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by Lindsay Craven
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<p>Jason Meyer | MerleFest</p><p>MerleFest kicks off its 26th year today. This year’s festival will pay tribute to the late bluegrass and folk music legend, Doc Watson.</p>

Jason Meyer | MerleFest

MerleFest kicks off its 26th year today. This year’s festival will pay tribute to the late bluegrass and folk music legend, Doc Watson.

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<p>Jason Meyer | MerleFest</p><p>This year Saturday’s premiere event will be the Celebration Jam that evening. The jam will be hosted by Sam Bush and will feature Jeff Little, T. Michael Coleman, Jack Lawrence, Bryan Sutton and David Holt playing Doc’s favorites tunes and sharing their Doc stories with the audience.</p>

Jason Meyer | MerleFest

This year Saturday’s premiere event will be the Celebration Jam that evening. The jam will be hosted by Sam Bush and will feature Jeff Little, T. Michael Coleman, Jack Lawrence, Bryan Sutton and David Holt playing Doc’s favorites tunes and sharing their Doc stories with the audience.

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MerleFest kicks off its 26th year today. This year’s festival will pay tribute to the late bluegrass and folk music legend, Doc Watson.

The festival is named after Watson’s son Merle. Doc Watson, who died in May 2012, who has performed at every festival since its beginnings in 1986.

The annual bluegrass and folk music festival takes place from April 25 through April 28 and will feature performances from over 90 artists on 14 stages.

“For those wanting an affordable weekend getaway, MerleFest provides a true value to its customers,” said festival director Ted Hagaman. “The admission prices are extremely reasonable - especially considering that we feature over 90 artists on 14 stages. Also, there are no hidden charges.

“We provide free parking, a free shuttle that will deliver you to the entrance, a free program guide as you enter, and all children 12 and under are admitted free with a paid adult,” Hagaman continued. “In addition, our Little Pickers Family Area for children offers each child the opportunity to make crafts and participate in several interactive exhibits – all free of charge.”

Acts to look for

Thursday’s highlighted performances include The Charlie Daniels Band, Leon Russell, Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, Dehlia Low, Red Molly, The Greencards and Enter the Haggis.

Friday’s highlighted performances include Gov’t Mule, The Del McCoury Band and The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Steep Canyon Rangers, Delta Rae, Donna the Buffalo, Jim Lauderdale Scythian and The Waybacks.

Saturday will feature legends like Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, John Cowan, The Kruger Brothers and David Holt.

Sunday brings The Avett Brothers, Nashville Bluegrass Band, Jim Avett, South Carolina Broadcasters, Jack Lawrence and Tift Merritt.

Special performances

MerleFest has several signature performances and contests that it brings back each year. The first event of the year will be the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest on Friday. Jim Lauderdale is a judge for the event and the winners will perform the winning entries on the Cabin Stage that night.

The Doc Watson Guitar Championship is also held on Friday and will be judged by Peter Rowan, Owe Kruger and last year’s winner Benjamin Cockman.

The Merle Watson Bluegrass Banjo Contest is held on Friday and will be judged by Pete Wernick, Steve Lewis, Blind Boy Paxton and last year’s winner Brandon Green.

The Hillside Album Hour will return for its sixth year. This event is hosted by The Waybacks and surprise guests and is shrouded in secrecy every year.

The Waybacks host a Facebook page and post periodic clues as to what the mystery album might be but nothing is revealed until the first note floats across the Hillside audience.

This year Saturday’s premiere event will be the Celebration Jam that evening. The jam will be hosted by Sam Bush and will feature Jeff Little, T. Michael Coleman, Jack Lawrence, Bryan Sutton and David Holt playing Doc’s favorites tunes and sharing their Doc stories with the audience.

Another large annual event is the Midnight Jam at midnight on Saturday. This event is a separated ticketed event and will take place in the Walker Center. This year it is hosted by Scythian with special guests The Waybacks, Donna the Buffalo, John Cowan, Jim Lauderdale, The Black Lillies, The Honeycutters, Pokey LaFarge and many more.

Outside the music

The festival also offers a large merchandise tent called the MerleFest Mall, where attendees can purchase music from their favorite artists of the weekend and grab a t-shirt or hat.

For a more extensive shopping experience attendees can peruse the Shoppes at MerleFest where there are demonstrating artisans, jewelry, clothing and shoes, art and photography, house wares, instruments and more.

There is a special family dedicated area called Little Pickers where children can take in free arts and crafts activities, entertainment and special kid friendly performances.

Want to go?

Tickets are still available for purchase and can be picked up at the gates starting Thursday at 2:30 p.m. and Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting at 9 a.m.

Reach Lindsay Craven at 679-2341 or at lcraven@civitasmedia.com.

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Fences, trees and other fixtures around the property were destroyed or pushed over, leaving owner Tammy Hazelwood no other choice but to reschedule the ribbon cutting.

“We had three fences that were down that we are having to fix back. We have four or five trees we’ve cleaned up. We have the fence behind the handicap-swing area that we’re going to have to mount back up…so it wouldn’t fall worse. We have lost a lot of rubber mulch,” Hazelwood said.

The cleanup has been ongoing from Thursday through Sunday.

Hazelwood and the rest of the center’s staff will have to hold their grand opening ceremony on July 13 instead to allow time for repairs and for the United States Submarine Veterans Winston-Salem/Greensboro branch - a supporter and partner in the effort to open the facility - to hold their July 4 activities.

The new time is set for noon until 3 p.m.

The event was originally scheduled for last Saturday, June 15. Contrary to articles in other publications, the ceremony was postponed Friday and advertised on the center’s Facebook page. The storm that blew through the area Thursday cut off power and left many different repairs to be made.

The center provides recreational horseback riding for families with handicapped members, something Hazelwood knows about firsthand.

Hazelwood said the center had been through hard times before and would persevere in this one as well.

“We took a pretty bad hit but it could have been worse,” Hazelwood said. “I’m not going to tell you I haven’t cried.”

The facility was ready to go before the storm. Carolina Carports and Elkin Sign Shop have teamed with the center to help with buildings and signs on the property. A handicap-accessible gazebo is also being designed.

“We’ve got tack rooms done, we’ve got concrete poured. We’ve got a lot done,” Hazelwood said.

Everyone is welcome back July 13 including those without disabilities. Inflatable bouncing houses will be available for the children and hot dogs for the lunch.

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Fernando Soto, age 18, of N. State St. in Yadkinville, was charged with assault on a government official, assault on a female, simple assault, drunk and disruptive disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, possession of alcohol under 21 years of age and impeding traffic.

An officer with the Yadkinville Police Department on June 9 observed a man and woman in a physical altercation in the roadway.

Traffic had come to a stop as the two were fighting, according to a Yadkinville Police Department release.

Another man had come to try to aid the woman, and that man was assaulted also, according to Yadkinville Police Capt. Patrick L. Long.

The officer intervened and the male, identified as Fernando Soto, age 18, of N. State St. in Yadkinville, turned his aggression toward the officer, according to the release.

After Soto lunged for a nearby knife, the officer subdued Soto and was able to take Soto in to custody, the release states. The officer suffered minor injury resulting from being struck in the face and mouth by Soto, according to the release. Alcohol was a contributing factor, according to the release.

Soto was charged with assaulting two other individuals in addition to the officer. He was being held under a $25,000 bond for the following charges: Assault on a government official, assault on a female, simple assault, drunk and disruptive disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, possession of alcohol under 21 years of age, impeding traffic.

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Police also arrested Elizabeth Nicole Pardue Atkinson, age 27 of 925 Motor Road in Winston-Salem for misdemeanor larceny. Atkinson was placed under a $2,500 secured bond.

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Thursday’s storm cost Joshua’s Angel Center of the Carolinas more than just their grand opening.

Fences, trees and other fixtures around the property were destroyed or pushed over, leaving owner Tammy Hazelwood no other choice but to reschedule the ribbon cutting.

“We had three fences that were down that we are having to fix back. We have four or five trees we’ve cleaned up. We have the fence behind the handicap-swing area that we’re going to have to mount back up…so it wouldn’t fall worse. We have lost a lot of rubber mulch,” Hazelwood said.

The cleanup has been ongoing from Thursday through Sunday.

Hazelwood and the rest of the center’s staff will have to hold their grand opening ceremony on July 13 instead to allow time for repairs and for the United States Submarine Veterans Winston-Salem/Greensboro branch - a supporter and partner in the effort to open the facility - to hold their July 4 activities.

The new time is set for noon until 3 p.m.

The event was originally scheduled for last Saturday, June 15. Contrary to articles in other publications, the ceremony was postponed Friday and advertised on the center’s Facebook page. The storm that blew through the area Thursday cut off power and left many different repairs to be made.

The center provides recreational horseback riding for families with handicapped members, something Hazelwood knows about firsthand.

Hazelwood said the center had been through hard times before and would persevere in this one as well.

“We took a pretty bad hit but it could have been worse,” Hazelwood said. “I’m not going to tell you I haven’t cried.”

The facility was ready to go before the storm. Carolina Carports and Elkin Sign Shop have teamed with the center to help with buildings and signs on the property. A handicap-accessible gazebo is also being designed.

“We’ve got tack rooms done, we’ve got concrete poured. We’ve got a lot done,” Hazelwood said.

Everyone is welcome back July 13 including those without disabilities. Inflatable bouncing houses will be available for the children and hot dogs for the lunch.

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Fernando Soto, age 18, of N. State St. in Yadkinville, was charged with assault on a government official, assault on a female, simple assault, drunk and disruptive disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, possession of alcohol under 21 years of age and impeding traffic.

An officer with the Yadkinville Police Department on June 9 observed a man and woman in a physical altercation in the roadway.

Traffic had come to a stop as the two were fighting, according to a Yadkinville Police Department release.

Another man had come to try to aid the woman, and that man was assaulted also, according to Yadkinville Police Capt. Patrick L. Long.

The officer intervened and the male, identified as Fernando Soto, age 18, of N. State St. in Yadkinville, turned his aggression toward the officer, according to the release.

After Soto lunged for a nearby knife, the officer subdued Soto and was able to take Soto in to custody, the release states. The officer suffered minor injury resulting from being struck in the face and mouth by Soto, according to the release. Alcohol was a contributing factor, according to the release.

Soto was charged with assaulting two other individuals in addition to the officer. He was being held under a $25,000 bond for the following charges: Assault on a government official, assault on a female, simple assault, drunk and disruptive disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, possession of alcohol under 21 years of age, impeding traffic.

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Police officers investigating the theft of $77 in steaks at Food Lion in Yadkinville on June 11, 2013, located the suspect vehicle at the nearby Bojangles restaurant, according to a Yadkinville Police Department release. Investigators seized heroin and other controlled substances from the occupants.

Police arrested Jonathan Christopher Ward, age 30 of Motor Road in Winston-Salem for possession with intent to manufacture sell and deliver heroin, possession of schedule IV drugs, and misdemeanor larceny. Ward was placed under a $15,000 secured bond.

Police also arrested Elizabeth Nicole Pardue Atkinson, age 27 of 925 Motor Road in Winston-Salem for misdemeanor larceny. Atkinson was placed under a $2,500 secured bond.

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Holly Long holds Blondie, one of the therapeutic riding horses at Joshua’s Angel Center. The center will cater to families with handicapped children or adults, with no charge for these families.

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Thursday’s storm cost Joshua’s Angel Center of the Carolinas more than just their grand opening.

Fences, trees and other fixtures around the property were destroyed or pushed over, leaving owner Tammy Hazelwood no other choice but to reschedule the ribbon cutting.

“We had three fences that were down that we are having to fix back. We have four or five trees we’ve cleaned up. We have the fence behind the handicap-swing area that we’re going to have to mount back up…so it wouldn’t fall worse. We have lost a lot of rubber mulch,” Hazelwood said.

The cleanup has been ongoing from Thursday through Sunday.

Hazelwood and the rest of the center’s staff will have to hold their grand opening ceremony on July 13 instead to allow time for repairs and for the United States Submarine Veterans Winston-Salem/Greensboro branch - a supporter and partner in the effort to open the facility - to hold their July 4 activities.

The new time is set for noon until 3 p.m.

The event was originally scheduled for last Saturday, June 15. Contrary to articles in other publications, the ceremony was postponed Friday and advertised on the center’s Facebook page. The storm that blew through the area Thursday cut off power and left many different repairs to be made.

The center provides recreational horseback riding for families with handicapped members, something Hazelwood knows about firsthand.

Hazelwood said the center had been through hard times before and would persevere in this one as well.

“We took a pretty bad hit but it could have been worse,” Hazelwood said. “I’m not going to tell you I haven’t cried.”

The facility was ready to go before the storm. Carolina Carports and Elkin Sign Shop have teamed with the center to help with buildings and signs on the property. A handicap-accessible gazebo is also being designed.

“We’ve got tack rooms done, we’ve got concrete poured. We’ve got a lot done,” Hazelwood said.

Everyone is welcome back July 13 including those without disabilities. Inflatable bouncing houses will be available for the children and hot dogs for the lunch.

To contact Taylor Pardue call 336-835-1513 ext. 15, or email him at tpardue@civitasmedia.com.

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A Yadkinville man has been charged with assaulting three individuals, including a police officer.

Fernando Soto, age 18, of N. State St. in Yadkinville, was charged with assault on a government official, assault on a female, simple assault, drunk and disruptive disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, possession of alcohol under 21 years of age and impeding traffic.

An officer with the Yadkinville Police Department on June 9 observed a man and woman in a physical altercation in the roadway.

Traffic had come to a stop as the two were fighting, according to a Yadkinville Police Department release.

Another man had come to try to aid the woman, and that man was assaulted also, according to Yadkinville Police Capt. Patrick L. Long.

The officer intervened and the male, identified as Fernando Soto, age 18, of N. State St. in Yadkinville, turned his aggression toward the officer, according to the release.

After Soto lunged for a nearby knife, the officer subdued Soto and was able to take Soto in to custody, the release states. The officer suffered minor injury resulting from being struck in the face and mouth by Soto, according to the release. Alcohol was a contributing factor, according to the release.

Soto was charged with assaulting two other individuals in addition to the officer. He was being held under a $25,000 bond for the following charges: Assault on a government official, assault on a female, simple assault, drunk and disruptive disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, possession of alcohol under 21 years of age, impeding traffic.

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Police officers investigating the theft of $77 in steaks at Food Lion in Yadkinville on June 11, 2013, located the suspect vehicle at the nearby Bojangles restaurant, according to a Yadkinville Police Department release. Investigators seized heroin and other controlled substances from the occupants.

Police arrested Jonathan Christopher Ward, age 30 of Motor Road in Winston-Salem for possession with intent to manufacture sell and deliver heroin, possession of schedule IV drugs, and misdemeanor larceny. Ward was placed under a $15,000 secured bond.

Police also arrested Elizabeth Nicole Pardue Atkinson, age 27 of 925 Motor Road in Winston-Salem for misdemeanor larceny. Atkinson was placed under a $2,500 secured bond.

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Holly Long holds Blondie, one of the therapeutic riding horses at Joshua’s Angel Center. The center will cater to families with handicapped children or adults, with no charge for these families.

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Thursday’s storm cost Joshua’s Angel Center of the Carolinas more than just their grand opening.

Fences, trees and other fixtures around the property were destroyed or pushed over, leaving owner Tammy Hazelwood no other choice but to reschedule the ribbon cutting.

“We had three fences that were down that we are having to fix back. We have four or five trees we’ve cleaned up. We have the fence behind the handicap-swing area that we’re going to have to mount back up…so it wouldn’t fall worse. We have lost a lot of rubber mulch,” Hazelwood said.

The cleanup has been ongoing from Thursday through Sunday.

Hazelwood and the rest of the center’s staff will have to hold their grand opening ceremony on July 13 instead to allow time for repairs and for the United States Submarine Veterans Winston-Salem/Greensboro branch - a supporter and partner in the effort to open the facility - to hold their July 4 activities.

The new time is set for noon until 3 p.m.

The event was originally scheduled for last Saturday, June 15. Contrary to articles in other publications, the ceremony was postponed Friday and advertised on the center’s Facebook page. The storm that blew through the area Thursday cut off power and left many different repairs to be made.

The center provides recreational horseback riding for families with handicapped members, something Hazelwood knows about firsthand.

Hazelwood said the center had been through hard times before and would persevere in this one as well.

“We took a pretty bad hit but it could have been worse,” Hazelwood said. “I’m not going to tell you I haven’t cried.”

The facility was ready to go before the storm. Carolina Carports and Elkin Sign Shop have teamed with the center to help with buildings and signs on the property. A handicap-accessible gazebo is also being designed.

“We’ve got tack rooms done, we’ve got concrete poured. We’ve got a lot done,” Hazelwood said.

Everyone is welcome back July 13 including those without disabilities. Inflatable bouncing houses will be available for the children and hot dogs for the lunch.

To contact Taylor Pardue call 336-835-1513 ext. 15, or email him at tpardue@civitasmedia.com.

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A Yadkinville man has been charged with assaulting three individuals, including a police officer.

Fernando Soto, age 18, of N. State St. in Yadkinville, was charged with assault on a government official, assault on a female, simple assault, drunk and disruptive disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, possession of alcohol under 21 years of age and impeding traffic.

An officer with the Yadkinville Police Department on June 9 observed a man and woman in a physical altercation in the roadway.

Traffic had come to a stop as the two were fighting, according to a Yadkinville Police Department release.

Another man had come to try to aid the woman, and that man was assaulted also, according to Yadkinville Police Capt. Patrick L. Long.

The officer intervened and the male, identified as Fernando Soto, age 18, of N. State St. in Yadkinville, turned his aggression toward the officer, according to the release.

After Soto lunged for a nearby knife, the officer subdued Soto and was able to take Soto in to custody, the release states. The officer suffered minor injury resulting from being struck in the face and mouth by Soto, according to the release. Alcohol was a contributing factor, according to the release.

Soto was charged with assaulting two other individuals in addition to the officer. He was being held under a $25,000 bond for the following charges: Assault on a government official, assault on a female, simple assault, drunk and disruptive disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, possession of alcohol under 21 years of age, impeding traffic.

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Police officers investigating the theft of $77 in steaks at Food Lion in Yadkinville on June 11, 2013, located the suspect vehicle at the nearby Bojangles restaurant, according to a Yadkinville Police Department release. Investigators seized heroin and other controlled substances from the occupants.

Police arrested Jonathan Christopher Ward, age 30 of Motor Road in Winston-Salem for possession with intent to manufacture sell and deliver heroin, possession of schedule IV drugs, and misdemeanor larceny. Ward was placed under a $15,000 secured bond.

Police also arrested Elizabeth Nicole Pardue Atkinson, age 27 of 925 Motor Road in Winston-Salem for misdemeanor larceny. Atkinson was placed under a $2,500 secured bond.

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Holly Long holds Blondie, one of the therapeutic riding horses at Joshua’s Angel Center. The center will cater to families with handicapped children or adults, with no charge for these families.

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Thursday’s storm cost Joshua’s Angel Center of the Carolinas more than just their grand opening.

Fences, trees and other fixtures around the property were destroyed or pushed over, leaving owner Tammy Hazelwood no other choice but to reschedule the ribbon cutting.

“We had three fences that were down that we are having to fix back. We have four or five trees we’ve cleaned up. We have the fence behind the handicap-swing area that we’re going to have to mount back up…so it wouldn’t fall worse. We have lost a lot of rubber mulch,” Hazelwood said.

The cleanup has been ongoing from Thursday through Sunday.

Hazelwood and the rest of the center’s staff will have to hold their grand opening ceremony on July 13 instead to allow time for repairs and for the United States Submarine Veterans Winston-Salem/Greensboro branch - a supporter and partner in the effort to open the facility - to hold their July 4 activities.

The new time is set for noon until 3 p.m.

The event was originally scheduled for last Saturday, June 15. Contrary to articles in other publications, the ceremony was postponed Friday and advertised on the center’s Facebook page. The storm that blew through the area Thursday cut off power and left many different repairs to be made.

The center provides recreational horseback riding for families with handicapped members, something Hazelwood knows about firsthand.

Hazelwood said the center had been through hard times before and would persevere in this one as well.

“We took a pretty bad hit but it could have been worse,” Hazelwood said. “I’m not going to tell you I haven’t cried.”

The facility was ready to go before the storm. Carolina Carports and Elkin Sign Shop have teamed with the center to help with buildings and signs on the property. A handicap-accessible gazebo is also being designed.

“We’ve got tack rooms done, we’ve got concrete poured. We’ve got a lot done,” Hazelwood said.

Everyone is welcome back July 13 including those without disabilities. Inflatable bouncing houses will be available for the children and hot dogs for the lunch.

To contact Taylor Pardue call 336-835-1513 ext. 15, or email him at tpardue@civitasmedia.com.

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Report: Yadkinville man assaults police officer
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A Yadkinville man has been charged with assaulting three individuals, including a police officer.

Fernando Soto, age 18, of N. State St. in Yadkinville, was charged with assault on a government official, assault on a female, simple assault, drunk and disruptive disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, possession of alcohol under 21 years of age and impeding traffic.

An officer with the Yadkinville Police Department on June 9 observed a man and woman in a physical altercation in the roadway.

Traffic had come to a stop as the two were fighting, according to a Yadkinville Police Department release.

Another man had come to try to aid the woman, and that man was assaulted also, according to Yadkinville Police Capt. Patrick L. Long.

The officer intervened and the male, identified as Fernando Soto, age 18, of N. State St. in Yadkinville, turned his aggression toward the officer, according to the release.

After Soto lunged for a nearby knife, the officer subdued Soto and was able to take Soto in to custody, the release states. The officer suffered minor injury resulting from being struck in the face and mouth by Soto, according to the release. Alcohol was a contributing factor, according to the release.

Soto was charged with assaulting two other individuals in addition to the officer. He was being held under a $25,000 bond for the following charges: Assault on a government official, assault on a female, simple assault, drunk and disruptive disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, possession of alcohol under 21 years of age, impeding traffic.

Steak theft at Food Lion leads to heroin arrest:

Police officers investigating the theft of $77 in steaks at Food Lion in Yadkinville on June 11, 2013, located the suspect vehicle at the nearby Bojangles restaurant, according to a Yadkinville Police Department release. Investigators seized heroin and other controlled substances from the occupants.

Police arrested Jonathan Christopher Ward, age 30 of Motor Road in Winston-Salem for possession with intent to manufacture sell and deliver heroin, possession of schedule IV drugs, and misdemeanor larceny. Ward was placed under a $15,000 secured bond.

Police also arrested Elizabeth Nicole Pardue Atkinson, age 27 of 925 Motor Road in Winston-Salem for misdemeanor larceny. Atkinson was placed under a $2,500 secured bond.

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Holly Long holds Blondie, one of the therapeutic riding horses at Joshua’s Angel Center. The center will cater to families with handicapped children or adults, with no charge for these families.

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Thursday’s storm cost Joshua’s Angel Center of the Carolinas more than just their grand opening.

Fences, trees and other fixtures around the property were destroyed or pushed over, leaving owner Tammy Hazelwood no other choice but to reschedule the ribbon cutting.

“We had three fences that were down that we are having to fix back. We have four or five trees we’ve cleaned up. We have the fence behind the handicap-swing area that we’re going to have to mount back up…so it wouldn’t fall worse. We have lost a lot of rubber mulch,” Hazelwood said.

The cleanup has been ongoing from Thursday through Sunday.

Hazelwood and the rest of the center’s staff will have to hold their grand opening ceremony on July 13 instead to allow time for repairs and for the United States Submarine Veterans Winston-Salem/Greensboro branch - a supporter and partner in the effort to open the facility - to hold their July 4 activities.

The new time is set for noon until 3 p.m.

The event was originally scheduled for last Saturday, June 15. Contrary to articles in other publications, the ceremony was postponed Friday and advertised on the center’s Facebook page. The storm that blew through the area Thursday cut off power and left many different repairs to be made.

The center provides recreational horseback riding for families with handicapped members, something Hazelwood knows about firsthand.

Hazelwood said the center had been through hard times before and would persevere in this one as well.

“We took a pretty bad hit but it could have been worse,” Hazelwood said. “I’m not going to tell you I haven’t cried.”

The facility was ready to go before the storm. Carolina Carports and Elkin Sign Shop have teamed with the center to help with buildings and signs on the property. A handicap-accessible gazebo is also being designed.

“We’ve got tack rooms done, we’ve got concrete poured. We’ve got a lot done,” Hazelwood said.

Everyone is welcome back July 13 including those without disabilities. Inflatable bouncing houses will be available for the children and hot dogs for the lunch.

To contact Taylor Pardue call 336-835-1513 ext. 15, or email him at tpardue@civitasmedia.com.

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Report: Yadkinville man assaults police officer
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A Yadkinville man has been charged with assaulting three individuals, including a police officer.

Fernando Soto, age 18, of N. State St. in Yadkinville, was charged with assault on a government official, assault on a female, simple assault, drunk and disruptive disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, possession of alcohol under 21 years of age and impeding traffic.

An officer with the Yadkinville Police Department on June 9 observed a man and woman in a physical altercation in the roadway.

Traffic had come to a stop as the two were fighting, according to a Yadkinville Police Department release.

Another man had come to try to aid the woman, and that man was assaulted also, according to Yadkinville Police Capt. Patrick L. Long.

The officer intervened and the male, identified as Fernando Soto, age 18, of N. State St. in Yadkinville, turned his aggression toward the officer, according to the release.

After Soto lunged for a nearby knife, the officer subdued Soto and was able to take Soto in to custody, the release states. The officer suffered minor injury resulting from being struck in the face and mouth by Soto, according to the release. Alcohol was a contributing factor, according to the release.

Soto was charged with assaulting two other individuals in addition to the officer. He was being held under a $25,000 bond for the following charges: Assault on a government official, assault on a female, simple assault, drunk and disruptive disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, possession of alcohol under 21 years of age, impeding traffic.

Steak theft at Food Lion leads to heroin arrest:

Police officers investigating the theft of $77 in steaks at Food Lion in Yadkinville on June 11, 2013, located the suspect vehicle at the nearby Bojangles restaurant, according to a Yadkinville Police Department release. Investigators seized heroin and other controlled substances from the occupants.

Police arrested Jonathan Christopher Ward, age 30 of Motor Road in Winston-Salem for possession with intent to manufacture sell and deliver heroin, possession of schedule IV drugs, and misdemeanor larceny. Ward was placed under a $15,000 secured bond.

Police also arrested Elizabeth Nicole Pardue Atkinson, age 27 of 925 Motor Road in Winston-Salem for misdemeanor larceny. Atkinson was placed under a $2,500 secured bond.

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<p>Yadkin Ripple</p><p>Holly Long holds Blondie, one of the therapeutic riding horses at Joshua’s Angel Center. The center will cater to families with handicapped children or adults, with no charge for these families.</p>

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Holly Long holds Blondie, one of the therapeutic riding horses at Joshua’s Angel Center. The center will cater to families with handicapped children or adults, with no charge for these families.

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Joshua’s Angel reschedules grand opening due to weather
by Taylor Pardue
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<p>Yadkin Ripple</p><p>Holly Long holds Blondie, one of the therapeutic riding horses at Joshua’s Angel Center. The center will cater to families with handicapped children or adults, with no charge for these families.</p>

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Holly Long holds Blondie, one of the therapeutic riding horses at Joshua’s Angel Center. The center will cater to families with handicapped children or adults, with no charge for these families.

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Thursday’s storm cost Joshua’s Angel Center of the Carolinas more than just their grand opening.

Fences, trees and other fixtures around the property were destroyed or pushed over, leaving owner Tammy Hazelwood no other choice but to reschedule the ribbon cutting.

“We had three fences that were down that we are having to fix back. We have four or five trees we’ve cleaned up. We have the fence behind the handicap-swing area that we’re going to have to mount back up…so it wouldn’t fall worse. We have lost a lot of rubber mulch,” Hazelwood said.

The cleanup has been ongoing from Thursday through Sunday.

Hazelwood and the rest of the center’s staff will have to hold their grand opening ceremony on July 13 instead to allow time for repairs and for the United States Submarine Veterans Winston-Salem/Greensboro branch - a supporter and partner in the effort to open the facility - to hold their July 4 activities.

The new time is set for noon until 3 p.m.

The event was originally scheduled for last Saturday, June 15. Contrary to articles in other publications, the ceremony was postponed Friday and advertised on the center’s Facebook page. The storm that blew through the area Thursday cut off power and left many different repairs to be made.

The center provides recreational horseback riding for families with handicapped members, something Hazelwood knows about firsthand.

Hazelwood said the center had been through hard times before and would persevere in this one as well.

“We took a pretty bad hit but it could have been worse,” Hazelwood said. “I’m not going to tell you I haven’t cried.”

The facility was ready to go before the storm. Carolina Carports and Elkin Sign Shop have teamed with the center to help with buildings and signs on the property. A handicap-accessible gazebo is also being designed.

“We’ve got tack rooms done, we’ve got concrete poured. We’ve got a lot done,” Hazelwood said.

Everyone is welcome back July 13 including those without disabilities. Inflatable bouncing houses will be available for the children and hot dogs for the lunch.

To contact Taylor Pardue call 336-835-1513 ext. 15, or email him at tpardue@civitasmedia.com.

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Jun 19, 2013 | 165 views | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend | print
Fernando Soto
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A Yadkinville man has been charged with assaulting three individuals, including a police officer.

Fernando Soto, age 18, of N. State St. in Yadkinville, was charged with assault on a government official, assault on a female, simple assault, drunk and disruptive disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, possession of alcohol under 21 years of age and impeding traffic.

An officer with the Yadkinville Police Department on June 9 observed a man and woman in a physical altercation in the roadway.

Traffic had come to a stop as the two were fighting, according to a Yadkinville Police Department release.

Another man had come to try to aid the woman, and that man was assaulted also, according to Yadkinville Police Capt. Patrick L. Long.

The officer intervened and the male, identified as Fernando Soto, age 18, of N. State St. in Yadkinville, turned his aggression toward the officer, according to the release.

After Soto lunged for a nearby knife, the officer subdued Soto and was able to take Soto in to custody, the release states. The officer suffered minor injury resulting from being struck in the face and mouth by Soto, according to the release. Alcohol was a contributing factor, according to the release.

Soto was charged with assaulting two other individuals in addition to the officer. He was being held under a $25,000 bond for the following charges: Assault on a government official, assault on a female, simple assault, drunk and disruptive disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, possession of alcohol under 21 years of age, impeding traffic.

Steak theft at Food Lion leads to heroin arrest:

Police officers investigating the theft of $77 in steaks at Food Lion in Yadkinville on June 11, 2013, located the suspect vehicle at the nearby Bojangles restaurant, according to a Yadkinville Police Department release. Investigators seized heroin and other controlled substances from the occupants.

Police arrested Jonathan Christopher Ward, age 30 of Motor Road in Winston-Salem for possession with intent to manufacture sell and deliver heroin, possession of schedule IV drugs, and misdemeanor larceny. Ward was placed under a $15,000 secured bond.

Police also arrested Elizabeth Nicole Pardue Atkinson, age 27 of 925 Motor Road in Winston-Salem for misdemeanor larceny. Atkinson was placed under a $2,500 secured bond.

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