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Arrest made after armed robbery reported
The Wilkes Sheriff’s Office made an arrest as a result of a report of armed robbery. Chris Dustin Wagoner reported to the Wilkes Sheriff’s Office on the morning of July 8 that he was a victim of an armed robbery. Wagoner said a hiking backpack, assorted clothing and...
Non-core factors send Pinnacle's second-quarter profit down 75%
The follow-through on an announced major non-core portfolio restructuring contributed to Pinnacle Financial Partners reporting Tuesday a 75% decline in second-quarter net income to $49.4 million. Pinnacle, based in Nashville, Tenn., has 19 branches in the Triad, including 13 in the Greensboro/High Point metro area and five in the Winston-Salem...
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.
Ronda board hires Sink as town attorney
The Ronda commissioners approved hiring a new town attorney during their July 9 meeting. He is Jonathan Sink of Shelby, who will provide legal services for the board on an as-needed basis. Ronda Town Clerk Andrea Stevens said Sink is expected to be at the board’s special meeting at 2 p.m. Friday for discussion of proposed ordinances addressing excessive noise and junked automobiles.
3 juveniles arrested after stealing SUV, breaking into pick-up truck, bus and buildings, North Wilkesboro PD says
Three teenagers were arrested and are facing several charges, according to officials with the North Wilkesboro Police Department. On Monday morning, North Wilkesboro officers received a "Be on the lookout" from the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office for a white Dodge Durango that had been stolen from Eckerd Youth Camp in Boomer.
USGS, Alleghany County reporting earthquake
SPARTA, N.C. — The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is reporting an earthquakes near Sparta early Saturday morning July 13. The tremor occurred at 5:44 a.m. Saturday about four miles south of Sparta near the Wilkes County border. The 2.2-Magnitude earthquake occurred at an approximate depth of three-point-seven miles. As of 10:00 a.m. Sunday, approximately 40 Alleghany County residents had reported feeling the earthquake to the USGS.
Piedmont Pit Stops: How North Carolina's wine industry emerged from the ashes of Big Tobacco
There was an error loading the media player. Behind wrought iron gates just off Highway 268 in Dobson, a winding road weaves through a lush, hilly landscape dotted with vines. It looks more like a European countryside than rural North Carolina. Ethan Brown, the winemaker here on Shelton Vineyards, says that’s not an unfair comparison.
More municipal candidates seeking seats
DOBSON — The Republican National Convention isn’t the only political activity of interest this week: As the clock winds down toward a Friday filing deadline, the field of candidates for non-partisan municipal elections in Surry County has grown. Based on the latest breakdown from the Surry Board of Elections in Dobson, two more candidates for town council seats in Elkin have emerged — including a sitting commissioner who is running for mayor. ...
Nancy Reynolds News — Rock House Ruritan tractor show set for Aug. 3
Happy birthday to Lanny Bondurant, Bailey Nunn, Greta Hall, J D Bennett, Amber Joyce, Cameron and Crockett Joyce. Jasmine Robertson celebrated her birthday by having a pool party at The Homeplace with her friends.
Weekend Kicks Off with Earthquake Near North Carolina / Virginia Border
The weekend kicked off with an earthquake near the Virginia border in northern North Carolina early Saturday morning. According to USGS, at 5:44 am on Saturday morning, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck from a depth of 5.9 km near Sparta, North Carolina. The epicenter was located in the northwest corner of the state, just west of I-77 and north and west of Winston-Salem.
Arts Council casting 'The Odd Couple'
INDEPENDENCE — The Arts Council of the Twin Counties will be holding auditions for the classic screwball comedy about the craziest roommates ever, Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple,” directed by Ginger Correll. Auditions will take place on July 25 at 7 p.m. and July 27 at...
Letter to the Editor: Who decides on new businesses in town?
On July 8, I attended my first town board meeting. It was quite an education. First of all, I had no idea that the public decided if the town needed a new business. Several people asked if Elkin even needed another funeral home. I can’t help wondering if this public need analysis applies to all businesses. We have quite a few eateries in Elkin. Who decides if we need another one? Do the other restaurant owners decide? All this time, I thought it was free market and competition.
Police reports
• A Virginia woman was jailed under a $250,000 secured bond Saturday on methamphetamine-trafficking and other drug felonies, according to Mount Airy Police Department reports. Amber Hope Hill, 38, of 2698 Old Pipers Gap Road, Cana, Virginia, was encountered by city officers in the parking lot of the Surry Plaza shopping center on West Pine Street and allegedly found with multiple controlled substances. She is accused of five felony charges:...
First Baptist to hold 10th annual yard sale for missions
The 10th annual First Baptist Yard Sale, to fund missionary work in Africa, will be held July 20 from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Galax. Clothing, books, children’s items, home decor and more will be on sale. The money raised will go for mission work performed by James and Jaeron Deboe in Matcha, Zambia.
Marshall Patterson Thomas, 75
Marshall Patterson Thomas, 75, of Galax, Va., passed away July 11, 2024. He was born on July 6, 1949, in Blacksburg, Va., to Ira Samuel and Annie Walters Thomas. He is survived by his wife, June Moye Thomas of Galax, Va.; daughter, Vikki Branscome (Greg); son, MT Thomas; step-sons, Chet Jennelle (Myra) and John Jennelle; sisters, Rachel Wood, Maybelle Ashworth and Karen “Korene” Thompson (RJ); numerous nieces and nephews.
Municipal election filing ends Friday at noon
Municipal election filing is underway for Jonesville, East Bend and Boonville. The filing period began July 5 and will conclude at 12 noon on Friday, July 19 Filing thus far, as of press time, were incumbents David Cox and Monica Craver for Boonville Town Commissioner; and incumbents Tracy Wall, Regina Adkins and Michael Tilley for Jonesville Town Council. In Eazt Bend, Mayor James Dunn and Commissioner Kurt Held have filed. ...
Cullen Dillard Lawrence, 94
Cullen Dillard Lawrence of Galax, Va., passed peacefully from this earth into the hands of his Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 7, 2024, with the same dignity that he demonstrated throughout his 94 years of life. Born January 23, 1930, in Wytheville, Va., to Amanda Melvinnie Taylor Lawrence and Lemuel...
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