From the time that we were small children, we were taught how lucky we were to be born in this great country. We were taught to respect the flag. With us there is only one flag and that is “Ole Glo...
Astonished at Yadkinville mayor's reaction to water woes Today, Saturday, June 19, the Yadkinville Mayor Hubert Gregory came down to see us after our neighbors and us called and left messages about the undrinkable water in our town. He told us that ther...
Doug Groce for Sheriff
Dear editor, As a lifelong resident of Yadkin County, I felt compelled to write this reference for my lifelong friend Doug Groce. I have known Doug ever since childhood as well as my teenage and a...
Upset over husband getting ticket
Dear editor, My husband was ticketed in Wilkesboro on Friday for not wearing a seatbelt while riding as a front seat passenger in a car that I was driving. I had just picked him up from work. We...
Supports Yadkin Commissioners Kevin Austin and Brady Wooten Dear Editor, I would like to comment on the letter from Bradley Hardy in the March 4 edition of the Ripple. Hardy clearly has an ax to grind with two of our current commissioners. He seems to stil...
Ripple staff should move to Cuba
Dear editor, In your editorial “Democrats should push through health care bill” you stated that both sides were “spouting out poll tested talking points” to “frighten” Americans. Why is it that l...
Legislator or businessman – there’s a difference
Yadkin County Commissioner Kevin Austin wants the people of Yadkin County to beware of progressives bearing gifts. I would propose that there is an even greater threat to the citizens of this coun...
FALL BOOT CAMP
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