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Eagle Scout creates crisis care packages
Caleb Lydick recently completed his Eagle Scout project. He is the son of Michael and Karen Lydick. Lydick is a member of Troop 683 in East Bend and r...
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Send events to trieditor@yadkinripple.com by Monday at noon for the same week’s edition.Now through April 27• Surry Community College Hort...
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Send events to trieditor@yadkinripple.com by Monday at noon for the same week’s edition.April 19• The Surry Community College Paralegal Cl...
Mountain Valley Hospice raising money for truck
Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care is raising money to purchase a box truck that will be used by volunteers to make pick-ups and deliveries...

American Legion riders visit East Bend post
On Saturday, the American Legion Riders, Department of North Carolina, continued its annual Pony Express Membership Ride despite the cold and rainy co...

Chamber planning next trip
The Yadkin County Chamber of Commerce and its members are preparing for a trip to Spain next month, but they are already looking forward to 2019 when ...
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Send events to trieditor@yadkinripple.com by Monday at noon for the same week’s edition.April 12• 9 to 11 a.m., Surry Community College wi...

Blue Ridge Artisan Center calls for artists and artisans in Northwest N.C. counties to take part
WILKESBORO — The Blue Ridge Artisan Center, slated to open this summer, invites regional artists and artisans in Northwest North Carolina counti...
Wildfire risk typically higher through May
RALEIGH — The N.C. Forest Service is urging residents across the state to think safety and exercise caution during the spring fire season, which...
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Send events to trieditor@yadkinripple.com by Monday at noon for the same week’s edition.Now-March 31• Registration for the Yadkin Valley S...
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Send events to trieditor@yadkinripple.com by Monday at noon for the same week’s edition.Now-March 31• Registration for the Yadkin Valley S...
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Send events to trieditor@yadkinripple.com by Monday at noon for the same week’s edition.Now-March 31• Registration for the Yadkin Valley S...
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Send events to trieditor@yadkinripple.com by Monday at noon for the same week’s edition.March 1• 7 p.m., Yadkin County GOP County Conventi...
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Learn winter gardening tips in Surry workshop Feb. 26
DOBSON — Surry Community College is offering a winter gardening workshop on Feb. 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Pilot Center, 612 E. Main St., Pilot...
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Libraries kick off 2018 photo contest
The Northwestern Regional Library has announced its upcoming annual traveling photography contest to be held on April 10 at the Charles H. Stone Memor...
State Highway Patrol launches intern program reaching high school students statewide
RALEIGH — In an effort to increase positive relationships among youth across North Carolina, the State Highway Patrol is announcing a new high s...
Grants available for nonprofit organizations serving the Elkin area
Nonprofit organizations serving the tri-counties area are eligible for funding from the Elkin Funds of The Winston-Salem Foundation.Now in its 32nd ye...

‘Don’t be a Litterbug’ art contest winner announced from Forbush Middle School
The Yadkin County Beautification Committee sponsors an annual art contest for Yadkin County students in grades seven and eight. This year’s cont...
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Hayes graduates basic training
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Paul D. Hayes Jr. graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland...
The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) has free assistance available at branches of the Northwestern Regional Libraries to help indivi...
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NORAD is ready to track Santa’s flight
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The North American Aerospace Defense Command is celebrating the 62nd anniversary of tracking Santa’s yule...

Yadkinville High School Class of 1962 meets
Yadkinville High School, class of 1962, met for their 55th reunion on Nov. 4 at the Cultural Arts Center in Yadkinville. Those attending are, front ro...
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Healthy habits, healthy families with WIC
More families than ever are finding it hard to put healthy food on their dinner tables. For young children, a lack of good nutrition can put them at r...
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Garcia completes Air Force basic training
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — U.S. Air Force Airman Victor M. Garcia Jr. graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San A...
Holiday leftover safety and recipes
After a delicious holiday meal, continue the feeling with a variety of post-holiday meals. If we handle food safely to avoid food borne illnesses, our...
Project Linus seeks volunteers, donations
Recently launched, Project Linus of Yadkin County provides new handmade blankets to children in the community who are sick, homeless, bereaved, abused...
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Boonville High School Class of 1966 reunites
The Boonville High School Class of 1966 celebrated its 51st reunion at the Depot Restaurant in Dobson on Sept. 16. Those attending were Bobbie Hobson ...

2017 Windsor family reunion
The annual Windsor Reunion was held Sept. 10 at the Historic Old School House at Windsor’s Cross Roads in Yadkin County. About 60 people attende...
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Northwestern Regional Library’s NWRL Cares/Amnesty Week at NWRL branch libraries
The Northwestern Regional Library is giving back to its local communities this week, Nov. 13-18. Just in time for the holidays, bring in canned or non...
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License Plate Agency receives special recognition
The Yadkin County License Plate Agency was presented a letter of excellent performance for the year of 2017. This award is reflective of the excellent...
Photo exhibit on display at Boonville Library
The 2017 “Transformation” Northwestern Regional Library Traveling Photography Exhibit will be on display at the Boonville Public Library d...
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Free SBC seminars announced for November
DOBSON — Surry Community College’s Small Business Center will be holding free seminars and workshops in November at various locations in S...

Starmount Class of 1972 reunites
The Starmount High School Class of 1972 recently held its 45th reunion at the Yadkin Moose Lodge.A graduating class of 162, the class has 16 members d...

Surry Paralegal Club hosts American Red Cross blood drive
DOBSON — When tragedy strikes the nation, one of the most frequently recommended ways to contribute to recovery is to donate blood. In fact, abo...

West Yadkin High School Class of 1967 reunites
On Oct. 7, the 1967 graduating class of West Yadkin High School celebrated their 50th class reunion at Longtown Pentecostal Holiness fellowship hall i...
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Yadkinville native has been appointed to Attorney General’s Council on Collegiate Opioid Misuse
RALEIGH — Yadkinville native Kerry Aguilera has been appointed to Attorney General Josh Stein’s Council on Collegiate Opioid Misuse. To ki...