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Plane makes emergency landing at Elkin airport
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Franklin Street section may become one-way
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Moonshiners, Racers Reunion to roar into town
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Walk to End Alzheimer's returns to Mount Airy
One of the rites of autumn, at least in these parts, is the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Mount Airy’s Riverside Park. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association — Western Carolina Chapter, the gathering brings together those who have lost loved ones to Alzheimer’s with those struggling with care-giving for a family member suffering from the disease. Even as such efforts in neighboring counties have faded — some even ceasing to exist — the Mount Airy version of the annual gathering has remained strong, often...
Two concerts set for Blackmon this weekend
The Surry Arts Council Summer Concert Series will feature two concerts at the Blackmon Amphitheatre this week. The Holiday Band will kick off the musical weekend with a show on Friday evening show, with the concert slated to begin at 7:30 p.m. The next night, on Saturday, The Rick Strickland Band is scheduled to be in concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. Costs for the concerts are $17, or a concert series summer pass. Those attending the shows are encouraged to take a lounge chair or blanket. Coolers and outside drink are not permitted. Concessions will be on sale. To purchase tickets or a summer pass, call 336-786-7998.
Project Timberlake: Yard of the Month
The Project Timberlake Community Organization in Mount Airy recently announced the winner of the Yard of the Month for September — Roxie Smith of 264 Gaylon Street. The group is recognizing those who are making an effort to improve the overall quality of life in the neighborhood. Having a yard contest is an attempt to build engagement and pride among residents of the area the group said. The organization has...
Greyhounds shut out Sauras for first win
North Surry jumped into the win column with a dominant 57-0 victory over South Stokes on Aug. 31. The victory marked the Greyhounds’ first shutout since 2018. “I thought we did a good job bouncing back after a rivalry game in Week 1,” said North Surry coach Jackson Smith. “Preparation looked different this week; our training staff does a great job making sure everyone is healthy and ready to roll...
Thurmond, State Road on tap for broadband expansion
The information superhighway in the Southwestern part of Surry County may be getting ready for some long overdue improvements that would finally deliver broadband speeds to residents who have so far been left out in the cold by previous expansion projects. The county late last month of savings by Andy Hull of Surry Communications who informed, “The majority of the original six projects are within the final phases for completion.” ...
GOP sees worrying signs in North Carolina governor’s race
Republicans in North Carolina are facing worrying signs in the governor’s race amid a torrent of negative headlines surrounding their candidate, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. Most polls in recent months have shown Democrat Josh Stein, the state’s attorney general, leading Robinson, an ally of former President Trump who has drawn criticism for his past rhetoric […]
Proposals to reject federal funding for NC public schools would lead to disaster
Every student has the right to a high-quality education and to learn in an environment that helps them thrive. An equitably resourced public education system is the cornerstone of a strong society and produces many health, social, and economic benefits for all of us. For two groups of students facing additional barriers to education equity—students with disabilities […]
Charge reversed against NC jury candidate who spent 24 hours in jail for refusing to wear mask
A North Carolina judge wrongly found a potential juror in criminal contempt for refusing to wear a mask in 2022 due to COVID-19, a state appeals court ruled Tuesday.The three-judge Court of Appeals panel agreed unanimously to reverse the order against Gregory Hahn, saying in part that his actions didn't interrupt court proceedings. Hahn had received a 24-hour jail sentence from Superior Court Judge Winston Gilchrist in October 2022. He asked that the state's intermediate-level court hear his case.The judge in 2022 declared that Hahn had been ordered three times to wear a mask. Gilchrist's order also found that Hahn...
Absentee ballots to be mailed out beginning Friday
It's here. Voters are now at the starting line of the 2024 election season with absentee ballots hitting the mail beginning Friday. Elections officials in North Carolina have Friday marked on their calendars as the day to start the mail-out of absentee ballots to voters who requested them to choose candidates for president on down without having to do so in person in advance of or the day of the Nov. 5 general election. ...
🎡 Get ready for an un-fair-gettable NC tradition
It’s the 30-year anniversary of the NC Mountain State Fair , which is back and bigger than ever . That’s right, the beloved 10-day festival and celebration of all things NC has returned, now through Sunday, Sept. 15, and daily tickets start at $9 ($5 for kiddos).
UNC schools add transfer guides
For community college students and graduates who want to transfer to one of North Carolina’s 16 public universities, the path just became clearer. Nearly 1,400 “transfer guides” are now available, providing advisers and students with information about admissions, course equivalencies and academic programs. The online data tool will help students match their earned community college credits to four-year degree requirements in […] The post UNC schools add transfer guides first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
A look at Tennessee’s recruiting ties in the state of North Carolina
The state of North Carolina has proven to be talent rich over the years, and Tennessee has re-emphasized recruiting the state under Josh Heupel. Volquest takes a look at Tennessee’s ties into the Tarheel state in this story. A look at current Vols from the state of North Carolina Tennessee currently has five players from […] The post A look at Tennessee’s recruiting ties in the state of North Carolina appeared first on On3.
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