thecarrollnews.com · Hillsville, VA
Fire seen from Willow Shade Road at 6:10p.m. Thursday October. 29. At 5:30p.m. Thursday Oct. 29, a call came to Carroll County emergency services reporting a fully involved structure fire with two entrapments on Willow Shade Road in the Crooked Oaks area. Fully engulfed in flames. WILLIAM PATRICK PAINE Carroll County Fire and Rescue arrived on scene with fire trucks and ambulances soon after the call came in. Laurel Fork and Meadows of Dan Volunteer Fire Departments and the Hillsville Fire Department also came to put out the flames. Frontal view of the fire. WILLIAM PATRICK PAINE Two women were trapped inside the house and perished in the flames. By the time help arrived, the house was fully engulphed in flames and the firefighters could do little but put out the fire. Firefighters on the job.
thecarrollnews.com · Dugspur, VA
Nearby: Dugspur, VADousing the flames. WILLIAM PATRICK PAINE At approximately 11:30a.m. Wednesday Oct. 28, a 911 call came into the Carroll County Emergency Services Department reporting a house fire on Hunter Ridge Road in Dugspur. The call was made by Brian Justice, who along with his wife Amee and their two children, lived in the house. Brian Justice and family. Smoke from their burning home seen in BG. — Standing from left are Mary Lambert, Brian Justice, McKenzie Justice, Amee Gravley Justice and Jacob Justice. WILLIAM PATRICK PAINE “I think it was an electrical fire,” said Justice. “My daughter seen flames coming out of a light socket. Next thing I know, the house was full of smoke. I tried to run in and get some of my stuff and I couldn’t even make it. I couldn’t make it in there one time to get nothing. It spread super-fast… super-fast.”Carroll County Emergency Services were immediately dispatched to the scene along with the Hillsville and Laurel Fork Fire Departments.
Martinsville Bulletin · Stuart, VA
Nearby: Stuart, VAThe Patrick County Board of Supervisors will review a landowners agreement involving the Virginia Department of Forestry and the Town of Stuart related to the Mayo River at its upcoming meeting, though details and terms of the agreement remain undisclosed…
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 · 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.
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.
thestokesnews.com · King, NC
Nearby: King, NCCamden Whitman, left, was presented a check by Lynn Shouse Vice President of the ALA 290 on behalf of American Legion Post 290. Emily M. Williams | The Stokes News STOKES COUNTY — Two exhibits went to the NC State Fair this year on behalf of Stokes County and both of them were recognized by the King American Legion Post 290 for their outstanding work. Lynn Shouse, King American Legion Auxiliary Post 290 Vice President presented both with checks Wednesday, Nov. 4 at the Legion grounds in King. Shouse also worked tirelessly as the Assistant Fair Manager this year.A lighthouse replica of Bodie Island Lighthouse was submitted by Camden Whitman, 11-years-old. The recycled materials replica was made from wine cords, a battery night light, sand, plate, sour cream container, shipping tube, cardboard, ornamental light bulb and hot glue, and had a tin pan on top.
Martinsville Bulletin · Bassett, VA
Nearby: Bassett, VAThe Magna Vista football team defeated Bassett on Friday to advance to the second round of the Region 3D playoffs for the fourth straight season.
FOX Carolina News · Advent, NC
Nearby: Advent, NCPOLK COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Officials with Polk County Emergency Management reported one man is dead following a structure fire. Officials said E-911 Communications received a call at around 9:30 a.m. on Saturday regarding a fire on Abrams and Moore Road in the Spring Mill area. Upon arrival, a relative told fire crews that someone was still inside. Crews entered the building and got the individual out, then immediately took the individual to to Polk County EMS. Officials said the patient was transported to Advent Polk, where the 77-year-old man was pronounced dead. His identity has not been released. The Polk County Fire Marshal and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation said they are investigating the fire’s origin and cause. Feel more informed, prepared, and connected with FOX Carolina. For more free content like this, download our apps. Copyright 2026 WHNS. All rights reserved.
Winston-Salem Journal · Rural Hall, NC
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Hoodline · Rural Hall, NC
Nearby: Rural Hall, NCSiemens Energy is considering a $65 million investment to expand its gas turbine service and production facility in Rural Hall, and Forsyth County commissioners are now weighing an eight-year incentives package tied to the project. The German manufacturer's site in the small Forsyth County town has become a focal point as the company works to keep pace with surging demand for the turbines it builds and services. The potential investment was first reported by Triad Business Journal, which covers the proposal under its manufacturing coverage. The outlet reports that the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is considering the eight-year incentives package as part of the county's response to Siemens Energy's interest in expanding its Rural Hall footprint. A Bigger Pattern of Investment in North Carolina The Rural Hall proposal would build on a much larger commitment Siemens Energy has already made to the state.
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.