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Starmount Class of 2024
Starmount seniors ended their high school careers Friday evening on the school football field as the sun was beginning to set. The ceremony for the 123 graduates began with a presentation of the colors by the Starmount JROTC and singing of the National Anthem by the Concert Choir. Senior Aydan Parks gave the welcome address and invocation. Parks said the ceremony was the celebration of a “new chapter.” ...
Local Captain offers tropical getaways
The arrival of summer means many are planning for vacations. For those looking to expand their horizons and truly get “away from it all,” they need look no further than Elkin’s own Captain Glen Martin. Martin is a US Coast Guard licensed captain with more than 30 years experience on sailing yachts and well as teaching sailing. Martin offers small group and even customizable sailing trips in the Caribbean that will be unlike any other vacation experience. ...
Stories and songs in Boonville
A new series of events entitled “Stories and Songs” is slated to begin Thursday, May 30 at 6 p.m. in the Regional Studies Room of the Boonville Community Public Library. “The purpose of the Stories and Songs Series is to help build a sense of community, keep traditions alive, and better understand the unique culture of Appalachia and the mountain valley hill country of Surry, Wilkes, and Yadkin. Words and music show us where we’ve been, who we are, and most importantly where we are...
Rotary Club grant provides AED for Chamber
Yadkin Valley Rotary President Holly Lamm, joined by other Rotary members, recently presented an AED Defibrillator to David Steelman and Quinn Wilkins of the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce. Yadkin Valley Rotary Club used the Rotary District #7690 Grant to provide the AED at The Heritage Center & Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce facility. An AED, or automated external defibrillator, is used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. It’s...
Potatoes in bloom
Imagine if you took the idea for a “bloomin’ onion” and tried it with a potato, but instead of deep-frying, you baked it. Someone did that, and the results are outstanding. The result is a baked potato you could eat with your hands if you wanted to. There’d be crispy edges all over it, making it sort of like French fries that you pick like petals from a flower. Unlike...
Arlington Fire & Rescue lowers ISO ratings
Chief Kevin Macemore, Arlington Fire & Rescue, announced the 2024 Certificate of Fire District Rating for the two districts covered by the department during the Jonesville Town Council meeting on May 13. Fire District Ratings are given based on inspections by officials from the North Carolina Department of Insurance Office of State Fire Marshal. Inspections are required as part of the North Carolina Response Ratings System. Officials assessed the department’s staffing levels, equipment, communications capabilities, and water source availability. Services provided by Jonesville’s Water Department along with Yadkin County’s Communications and Fire Marshal Office are included in the grading system. ...
Yadkin County budget public hearing set for June 13
During its May 20 board meeting, the Yadkin County Board of Commissioners held Legislative Public Hearings for Rezoning Cases RZ24-004, RZ24-005, and RZ24-006 and approved those requests. The board approved a budget amendment to cover salary lines in multiple departments for the remainder of the fiscal year and passed two resolutions to accept American Rescue Plan Act funds from the State Fiscal Recovery Fund to assist with water/wastewater infrastructure needs. ...
Local student awarded Herman Laffoon TPA Scholarship
Peyton Elizabeth Spicer was awarded the Herman Laffoon Travelers Protective Association (TPA) Scholarship, given by TPA’s local Post CC. The TPA Scholarship was given at the retirement dinner held at Terrys Café and Catering in Jonesville. Spicer was present with her mother, Amy Norman and father Sandy Spicer. She is a graduating senior from East Wilkes High School and will be attending UNC at Chapel Hill next fall. Her academic interest is in becoming an orthopedic assistant. The retirement dinner honoring four TPA officers and...
Forbush track star named Female Falcon of the Year
Forbush Senior Skylar Southern has had an incredible year in outdoor track and field. This month, she won the Conference Championship in the 100m, 200m, and 400m and was named the Foothills 2A Conference Women’s Track & Field Athlete of the Year for the second year in a row. At Regionals, she came home with a 1st place medal in both the 200m and the 400m and a 2nd place...
Buckin’ Elks slay Dragons of NCSSM
On an overcast and dreary afternoon, with the constant threat of rain and the occasional drizzle, the Buckin’ Elks of Elkin High School hosted the Dragons from the North Carolina School of Science and Math of Morganton in the NCHSAA 1A West Regional Finals. In an intense and exciting battle that included a whole lot of smack talk and up and down scores, the Elkin Men’s Tennis team maintained their composure and battled with grit and determination. On an afternoon where the matches’ outcome came down to the last set being played, the Buckin’ Elks prevailed victorious, claiming the Regional...
Grace Clinic provides free mammograms for patients in need
On April 30, Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley, in collaboration with Hugh Chatham Health and Foundation For The Carolinas, hosted a mammogram clinic. There were 15 uninsured patients provided with a free screening mammogram. Grace Clinic is a free, nonprofit medical home for uninsured/underinsured, low-income, and Medicaid/Medicare patients. Grace Clinic patients who were seen at this mammogram clinic were well past due for their screening mammograms due to lack of...
Volunteers needed for teacher appreciation celebration
An outdoor appreciation event for Yadkin County School personnel is planned as a thank you for local teachers and staff. Pack the Park is scheduled for May 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Yadkin Valley YMCA picnic shelter. There will be live music, BBQ, side dishes and desserts, prizes, and games. Organizers said last year, roughly 400 school personnel attended the event. Organizers are seeking help from...
Threat of storms can't drown out wine fest fun
Cloudy skies threatened a wash out but that did not deter wine lovers from coming to enjoy the 21st annual Yadkin Valley Wine Festival. Yadkin Valley Chamber President David Steelman said an estimated 3,000 guests attended Saturday’s festival at Elkin Municipal Park. “Considering the weather forecast all week long, which wasn’t good, we’re just really surprised and amazed we’ve got this many people,” Steelman said Saturday. As of mid-day the rain and storms had held off and folks were busy perusing the food and vendor...
Garden party gala raises funds for Hugh Chatham Health Foundation
As is tradition, wine festival weekend in Elkin kicked off on May 17 with the Hugh Chatham Health Foundation's annual fundraising gala. This year's gala, hosted at Coley Hall in The Liberty in downtown Elkin, had a garden party theme. Guests showed up and showed out in their finest frocks to support this vital part of the Yadkin Valley health community. The gala has been a part of wine fest weekend nearly since its inception more than 20 years ago. Local wine is served, alongside...
Falcons close out season 25-3
Forbush closed out its season on Wednesday in the third round of the NCHSAA state 2A playoffs with a 2-0 loss to North Stanly. The Falcons ended the season 25-3. Thomas Conrad had 21 outs during the game. Conrad, Colton Moxley, Bo Moxley, Riley Campbell, and Dylan McClamrock each had one hit during the game. Forbush was ranked 4th and lost to the 5th ranked team. “We gave up two runs in the 3rd inning with two outs on back to back doubles. The pitcher we faced was a Wingate University commit. Thomas pitched outstanding for us and we had chances to score in several innings but just couldn’t get a hit with runners in scoring position,” said Forbush Baseball Coach Jack Moss.
Forbush to hold baseball camp
Forbush will hold baseball camps for future Falcons on May 30 and 31. Elementary camp for grades pre-K through fifth grade will be on May 30 and 31 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The cost is $70. For grades sixth through eighth, camp will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on May 30. The cost is $35. Pre-registration is required.
Strawberry harvest half done? Still time to pick your own
Halfway into the strawberry harvest May has reached its halfway point and so has the strawberry season. There are three more weeks for enjoying the strawberry harvest. The pick-your-own fields are still colorful with white blooms and bright red tart berries. They are ready for picking or the strawberry farmers will pick them for you. Always call ahead if you need them ready-picked. As the season progresses, it’s a good idea to check and see if the fields are open all day. The warm May...
NC Trail Days 2024 brings events to Jonesville May 30 – June 2
The fifth annual NC Trail Days Festival is planned for May 30 through June 2 with events happening in Jonesville and Elkin. Elkin and Jonesville have become destinations for hikers, paddlers and nature-lovers as the region boasts three great state trails: the NC Mountains-to-Sea Trail, the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, and the Yadkin River State Trail. Jonesville will host numerous events during the festival including trivia night, night hikes,...
Four new Yadkin volunteers join Guardian ad Litem
Yadkin County Guardian ad Litem welcomes four more volunteers who have completed training and will provide a much-needed voice for local children in the foster care system. Sandy Higgs, Megan Cheek, Kelli Byrd, and Faith McCurry were sworn in on by District Court Judge Laura Luffman. They come from all corners of the county – from Yadkinville to Hamptonville to Jonesville. GAL Child Advocates give abused and neglected children in...
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