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2 killed in fatal dirt bike crash in Wilkes County, authorities say
PURLEAR, N.C. (WGHP) — Both drivers were killed in a dirt bike crash in Wilkes County early Saturday morning, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol reported. On Saturday around midnight, the NCSHP responded to a fatal crash in Wilkes County on Shingle Gap Road near CC Hayes Road. A Honda dirt birt bike traveling north […]
Flood clean up begins in Elkin
Clean up efforts are underway Saturday morning in downtown Elkin in the wake of flooding caused by heavy rains from the remnants of Hurricane Helene. Standard St. and Bridge St. were closed on Friday as flood waters from the Yadkin River blocked access to the Gwyn McNeil Bridge. Saturday morning the bridge access was reopen but Standard St. in front of the Heritage and Trails Center remained closed as town staff, firefighters and business owners worked to clean up from the flooding. ...
Several schools closed Monday in wake of Helene
WILKES COUNTY, N.C. — The following school systems will be closed Monday, September 30:. Alleghany County Schools (also closed Tuesday, October 1) County officials are still assessing conditions at schools in the wake of Helene, which ripped through much of western North Carolina on Thursday and Friday. Many areas...
Statesville community stepping in to help families impacted by Helene
STATESVILLE, N.C. — Helene has left many families in destruction, devastation, and darkness across North Carolina. Now the Statesville community is coming together to help those in need. "It's a way to do something to help our community," Sherrie Anderson, a resident living in the area, said. Anderson has...
Many schools cancelled; some will offer food, showers to residents
Hundreds of homes in Surry County remain in the dark Sunday evening following Hurricane Helene's visit last week. According to ReadyNC.gov there were 2,546 residents of Surry County still in the dark as of 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening. In response to some residents being without power or having difficulty getting around, most local schools are closed Monday, Sept. 30 with the exception of Elkin City Schools. Surry County Schools will...
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 […]
No. 18 Mount Airy wins key Northwest Conference battle over Starmount; 36th straight victory
It was a game of missed opportunities for Starmount as Mount Airy was able to hold on for a 17-14 win. The game was played on Saturday night at Starmount High School as a result of Hurricane Helene's impacts on North Carolina. The victory, which is the Granite Bears’ 36th...
BRE reports 11,616 still without power in Ashe County
ASHE — Blue Ridge Energy and assisting crews and contractors are working around the clock to safely restore power as quickly as possible in the wake of hundreds of downed trees, washed out roads and decimated power lines and poles. As of 5:30 p.m. Sunday, outages stand at more than 37,000 members without power: 13,605 in Watauga County, 11,616 in Ashe County; 7,802 in Caldwell County; 2,814 in Alleghany County; 1,682 in Wilkes County; 318 in Avery County and 144 in Alexander County. Damage is...
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