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After a very wet spring, crops now desperately need rain
No rain is in sight and record high temperatures pose a threat to XtremeAg farmers’ crops. Kevin Matthews and his wife, Cindy, are fourth-generation farmers in East Bend and Yadkinville, North Carolina. Matthews Family Farms, Deep Creek Grain, and Precision Nutrient Management farm corn, soybeans, wheat, and barley. Wheat...
In Memoriam: Clyde Wall, WWII vet and longtime American Legion member
Editor's Note: This article was first published in The Yadkin Ripple on May 12, 2021. It is being republished in this edition in memory of Caswell Clyde Wall who passed away on June 27. EAST BEND — They’re often called “the Greatest Generation” and none of that generation are more celebrated than those who fought during World War II. One of that generation was recently honored during a meeting of American Legion Post 336. Clyde Wall served with the 10th Mountain Division from 1944 to...
‘Freedom is not free’: East Bend hosts 34th annual God and Country Celebration
EAST BEND — On Saturday, hundreds gathered in the town of East Bend, most donning red, white, and blue, to celebrate Independence Day at the 34th annual God and Country Celebration. The East Bend God and Country Foundation puts on the event every year on the Saturday before July 4. Volunteers organize the celebration and pay for it through fundraisers — not tax dollars. This year’s festivities included a parade, a midday celebration, an evening service and fireworks. ...
Yadkin County budget approved with slight performance increase
On June 26 the Yadkin County Board of Commissioners passed its 2025 fiscal year budget with an amended increase to three percent for performance-based raises for county employees. The proposed budget initially included a two percent performance-based increase option for county staff, as well as a three and half percent cost of living adjustment increase. At two different public hearings held regarding the budget, close to 30 people spoke in favor of a requested 16 percent increase for employees of the Sheriff's Office as well...
Greenhouse renovations underway at Mitchell's
KING — Construction of a state-of-the-art greenhouse at Mitchell's Nursery & Greenhouse in King started in June and is scheduled for completion by early fall, aiming to align with the arrival of the holiday season and the nursery's celebrated display of poinsettias. The facility, designed to be energy-efficient and...
U.S. Transportation Secretary joins Gov. Cooper to break ground on new Winston-Salem trail
There was an error loading the media player. Pete Buttigieg, secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, was among those on hand Tuesday to break ground on a new multi-use trail in Winston-Salem. The shovels were out to turn the first dirt on the Salem Parkway path, a 1.3-mile bike-and-pedestrian...
As temperatures rise, your medications could be exacerbating heat-related symptoms
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Many of us rely on a variety of medications on a day-to-day basis, but during the summer months, some of those medications can make heat-related symptoms even worse. "Any time we are dealing with heat, the biggest factors are overheating and dehydration," said Novant Health physician...
Wildcats host alumni basketball game
KING — Coach Carter Phillips and the West Stokes men’s basketball team hosted the first-ever alumni game on Friday, June 28, in the school’s gymnasium. “I came up with the idea by noticing the great culture and bond between the West Stokes basketball players and coaches from the past,” said Phillips. “I wanted to give these guys the opportunity to not only get to see each other again but to be on the court together as well.” ...
Deep River Rail Trailhead closed while deputies search for Winston-Salem missing person
FRANKLINVILLE, N.C. — The Deep River Rail Trailhead and surrounding areas on Rising Sun Way in Franklinville are closed due a search for a missing person on Tuesday, July 2, according to the Randolph County Sheriff's Office. According to deputies, this investigation is. to the July 1 investigation at...
Alum hired as West's girls' basketball coach
KING — West Stokes announced the hiring of the next girls’ head basketball coach at the end of last week. Alumnus Andy Edmonds (2002) will be the Lady Wildcats 11th coach in program history replacing Julie Gammons, who stepped down in mid-June. “I am truly blessed to have this opportunity to coach women’s basketball at West Stokes,” said Edmonds. “In my coaching career things have always seemed to happen when they were supposed to, which I consider to be evidence of a far greater plan...
Rabid fox attacks 2 in Winston-Salem near Old Salem, Forsyth County health officials say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A fox near Old Salem tested positive for rabies after attacking two people near Old Salem last week, according to the Forsyth County Department of Public Health. The attacks happened on June 27. One of the victims was working in the area at the William C. Sims Sr. Neighborhood Center and […]
HBCU ‘Fit Check’ Queen celebrates the culture’s love of fashion
Jeskell Creecy, WSSU alumna, gained fame as 'Sit With Skell' for showcasing HBCU fashion at sporting events, celebrating black culture. The post HBCU ‘Fit Check’ Queen celebrates the culture’s love of fashion appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Winston-Salem housing initiative faces delay as funding gap continues
The next step in a housing project that aims to transform the northeast community of Winston-Salem could face a significant delay as officials work to close a funding gap. The Choice Neighborhood Initiative is a five-phase project that looks to revitalize the Cleveland Avenue neighborhood, creating more than 400 new, mixed-income housing units.
'R&B and Poetry' launches its summer residence series
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A local arts series is putting two women in the spotlight. The R&B Poetry Series launched its "Ladies of the Summer" residency atBar Nola in May and it will run through August. Its first artists-in-residence are singer Chelsea Simone and poetess Black Diamond. PoeticLee is the...
The Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County previews things to do in July
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — July is full of things to do in the Triad. Katie Hall with The Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County joined The Local Vibe to share information on a few of the events. Click the video player above to hear about:. Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance's production...
Classroom-career connection: Industry in Schools institute enlists educators in workforce development (copy)
WINTERVILLE — Hundreds of educators attending workforce development workshops across eastern North Carolina this summer aren’t looking to change career fields. They are learning to give students a clearer view of job opportunities in their own backyards. More than 250 teachers from about two dozen counties are gathering on area community college campuses to take part in STEM East’s Industry in Schools Teacher Leadership Institute. The institute, which began last week with a session at Martin Community College, is designed to make connections between curriculum...
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