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Animal abuse charges upheld
HILLSVILLE — Christopher Lee Donithan, 48, of Hillsville, received a six-month jail sentence after pleading guilty to charges of misdemeanor animal cruelty in Carroll County Circuit Court on July 16. He will begin his jail sentence on Aug. 2.
Child abuse charges filed against East Bend man
An East Bend man has been charged following an investigation into reported sexual offenses with a child. The Yadkin County Sheriff’s Office received a report of the alleged offenses on Thursday, June 18. An investigation was conducted into the matter and evidence was obtained supporting the report, according to the Sheriff's Office. Subsequently, a warrant was issued for Hurley “Duane” Clonch, age 54, for five counts of Indecent Liberties with a Child. Clonch was arrested on July 12 and is being held at the Yadkin County Detention Center under a $125,000 secured bond. His next scheduled court appearance is July 31.
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“Back to School Bash” participants appeared to enjoy the “Splash Zone.” The bash is scheduled to return on August 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carroll County High School football field. Admission to the celebration is free. It will include public safety demos, school supplies, games and prizes, food trucks, a “Spray Zone,” inflatables, music and a DJ. The Back to School Bash will again be held in conjunction with National Night Out.
Man sentenced to 20-25 years for shooting, killing of woman in Forsyth County
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A man pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the 2021 shooting death of a woman, the Forsyth County district attorney says. On Tuesday, Jason Marshall Duncan, 42, of Lewisville, pleaded guilty to the March 17, 2021, murder of Paula “Marie” Booth, 38, following a domestic dispute. According to the Forsyth […]
Insteel Industries: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot
MOUNT AIRY, N.C. (AP) — MOUNT AIRY, N.C. (AP) — Insteel Industries Inc. (IIIN) on Thursday reported profit of $6.6 million in its fiscal third quarter. The Mount Airy, North Carolina-based company said it had profit of 34 cents per share. The maker of steel wire reinforcing for...
Sandy Ridge News — Backpack supply drive bingo set for Saturday
Cornbread Revival Bluegrass Band’s performance was fantastic this past Saturday. If you missed this show, join us Saturday, August 10, as we will welcome The Grassifieds to the community center at 6 p.m. Sandy Ridge Community Center Bingo Fundraiser is this Saturday at 7 p.m; doors will open at...
Elkin Wet Lightning pick up two more wins
On a very hot and steamy evening, Tuesday, July 9, EWL hosted the Wytheville Waves at Elkin City Pools. The hot temperatures did not slow down the fast racing in the pool. Elkin took the win 966 to 511. In the girls 10 & under 50 meter freestyle event, Makaila Schosser (43.17) and Ester Dickerson (48.13) picked up the 2nd and 3rd place finishes. Harper Richardson (54.84), Annabelle Lowder (57.24), Iselle Westra (1:08.27), Wiley Stille (1:11.26), Adelynn Manigault (1:19.56), Inezleigh Westra (1:19.62) and Addie Long...
‘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.
Goodson steps away as West Stokes baseball coach
KING — It is truly the end of an era for the West Stokes baseball program as coach Kirk Goodson announced he is stepping away for a second time. He and long-time assistant coach Eric Lickfeld started the program when the school opened in 1999 to when they both stepped away for the first time in 2016. In 2023, both returned to the diamond and has enjoyed the last two years of building more memories with the program. “It’s time,” Goodson said. “I told Dr....
Norris Wayne Parks, 66
Norris Wayne Parks, 66, of Pfafftown, NC passed away on June 23, 2024. He was born on October 4, 1958, to Vaughn and Juanita (Hill) Parks in Abilene, TX while his father was stationed at Dyess Air Force Base. Norris attended his later years of school in Imlay City and Dryden, MI. He worked as a press operator at TRW in Romeo, MI before moving to North Carolina.
Rodeo returns to Galax
The Oakland Ruritan Club Rodeo was held July 5-6 at Felts Park in Galax. The event, sponsored by Southern Rodeo Association, featured fearless cowboys and cowgirls competing in bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, cowgirl barrel racing and roping, team roping and calf roping; along with rodeo clowns and food vendors.
Getting to Know Rachel Bingman
DANBURY — North Stokes’ rising senior Rachel Bingman is looking forward to another year of competing in sports and building memories with her friends. Bingman plays volleyball and throws the discus and shot put on both the Vikings’ indoor and outdoor track teams. Playing both sports motivates her because of the joy of competition and the challenges it gives her that pushes herself to do better. Rachel loves her small...
Police reports
• A Mount Airy man has become a victim of fraud, according to city police reports. The incident, reported last Friday, resulted in an undisclosed sum of money being lost by James Monroe Johnson of Stewart Drive. Police records do not state how the crime involving the obtaining of property/money by false pretense was perpetrated. ...
July 20 Concert Cancellation
Concert Update: Unfortunately, due to the weather forecast, we must cancel today’s Gump Fiction concert in Shallowford Square. Because of the rain, the band does not have enough time to set up and the Square is too wet for the event. Our top priority is your safety along with...
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