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1 killed as tree falls on moving car in Yadkin County
YADKIN COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — One person was killed Friday morning after a tree fell on their car while they were driving, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol confirmed. Around 8:15 a.m., NCSHP responded to a single-car crash on Old US-421. A 2006 Nissan passenger car was traveling east when a large oak tree fell […]
Three arrested on drug trafficking charges
Three area residents have been arrested and jailed on various drug charges, including trafficking methamphetamine. Cory Dillon Hawks, 32, of 198 Cranberry Lane, Mount Airy; Holly Ann Morris, 47, of 137 Wilderness Trail, Lowgap; and William Kelly Wood, 45, of 113 Mustang Alley Trail, Dobson, were each apprehended and charged in the cases. According to Surry County Sheriff Steve C. Hiatt, his office has been conducting a number of traffic...
Weather, student volunteers make Clemmons cleanup success
CLEMMONS — Over the past weekend, the Village of Clemmons Stormwater Department hosted its annual Fall Cleanup comprised of students from West Forsyth High School. Great weather brought 65 Titan students out to participate in the cleanup. The event resulted in 42 bags of trash and recyclables picked up along 10.5 miles of roads throughout Clemmons. […] The post Weather, student volunteers make Clemmons cleanup success appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Flash flood warning lifted, tornado watch in effect until 8 p.m.
A flash flood warning issued Friday morning has been lifted for Stokes County and a tornado watch extended until 8 p.m. About 2 to 4 inches of rain have fallen across portions of Stokes County in the past 24 hours with an additional 2 to 4 inches possible in the warned area, according to a National Weather Service report. A flood watch and wind advisory also remain in effect until...
Live ’60s, ’70s, ’80s classic hits in Clemmons this Sunday
CLEMMONS — The Shallow Ford Foundation launches this year’s Bingham Arts Series with a free outdoor music event on Sunday, Sept. 29, from 3- 4:30 p.m. featuring the Fabulous Flashbacks. The 5-piece band will perform classic hits from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s on the Dock at Historic Broyhill in Clemmons. This talented, fun-loving group has […] The post Live ’60s, ’70s, ’80s classic hits in Clemmons this Sunday appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Downtown Elkin nearly under water near Yadkin River
Flood waters have inundated downtown Elkin resulting in the closure of several streets near the Yadkin River including Standard St. and Bridge St., including access to the bridge into Jonesville. Town Manager Brent Cornelison said in his 20 years here this was as high as he had ever seen the river. Crater Park and the pickle ball courts are under water and Cornelison said reports are that the river is still rising and expected to crest at 24 feet around 9 p.m. Friday night. Cornelison...
No injuries reported due to storm
Just before 3 p.m. on Friday, the Surry County Emergency Services Department issued a press release saying no injuries have been reported during the extreme weather incident in the area due to effects of Hurricane Helene. Surry EMS reported 332 calls related to the storm since midnight. According to the release, public safety personnel are working to address and clear downed trees across Surry County. ...
Council clarifies language on open burning: Clemmons to kickoff public input for Village Transportation Plan
CLEMMONS — The Clemmons Village Council took steps in Monday night’s meeting to modernize amendments with the language regarding burning and clarifying what is and is not allowed. Amy Flyte, assistant village manager, led the discussion and highlights of changes, which includes a Clemmons Code of Ordinances Amendment for Chapter 96 – Air Quality Control […] The post Council clarifies language on open burning: Clemmons to kickoff public input for Village Transportation Plan appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Widespread flooding, power outages hit Surry County
Surry County was inundated Thursday and Friday, with strong and gusty winds added to the mix overnight and into Friday morning, shutting down schools, flooding businesses, and leaving thousands without power. The foul weather was cause by bands of heavy rain and high winds sweeping ahead of the Hurricane Helene, which made landfall in Florida Thursday night and crept northward through Georgia and the Carolinas. The National Weather Service in...
Upcoming events at Clemmons Branch Library
Youth programs Story times: Join in for great books, finger plays, songs and crafts for toddlers and preschoolers in the story time room. Story time is on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m., followed by a repeat performance at 10:30 a.m., and on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschool Craft Time: The fun continues on Thursdays after story […] The post Upcoming events at Clemmons Branch Library appeared first on clemmonscourier.
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