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Moore Regional Hospital ranked among top N.C. Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report
PINEHURST — FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, including its Hoke and Richmond campuses, has again been recognized as one of the top hospitals in North Carolina by U.S. News & World Report. Moore Regional is tied for sixth in the annual Best Hospitals recognition and also received high-performing marks in...
NC farmer losing crop because of unsafe levels of chemicals in water
The drinking water for more than 2.5 million North Carolinians is affected by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) -- commonly known as forever chemicals.Those chemicals have been linked to health problems -- including an increased risk of cancer.More of their effect is being seen in North Carolina.A farmer in New Hanover County said his produce has been left to rot after his water source was linked to PFAS.The area is one of 47 drinking-water systems with concerning levels of PFAS.The source of the contamination can be traced to the chemical company Chemours."We had contamination, total PFAS level is between 50...
‘It got a little airborne’: People ran in fear after woman drove car onto Grand Strand beach, report says
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – Police arrested a Virginia woman in Myrtle Beach after she allegedly drove a car onto the beach on Tuesday. Lauren Hodge, 34, of Galax, Va., is charged with ordinance/vehicle prohibited to drive on beach/public marsh, first-offense driving without a license and reckless driving, records show.
Filing for municipal races ends Friday
DOBSON — Filing for municipal races in Surry County began on July 5 and will conclude at 12 noon on Friday, July 19. The 2024 municipal election affects three seats on the Dobson Board of Commissioners now held by Robin Beeson, Todd Dockery and Amy Whitaker, according to a breakdown from Surry Director of Elections Michella Huff. In Pilot Mountain, the offices presently occupied by town commissioners Rachel Collins and Dwight Atkins are up for grabs this year. Three town officials in Elkin also are...
Health Center renovation bills keep coming
The ribbon has been cut and the Surry County Health and Nutrition Center reopened from its renovation last month. Monday evening, the Surry County Board of Commissioners were given an update on lingering charges from the renovation and were presented with an unexpected piece of bad news regarding the heath department’s sewer system. Tony Chilton of North State Design Group returned to the board Monday with a request to pay some of the last bills associated with the project. With more information provided, the board...
Groundbreaking ceremony takes place for agriculture center
JEFFERSON — Years of hard work and dedication from agricultural enthusiasts and elected officials were celebrated on July 12 with a groundbreaking ceremony in Jefferson at the home of what will be the Ashe County Agriculture Event Center. The idea for the agricultural center started to gain momentum around seven years ago when former North Carolina Senator Deanna Ballard was approached by county commissioners on how to get the idea off the ground. ...
DOT driving local road repairs
Road-resurfacing crews are becoming a greater presence in the Mount Airy area due to various projects planned over the next few weeks. Both daytime and nighttime work shifts will be involved, according to City Manager Darren Lewis, relaying updated scheduling details from the N.C. Department of Transportation. While Mount Airy maintains roadways that are on the municipal street system, major routes locally are under the purview of the DOT, including...
Galax Trail home deemed public health nuisance
A chronic issue of animal overpopulation and a rodent infestation at 791 Galax Trail in Mount Airy reached its final conclusion after a previous hearing ended early due to a medical emergency of one of the participants. The main issue was that the home presents a health concern to the other homes and businesses around it. Homeowner Crystal Ritter had appealed the ruling that her home was in violation of...
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