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RCC to host 'Active Adult' health fair
Experts agree that a key ingredient for good health, both physically and mentally, doesn’t come in pill form but involves staying active — which an event this week in Mount Airy will stress. The Active Adult Health Fair, free for the public and geared toward those in the 55-plus age group, is scheduled Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the downstairs gymnasium at Reeves Community Center. Organized by...
WS/FCS sends machinery, crew to Buncombe County
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. — Box, after box, loaded up onto a trailer, to help people who lost everything in Hurricane Helene. Richard Cottrell dropped off diapers, water and baby wipes at the Forsyth County Public Safety building. "It's a massive effort," Cottrell said. "I left Costco and everyone had...
Sales tax referendum to be on ballot in Yadkin
Fourth time's the charm? Leaders in Yadkin County are hoping that is the case for a sales tax referendum on the ballot this fall. The measure which is a quarter center sales tax has been on the ballot three times before, most recently in 2020, and it failed each time. Each of the four candidates running for Yadkin County Commissioner said during a forum that they were in favor of this tax which would help spread out the tax burden on more than just property...
Winston-Salem teachers are in a league of their own
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A bowling league has been a decades-old tradition for some Winston-Salem teachers. Once the school day ends, they’re off to a league of their own, which is a bowling league specifically for educators. The Teachers’ Bowling League meets on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. at Creekside Lanes in Winston-Salem. The president of […]
Four candidates on ballot in Yadkin commissioner race
In Yadkin County there will be four candidates on the ballot vying for three seats on the Yadkin County Board of Commissioners. Candidates running for election are incumbent David Moxley, as well as Ricky Oliver and Tim Parks, all on the Republican ticket; and unaffiliated candidate Marty Driver. Each of the four candidates responded to questions from The Yadkin Ripple on why they are seeking election to the county board. Their responses are published below in their entirety. ...
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