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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...
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...
Man dies after tree falls on car in Yadkin Co., NC Highway patrol confirms
YADKIN COUNTY, N.C. — The North Carolina Highway Patrol has confirmed that one person died in Yadkin County on Friday as a result of Hurricane Helene. Around 8:15 a.m., the State Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle collision that happened on Old US 421 in Yadkin Count Friday. The collision happened when a 2006 Nissan was going east on Old US 421 and a large oak tree fell from the westbound shoulder across the road, landing on top of the Nissan going east.
Waters rise and streets close in Wilkes County, leaving one woman stranded
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. — Bad weather from Hurricane Helene has turned Wilkesboro into a ghost town. Heavy rains have led to the Moravian Creek nearly overflowing. WFMY News 2's Nixon Norman spoke with folks nearby who say they’ve never seen it this high… or go as fast.
Parent arrested at North Surry High School after threatening officer, administrator
The parent of a North Surry High School student was arrested at the school Thursday afternoon after refusing to leave the school grounds and making threats against an administrator and the school resource officer there. Maria Luisa Rodriguiez, 34, of 108 Blessing Lane, Mount Airy, was arrested and taken into custody after becoming enraged over an issue involving her child, causing a disturbance at the school. The incident began when...
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. ...
Carroll murder cases to be heard
The Carroll County Circuit Court will be busy in the coming months as its last quarterly round of indictments handed down Sept. 16 included three murder indcitments. Additionally, Carroll County Circuit Court is set to host a five-day murder trial Oct. 7-11 against Kevin Lee Sizemore in the July 27, 2022 shooting death of Laura Caroline ‘Carrie’ Buffkin, 30. The jury trial is set to begin Oct. 7 at 9 a.m. in Carroll County Circuit Court for Sizemore, a Hillsville man charged with murder after...
Elkin neighbors come together after historic flooding
SURRY COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Surry County saw the impact of Hurricane Helene Friday morning as the Yadkin River swelled, sending flooding into the downtown area of Elkin. The town was preparing for a weekend full of fun with the Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival, which has since been canceled. One-story businesses in the downtown area […]
Carroll County declares state of emergency due to Hurricane Helene
Carroll County declared a state of emergency over emergency channels before noon Friday, advising residents to shelter in place and not to travel due to flooding and trees downed as remnants of Hurricane Helene moved across the region. Numerous businesses and governmental agencies closed for the day, including Hillsville Town Hall and the Carroll County Governmental Center, as weather conditions were making for hazardous roadways and numerous utility fires due to the storm. Before noon Friday, Hillsville Volunteer Fire Department and Carroll County Fire and...
Flash Flood Warning through Thursday evening; more rain coming
ASHE COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning through 4:45 p.m. on Thursday as rain continues to fall all across the High Country. A state of emergency has also been declared by Ashe County and the towns of West Jefferson, Jefferson and Lansing, according to Ashe County Emergency Management. According to the NWS Blacksburg office, Ashe, Alleghany, Watauga and Wilkes are all under the warning....
Schools closing early, out Friday for storm
Area schools will be closed Friday, after having closed early Thursday, because of heavy rains on Thursday and expected continued rains and floods through Thursday night and through the day on Friday. With storms associated with Hurricane Helene traversing through the area, and dumping anywhere from 4 to 10 inches in the region — Surry County, Mount Airy schools and Elkin schools are closed Friday, after having sent students home early Thursday so students and staff were able to get home and avoid potential flooding. ...
Numerous roads closed across Ashe County
ASHE COUNTY — As rain continues to fall and wind speeds start to increase, more roads across Ashe County are either currently closed due to flooding or trees across the road. As of 10:15 p.m., the following roads in Ashe County are closed or impassable: Brown Road (SR-1104) near Jefferson, both directions New River Bridge...
Impacts from Helene seen in Wilkes County
WILKES COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Wilkes County saw significant rainfall and strong winds from Helene. There were washed-out roadways, flooding and downed trees. Earlier on Friday, the county’s 911 center lost its primary operations, meaning calls went to dispatchers in Ashe County. County officials confirmed that service has been restored. Cub Creek Park was one of […]
Wilkes County 911 Center services restored after storm knocked out operations
WILKES COUNTY, N.. (WGHP) — The effects of Tropical Storm Helene are causing impacts all across the state of North Carolina and in the Triad. Wilkes County Emergency Services says that the Wilkes County 911 Center lost its primary operations on Friday morning, and service was restored on Friday afternoon. As a result, all 911 […]
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