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Earthquake rumbles near Sparta on Saturday morning
An earthquake rumbled in North Carolina early Saturday morning. The 2.2 quake shook at 5.9 km depth near Sparta, NC. It's unlikely that residents felt either of the earthquakes. "Typically earthquakes have to be closer to 3.0 before you can feel them or have any impact," said WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth...
Woman, firefighter hospitalized after house fire
A woman was sent to the hospital - as was a firefighter - after a fire broke out in a home on 5th Street in North Wilkesboro on Saturday morning, July 13. At the time of this posting, it was unclear of the extent of the woman’s injury. North...
Dobson man charged in deadly Lincoln County crash that killed 59-year-old man man, troopers say
A Triad man is facing charges after a crash that killed a 59-year-old, according to troopers with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. On Monday, around 7:20 a.m., troopers responded to and investigated a fatal collision in Lincoln County on NC 18 at NC 10. Get the latest news stories...
Northern Regional Hospital names scholarship winners
Northern Regional Hospital Foundation recently awarded the 2024 Robin Hardy Hodgin Education Scholarship to accomplished students planning to pursue a profession in healthcare. Cloe Marsh, a 2024 graduate of North Surry High School, and Carlie Utt, a 2024 Mount Airy High School graduate, each were presented with a $5,000 scholarship. Cloe and plans to attend Surry Community College in the fall to pursue a degree in nursing. “I am very...
Wilkes County man dies after hitting dog, being thrown from motorcycle, troopers say
ROARING RIVER, N.C. (WGHP) — A man is dead after he was thrown from a motorcycle when he hit a dog in Wilkes County on Thursday, according to an NC State Highway Patrol news release. Around 2 p.m., troopers responded to and investigated a fatal crash in Wilkes County...
City banks finance award for 30th year
While no one really likes paying taxes, citizens of Mount Airy at least can be assured that taxpayer dollars are properly cared for — judging by the city continuing to receive an award from a national organization. For the 30th-straight year, the municipal Finance Department has garnered the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. That award is the highest recognition attainable in the realm of governmental accounting and...
Area women share lessons, empowerment at summit
The Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce hosted the Women Empowering Women Summit on Thursday at Cross Creek Country Club in Mount Airy. The day was filled with speakers, demonstrations, and presentations from area vendors in an attempt to help women “connect, grow, and lead.” The keynote speaker for the event was Alex Sink, a Mount Airy native and the granddaughter of Adelaide and Chang Bunker who wanted to share...
State approves King ABC store location
The North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Commission approved a proposed ABC store location in King at its regular monthly meeting held on July 10. The new store will be located at 501 S. Main St. as requested by the Stokes Municipal ABC Board. Walnut Cove Fire Chief Brian Booe, who chairs the Stokes Municipal ABC Board, said in a July 11 interview that the approval process involved a period...
Norma Ruth Bunn of Fancy Gap
Norma Ruth Bunn of Fancy Gap, VA passed away Wednesday July 10, 2024 at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. She was born in Burkes Garden, VA on February 6, 1942, to the late Mack and Pauline Brown. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother,...
Carol Billings Walsh
Carol Billings Walsh, 72, of Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at the City of Hope Cancer Center in Georgia. Mrs. Walsh was born March 3, 1952, in Wilkes County to Jasper Eudaley and Ruby Baldwin Billings. She was a member of Goshen Baptist Church and the Wilkes County Cruisers. She retired from Wilkes County Schools as data manager for the exceptional children’s department. Carol enjoyed crafting, cooking, shopping, gardening and her flowers. What she loved the most, was spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her spouse, Jerry Thomas Walsh, and her brother, Roger Gene Billings.
Press Walter Anderson Jr.
Press Walter Anderson Jr., 79, of Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at the SECU Hospice Center in Yadkinville. Mr. Anderson was born Oct. 2, 1944, in Wilkes County to Press Walter Anderson Sr. and Minnie Kilby Anderson. He was preceded in death by his parents. To plant a...
Abandoned Tobaccoville house damaged by fire
An abandoned house on River Bluff Farm Road in Tobaccoville was badly damaged by fire Saturday afternoon, officials said Monday. Forsyth County fire officials said that units from the Old Richmond Fire Department responded to the fire about 1:30 p.m. and found smoke and fire coming from the roof. The fire was under control shortly after 2 p.m.
Community events
Submit items to mmcgee@journalpatriot.com before 9 a.m. Monday for Thursday’s paper. Include time, place and name of sponsoring nonprofit. There is no charge. Cricket Baptist Church will have revival July 22-26 at 7 p.m. with the reverends Jimmy Logan and Ronnie Milsaps. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Wilkesboro will...
Motorcycle shop break-in brings 12 charges
A Mount Airy man is facing a dozen charges — including seven felonies — stemming from a suspicious-person investigation last Saturday which linked him to a break-in discovered earlier that day at Simmons Powersports. Lucas Gabriel Dunton, 31, of 619 Creed St., is being held without privilege of bond in the Surry County Jail. Despite a city break-in being involved, Dunton actually came under the scrutiny of the Surry Sheriff’s...
Wilkes County Man Charged With Armed Robbery
A Wilkes County man has been charged after allegedly robbing a victim at gunpoint. Samuel Edward Wagoner, age 53 of Hays, is charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm by a felon according to the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office. The incident was reported on...
Even more campuses to offer free lunch, breakfast
With four weeks until the first bell rings, students and families are gently beginning to prepare to head back to school for the 2024-2025 school year. Surry County Schools officials said this week the school system will operate the Community Eligibility Provision in all county schools during the coming school year. “All students will be able to access breakfast and lunch meals at no cost. This is important as school...
Motorcyclist killed when he collides with dog in the road, North Carolina cops say
A motorcyclist was killed when he encountered a dog standing at a curve in the road, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. The biker was identified Fabieus Mark Myers, 55, of Hays, North Carolina, officials said. Investigators say the collision occurred around 2 p.m. Thursday, July 11, near...
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