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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.

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.

Migrant farmers to have a place for healthcare

Yadkinville News — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:07:26 +0000

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

Investigation into NC officer’s death renewed

Yadkin County News — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:37:22 +0000

JONESVILLE, N.C. A task force of state and federal investigators are taking a closer look at the unsolved killing of a North Carolina police officer.

Yadkin tries to reach out to Hispanics

Yadkinville News — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:48:25 +0000

Yadkin County is known for its pastoral beauty and its burgeoning vineyards. But this weekend, mariachis, folk dancers and congas will take over downtown Yadkinville.

AG Cooper’s Gas Price Gouging Investigation Pays Off

Yadkinville News — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:29:20 +0000

AG wins more than $56,000 from 11 gas stations, files suit against two others RALEIGH, N.C. : June 3, 2009 - Attorney General Roy Cooper has won a total of more than $56,000 in consumer refunds, energy assistance funds and civil penalties from 11 gas stations and has filed suit against the owners of three gas stations as part of a price gouging ...

Yadkin tries to reach out to Hispanics

Yadkin County News — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 08:43:24 +0000

Yadkin County is known for its pastoral beauty and its burgeoning vineyards. But this weekend, mariachis, folk dancers and congas will take over downtown Yadkinville.

Area transit agencies to get stimulus money

Yadkinville News — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:29:13 +0000

Several transit projects in Northwest North Carolina are among 140 state transit projects that will get federal stimulus money, Gov.

Man Who Had Sex With Girl, Filmed Women Sentenced

Yadkin County News — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:37:24 +0000

A Yadkin County man accused of having sex with a 13-year-old girl and videotaping women using a tanning bed was sentenced Thursday to 25 to 32 years in prison.

Henrico motorcyclist dies in North Carolina wreck

Yadkin County News — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:47:18 +0000

A motorcyclist from Henrico County was killed Sunday in a four-vehicle wreck in Yadkin County, N.C. The N.C. Highway Patrol said Robert W. Mantlo, 70, of Sandston died in the wreck, which happened about 5:15 p.m. on U.S. 21 about 1 mile south of Lone Hickory Road.

New Bern fuel supplier not charged with gouging

Yadkinville News — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:51:42 +0000

A New Bern gas station owner whose financial records were subpoenaed last year will not be charged with price gouging.

2 NC teens save lives of fishermen in river

Yadkin County News — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:42:30 +0000

FORBUSH, N.C. Two teens on their way home from a store helped rescue two men whose boat capsized on a flooded North Carolina river.

A battle to keep residents at home

Yadkin County News — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:01:22 +0000

From the Yadkin Ripple If wea ve heard it once, wea ve heard it a thousand times.

Owner of two gas stations in Yadkinville sued by state

Yadkinville News — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:20:29 +0000

The owner of two gas stations in Yadkinville is being sued by the state's attorney general for overcharging customers in September 2008 in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike striking Texas's oil-refinery region.

Price-gouging investigation nets $56,000 in refunds

Yadkinville News — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:50:49 +0000

Attorney General Roy Cooper said Wednesday that his office has won more than $56,000 in consumer refunds, energy assistance funds and civil penalties from 11 gas stations as part of a price-gouging investigation that started after Hurricane Ike last fall.

Hamptonville Deaths Ruled Murder-Suicide

Yadkin County News — Fri, 15 May 2009 16:04:40 +0000

Sheriff Mike Cain announced late on Thursday that he expects the investigation into the two deaths on Windsor Road in Hamptonville to be closed as a murder-suicide, pending autopsy results.

Nonni’s Job Fair draws thousands

Yadkinville News — Fri, 15 May 2009 00:30:16 +0000

By Leanne Cloudman Staff Reporter Lcloudman@yadkinripple.com Prospective employees began lining up outside the Yadkin campus of Surry Community College shortly after 6 a.m. on Friday.

Humane Society organization also feeling effect of economic downturn

Yadkinville News — Thu, 14 May 2009 16:12:19 +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.

‘New Memories’: New Horizons Adult Day Services moves its program from Boonville to Yadkinville

Yadkinville News — Tue, 12 May 2009 15:56:26 +0000

On the first day that New Horizons Adult Day Services was in its new building on West Main Street, Leah Hanes had all of the adults in the program dip their hands in paint and put them on a lavender-colored wall.

‘New Memories’: New Horizons Adult Day Services moves its program from Boonville to Yadkinville

Yadkin County News — Tue, 12 May 2009 08:40:44 +0000

Submitted - A member of the Yadkin County Sheriff’s Office stands guard.

Yadkinville News — Mon, 11 May 2009 06:26:42 +0000

A member of the Yadkin County Sheriffa TMs Office stands guard. Special to The Tribune YADKINVILLE a ' A man and a woman were found dead inside a Yadkin County home Thursday, in what police are calling a murder-suicide. Deputies were called to a home on Windsor Road just before 1 p.m. Thursday.

Hundreds Show Up For Nonni’s Job Fair

Yadkin County News — Sat, 09 May 2009 11:38:59 +0000

Hundreds of job seekers showed up Friday morning at an employment fair for jobs at the new Nonni's Foods plant opening in Yadkin County.

Two found dead in apparent murder-suicide

Yadkinville News — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:52:45 +0000

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Yadkin County manufacturer to add 172 jobs

Yadkin County News — Thu, 07 May 2009 09:13:36 +0000

RALEIGH Local and state officials today joined Nonni's Foods representatives to celebrate the company's expansion plans.

Belk Charity Day turnout good

Yadkinville News — Tue, 05 May 2009 19:09:40 +0000

TRIBUNE/Steve Steiner - Kay Trivette looks over mena s shirts as her daughter, Faith, 11, looks on.

Ensuring justice

Yadkinville News — Sun, 03 May 2009 19:02:35 +0000

The Yadkinville child-molestation case that Sherry Youngquist wrote about last Sunday and Monday in the Journal raises troubling questions.

Nonni’s to hire at least 172

Yadkinville News — Fri, 01 May 2009 18:49:56 +0000

State and local officials gathered last week in Yadkinville to welcome Nonnia s to Yadkin and to celebrate the companya s plans to hire at least 172 employees.

Snack company brings hundreds of new jobs

Yadkinville News — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:22:46 +0000

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Bakery hopes to help Yadkin

Yadkinville News — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:14:48 +0000

Nonni's Food Co. searched throughout the Southeast and mid-Atlantic regions for the best site for its new commercial bakery.

Editorial: No-win animal euthanasia

Yadkin County News — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:04:50 +0000

There is no good way to get rid of unwanted animals. But if the Rowan County Animal Shelter had not euthanized animals last year, some 5,000 more dogs and cats would be roaming the county.

Police investigate shootings

Yadkinville News — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:56:44 +0000

By Leanne Cloudman Staff reporter lcloudman@yadkinripple.com Yadkinville Police responded to calls from two cell phones of shots fired around 5:22 p.m. Thursday, April 16.

Nonni’s Foods to create 172 N.C. jobs

Yadkinville News — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:48:52 +0000

Nonni's Foods , lured in part by $300,000 in state incentives, will invest $27 million to build a commercial bakery and create 172 jobs in Yadkinville, the North Carolina Department of Commerce announced Wednesday.

Yadkinville expects 172 jobs in former textile plant

Yadkinville News — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:48:05 +0000

An Illinois food company that bought a former textile plant in North Carolina plans an operation that is expected to create 172 jobs.

Yadkin County Expects 172 Jobs In Former Textile Plant

Yadkin County News — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:14:47 +0000

An Illinois food company that bought a former textile plant in North Carolina plans an operation that is expected to create 172 jobs.

Report: Man Covered In Blood Found In Yard

Yadkin County News — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:06:20 +0000

A man reportedly covered in blood was found in the back yard of a home on Woodruff Road in Boonville Monday afternoon, WXII's newsgathering partner The Elkin Tribune reported on its Web site.

Annual bluegrass festival 5 p.m. today

Yadkinville News — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:07:58 +0000

The 24th Annual Bluegrass Convention, formerly known as the Yadkinville Bluegrass Contest and Fiddlersa Convention, gets under way on Saturday, April 18 at 5 pm.

March of Dimes march 9 a.m. Saturday

Yadkinville News — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:50:40 +0000

The 2009 March of Dimes Tri City March for Babies will take place on Saturday, April 18 at Elkin Municipal Park.

Operation Drive Smart, April 6-12

Yadkin County News — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:03:22 +0000

When you see the orange barrels on the highway, remember to slow down. The State Highway Patrol is launching its Operation Drive Smart 2009 initiative April 6-12. It's a joint effort with the North Carolina Department of Transportation to crack down on reckless driving in work zones.

Bulletproof Vest Presented To Yadkinville K-9 Cop

Yadkinville News — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:55:18 +0000

The Yadkin County Humane Society presents the first of five bulletproof vests to K-9 Officer Nike, a 2-year-old black Labrador.

Joe Bray

Yadkinville News — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:54:53 +0000

Funeral services for Joseph Paul "Joe" Bray, 83, of Bethune will be held Sunday, April 5, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at Timrod Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Health Calendar

Yadkinville News — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:54:26 +0000

Wednesday SPRING SAFETY: KIDS AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES 6 p.m., BestHealth in Hanes Mall.

Obituary

Yadkinville News — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:53:45 +0000

Mrs. Patricia B. a oePata Weatherman, 64, of Little Mountain Road, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Moped operator seriously injured

Yadkinville News — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:06:41 +0000

By Leanne Cloudman Staff Reporter Lcloudman@yadkinripple.com The Yadkinville Police Department reported a wreck on N.C. 601 in front of the Food Lion in Yadkinville on Friday morning.

Community Calendar

Yadkinville News — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:20:06 +0000

Submissions to the community calendar need to be in writing and arrive or be brought into The Mount Airy News office before 5 p.m. at least five days before the event should appear in the newspaper.

Community calendar

Yadkinville News — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:19:49 +0000

Submissions to the community calendar need to be in writing and arrive or be brought into The Mount Airy News office before 5 p.m. at least five days before the event should appear in the newspaper.

Suspect at large in Yadkinville crime spree

Yadkinville News — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:56:02 +0000

RIPPLE/Leanne Cloudman A crime spree in Yadkinville Friday night began with the theft of this 2000 Ford Focus from the Food Lion parking lot in Yadkinville.

Firing up Pack faithful

Yadkinville News — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:44:13 +0000

Special to The Yadkin Ripple/Veda Norman - NC - SState coach Tom O'Brien spoke to more than 160 Wolfpack faithful Monday in Yadkinville.

Lula Reavis Broome

Yadkinville News — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:43:57 +0000

Lula Lee Reavis Broome, 78, passed away on March 19th, 2009, in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Obituary

Yadkinville News — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:43:38 +0000

Glenn Edwin Crews The Rev. Glenn Edwin Crews, 75, of Hamptonville Road, Hamptonville, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Yadkinville.A He was born March 9, 1934 in Yadkin County to the late Earlie Cornelius and Myrtle Adams Crews.A The Rev.

Silver Alert: 18-Year-Old Missing From Yadkin County

Yadkin County News — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:12:41 +0000

The N.C. Center for Missing Persons has issued a Silver Alert for a missing Jonesville teen.

Child of the South

Yadkin County News — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 12:00:14 +0000

This is an excerpt from Joanna Catherine Scott's "Child of the South," which continues the stories of the three young heroes in "The Road from Chapel Hill," her last novel.

Two arrested after marijuana discovered

Yadkinville News — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:29:28 +0000

Yadkinville Police officers conducting a routine stop for a minor traffic violation mid-morning on Tuesday discovered the vehicle owner, Daniel Preston, had a warrant for failure to appear in Guilford County.

Taxpayers slam commissioners

Yadkin County News — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:29:27 +0000

At the Yadkin County Commissioners meeting on Monday, Brady Wooten immediately made a motion that was seconded by Commissioner Kevin Austin, to suspend the rules regarding public comment section of the meeting to allow as many people to speak as desired.

NCSU coaches to speak in Yadkin at Wolfpack Club caravan event

Yadkinville News — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:44:08 +0000

TRIBUNE/Eric Lusk a Tom Oa Brien , who helped guide NCa SState back to a bowl game in 2008, will speak in Yadkinville on Monday.

NC - SState football coach to speak at Wolfpack Club event in Yadkin

Yadkinville News — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:43:51 +0000

YADKINa SRIPPLE/Eric Lusk a Tom Oa Brien , who helped guide NCa SState back to a bowl game in 2008, will speak in Yadkinville on Monday.

Wolfpack coach speaking in Yadkinville tonight

Yadkinville News — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:43:16 +0000

Staff Reports The NC State University Wolfpack Cluba s annual spring and summer caravan will make a stop in Yadkinville on Monday, March 16.

One person dies, another is hurt in Yadkin wreck

Yadkin County News — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:17:52 +0000

One person died and another was seriously injured in a wreck last night in northern Yadkin County between Boonville and East Bend, authorities said.

North Carolina Man Extradited In Pasco Slaying

Yadkinville News — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 06:52:21 +0000

LAND O' LAKES - A North Carolina man accused of killing an 82-year-old Bronze Star recipient during a home invasion last year was extradited to the Land O' Lakes Jail on Thursday.

Republicans honor past service; elect new officers

Yadkinville News — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:44:33 +0000

RIPPLE/Leanne Cloudman New Republican Party officers are Angela Parks, treasurer; Donna Crissman, secretary; Carol Prevette, vice chairwoman; and Kevin Austin, chairman.

Republicans honor past service; elect new officers

Yadkin County News — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:40:41 +0000

RIPPLE/Leanne Cloudman New Republican Party officers are Angela Parks, treasurer; Donna Crissman, secretary; Carol Prevette, vice chairwoman; and Kevin Austin, chairman.

Briefs: Kelly Wood earns academic All-ACC honors

Yadkinville News — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:10:45 +0000

Staff Reports NC State freshman Kelly Wood, a 2008 graduate of Forbush High, was named to the All-ACC Academic Volleyball team.

Obituary

Yadkinville News — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:10:15 +0000

Sadie Davis Wooten, 94, of East Bend, passed away Monday, March 2, 2009 at Hoots Hospital.

New records set with snowfall, temperature

Yadkinville News — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 23:42:24 +0000

TRIBUNE/Steve Steiner Depending upon the side of the street, by 1 p.m., either the snow was gone or else it remained, as it did here on the southerly side of West Main Street in downtown Elkin.

Snow blankets area Monday

Yadkin County News — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:57:36 +0000

RIPPLE/Leanne Cloudman Two a oesnow angelsa made a valiant attempt to continue enjoying the snow on Monday that had melted considerably by midday.

Snow blankets area Monday

Yadkinville News — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:27:02 +0000

RIPPLE/Leanne Cloudman Two a oesnow angelsa made a valiant attempt to continue enjoying the snow on Monday that had melted considerably by midday.

Youth Pancake Supper

Yadkinville News — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:23:17 +0000

Yadkinville, NC 27055 Sandy Springs Church fellowship hall. description: Serving from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

Annual Chicken Stew & …

Yadkinville News — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 09:12:04 +0000

Yadkinville, NC 27055 Step of Faith Ministry Center at Longtown Pentecostal Holiness Church, Longtown Community, Yadkinville, NC cost: $0 + No Charge for the meal but donations will be accepted to be given to ...

Animal euthanasia bills hit the House

Yadkin County News — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:44:43 +0000

Debate in the halls of state government later this year could turn on whether the use of carbon monoxide gas is a humane method of euthanasia for unwanted animals.

Wrongful death case against town moves forward

Yadkin County News — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:44:21 +0000