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Golden Eagle grads soar into future
DOBSON — Although a rain threat had prompted Surry Central High School’s commencement exercises to be moved indoors, enough rays maneuvered through the clouds to enable departing Golden Eagles to fly into a sunset toward future destinations. Surry Central High School seniors Thursday night joined hundreds of others donning caps and gowns this week across the county. In the case of Surry Central, where the school mascot is the Golden Eagles, 142 graduates were listed. ...
'Our school is a love letter to public education': New NC Principal of the Year wants to celebrate her community
Beckie Spears went from student at Wilkesboro Elementary, to teacher and parent at Wilkesboro Elementary, and then principal at Wilkesboro Elementary. But without moving very far, she’s now moving up — to the 2024 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year. She was selected among nine nominees...
Local Surry College Students Set for Educational Adventure in Bordeaux
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WCC hosts the 58th Annual Commencement Ceremony
WILKESBORO — Wilkes Community College’s 58th Annual Commencement Ceremony took place on Thursday, May 16, in the John A. Walker Community Center on the Wilkes Campus. There was a total of 433 graduates earning a total of 1,095 credentials and a total of 296 students participating in the two ceremonies. The Arts and Sciences Division and Business and Public Service Technology Division (BPST) graduates had 172 graduates participate in the 4 p.m. ceremony. The Applied Career Technology Division and Health Sciences Division graduates had 124...
Buckin’ Elks slay Dragons of NCSSM
On an overcast and dreary afternoon, with the constant threat of rain and the occasional drizzle, the Buckin’ Elks of Elkin High School hosted the Dragons from the North Carolina School of Science and Math of Morganton in the NCHSAA 1A West Regional Finals. In an intense and exciting battle that included a whole lot of smack talk and up and down scores, the Elkin Men’s Tennis team maintained their composure and battled with grit and determination. On an afternoon where the matches’ outcome came down to the last set being played, the Buckin’ Elks prevailed victorious, claiming the Regional...
Surry Community College's Own Kevin Forrester Champions Lifelong Learning Amid Life's Hustle
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Local student awarded Herman Laffoon TPA Scholarship
Peyton Elizabeth Spicer was awarded the Herman Laffoon Travelers Protective Association (TPA) Scholarship, given by TPA’s local Post CC. The TPA Scholarship was given at the retirement dinner held at Terrys Café and Catering in Jonesville. Spicer was present with her mother, Amy Norman and father Sandy Spicer. She is a graduating senior from East Wilkes High School and will be attending UNC at Chapel Hill next fall. Her academic interest is in becoming an orthopedic assistant. The retirement dinner honoring four TPA officers and...
Cadet of the Semester named at East Surry
Every year East Surry High School JROTC holds the Cadet of the Semester competition. The competition is a required activity so there were nearly 50 cadets competing this year, with Cadet Katie Seal coming out on top. She was recognized for her academic success in passing a set of questions posed by a board, but the honor comes with a promotion to the next rank and an Arc — a type of recognition to be worn on the uniform. ...
Elkin repeats as 1A boys tennis state champions, beats Triangle Math & Science
Elkin's boys tennis team repeated as N.C. High School Athletic Association 1A dual team state champions on Monday. The Buckin' Elks beat Triangle Math & Science 5-0 at the Burlington Tennis Center, as Elkin swept the No. 2-No. 6 singles. Connor Ballard had the most dominant performance of the day...
SCC’s Math Club places third in competition
Five students from Surry Community College’s Math Club recently traveled with their club advisor and SCC instructor, Christian Payne, to the University of North Georgia to compete in two separate math competitions — taking third in both, as well as finishing third in the overall combined score. Payne said, “I count it a privilege to support such an amazing group of students. These talented students worked so hard to prepare for this competition. We studied mathematical concepts, organized a fundraiser, and made long-lasting memories. I...
HPU President to speak at exclusive Explore Elkin event
Community leaders have been invited to an exclusive Explore Elkin event on Thursday with special guest speaker Nido Qubein. Qubein is president of High Point University, an undergraduate and graduate institution with 4,300 students from 40 countries. He has authored two dozen books and audio programs distributed worldwide. As a business leader, he is chairman of the Great Harvest Bread Company with 220 stores in 43 states. He serves on the boards of several national organizations including the La-Z-Boy Corporation (one of the largest and...
Local Honor Society and Community Unite to Support Northwest NC Children’s Center
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Reeves seeking phased high school renovations
Surry County Schools have changed its tactics for applying for Needs Based Capital Grant funding for school construction. Officials with the local system have opted for an approach that breaks the needs of the three high schools into phases in hopes that a smaller dollar amount request may yield a positive outcome. “When we think about the next phase of construction for Surry County Schools we look at our three high schools. Obviously, you know the needs,” Dr. Travis Reeves said to the board of...
Guest Column: A tribute to EHS music teacher Tonya Smith
The year was 1976. I was in Mrs. Fosters fifth grade class at North Elkin Middle School. As a new arrival to North Elkin, I learned of the annual talent show. Time to let this place know that I’ve arrived. There was only one thing to do — gift the adoring crowd with my rendition of “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” by Jim Croce. I knew the words by heart. I sang along with the radio every time it played. Mrs. Foster said there was a little girl in the seventh grade that could play the piano, and might be persuaded...
Elkin school board member steps down
One of Elkin’s newest school board members tendered his resignation during the board’s Monday meeting. During the public comment portion of Elkin City Schools Board of Education meeting, Johnny Blevins submitted his resignation — but there is no controversy in the move. Blevins, who was elected to the board in 2022, is leaving due to an upcoming move outside the school district. “I do thank you for the opportunity to...
Local Pride: 40 Surry Community College Students Embark on Nursing Careers After Graduation Ceremony
Forty students from Surry Community College (SCC) graduated from the nursing program on May 9, 2024, at the college's Dobson campus. The group included twenty-three students from the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program and seventeen from the Licensed Practical Nursing to Associate Degree Nursing (LPN-ADN) program. The graduation featured a traditional pinning ceremony, symbolizing the students' transition to professional nurses.
Elkin loses in 2nd round of tournament, East Wilkes still dancing
The 2024 1A NCHSAA Softball State Championship Tournament is well underway. East Wilkes is the only local team which remains in play. Elkin High School easily won their first round game against the Cardinals of Cornerstone Charter School, 15-0, with the game ending after only 3 innings of play. However, the Lady Elks fell short in play with the Rowdy Rebel Bulls of South Stanly High School on Friday, May 10. The Bulls had a strong sixth inning to end the Buckin’ Elks season, 3-5. ...
Cedar Ridge 'Revved Up for Reading'
Cedar Ridge Elementary School recently hosted a family literacy event called "Revved Up for Reading." At this event parents met with teachers and were given ways to help their students work on reading skills at home and over the summer. All students were given free books and bookmarks and then made their way to the courtyard area for some fun and games. Community members volunteered their time and talents to...
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