Dean Naujoks is passionate about protecting the Yadkin River. His passion led him to his current commitment as the Yadkin Riverkeeper, which has given him a chance to make an impact on the long-te...
Yadkin Cultural Arts Center opens to a harvest beat
Grand opening and 34th Annual Harvest Festival planned for Sept. 18, 2010. The previously underserved arts community of Yadkin County is putting itself on the map. After a successful four-year ca...
Future funding for schools in jeopardy
Monday night’s joint meeting of the Yadkin County Board of Education and the Yadkinville Board of Commissioners did not produce the news the BOE was hoping for. Yadkin County Manager Aaron...
Shore’s marriage strong after 62 years
Love is a fickle state of being, but when it comes together, especially in the middle of a world war, one knows there is something to be said for the inevitable. As Ruby Shore reached into a speci...
Yadkin County Board of Education meets
The new student representatives for the Yadkin County Board of Education offered insights into their schools opening days during the board’s regular meeting Monday night. Starmount High School’s r...
Hartzog works to beautify courthouse Everette Hartzog knows his horticulture. He has designed the new restoration and beautification project going on at the Yadkin County Courthouse. The Yadkinville Downtown Business Association is a...
Yadkinville Library now closed on Saturday The Yadkinville library will no longer be open on Saturday, and it is because of budget woes. “We’re like other people. It’s tough times. We try to work with folks and explain how the ...
Pamela Elaine Doub, possession with intent to sell and deliver, selling and delivering a controlled substance, willfully, feloniously possess with intent to sell and deliver 3.3 grams of amphetamin...
Aug. 16 Fraud, Mill Hill Road, East Bend, further investigation. Aug. 17 Damage to property, Swan Creek Bypass, Jonesville, went to rental house, no power, damaged floors, unfounded, closed. Au...
Camp Med, a program for local high school students interested in pursuing careers in the medical field, was held this past July at Surry Community College. Twenty-four students from high schools in...
In partnership with TechGnome Productions, the Yadkin County Public Library will sponsor “Family Movie Night at the Park” at 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 20, at the Yadkinville Community Park. This event...
Long-time educator, coach and administrator Junior Luffman has been named as the new principal of Starmount High School following the sudden resignation of Danyelle Parker, who served as the school...
After an hour-long executive session Monday night over personnel issues, the Yadkin County Board of Commissioners thanked Christopher Ong, director of planning and development, for his work on an e...
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