elkintribune.com · North Wilkesboro, NC
The Reading Trap book club will meet at noon on Thursday, Nov. 12 at the Traphill Branch Library. This month’s read is “The Spare Room” by Helen Garner. Even if you’ve not read this book, join them and let them know what you are reading.The Friends of Wilkes County Library are giving the Traphill Friends the proceeds of their book sale on Saturday, Nov. 14. The sale will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 611 Cherry Street in North Wilkesboro (behind the Board of Education building) and will be manned by Traphill Friends. There are lots of good deals on all kinds of books.The next jammin’ session at Traphill Branch Library will be Saturday, Nov. 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. Bring your instrument and pick along with whoever shows up or maybe you’d just like to listen.The Traphill Fire Dept will have BINGO on Saturday, Nov. 14, beginning at 6 p.m. with soup and BINGO at 7 p.m.
elkintribune.com · Elkin, NC
Nearby: Elkin, NCSeveral train cars derailed in downtown Elkin, just behind Harry's Place on Front St., on Thursday morning. The cars were hauling grain and due to a broken rail, tilted off the track. Elkin Town Manager Brent Cornelison said that a crane and other equipment is being brought in to right the train and clear the area. No injuries were reported. The train cars are expected to be moved by later today. The train is not blocking the roadway. A broken portion of track derails a train car hauling grain on the Yadkin Valley Railroad line near Front and Standard streets in Elkin. Kitsey Burns Harrison
yadkinripple.com · Jonesville, NC
Nearby: Jonesville, NCJonesville’s inaugural Slice of the Valley Country Ham festival brought in the crowds on Saturday at Lila Swaim Park. Fall colors, sunshine and blue skies set the backdrop for a delightful day of music, food and fun.Live music throughout the festival included local favorites None of the Above playing bluegrass tunes and Room to Walk jam band, as attendees milled about checking out the vendor booths and activities. Bluegrass band None of the Above plays for the first-ever Slice of the Valley Country Ham festival at Lila Swaim Park in Jonesville. Kitsey Burns Harrison Pig races drew onlookers and cheers at the event as well. Earlier in the day the humans got in the run fun with the Hog Run 5k on the Jonesville Greenway, with many participants dressed up as pigs for the race.Drawing lines throughout the day was the Foothills Meat Center booth which provided one free country ham biscuit to each attendee. The shop, located at 224 S.
Statesville Record & Landmark · Stony Point, NC
Nearby: Stony Point, NCStony Point Volunteer Fire Department will host a BBQ Chicken Fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. until sold out at Station 1, located at 501 Ruritan Park Road off Taylorsville Highway (Highway 90) in Stony Point.
yadkinripple.com · Boonville, NC
Nearby: Boonville, NCMost of the local races in Yadkin County were already decided via the primary or with candidates running unopposed. In the one contested municipal race in the town of Boonville, incumbent Greg Wagoner reclaimed his seat with 209 votes as did newcomer Michael G. Wilkins with 200 votes. Incumbent William Paul Baity, a former commissioner who was appointed to the board earlier this year, failed to reclaim his seat, coming in with a total of 172 votes.The Yadkin County sales tax referendum also failed to pass. This is the fifth time the measure has been on the ballot over the past several years, but still no dice. County leaders held info sessions and promoted the referendum, attempting to educate voters on how the quarter cent increase would aid the county, but to no avail. The vote totals were 7,037 against and 6,147 for.
elkintribune.com · Yadkinville, NC
Nearby: Yadkinville, NCSend community and church events to [email protected] by Friday at noon for the next week’s edition for publication in The Yadkin Ripple and Elkin Tribune. Please include event name, time, date, location and contact information.Nov. 14• 11 a.m., Charity UMC, 6440 Austin Traphill Road, is having a BBQ dinner starting at 11 a.m. until sold out. Plates are $10 and all proceeds go to Christmas missions, gifts for neighborhood children.• 4 p.m. — 6 p.m., All veterans and their spouses are invited to a free BBQ supper at Courtney Baptist Church, located at 3341 Courtney Church Road in Yadkinville. Dine in or carry out. This annual event is sponsored by the Yadkin Baptist Association, Courtney Baptist Church and Huntsville Baptist.• 5 p.m . — 7 p.m., Baltimore Global Methodist Church women’s group will have its annual Chicken Stew on Saturday. The church is located at 2419 Baltimore Rd., East Bend. Donations will be accepted.
Watauga Democrat · Todd, NC
Nearby: Todd, NCA look at the fire from a distance away. Photo by Moss Brennan TODD — An early Monday brush fire threatened about 10 structures, including five homes, as crews worked for nearly seven hours to bring it under control.At about 1:30 a.m. Monday, Watauga County Communications received a call about a fire in the 8000 block of N.C. 194 in the Meat Camp/Todd area.Crews had the fire, named the Peaceful Acres Fire, under control by about 8 a.m. Monday and stayed on scene throughout the day. The fire was about 75% contained as of 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, with full containment expected by early afternoon.According to Watauga County Assistant Forest Ranger Caleb Winkler, the fire started after wind rekindled a fire pit used over the weekend.No evacuations were ordered. The fire has burned about 38 acres, according to the N.C.
Statesville Record & Landmark · Statesville, NC
Nearby: Statesville, NCWhat happens before a new food item makes its way onto a school lunch menu? At Iredell-Statesville Schools, students sometimes get to help make that decision. On Oct. 30, eighth-grade agriculture students at North Iredell Middle School participated in a…
WWAYTV3 · Statesville, NC
Nearby: Statesville, NCSTATESVILLE, NC (WWAY) — A Brunswick County man has been identified as the victim of a homicide investigation in Statesville, where police have arrested a 27-year-old man on murder and kidnapping charges. According to the Statesville Police Department, the victim was identified as Jason Thomas Stanley of Brunswick County. Police say officers responded to a report of suspicious activity around 7:49 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, near Museum Road and Millsaps Road. When officers arrived in the 800 block of Museum Road, near the Gregory Creek Trailhead, they found Stanley suffering from traumatic injuries. Emergency personnel from Iredell County EMS and the Statesville Fire Department administered lifesaving measures before transporting him to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Suspect charged with murder and kidnapping As the investigation progressed, detectives identified 27-year-old Noah Taylor Harris of Statesville as a suspect.
Watauga Democrat · Blowing Rock, NC
Nearby: Blowing Rock, NCA structure fire broke out in a storage building at Chetola Resort. Photo by Lorelei Roberts BLOWING ROCK – The cause of a structure fire in Blowing Rock is under investigation.On Nov. 10, multiple departments responded to a structure fire in a storage building at Chetola Resort, near the Shops on the Parkway side in the 600 block of Chetola Lake Drive, just before 3 p.m.The cause is under investigation, and the total damage to the building is still being assessed, according to the Blowing Rock Fire Department.Blowing Rock Fire, Boone Fire, Watauga EMS and the North Carolina Forest Service responded to the scene.According to the Blowing Rock Police Department, no injuries were reported.“We extend our sincere appreciation to the first responders for their swift response and efforts to protect our property and community,” Chetola Resort posted on Facebook.
Statesville Record & Landmark · Conover, NC
Nearby: Conover, NCThe Newton-Conover Community Band will present its annual free Holiday Concert on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 3 p.m. in Blackburn Auditorium at Maiden High School, 600 W. Main St., Maiden.Come enjoy some lively sounds of the season ranging from Christmas…
The Enquirer Journal · Conover, NC
Nearby: Conover, NCConover (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Thread The Word, a family-owned business founded by husband-and-wife team Peter and Annie Thomas in Australia, marks the completion of its first year of knitting personalized blankets in Conover, here in North Carolina. The company began U.S. operations in September 2025 and produces customizable blankets from 100% organic cotton, with names and designs knitted directly into the fabric. Founded in 2021, Thread The Word has sold more than 50,000 blankets worldwide. Its North Carolina operation forms part of that international business, providing a local manufacturing base for US orders of personalized baby blankets, custom baby blankets and larger blankets for children and adults. The first-year milestone comes ahead of the 2026 holiday season. Customers can select their designs online, and the North Carolina team knits each U.S. blanket order using those individual choices. The Conover operation is now in its second year of production.
Observer News Enterprise · Conover, NC
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USA Today · Conover, NC
Nearby: Conover, NCCONOVER, North Carolina – November 9, 2026 – Thread The Word, a family-owned business founded by husband-and-wife team Peter and Annie, marks the completion of its first year of knitting personalized blankets in Conover, North Carolina. The company began US operations in September 2025 and produces customizable blankets from 100% organic cotton, with names and designs knitted directly into the fabric. Founded in 2021, Thread The Word has sold more than 50,000 blankets worldwide. Its North Carolina operation forms part of that international business, providing a local manufacturing base for US orders of personalized baby blankets, custom baby blankets and larger blankets for children and adults. The first-year milestone comes ahead of the 2026 holiday season. Customers select their designs online, and the North Carolina team knits each US blanket order using those individual choices. The Conover operation is now in its second year of production.