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Wisc. man dies while working on golf course
A man died Wednesday morning in a bulldozer accident while helping to build a new golf course in Traphill. A Wilkes Sheriff’s Office press identified the victim as Michael Earl Ufken, 70, of Monroe, Wisc. Ufken was employed as a bulldozer operator by Lincoln, Neb.-based Landscapes Unlimited LLC while working on the new golf course when the accident occurred.
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.
Motorcycle operator's arm amputated in wreck
A motorcycle operator’s left arm was amputated in a wreck on Sunset Drive near North Wilkesboro about 6:30 p.m., Sunday, July 14. Brian Dortch, 31, of North Wilkesboro, was eastbound on a Kawasaki when he went off the right side of the road in slight curve just after crossing the Reddies River bridge and was thrown from the motorcycle when it turned over, said Trooper Z.D. West of the N.C. Highway Patrol.
Tom Dooley on stage this weekend
The final performances of the 2024 season of the stage play “Tom Dooley: A Wilkes County Legend” will be performed this week at Benton Hall at 300 D Street in North Wilkesboro. The performances start with a 30-minute concert by the Americana music group Magnolia Fire. The shows will be held on Thursday, July 18; Friday, July 19; and Saturday, July 20, at 7 p.m.; and on Sunday, July 21, at 2:30 p.m. ...
Finding bargains means saving lives
Rummaging for a bargain at Pawsome Treasures allows for a bit of retail therapy while managing to leave inflation at the door. And purchases go to help a good cause — proceeds from the new Mount Airy thrift store are going to help offset costs of spay and neuter services as well as to help animal rescue and foster groups. Store co-owner Jodi Prince explained, “We’re a newly created non-profit;...
Kevin Harvick, CARS Tour Regulars React After North Wilkesboro Test
More than 20 drivers took part in a zMAX Cars Tour open test at the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway on Saturday in anticipation of next month’s rescheduled Reverend 100 Pro Late Model and Window World 125 Late Model Stock Car races. The zMAX Cars Tour doubleheader, which was postponed due to weather during the NASCAR All-Star Weekend in May, will bring together many of the best grassroots racers in the country for a one-night showcase of speed on Saturday, Aug. 3.
‘Somebody pinch me, please’: Woman who lost SUV in arson gifted new car by stranger
CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) - An Ohio woman was given an incredible gift after losing her SUV when a man reportedly set it on fire early Tuesday. Carla Bannister’s emotional week ended on a much happier note after she was gifted a new car. Bannister spoke with WXIX after her...
Feel the Beat: Can’t-Miss Experiences in Galax
As children growing up in Galax, Virginia, Lindsey Nale and her sister found their first instruments in their grandparents’ house. “If we were willing to learn, they’d pay for lessons,” she remembers. At six-years old, Nale started an all-girls blue-grass band — and The Loose Strings Band is still going strong. Today, Nale heads up the JAM (Junior Appalachian Musicians) Program, which serves local students. “It’s so fulfilling to see it sparking the first love of music, which has brought a lot of people into this community who have fallen in love with it,” she says.
Leonard Buildings re-branding itself
As a major Surry County employer that has been in business since 1963, one could argue that Leonard Buildings and Truck Accessories was due for a name change. It is now known as Leonard Truck Outfitters as part of an image overhaul that was announced Monday. “Officially, we are relaunching our brand,” Mark Sewall, the company’s senior director of marketing, told employees gathered at Leonard’s corporate office on West Independence...
Abandoned building fire in Tobaccoville injures 2 firefighters
TOBACCOVILLE, N.C. — An abandoned building caught on fire on Saturday in Tobaccoville, according to the Forsyth County Department of Emergency Services. Just after 1:30 p.m., the Old Richmond Fire Department responded to a residential building fire on River Bluff Farm Road in the Tobaccoville Community of unincorporated Forsyth County.
From market stall to popular shop
The Elkin community has enjoyed the Saturday morning farmers market for two decades now, which is the Surry County Farmers Market group that also serves Mount Airy, Dobson and Pilot Mountain. Two Elkin businesses got their start at the market and now are now successful brick and mortar businesses in downtown Elkin. These two businesses are The Barking Coyote Kitchen, and The Barkery — Home of Melissa’s Natural Pet Treats. Barking Coyote started at the Elkin Farmers Market in 2011 selling blueberries, baked goods, and...
EWL tops the Wytheville Waves
WYTHEVILLE– Elkin Wet Lightning Swim Team traveled up the mountain very early on a warm and sunny Saturday morning, July 6, to compete with the Wytheville Waves at McWane public pool on the edge of downtown Wytheville. With many swimmers swimming new strokes, new events and several swimming up in age, the Wet Lightning team sailed to victory. In the girls 8 and under 25 meter breaststroke event, Adelynn Manigault (36.24) and Ember Dobson (43.65) snagged a 2nd and 3rd place finish while teammate Nora...
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.
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.
Boonville woman elected as Shallow Ford Foundation Chair
The Shallow Ford Foundation announces the election of its officers for the 2024-2025 fiscal year with Yadkin County resident, Jennifer Johnson elected Chair of the Board of Directors. Johnson is principal of Three Magnolia Financial Advisors in Winston-Salem and has been a member of the Shallow Ford Foundation’s Board for three years. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an MBA from UNC-Greensboro. In addition, she has completed the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation. Active in the...
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