Wilkes News

high speed chase Tuesday night

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

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

Local Boy Scouts at National Jamboree

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

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

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

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

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 -…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Foxx: Act Will Protect Stalking Victims

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

One pint could save three lives

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

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

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

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”

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

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

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

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 …

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

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

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 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

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…

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

Concert to benefit cancer patient

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

Group says farewell to historic bridge with candlelight vigil

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 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, 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

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

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

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

Damage in Surry Was from Tornado

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?

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

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

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

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.