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Portion of I-40 East washed away near TN-NC lineWBIR9 hours ago
Interstate 40 partially collapses after catastrophic rains in North CarolinaFox Weather6 hours ago
Video shows extent of damage on I-40 after it was partly washed away in NC in the mountainsWBIR6 hours ago
North Carolina Lake Lure Dam Failure Update: People Must Leave ImmediatelyNewsweek12 hours ago
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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 […]
Helene blamed for 3 deaths in North Carolina, historic flooding and at least 2 tornadoes
Three deaths in North Carolina are among the at least 44 across the South in the wake of Helene, a powerful storm that battered Florida before moving north and swamping western Carolina.A man died after a tree fell on his Charlotte home as Helene swept through, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area. Anthony "Tony" Taylor was a married father of four, ABC affiliate WSOC reported.Another person died in a wreck in Catawba County, and ABC affiliate WXLV said a 57-year-old man died in Yadkin County when a tree fell on his car as he was driving Friday...
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...
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 […]
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. ...
Stamper says he wants to grown along with town
Mark Stamper said he was surprised to learn he was the 2024 recipient of the Kenersville Chamber of Commerce’s John Owensby Business Advocate of the Year Award, which was presented Sept. 19 at the Paul J. Ciener Botanical Gardens. “This is very unexpected. I’ve owned a couple businesses in the past, and nobody ever acknowledged it,” said Stamper, the owner of Folly’s Draft and Snacks and ...
Yadkin County Solid Waste Transfer Station operating at limited capacity
Yadkin County has issued the following statement in regard to the county landfill. "Due to inclement weather, the Transfer Station on Landfill Rd. will be operating at limited capacity. Our receiving facility in Caldwell County has closed for the remainder of the day. Once the Transfer Station reaches capacity we will not be able to accept any further waste. If possible, please delay bringing waste until we are back to full capacity. "If you must bring waste, the convenience sites will operate on a regular schedule through the weekend until they reach capacity. If this changes, the County will issue notice through social media and our website, www.yadkincountync.gov. "You may also call the scale house at 336-849-7721 for more information. Thank you for your understanding."
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