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Deputies Investigating Burglary Spree

Wilkes County News — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:55:00 +0000

Wilkes Sheriff Deputies are still working to determine the extent of an apparent series of burglaries from homes in the Moravian Falls area in the past few days. They've taken reports of at least four homes being broken into in one area since Saturday,...

Foxx on Unemployment and Paying the Cost

Wilkes County News — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:40:00 +0000

"Do as I say, not as I do." A cliché, perhaps, in the halls of power, but one that Fifth District Congresswoman Virginia Foxx says is alive and well in Washington, DC. Her comment case in a discussion concerning the recent actions on unemployment: F...

Chili Helps Build Habitat House

Wilkes County News — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:51:00 +0000

Think of it as the house that chili built! It'll be the fifth house that Habitat for Humanity has built, and this year's chili supper raised three thousand dollars toward that house. This was the 15th annual Habitat for Humanity Chili Supper, sponso...

Saturday Fire Destroys Wilkes Mobile Home

Wilkes County News — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:58:33 +0000

A fire destroyed a mobile home in northeastern Wilkes County Saturday, displacing but not injuring the owner.

Child abuse cases down in Surry County

Surry County News — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:04:01 +0000

Child abuse and/or neglect cases in North Carolina continue to be of great concern in all 100 counties.

Ashe GOP plans campaigns

Ashe County News — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:59:51 +0000

Foxx reiterated her remark with dire warnings about the Democratic version of the proposed health care reform effort in Washington, saying it would destroy jobs and raise taxes.

Droput Rates Down Locally, Statewide

Wilkes County News — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:54:00 +0000

State officials say the dropout rate in Wilkes County Schools has declined to its lowest level ever. The 5.49 percent dropout rate in the 2008-09 school year translates to just over 1 of every 20 students dropping out of school before graduating. Earli...

Town boards poised to up sewer rates

Elkin News — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:43:23 +0000

An increase in sewer rates for residents of Elkin and Jonesville will be one step closer to reality if the respective town boards approve funding for repairing and upgrading the new regional sewer authority.

Feature Photo: Polar Plunge

Watauga County News — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:14:54 +0000

After being rescheduled twice due to the weather, the ASU Polar Plunge to benefit Watauga County Special Olympics took place on Tuesday, March 2, at ASU's Duck Pond.

Police hope ‘virtual magistrate’ lessens the lack of a real one

Iredell County News — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:37:46 +0000

Tired of not having a magistrate in town, the Mooresville Police Department and the Town have leveraged MI-Connection to provide a virtual one.

5th Annual Civil War B…

Wilkesboro News — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:58:12 +0000

The Historic Village of Rockford will be hosting the 5th Annual Battle in Rockford Reenactment.

Wilkes Schools’ Reportable Offenses Trending Down

Wilkes County News — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:48:00 +0000

The state says the number criminal offenses Wilkes school officials are required to report to them has gone down. Reportable offenses in the Wilkes County schools decreased from 97 in the 2007-08 school year to 70 last school year, according to the N.C...

Saturday Fire Destroys Wilkes Mobile Home

Wilkes County News — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:41:00 +0000

A fire destroyed a mobile home in northeastern Wilkes County Saturday, displacing but not injuring the owner. State Road Fire Chief Lanny Whitaker tells the Winston-Salem Journal fire fighters were called to 2539 South Center Church Rd about just after...

Hardin Park Elementary Participates In Read Across America

Boone News — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:24:18 +0000

Students in Maria Nash's first-grade class at Hardin Park strike a pose after listening to stories read by Shannon Isaacs, Boone's Adopt-A-Street coordinator, and Marsha Story, recycling coordinator for Boone.

Local transit system gets federal grant

Alexander County News — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:20:34 +0000

The Western Piedmont Regional Transit Authority will get $138,568 from the federal government for operating expenses.

Man Held After Attack

Wilkes County News — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:18:00 +0000

A Hickory man's in the Catawba County Jail, being held without bond after he was arrested for attacking a woman over the weekend. Police say Keith Campbell faces five counts, including rape and assault, after the early Saturday incident. They say he bo...

Man displaced but unhurt in Wilkes mobile home fire

Wilkes County News — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:47:00 +0000

THURMOND a ' A fire destroyed a mobile home in northeastern Wilkes County Saturday, displacing but not injuring the owner, Lanny Whitaker, chief of the State Road Volunteer Fire Department, said.

5th Annual Civil War B…

Surry County News — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:42:58 +0000

The Historic Village of Rockford will be hosting the 5th Annual Battle in Rockford Reenactment.

Fibrowatt - propaganda’ discussed by board

Elkin News — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:16:56 +0000

At the Surry County Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday night, the Fibrowatt project came up and commissioners expressed concern about the spread of "propaganda." The discussion came up after Todd Tucker, president of the Surry County Economic Development Partnership, gave a report to the board about economic development in the county.

Free Tax Filing Assistance Available Now Through April 13 - You May Be Eligible

Ashe County News — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:26:39 +0000

The American Association of Retired Persons is again offering its free income tax preparation program, called Tax-Aide, to local, low- to middle-income taxpayers from now until April 14.

Lakehouse Ready For Summer Fun, Wilkes County NC

Wilkes County News — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:36:30 +0000

Very livable well maintained home on a large waterfront lot. Lake veiws. Dock already in place.

Free Tax Filing Assistance Available Now Through April 13 - You May Be Eligible

Watauga County News — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:55:45 +0000

The American Association of Retired Persons is again offering its free income tax preparation program, called Tax-Aide, to local, low- to middle-income taxpayers from now until April 14.

Ice climber dies on Parkway in Alleghany County

Alleghany County News — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:08:54 +0000

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Stamey Farms plans yogurt plant in Statesville

Iredell County News — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:00:13 +0000

Stamey Farms in Statesville and an Ecuadorean yogurt producer plan to build a $7.5 million yogurt plant in Iredell County.

Former Doctora s Building, Commercial Property, North Wilkesboro NC

Wilkesboro News — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:20:44 +0000

The Doctor's Building is a 3 story masonry bldg w/brick veneer, partial basement, hip style roof, hydraulic elevators & 2 sets of stairs.

Former Doctora s Building, Commercial Property, North Wilkesboro NC

North Wilkesboro News — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:43:44 +0000

The Doctor's Building is a 3 story masonry bldg w/brick veneer, partial basement, hip style roof, hydraulic elevators & 2 sets of stairs.

Benefit Rook Tournament

Yadkinville News — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:17:44 +0000

Benefit Rook Tournament Saturday March 6th,2010 at the East Bend Fire Department.

Watauga Cooperative Extension Presents 2010 Report to the People

Boone News — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 09:11:10 +0000

Watauga Cooperative Extension Director Jim Hamilton hands Extension Advisory Leadership Council Chair Nancy Reigel a bouquet from Shady Grove Gardens and Nursery in honor of her service as chair on the council.

Deputies Step Up Patrols After Recent Break-Ins 11 min ago

Alexander County News — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:14:35 +0000

A rash of home break-ins in Alexander County has sheriff's deputies pouring all of their resources into catching the culprits.

Carlton Listed in Top 50 Entrepreneurs in NC

Wilkesboro News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:59:54 +0000

A local businessman has been honored as one of the top 50 entrepreneurs in North Carolina.

Area food banks still stocked

Elkin News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:13:04 +0000

TRIBUNE/Christine Weatherman Heather Macy is the director of Tri-County Christian Crisis Ministry, Inc., which is prepared to help those who have a food emergency.

Wilkes County winery may put your rescue dog’s mug on its next label.

Wilkes County News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:59:59 +0000

Wilkes County winery may put your rescue doga TMs mug on its next label. March 5, 11:15 AM Charlotte Pet News Examiner Debra Tobin Kelly, rescued from abadoned junk yard Debra Pittman Tobin Raffaldini Vineyards sits in the Yadkin Valley in Northwest North Carolina and boasts it's" the Chianti in the Carolina's." So what has a winery got to do with ...

Dan Kiger throws hat into sheriff’s race

Surry County News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:34:35 +0000

Last week Dan Kiger filed to run for Surry County sheriff, finalizing the ballot for this yeara s race.

Fleetwood Center retains lease

Ashe County News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:05:45 +0000

The Greater Fleetwood Preservation Organization has been given the green light for a lease extension on its use of the Fleetwood Community Center by school officials.

Ice Climber Dies On Blue Ridge Parkway

Alleghany County News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:01:25 +0000

Emergency workers have recovered the body of a man who was ice climbing alone along North Carolina's Blue Ridge Parkway.

Massive Food Recall

Wilkes County News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:26:00 +0000

The FDA has ordered a massive recall of food products containing the flavoring hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) over fears of salmonella contamination. The FDA said the recall centered on HVP from Basic Food Flavors Inc. that has been distributed sin...

Incredible Timber Frame Home, West Meadows, Wilkes County NC 28697

Wilkes County News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:36:36 +0000

Incredible Timber Frame home w/ beautiful wood beams! Enjoy the outdoors from the huge deck or screened in porch.

Carlton Listed in Top 50 Entrepreneurs in NC

North Wilkesboro News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:22:58 +0000

A local businessman has been honored as one of the top 50 entrepreneurs in North Carolina.

Third Annual Gospel Wi…

Wilkesboro News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:40:33 +0000

Mt. Airy 27030 MT. AIRY HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM AT 1011 N. SOUTH ST. cost: $10 + Advance tickets are $8.00 or $10.00 at door.

Carlton Listed in Top 50 Entrepreneurs in NC

Wilkes County News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:19:00 +0000

A local businessman has been honored as one of the top 50 entrepreneurs in North Carolina. Jason Carlton, founder of the GoNC Network, which includes GoWilkes.com, GoAshe.com, and GoSurry.com, has been recognized by Business Leader Magazine as one of t...

Radiation, Pain Concerns Keep Some from Life-Saving Test

Wilkes County News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:17:00 +0000

Those who give medical tests and screenings have heard all the excuses and worries people have, when they're trying to justify to themselves why they're skipping out on a test that could save their life. Donna Shumate with the Wilkes County Health Depa...

Baptist Patient? Identity Theft Risk

Wilkes County News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:14:00 +0000

If you have a patient record at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, you may be at increased risk for identity theft. Officials at the hospital says the personal information -- including Social Security numbers -- of 554 patients was stolen f...

County asked to help launch complex

Surry County News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:34:37 +0000

The idea of building a multi-field sports complex in Mount Airy to attract major tournaments has reached first base with county officials, but it remains to be seen whether the project scores a home run.

Sewer Bill Changes Coming to Ronda, Elkin, Jonesville

Elkin News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:18:01 +0000

Residents in Ronda, Elkin and Jonesville will soon be seeing changes in their costs for sewer service.

3 Months of Snow, Slopes on the GO!

Wilkes County News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:33:00 +0000

It snowed. In December, January, February, and now in March and now, ski slopes are bracing for a busy weekend. "We've had fantastic snow," is what Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zip Line sales manager Justin Grimes told the Watauga Democrat. He said they'...

Johnson serving as BES principal

Yadkin County News — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:07:18 +0000

At Boonville Elementary School Thursday four students struggled in the strong wind and bright sunshine to bring down the American flag and the state flag.

Komen Foundation Grant Makes Possible Free Mammograms

Wilkes County News — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:42:00 +0000

Early detection is the best preventive medicine for a lot of diseases, and breast cancer is no exception. Donna Shumate with the Wilkes County Health Department says often, women wait longer than they should to be checked: The Susan G. Komen Breast C...

Committee chairmanships shuffled in NC House

Watauga County News — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:38:05 +0000

There's been some shuffling of committee chairmanships after the recent departures of 2 members of the North Carolina House.

Site Selection again names Statesville-Mooresville No. 1 micropolitan

Iredell County News — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:19:53 +0000

Leaving other micropolitan areas in the dust, Statesville and Mooresville racked up 20 economic development projects in 2009.

Community Bulletin Board

Wilkes County News — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:06:58 +0000

Legal Aid Clinic: The Legal Aid of North Carolina, Boone Office, will have a divorce clinic at 12:30 p.m. at Wilkes County Public Library, 215 10th St., North Wilkesboro.

Community Bulletin Board

North Wilkesboro News — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:05:57 +0000

Legal Aid Clinic: The Legal Aid of North Carolina, Boone Office, will have a divorce clinic at 12:30 p.m. at Wilkes County Public Library, 215 10th St., North Wilkesboro.

Watauga Cooperative Extension Presents 2010 Report to the People

Watauga County News — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:22:03 +0000

Sewer Bill Changes Coming to Ronda, Elkin, Jonesville

Wilkes County News — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:48:00 +0000

Residents in Ronda, Elkin and Jonesville will soon be seeing changes in their costs for sewer service. When the Yadkin Valley Sewer Authority assumes control of the three local municipal sewer systems in mid March, its customers in Elkin and Jonesville...

Writer Claims Secessoion Would Have Been Legal

Wilkes County News — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:42:00 +0000

A writer from Ashe county will trace the 6-week escape of Confederate President Jefferson Davis from Richmond through North Carolina to his capture in Georgia during an upcoming event at the Wilkes County Library. Clint Johnson will also discuss Davis'...

Free Export Classes Start Today; Registration Still Open

Wilkes County News — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:39:00 +0000

Today is the day at least 18 companies will start learning more about preparing products for export, in a series of sessions that starts this afternoon at Brushy Mountain Smoke House. Export University 201 will be an eight-session course being offered ...

Mayor Proclaims March Women’s History Month In Boone - Governor…

Boone News — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:50:41 +0000

Boone Mayor Loretta Clawson proclaimed March as Women's History Month in Boone and calls on citizens to commemorate and observe the occasion with programs and activities.

Two men charged after highway chase

Surry County News — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:35:17 +0000

Two area men are facing a long list of break-in and other charges filed by both Mount Airy and Surry County authorities when the two were apprehended after a high-speed chase.

Sewer rates will increase for some

Elkin News — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:11:23 +0000

Christine Weatherman Staff Writer elklifestyles@elkintribune.com When the Yadkin Valley Sewer Authority assumes control of the three local municipal sewer systems in mid March, its customers in Elkin and Jonesville will likely see a small increase in their monthly sewer bill.

Election 2010: Candidate Filing Concludes

Boone News — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:53:05 +0000

Monday, March 15 - Absentee voting period begins Friday, April 9 - Voter registration deadline for May 4 primary Thursday, April 15 - One-stop voting begins Tuesday, April 27 - Last day to request absentee ballot Saturday, May 1 - One-stop voting ends at 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 3 - Absentee ballots due Tuesday, May 4 - Primary Election Tuesday, May ...

Election 2010: Candidate Filing Concludes

Watauga County News — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:15:20 +0000

Area Utility Awarded

Wilkes County News — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:57:00 +0000

EnergyUnited in Statesville is a safe place and the award says so!The Rural Electric Safety Accreditation Program gives the award and is one of only a few programs in the US that helps keep electric utilities safe with a management tool. The cooperati...

Yadkinville looks at new roads

Yadkinville News — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:33:08 +0000

By Tim Bullard Staff Writer tbullard@yadkinripple.com The Yadkinville Town Commissioners reviewed and approved a draft Comprehensive Transportation Plan recommendation that includes the extension of a two-lane extension of E. Main Street to Mackie Road Monday night during its regularly scheduled monthly meeting.

Foxx Rated 19th Most-Conservative in Congress

Wilkes County News — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:32:00 +0000

National Journal, a non-partisan publication that covers Congress, has named Congresswoman Virginia Foxx one of the 20 most conservative members of Congress in its latest vote ratings. The ratings are based on about 200 key votes from 2009 that illustr...

County approves new water and sewer projects

Elkin News — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:18:05 +0000

The county will now move forward with two new water and sewer projects, one of which will help a local company retain jobs.

Shelter challengers mum on plans

Ashe County News — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:46:23 +0000

Two principals in the incorporation of A Safe Home for Everyone, Inc. have declined to talk about plans for use of the organization.

Sheriff: Deputies Uncover Cigarette Smuggling Ring

Iredell County News — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:17:39 +0000

Authorities in Iredell County said Wednesday they may have uncovered a cigarette smuggling operation.

Lithia Ridge, Unobstructed Mountain Views Yet Close To Wilkesboro NC 28697

Wilkesboro News — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:26:29 +0000

MLS Number: 55049 List Price: $79,900 Property Type: Lots Remarks: Spectacular and unobstructed mountain views! Wonderful lot with great building site, excellent neighborhood with multi million dollar homes throughout.

Winter storm catches motorists off guard

Alleghany County News — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:18:22 +0000

Heavy, slick snow came down so hard and fast at noontime on Tuesday that cars and trucks were sliding across and off the roads in and around Ashe County.

Honors Chorus set to perform new piece

Elkin News — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:31:58 +0000

The Surry County Honors Chorus concert is this Friday night in the Elkin High School auditorium.

Fuel Oil Stolen from Wilkes Business

Wilkes County News — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:35:00 +0000

At this point, sheriff's deputies have no suspects in the theft of about 15-hundred gallons of fuel oil from a storage tank at High Country Lumber. But they are looking to speak with a recently-fired employee who had been to the site last week to pick ...

Polar Plunge for Special Olympics February 25: Jump, Sponsor a…

Watauga County News — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:31:08 +0000

Jumpers brave the icy waters of ASU's Duck Pond to raise money for Watauga County Special Olympics.

WCC Hosts Regional SkillsUSA Conference Friday

Wilkes County News — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:26:00 +0000

Wilkes Community College will host the Region 7 SkillsUSA Conference and Career Showcase starting Friday. Skills USA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives, working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. It he...

County approves new water and sewer projects

Surry County News — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:46:57 +0000

The county will now move forward with two new water and sewer projects, one of which will help a local company retain jobs.

Cameron Hastings Wins 2010 Watauga County Schools Spelling Bee

Boone News — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:16:35 +0000

Watauga County Schools Spelling Bee winners : Chris Pope, Zebulon Smith, Phillip Goetz, Brittany Stanton, Willis Ellis, Haleigh Wallace, Cameron Hastings and Anna Phillips.

Rural Break-In

Wilkes County News — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:22:00 +0000

Although sheriff's deputies have not identified a suspect in a recent home break-in outside Wilkesboro, it appears the thief may have know something about the victim. The crime was reported by a person watching the house for the victim, who was in jail...

70-year-old killed in crash

Alexander County News — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:26:04 +0000

A crash in Alexander County killed a 70-year-old Taylorsville man Saturday evening.

County Revenue Below Projections

Wilkes County News — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Less sales tax revenue than they budgeted for is leading Wilkes county officials to start looking at more budget cuts. Because of the economic situation, the county had already budgeted to receive about one-eighth less sales tax revenue last year than ...

Attack Leads to Assault Charge

Wilkes County News — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:20:00 +0000

A Wilkes man turned himself in to face charges following a reported drunken attack on his brother that resulted in his brother going to the hospital. Deputies say 38-year old Bobby Ray Anderson, Jr. agreed to turn himself in when he was notified of a w...

Thief Steals Jewelry After Breaking Into Wilkes Home

Wilkes County News — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:12:00 +0000

More than 25-hundred dollars worth of jewelry was stolen from a Wilkes home on Friday. Sheriff's deputies report being called to the home on White Plans Road Friday afternoon just before 2, when the homeowner came back form a trip to town. She'd been g...

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Yadkinville News — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:14:34 +0000

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County approves school conversion

Surry County News — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:44:05 +0000

The Surry County Board of Commissioners approved funding for the renovation of Pilot Mountain Elementary School after a presentation by the Surry County Board of Education Monday night.

Upper Deck of CBD Parking Being Demolished

Wilkes County News — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:41:00 +0000

Crews have started taking down the top level of the North Wilkesboro's parking deck.They started removing the wall next to the CBD loop and the parking "bumpers, and they'll start the demolition of the floor on Wednesday. The Wilkes Journal Patriot re...

Sarah Palin, Laura Bush to visit

Wilkesboro News — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:23:16 +0000

Sarah Palin are scheduled to visit Wilkesboro this summer for a women's expo, according to the host Blue Ridge Educational Resource Group.

Election to offer surprises

Ashe County News — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:42:58 +0000

Filing for the 2010 elections ended noon Friday and the official primary ballot incumbents for county office seats this fall.

County to bear burden of new textbooks

Iredell County News — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:31:10 +0000

Like another chapter in an ever-worsening story, Iredell County commissioners learned of yet more bad economic news Friday at the their planning retreat.

Moulton Files for District 94

Wilkes County News — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:09:00 +0000

Millers Creek resident David Moulton, filed Friday to run for the 94th District seat in the North Carolina House of Representatives. Moulton retired in 2003 after a 29-year career with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. He began as a Bank Exami...

Testing Time Saturday at NWS

Wilkes County News — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:07:00 +0000

The sound of racing, or at least the preparations for it, will grace Historic North Wilkesboro Speedway this weekend. The speedway has invited all area teams in all divisions to come out and test March 6th. It is an open testing session for any and all...

Four joined through family, church and careers

Elkin News — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:06:51 +0000

Wendy Byerly Wood/The News Shiloh Baptist Church members, from left, the Rev. Thomas Williams Jr., his aunt, Lillie Helton, and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Lois and Clinton Brim are all in the medical field.

Couple arrested for burglary in Boone

Watauga County News — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:27:52 +0000

A man and a woman have been arrested in Watuaga County, NC for allegedly burglarizing a home.

Mountains to get wind, snow

Ashe County News — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:26:58 +0000

A deep low pressure off the Northeast U.S. coast will remain stationary into Sunday, keeping snow showers falling in the Appalachian mountains through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

Business Spotlight: The Fabric Familya “Endless Yards of Modern Selections at The Fabric Shoppe

Boone News — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:03:06 +0000

Lovella Lovette, Rhonda Jarvis and Joan Bullings, co-owners of The Fabric Shoppe in Boone, stand behind their 'store mascot,' Bullings' black lab named Jet.

Wilkes Cattle Market Reopens

Wilkes County News — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:07:00 +0000

It may be the luck of the Irish that a cattle market in Wikesboro that was closed in January will reopen on March 17th. The market had been opened for 75 years before it closed and three men say they'll work to open it. Rodney Shepherd, Shelmer Black...

History Talks: Makers …

Yadkinville News — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:58:43 +0000

The Mount Airy Museum of Regional History presents History Talks: Makers of History: African-Americans in the Civil War.

History Talks: “Makers…

Surry County News — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:55:31 +0000

The Mount Airy Museum of Regional History presents History Talks: Makers of History: African-Americans in the Civil War Historian Tom Perry will discuss various subjects including life during the Civil War for the slaves and "free people of color" through the Civil Rights Movement of the 20th century.

Yadkin wine tasting appears successful

Yadkinville News — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:53:37 +0000

The first bottle of red wine at Hanover Park Vineyards came uncorked about noon, when visitors began showing up at the front door of the farmhouse they've turned into tasting rooms.

Commissioners help youth leagues

Surry County News — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:50:30 +0000

Local youth leagues are gearing up for busy baseball, softball, and soccer seasons, but this year many are struggling to get by, prompting the Surry County Board of Commissioners to help eight of the leagues.

Laura Bush and Sarah Palin to speak in Wilkesboro this summer

Wilkesboro News — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:21:59 +0000

WILKESBORO a ' Former First Lady Laura Bush and former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin are scheduled to visit Wilkesboro this summer for a women's expo, according to the host Blue Ridge Educational Resource Group.

Jail, courthouse expansion is up for review

Alexander County News — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 23:41:22 +0000

Published: Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 5:50 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 5:50 p.m. The Davidson County courthouse complex and jail are set to be reviewed for possible expansion, again.

Forrester apologizes for remarks

Iredell County News — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:25:51 +0000

State Sen. Jim Forrester apologized Thursday night for comments he made during a recent Iredell County Young Republicans meeting that took place in Mooresville.

Regional Briefs: Accused in Plouff death wants charge dropped

Elkin News — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:59:12 +0000

The attorney for the man accused of killing Winston-Salem police Sgt. Howard Plouff three years ago yesterday filed a motion to dismiss the charges against him.