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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...
Electric bikes banned from King city parks
KING — Electric bicycles will not be allowed at either of two parks in the City of King following a unanimous July 1 City Council vote. Electric bikes were already not allowed at King Central Park on Kirby Road but were not against the rules at Recreation Acres on White Road. Because electric bicycles present a safety hazard to pedestrians and non-electric cyclists, the King Parks & Recreation Advisory Board...
A Winston Salem man calls WFMY News 2 after cement job has several cracks
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Norman Bourassa was looking forward to some cooler nights so he could sit outside in his backyard under his gazebo and have an afternoon or evening drink. Bourassa had a large cement pad put down so he could put the gazebo up in the backyard. Along...
Man’s melanoma discovered during haircut in Forsyth County
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Every two weeks, you’ll find Larry Frazier getting his haircut by Robin Anderson. It’s been part of Fraizer’s routine for nearly 40 years. “I would have to consider Robin one of my very closest friends,” Frazier said. And last fall, that routine and friendship may have saved his life. “The […]
Filing starts Friday for municipal races
DOBSON — So, with a primary process completed earlier this year, there’ll be no more talk of local politics until the weeks just before the November general election, right? Wrong. As the presidential race heats up on the national scene, campaign talk also will be firing up during the already sweltering dog days of July concerning plans for municipal elections across Surry County. ...
Winston-Salem's trailblazing city attorney set to retire after decades-long career
Winston-Salem City Attorney Angela Carmon has announced her retirement after 36 years. She was the first African American woman to hold the position. The Winston-Salem native graduated from Howard University and went on to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she received her Doctor of Law degree. She later worked with the National Labor Relations Board.
Downtown tax district expands Monday
The downtown Municipal Service District (MSD), where property owners pay extra taxes, officially was expanded Monday with the addition of a site now occupied by The Mount Airy News — despite concerns being raised. This occurred through action by the city council as requested by the group Mount Airy Downtown Inc. (MAD). It coordinates activities in the central business district using proceeds from the additional tax levied in the Municipal Service District at the rate of 21 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. ...
Hidden Gems in Forsyth County: Part 3 – Beat the heat with a cold treat from Twin City Sweets
I’m excited to share another hidden gem in Forsyth County. Twin City Sweets is a little “off the beaten path,” so it’s easy to miss or not know about, but it is a must-visit ice cream destination in Winston-Salem! It is located off Clemmonsville Road near Stratford Road making it easy to access from many different routes. You won’t be disappointed you stopped in.
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...
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.
Siamese Twins Museum: Ready for the spotlight
A crowd of guests assembled in downtown Mount Airy on Monday morning for the grand opening of the Siamese Twins Museum dedicated to two of Mount Airy’s most famous residents Eng and Chang Bunker. Surry Arts Council Executive Director Tanya Jones, a Bunker descendant herself, welcomed local elected and civic leaders, including North Carolina Treasurer Dale Folwell, to take a tour with her of the new museum featuring a bronze of the twins, authentic items owned by the family, and several interactive touchscreen stations so...
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...
Pete Buttigieg in Winston-Salem for National Summer Construction Tour
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg is in Winston-Salem Tuesday. Buttigieg checked out the Northern Beltway Project under construction in Winston-Salem. This project aims to build a multi-lane freeway that loops around the northern part of Winston-Salem to help alleviate traffic congestion and improve safety. It's...
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...
Filing period ends Friday for conservation supervisor
Candidate filing for Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor will end at 12 p.m. on July 5. According to the Stokes County Board of Elections, only one candidate has filed for election to the post: Bob Lindsay. There is no primary election for this position. Eligible candidates who file will be on the Nov. 5 general election ballot. ...
Honor Society, DAR help disadvantaged veterans
This spring Surry Community College’s Alpha Xi Tau Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society partnered with the James Hunter Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to help feed disadvantaged and homeless veterans in the region. The two organizations collected approximately 152 pounds of non-perishable food items for the Veterans Coalition Food Pantry. The Veterans Coalition assists homeless and needy veterans and their families. According to the...
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