Yadkinville News

BROOKS, Harper Jean, daughter of Shannon and Joshua Brooks of Burlington was born May 24 at Fort Madison Community Hospital.

At age 19 many teenagers are focused on going to college and sewing their wild oats.

Marie Groce and Elaine Bell of Yadkinville would like to announce the marriage of their sister Janet Leigh Long and Adam Scott Failla of Greensboro.

A life chapter will close on the lives of 167 graduating seniors at Starmount High School on June 6, and a new chapter will begin.

Kelly Hoots, daughter of Teddy and Debbie Hoots of Yadkinville and student at Western Carolina University, was named overall Sophomore of the Year for the School of Health Sciences Athletic Training Educational Program for the 2011-2012 academic school year.

This summer a cast of 30 will take the stage for Foothills Theatre's production of "Annie Get Your Gun" on July 20-22. This is the community theater group's 44th year bringing quality entertainment to Elkin and the surrounding community.

Mrs. Ratledge was born April 26, 1937, in Wilkes County to the late Loyd Horton & Carrie King Porter.

The Yadkin County unit of the Retired School Personnel has announced the names of the two Yadkin County High School seniors who received the Fred Colby Hobson Scholarships at the awards day programs at the high schools this year.

Mountain music standouts Wayne Henderson and Jeff Little headline LUKEfest Sunday, June 3, on the Crouse Park Stage in Sparta.

The community is encourage to purchase a balloon and release it in memory of a loved one or a family pet.

RIPPLE/Tim Bullard The opening of the new Yadkin Cultural Arts Center will kick off the 34th Annual Heritage Day Festival in downtown Yadkinville.

This summer a cast of 30 will take the stage for Foothills Theatre's production of "Annie Get Your Gun" on July 20-22. This is the community theater group's 44th year bringing quality entertainment to Elkin and the surrounding community.

But for the families of military service members, it's a time to honor and remember those who sacrificed their lives for all Americans.

Gayle Baity fell in love with the luscious greenery and beautiful mountains that make up western North Carolina when she first came here 27 years ago.

Staff report On Thursday, May 21, the Yadkinville Downtown Business Association, and Yadkinville BB&T, presented the Yadkinville Public Library with three new Dell computers for the children's department.

Two well-attended parades with festivals attracted thousands in Yadkin County over the weekend, including the annual Yadkinville July 4 Parade and the 20th Annual East Bend God & Country Celebration.

The Town of Jonesville's alcohol vote on Sept., 9 will include one ballot for each of the issues.

Brittany Rector, prototype technician 1, works on a piece that will go into one of many major cars that Lydall provides materials for.

Children enjoy a Native American dance at an educational powwow held last year in Thurmond.

Deputies with the Yadkin County Sheriff's Office responded to a call of shots being fired at a residence on Styers Mill Road at about 4:30 p.m. on Monday When they arrived, officers found that Valerie Boyer Allgood, 34, had been shot.