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Community Spirit Award benefits education programs
First National Bank of Pennsylvania (FNB) awarded Emmy Corn, branch manager of First National Bank, Yadkinville office, the FNB Community Spirit Award for her many local leadership and service roles. FNB chooses one leader annually in each of its 6 regions (representing 350 branches) for the award. Emmy Corn was selected for her extensive community service in 2023, which includes the Shallow Ford Foundation Board of Directors and its new Yadkin County Education Foundation fund Advisory Board, Yadkin County Chamber of Commerce, Yadkin Christian Ministries — Chair of the Empty Bowls fundraiser, Yadkin Rotary Club Executive Board, Yadkin County Schools,...
Martin continues as Yadkin education advocate after retirement
Dr. Todd Martin has joined the Shallow Ford Foundation to continue the development of the Yadkin County Education Foundation. Recently retired as Superintendent of Yadkin County Schools, Martin has been a tireless advocate for teachers and students for the past 10+ years. Under his leadership, YCS launched several successful community partnerships resulting in enhanced support and educational opportunities for students. In late 2023, another partnership called the Yadkin County Education Foundation, a program of the Shallow Ford Foundation, was launched with a focus on classroom...
Middle-inning surge leads Lady Rams past Watauga
BOONE — Starmount softball used a pair of crucial innings, and a solid performance from inside the pitcher’s circle, to score a 9-1 win against Watauga on Wednesday night. The Lady Rams, who improved to 8-6 overall, and pitcher Rachel Bates limited the Lady Pioneers to just five hits in the ball game. The win also helped Starmount bounce back from a tough 6-1 loss at East Wilkes the night before. ...
Yadkin County Schools announce new superintendent
The Yadkin County Schools Board of Education has announced that Anthony Davis will serve as the next Superintendent of Yadkin County Schools, effective July 1. Davis replaces Dr. Todd Martin who retired from the position on March 1. Davis currently serves as the Director of Federal Programs and Career and Technical Education in Davie County Schools, a position he has held for the past six years. Davis is returning to YCS where he previously served as a teacher, coach, and administrator. Prior to working in...
East Bend woman dies after being hit by vehicle
For the second time in less than four months, a major pedestrian encounter with a vehicle has been reported at Walmart in Mount Airy — with the latest incident involving a fatality. Bonnie Smith Hennings, 86, of East Bend, died Monday, April 1 from injuries she had received the day before at the store which is a busy traffic venue, especially on weekends. Officers with the Mount Airy Police Department...
Four arrested following narcotics investigation
During the first week of April detectives with the Yadkin County Sheriff’s Office ACE Team concluded three narcotics investigations involving the sell/distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamine in Yadkin County. These investigations led to the arrest of four subjects including: Maurice Raphael Curtis, Makayla Elizabeth Money, Byron Samuel Jones, and Paxton Fleming Brendle. Maurice Raphael Curtis, age 37 of Yadkinville, was arrested and charged with the following: • 1 felony count...
The fickle month of April has arrived
The month of fickle and sometimes tricky weather has now slipped in the front door. It can very well be a month with a small remnant of winter that could bring bits of April snow that can melt your heart and generate a bit of excitement, but certainly no “snowman” type of snow. April is the month of fresh April showers and we surely hope April will live up to its name and deliver an abundance of showers. Nothing is quite as refreshing as the aroma and gracefulness of an April shower. Their is a possibility of frost on any...
Elkin Superintendent and wife injured in accident
It was news out of Elkin of an automobile accident last Monday morning that took some members of the Surry County Board of Commissioners and those in attendance to their Monday evening meeting by surprise. New Elkin City Schools Superintendent Dr. Steven Hall and his wife BriAnne were involved in a serious auto accident that required more than just first aid on the scene of the crash. Both are expected to make a full recovery, but Vice Chair Mark Marion asked Commissioner Eddie Harris if...
Lady Elks Fall to the Sauras of South Stokes
The Lady Elks Varsity softball team traveled to South Stokes on Tuesday to take on the Sauras of South Stokes in a conference match-up. This was the first game for the Lady Elks in nearly two weeks after the team took off some time for Elkin’s senior trip and for the Easter holiday. The Elks lost to the Sauras, 3-1, despite outhitting South Stokes 11-3. Elkin’s pitching was strong, with senior Lily Robbins striking out four and relief pitcher and senior, Karly Gentry striking out...
Solar eclipse viewing party at Yadkin County Public Library
The Yadkin County Public Library will host a viewing party for the partial solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. The event is scheduled for 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a live feed from the NASA website showing out on the main floor at the library from 1:45 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. The meeting room will have four to five craft stations for kids, while supplies last, from 1 p.m. — 5 p.m. ...
Forbush sports roundup
The Forbush baseball team took on Surry Central last Thursday and Friday. The Falcons topped the Golden Eagles in both games with a score of 13-0 Thursday and 1-0 on Friday. In Thursday’s match-up in Dobson the Falcons had two runs in the first inning, one in the third, two in the fifth and a whopping eight runs in the sixth inning. Forbush Seniors Braylen Beane, Holden Moxley and Kanan...
Not-Quite-Spring has become a season
There comes a time every year when it’s looking, smelling and feeling a lot like spring and yet a quick glance at the weather report will tell you that winter is not yet over. It’s hard enough to know what to wear during Not-Quite-Spring — coat, jacket, sweater, tank top and flip flops — who knows? But it’s even more difficult to know what to eat. Even the most devoted...
Friends of Stone Mountain State Park receives $10,000 donation
ROARING GAP — The Friends of Stone Mountain State Park, a non-profit organization that directly supports Stone Mountain State Park, recently received a $10,000 anonymous donation, the largest donation ever made to the organization. The anonymous donor is passionate about North Carolina state parks, has hiked thousands of miles in the NC State Parks system, and appreciates the beauty and wildlife in Stone Mountain State Park. The donor, who has enjoyed hiking at Stone Mountain for decades, stated, “my appreciation for Stone Mountain State Park...
Program helps clear the way to reduce flooding, increase usage of Yadkin River in Wilkes County
Across North Carolina, there are dozens of recent projects aimed at reducing flooding — some complete and others still in progress. Those projects are focused on flood prevention by improving streams and waterways, thanks to $38 million set aside by the General Assembly. That allocation of money created the Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program (StRAP) and made assistance available to communities around the state. The following is a Q&A about one of the projects. It’s the second in a series highlighting StRAP projects throughout North Carolina. ...
Crossnore receives NCDHHS contract to expand Homebuilders services
WINSTON-SALEM — Crossnore Communities for Children has announced that North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the organization a contract to expand Homebuilders services into all Region 3 counties of North Carolina. These 15 counties include Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Davidson, Davie, Durham, Forsyth, Guilford, Orange, Person, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin. Homebuilders is an evidence-based Intensive Family Preservation Service, working with children who are at highest risk of entering or reentering the foster care system. Homebuilders staff work within a family’s...
Top-ranked Bears handle business vs. Rams
BOONVILLE — Mount Airy picked up its seventh-consecutive victory by defeating Starmount 8-3 on March 27. The visiting Granite Bears scored at least one run in five of seven innings. The Rams put up all three of their runs in the first inning, but were held to just one hit across the final six innings. “This is a big win for us,” said Mount Airy coach Josh Wilson. “Starmount’s always...
Live Like Norah Foundation to host spring vendor fair
The Live Like Norah Foundation is set to host a Yadkin Spring Market event Saturday, April 6 at the Yadkin County Agricultural & Educational Building, located at 2051 Agricultural Way, in Yadkinville from 8 a.m. — 2 p.m. More than 25 vendors will be set up showcasing a variety of products including woodworking crafts, candles, freeze-dried candies, jewelry, baked goods, flowers and garden items and more. In addition to some multi-level marketing companies the fair will feature many small home-based businesses. ...
Glory Days tractor show this weekend
The 13th Annual Yadkin County Glory Days Show is planned for this weekend with events Friday and Saturday. The show will feature tractor and lawnmower pulls and an antique tractor and engine show. Events begin at 12 noon on Friday and 9 a.m. on Saturday. Gates will open at 8 a.m. The show is held at 2937 Radiator Road in Yadkinville. There will be country food available for purchase. Admission is $10 per person, children 8 and under are free. ...
103-year Yadkin County woman shares stories with American Legion historian
On a recent warm spring afternoon, North Carolina American Legion Auxiliary Historian Linda J. Quinlan paid a visit to the Vienna Village Assisted Living facility in Pfafftown to chat with Martha (Kate) Shore. Kate — as she is affectionately known — is the most senior resident at Vienna Village, and is a healthy, spry 103-year-young lady. Linda Quinlan was joined by her husband Jim, along with David Shore, Kate’s son, and Cathy Shore, David’s wife. The Shores live in Boonville and the Quinlans reside in...
Time to set out cold weather plants
Setting out the cool weather vegetables It is now past the middle of March and it’s time to set out the cool weather vegetables of early spring and get them off to a great start. As long as the soil is workable, cool weather vegetables can be sown or set out. There are a lot of cool weather vegetables on the planting list and they include Siberian kale, curly mustard, mixed greens, Alaska green peas, onion sets, Irish potatoes, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, carrots, beets and...
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