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Hurricane Helene latest: Death toll continues to riseWFAA2 days ago
Alarm sounds; suspect caught within minutesDavie County Enterprise Record17 hours ago
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Alarm sounds; suspect caught within minutes
It didn’t take long for Davie Sheriff’s deputies to respond to an alarm at Victory Arms and Munitions Monday night. They caught a breaking and entering suspect before he left the parking lot. James Anthony Blevins, 46, of Yadkinville, was charged with felony breaking and entering, and possession of burglary tools. He was taken into […] The post Alarm sounds; suspect caught within minutes appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Elkin restaurant rebounds after historic floods
ELKIN, N.C. (WGHP) — In Elkin, people are drying out after a historic flood hit the small town in Surry County when Hurricane Helene rolled through the area. While Western North Carolina has a long road to recovery ahead, downtown Elkin is rebounding with some business owners getting ready to reopen after the historic flooding. […]
Man arrested with drugs, stolen car
A Hamptonville man was arrested here Sept. 29 after Davie sheriff’s deputies made a traffic stop on the stolen car he was driving. And in plain view on the front seat was a loaded syringe for illegal drug use, said Chief Deputy Brian Jacobs. He didn’t have a valid driver’s license, either. It was just […] The post Man arrested with drugs, stolen car appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Mayberry parade provides respite from storm
If ever folks needed an escape from reality, it was this past weekend in storm-battered Mount Airy — where the notion of retreating to the earlier, simpler time of Mayberry proved more than a tourism promotional pitch. As makeshift signs posted outside downtown businesses communicated a common refrain of “Closed — no power,” people sat in lawn chairs just feet away Saturday to enjoy a pleasant diversion: a parade of sights and characters associated with “The Andy Griffith Show.” ...
Four candidates on ballot in Yadkin commissioner race
In Yadkin County there will be four candidates on the ballot vying for three seats on the Yadkin County Board of Commissioners. Candidates running for election are incumbent David Moxley, as well as Ricky Oliver and Tim Parks, all on the Republican ticket; and unaffiliated candidate Marty Driver. Each of the four candidates responded to questions from The Yadkin Ripple on why they are seeking election to the county board. Their responses are published below in their entirety. ...
Yadkinville native serves aboard future Navy warship
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Belza, a native of Yadkinville, North Carolina, serves aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) John F. Kennedy, an aircraft carrier currently under construction in Newport News, Virginia. PCU is a designation used by the U.S. Navy to describe crews aboard vessels under construction prior to official commissioning. Belza attended Forbush High School and graduated in 2020. ...
Winston-Salem woman hears from daughter after days of no contact
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Throughout the storm, people have gone days without hearing from loved ones. Mary Ferrell who lives In Winston-Salem could breathe a sigh of relief after learning her daughter was safe in Banner Elk. "You're concerned until you hear their voice and hear Mom I’m okay and...
GPS tracking device leads deputies to stolen skid steer
Be careful what you steal. It may have a tracking device. A Mocksville man learned that last week after Davie sheriff’s investigators used that GPS tracker to locate him and a Kubota skid steer that had been reported stolen from a nearby construction site. Zacharia Shade Shrewsbury, 25, of Oak Tree Drive, was charged Sept. […] The post GPS tracking device leads deputies to stolen skid steer appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Hundreds still without power locally
Hurricane Helene made her presence felt as she passed through North Carolina and dumped months’ worth of rain across the region. In anticipation of the storm, schools had closed on Friday which alleviated one major headache that would have hampered emergency responses or worse, created more by having school busses on the road. By Friday evening, many locales were seeing the sun but the storms impact on a normal Friday, to say nothing of Mayberry Days, was already complete. ...
Starmount's comeback falls short vs. Mount Airy
BOONVILLE — Mount Airy fended off a late comeback effort to defeat Starmount 17-14 in a battle of undefeated teams. The Sept. 27 game, which was moved back one day due to Hurricane Helene, lived up to the hype and went down to the final possession. Starmount cut Mount Airy’s lead to three points by scoring with just 2:20 remaining in the fourth quarter. The Rams attempted an onside kick...
Sales tax referendum to be on ballot in Yadkin
Fourth time's the charm? Leaders in Yadkin County are hoping that is the case for a sales tax referendum on the ballot this fall. The measure which is a quarter center sales tax has been on the ballot three times before, most recently in 2020, and it failed each time. Each of the four candidates running for Yadkin County Commissioner said during a forum that they were in favor of this tax which would help spread out the tax burden on more than just property...
Balanced attack lifts North Surry to win over Forbush
North Surry downed Forbush 51-21 in a rare Saturday afternoon game. The Greyhounds led by nine in the second quarter before erupting for the next 28 points. The Hounds put up more than 500 yards of total offense to surpass the 50-point threshold for the second-consecutive week. The Foothills 2A Conference game, which was pushed back a day due to Hurricane Helene, served as North Surry’s second-consecutive win this season...
First grader is principal for a day
First grader Salem Shupe got a taste of what it feels like to run the show, when he was named Principal of the Day recently at White Plains Elementary School. He was the top seller of the fundraiser and was able to exchange his student role for the principal’s position recently. “Salem took his position seriously,” school officials said. “From greeting students in the morning car line, handing out ketchup in the cafeteria line, visiting classrooms and leaving notes for teachers, to helping with the ice cream party for the students who sold a certain number of raffle tickets, Salem did a fantastic job.”
Zoning hearing set for proposed brewery in Danbury, retired town clerk recognized
DANBURY — The Town of Danbury will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning change that would allow taprooms and breweries in town. The hearing will be held during the Oct. 23 meeting of the Town Council, which is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the Danbury Public Library. Stokes County, which owns the 500 block of buildings on Main Street in Danbury, requested the zoning change in August. ...
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