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Hagan launches ‘Jobs Tour’
U.S. Senator Kay R. Hagan, D-N.C., launched her North Carolina Back to Work Jobs Tour to determine the most effective ways to get North Carolinians back to work as soon as possible. Hagan began the tour in Scotland County where unemployment stands at 16.6 percent, the highest of any county in North Carolina. She toured Service Thread Manufacturing, a textile company that employs approximately 75 people and manufactures industrial yarns and ...
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What the new curriculum will focus on
DOBSON — While few details are available regarding specific changes to next year’s curriculum in Surry County Schools, much of the focus will be on more complex problem-solving strategies in the classroom. Specific lesson plans based on the new curriculum will be developed over the coming months, and will be unveiled to every teacher in the system on May 25. What is known so far is that tests are going to be based on promoting real-world ...
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<p>Thomas Williams/Surry County Health and Nutrition Center</p><p>The Surry County Health and Nutrition Center&#8217;s Pediatric Clinic has been recognized with a level-two certification as a patient-centered medical home. It is the only public health department in North Carolina honored with that distinction.</p>
Surry Pediatric Clinic lands rare honor for quality care
The Surry County Health and Nutrition Center has received an honor few health departments in the country can claim. On Jan. 12, The National Committee for Quality Assurance recognized the center’s Pediatric Clinic with a level-two certification as a patient-centered medical home. In addition, the Washington, D.C.-based committee honored the individual efforts of Dr. Frank Spence Jr., MD, Ricky Vernon, PA-C, and Wendy Smith, FNP-BC. The ce...
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Sub-committee to determine if Dobson takes on water lines
DOBSON — On Thursday night, the Dobson Board of Commissioners named two board members who will serve on a sub-committee to determine whether or not the town should take ownership water lines now owned by the county. Town Manager Josh Smith said he met with Surry County Manager Dennis Thompson and the County’s Water and Sewer Manager Jack Gardin about turning the county’s lines near Dobson over to the town. He said the county has lines in th...
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Police catch Advanced Electronics robber
The Elkin Police Department on Friday charged a Jonesville man with the Nov. 18 armed robbery at Advanced Electronics in Elkin. James Dexter King, 39, of 1016 Oak Lane, Jonesville, has been char...
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Elkin Police Blotter
Passing a counterfeit bill On Aug. 3, the Elkin Police Department was called in response to a counterfeit bill passed at the Kentucky Fried Chicken on N. Bridge St., Elkin. According to an EP...
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Business
<p>Submitted Photo</p><p>The company headquarters of one of Surry County&#8217;s largest private employers will occupy this building at 1908 Caudle Drive effective Feb. 27.</p>
WorkForce Carolina moving
Tom Joyce Heartland Publications One of Surry County’s largest private employers will soon have a new home. An official of WorkForce Carolina, now celebrating 25 years in business, has annou...
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Antawain Stanley, store manager, proudly stands in front of Elkin s newest clothing store, Pier s Clothing. Name brand sports clothing such as Nike, Jordan and Rocawear are just a few of the selections available.
Sports clothing available in Elkin
Elkin residents who prefer the sport clothing lines of Nike, Jordan, SeanJohn and Rocawear can now find those selections in downtown. Pier's Clothing, 108 Court Street, offers mens and women's spo...
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YVB unveils new service
Yadkin Valley Bank and Trust, the parent company of Yadkin Valley Bank, has unveiled a new consumer-friendly website with several distinctive community features. The new website, which consolidates...
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TRIBUNE/Karen Martin Destined to be a fixture on the Yadkin Valley landscape, “Winston” takes up residence at the Dodge City Steakhouse.
Dodge City Steakhouse aims for the bulls-eye
Want a little bull with that steak? You’ll find both when the Dodge City Steakhouse swings its doors wide open Tuesday and gives its customers a little kick of Western-style flavor. Yadkin Valley...
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