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Will Hurricane Helene hit Virginia?13News Now2 hours ago
Parent arrested at North Surry High School after threatening officer, administratorThe Mount Airy News15 hours ago
Friday Forecast: Helene's remnants bring afternoon downpours12 On Your Side4 hours ago
Two inmates released by mistake, one goes straight to assault victim's homeWFMY NEWS22 days ago
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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...
Flood watch issued, weather delays N.C. Highway 89 opening
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for areas including Stokes County around 11 a.m. Thursday in effect through Friday evening. "Catastrophic, life threatening flooding, caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible," the alert states. "Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain." ...
Stokes County Schools will be remote Friday due to Helene, severe weather
STOKES COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Schools in Stokes County will be learning remotely on Friday due to severe weather, according to a Stokes County Schools statement posted to social media on Wednesday. We are expecting showers and thunderstorms to redevelop Wednesday evening, especially in the mountains and foothills. Highs will be in the lower-80s, and […]
Officer injured & 2 pending extraditions after Henry Co. police chase
The sheriff’s office in Henry County, VA announced that a Sept. 21 police chase led the arrest of a passenger who was a North Carolina fugitive while the driver became a fugitive who was captured in Myrtle Beach.
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. ...
Tri-Area Community Health welcomes Quesenberry
We are excited to welcome Allison Quesenberry, RDN, CDCES who will be offering Dietitian and Nutrition services to our patients. Allison is also a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. Allison will provide Medical Nutrition Therapy services that include a variety of focus areas, including, but not limited to, pediatrics, weight management and obesity, disordered eating, oncology, sports, general wellness, diabetes, heart disease, GI disorders, and food allergies and intolerances. ...
No bond for Ridgeway man who allegedly shot at his wife
A Ridgeway man is being held in the Henry County Adult Detention Center without bond after an incident where he allegedly added a gun to the mix during a domestic dispute. Last Wednesday, Sept. 18, there was an altercation between Richard John Smith and his wife, Jeanie Hawks Smith on Wright Rd. in Ridgeway, Henry County Sheriff’s Office stated.
Plans cooking up for Sonker Festival
Fall is here, which means the annual Surry County Sonker Festival is just around the corner — scheduled for Oct. 5 to be exact. The annual event now in its 43rd year will be staged at the historic Edwards-Franklin House, a structure built in 1799 which is located at 4132 Haystack Road west of Mount Airy. It features live old-time and bluegrass music, tours of the house and other attractions. ...
Burnett shines as Cavs win at Patrick
STUART - Laiken Burnett was living every setter's dream Tuesday night and her framing of the volleyball led Carroll County to a 3-1 (25-23, 21-25, 25-21, 25-19) victory over host Patrick County. The victory allows CCHS (7-5, 4-1 District) to maintain a share of the Three Rivers District lead with a match with Radford remaining in the first half of the season. Burnett finished with a career-high 41 assists and...
Success in fight against substance use disorder requires a common goal
Measuring the success of substance use disorder education and prevention programs can be a challenging if there is not a strong framework by which to measure success. Many years ago, Surry County began the arduous process of collecting data from residents that has since guided the county’s policy regarding the disease and will provide the basis for measuring progress. A meeting held Wednesday at the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History brought together community stakeholders, county officials, representatives of Surry County Emergency Services and the...
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