underwent a repaving process called a "skin patch" and some residents say the job was poorly done and incomplete."From my understanding, (the Department of Transportation...

County Parks, Alternative To Expensive Summer Entertainment

Alexander County News — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:35:44 +0000

During these times of economic difficulty, many of us are looking for ways to cut costs.

Town of Boone expands recycling program

Boone News — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:43:43 +0000

As part of the town of Boone's ongoing commitment to improving and sustaining the environment and community, the town of Boone Public Works Department announces that as of July 1 it will be expanding the town's recycling program to include pasteboard in the town's curbside recycling pickups.

Authorities in Ashe County dug up a 100-foot section of Smithey Road…

Ashe County News — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:04:36 +0000

By Melanie Marshall Authorities in Ashe County dug up a 100-foot section of Smithey Road in Crumpler, but did not find what they were looking for the body of Jimmy Blevins.

NCHP Gets Re-Accredited with CALEA

Wilkes County News — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:09:00 +0000

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol has successfully achieved reaccreditation according to the national Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. In addition to the reaccreditation announcement today, the commission recognized...

Goss Discusses Budget Crisis in Wilkesboro

Wilkesboro News — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:01:29 +0000

Theater Briefs: Plays about Johnson and Dula on bill

Wilkes County News — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:14:20 +0000

The Wilkes Playmakers will present its outdoor productions of Moonshine & Thunder, The Junior Johnson Story and Tom Dooley, A Wilkes County Legend at the Forest's Edge Amphitheatre in Forth Hamby Park, South Recreation Road on U.S. 421 N., Wilkesboro.

Coming armed more with statements and manifestoes than questions,…

Watauga County News — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:58:35 +0000

By Ron Fitzwater Coming armed more with statements and manifestoes than questions, residents of Ashe and Watauga counties gathered with the Ashe County Board of Commissioners and the Boone Town Council for a town hall meeting on the proposed water intake facility in Watauga County.

Boone water issue draws Ashe ire

Ashe County News — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:47:36 +0000

Twenty-two people spoke, some angrily, and not one was in favor of the proposed water intake system on the New River in Todd.

Boone water issue draws Ashe ire

Boone News — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:34:38 +0000

Twenty-two people spoke, some angrily, and not one was in favor of the proposed water intake system on the New River in Todd.

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.

Elkin Trib: New Health Service In Surry Co

Surry County News — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:59:01 +0000

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

Turning The Tables On Cindy Baucom TODAY

Wilkesboro News — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:40:34 +0000

Announcement : Turning The Tables On Cindy Baucom TODAY! JulieRaye wrote: on Jun.

About 100 entries slated for annual Troutman parade

Iredell County News — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:56:31 +0000

Independence Day will come a few days early to Iredell County as Troutman kicks off the holiday on Saturday.

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.

Duke Not Cheap For A Reason…

Wilkes County News — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +0000

Coach K remains Duke University's highest-paid employee.The school's most recent IRS documents were obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press. They show that Duke paid men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski more than $3.6 million during the fiscal yea...

SC Gov Sanford Admits Affair And Reason For Being AWOL

Wilkes County News — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:59:00 +0000

After going AWOL for seven days, Gov. Mark Sanford admitted Wednesday that he'd secretly flown to Argentina to visit a woman with whom he'd been having an affair. He apologized to his wife and four sons and said he will resign as head of the Republican...

WXII: Kids Galore In WS Closes; Parents Left Holding Bag

Wilkes County News — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:58:00 +0000

Dozens of parents are upset, alleging that they paid hundreds of dollars to Kids Galore on Reynolda Road expecting loads of summer fun for their children, only to have the business close unexpectedly.The parents said the business promised them games, a...

Elkin Trib: New Health Service In Surry Co

Wilkes County News — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:52:00 +0000

When Eldon Rogers took ill, an important service to many came to a temporary halt.Rogers had coordinated the North Carolina Worker Health Program for Surry County, a health clinic for migrant workers laboring on farms in Surry, Yadkin and Stokes counti...

The military is not only a force for national defense, ita s also a power in the economic trenches.

Boone News — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:07:46 +0000

The military is not only a force for national defense, it's also a power in the economic trenches.

A fire that damaged a vacation home on Saddle Hills Road in Blowing…

Watauga County News — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:30:22 +0000

A fire that damaged a vacation home on Saddle Hills Road in Blowing Rock has been deemed suspicious by investigator Davis Hancock of the Watauga County Fire Marshal's Office.

Guilford man first in state to die after contracting swine flu

Surry County News — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:09:00 +0000

A Guilford County man was confirmed today as the first N.C. resident to die after contracting the H1N1 influenza, also known as swine flu.