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VFW buddy poppy campaign scheduled for May 23-25
Elkin VFW Post 7794 and Yadkin VFW Post 10346 will distribute Buddy Poppies at the Elkin Walmart on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 23-25. VFW members will be on site each day to distribute poppies. Proceeds for the event will be used to support veterans programs and other community groups and activities in the tri-county area.
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<p>Taylor Pardue</p><p>Asher McRitchie&#8217;s Tom Sawyer tricks his friends into painting Aunt Polly&#8217;s fence &#8220;for fun.&#8221;</p>
Elkin eighth graders bring Tom Sawyer to life
Elkin Middle School presented its eighth grade play Friday and Saturday night. The play was a presentation of Mark Twain’s American classic, Tom Sawyer. Cast in order of appearance: Bronson Gwyn - Jeff Thatcher Asher McRitchie - Tom Sawyer Kenya Easter - Mrs. Thatcher Whitney Sprinkle - Becky Thatcher Cameron Beals - Aunt Polly Jacob Bellia - Sid Emma Aldridge - Cousin Mary Jarrett Peterson - Ben Rogers Ryan Russell - Joe ...
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<p>Jessica Johnson | The News</p><p>More than 100 pillowcase dresses hang in the hall at Highland Park Baptist Church, sewn by church members for the mission trip to take to the Dominican Republic in June. From left, Youth Minister Drew Hunsley, church member Glenda Weddle, and church member Frances Nixon, who taught basic sewing lessons in order to prepare to make the dresses.</p>
Church members sew 100 dresses for mission trip in June
Along the wall of the main hall of Highland Park Baptist Church, one hundred colorful dresses were hung with care. Each dress was created from a pillowcase with a cross stitched on the front. Some dresses were created from silk pillowcases and patterned pillowcases, and for the plainer pillowcases, details were added, like ribbon and trim. Each dress is unique — there are no duplicates. The dresses were sewn by church members for the Hi...
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Yadtel opens new office in Jonesville
Yadtel Telecom will hold a grand opening celebration Friday morning for its Jonesville office. The office was previously located at the Starmount V Cinema shopping center but has moved down Highway 67 to the Foothills Market Shopping Center, known to many as the “Food Lion shopping center.” The event will be from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., with bluegrass music from the Grasshoppers playing from 2-4 p.m. The move has already taken place, but ...
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Crime Reports
Mother’s Day weekend brings six assaults in Jonesville
Mother’s Day is often a time for flowers and cards, long-distance phone calls and special meals. For some in Jonesville, this past Mother’s Day weekend was a time for stitches, bruises, and kniv...
May 16, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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<p>The Yadkin County Sheriff&#8217;s office is asking for your help in identifying suspects shown on this video shot in connection to a larceny in Hamptonville.</p>
Surveillance video shows packages being stolen
The Yadkin County Sheriff’s Office on April 23 received a call in reference to a larceny located on US Hwy 21 South near the Iredell County line in Hamptonville. The suspects shown were caught o...
Apr 29, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Lelia Gene Settle, 37 of Yadkinville is charged with 2 counts of possession with intent to manufacture sell and deliver a schedule II controlled substance, 2 counts of sell and deliver a controlled substance, obtaining a controlled substance by fraud and trafficking in opiates by possession.
Suspect charged with using false prescription
An Elkin pharmacy may have helped nab a suspect allegedly involved in a stolen prescription padding operation. A warrant for arrest has been filed by the Elkin Police Department for Christopher ...
Apr 25, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Jonesville crime round-up
Charge: Assault on a female When reported: Sept. 21, 1:40 p.m. Location: 100 block of Park Circle Drive, Jonesville Details: Paul Douglas Lente, 40, of Jonesville, was charged with assault o...
Oct 04, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Dec 05, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 25 25 recommendations | email to a friend
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Business
‘Real World’ event for youth scheduled for April 11
The Third Annual Real World event will be held April 11 to help local youth ages 14-21 understand challenges young adults face in today’s society and to provide them with the financial tools to pr...
Apr 08, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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<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...
Jan 27, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 20 20 recommendations | email to a friend
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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 spor...
Jul 04, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 30 30 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
May 07, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 25 25 recommendations | email to a friend
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