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<p>Photo courtesy of Tammy Johnson</p><p>Students wear sunglasses as part of the Dollar Days fundraiser for C.B. Eller&#8217;s Relay for Life team. Also shown are Principal Pamela Huffman and Kiwanis members Eddie Day and Ken Nolan.</p>
C.B. Eller honors ‘Terrific Kids’
C.B. Eller Elementary School recently recognized 76 students as Terrific Kids for the third quarter. These students were chosen for representing the “A” in the Trojan “LEAD”, which stands for “Act Responsibly.” The following students were chosen: Kindergarten, Lesley Cruz-Rameriz, Dylan Hogue, Jesse Jester, Ciara Jordan, Hunter Lambe, Shawna Myers, Maggie Reece, Colin Robertson, Levi Sadler, Anna Tilley, Ariel Trinidad, Autumn Wooten; ...
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<p>Congressman Coble heads up the CRC meeting in Washington.</p>
Coble co-chairs Creative Rights Caucus
The chairman of the House subcommittee that deals with intellectual property rights and a Democratic representative from Southern California kicked off the inaugural meeting of the Creative Rights Caucus (CRC). U.S. Reps. Howard Coble (R-NC) and Judy Chu (D-CA) will co-chair the newly-formed, bipartisan caucus. The CRC was founded to educate members of Congress, their staffs and the general public about the importance of preserving and pr...
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<p>Photo courtesy of the Carolina College Advising Corps</p><p>Scott Wilson is a graduate of UNC in Political Science and German. He currently works with the Carolina College Advising Corps, also through UNC.</p>
Elkin High holds college week for students
All this week Elkin High School has been educating students about their options following graduation with College Week at Lunch, a special time set aside during the students’ lunch period when different colleges come in and promote their schools. On Monday, Queens College of Charlotte visited. Tuesday was East Carolina University, and Wednesday was Western Carolina University. Thursday was Catawba College and Appalachian State University in...
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Notary Public training coming to Surry Community College
Surry Community College will offer Notary Public Training on Tuesday and Thursday, March 26 and 28 from 6-9:30 p.m. at the Elkin Center (Room 107), 1461 N. Bridge Street, Elkin. Tuition will be $66, and the cost of the required textbook will be $27.25. Numbers of businesses are required to have notarized signatures as a part of their normal business activity. As a result they employ persons who hold NC Notary Public credentials. Intere...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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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