Yadkin Ripple

12/22/2025

Attorney Tom Horner has announced his decision to not seek re-election after nearly 30 years of service. Horner has also issued his endorsement for his successor.

12/22/2025

The Starmount Rams traveled four hours to Murphy, a town near the Georgia state line, to face the Murphy Bulldogs in the semifinals of the NCHSAA 2A football playoffs on Dec. 5. The matchup featured two strong defenses, as neither team scored during…

The Starmount Rams traveled four hours to Murphy, a town near the Georgia state line, to face the Murphy Bulldogs in the semifinals of the NCHSAA 2A football playoffs on

12/19/2025

Wilkesboro — The North Carolina Society of Historians recently named the winners of the 2025 Annual Awards, recognizing “outstanding individuals and organizations dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of our great state,” the group said.

Wilkesboro — The North Carolina Society of Historians recently named the winners of the 2025 Annual Awards, recognizing “outstanding individuals and organizations dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of

12/18/2025

Yadkin County Sheriff Nick Smitherman has officially filed for re-election to a second term. He is joined in the race by newcomer Robert Reavis. Both candidates are running on the Republican ticket. While the March 2026 election is a primary, it is …

Yadkin County Sheriff Nick Smitherman has officially filed for re-election to a second term. He is joined in the race by newcomer Robert Reavis. Both candidates are running on the

12/17/2025

The Town Council of Jonesville has announced the appointment of Wenona “Wendy” C. Thompson as the new Town Manager, effective January 12, 2026. After an extensive and thoughtful search process, the Council selected Thompson for her proven leadership…

The Town Council of Jonesville has announced the appointment of Wenona “Wendy” C. Thompson as the new Town Manager, effective January 12, 2026. After an extensive and thoughtful search process,

12/15/2025

Succession plans exist so that when the unexpected happens, the machine of government can keep plugging along.

12/11/2025

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12/09/2025

Surry-Yadkin Electric Membership Corporation surprised organizers of the Give A Kid A Christmas telethon Monday night with its largest-ever fundraising donation from a community bingo event.

12/09/2025

It turns out that a certain paint scheme on a race car can still conjure up memories of The Intimidator even nearly 25 years since the NASCAR legend's death on the track. All that was missing was the smell of burning rubber to transport race fans di…

It turns out that a certain paint scheme on a race car can still conjure up memories of The Intimidator even nearly 25 years since the NASCAR legend's death on

12/08/2025

Surry Central’s men’s and women’s wrestling teams picked up a pair of wins in their home opener on Dec. 3.

12/08/2025

Along with the good it provides, the web unfortunately has emerged as a force for evil when it comes to children being solicited – yet that same technology also has led to felony charges against two local men.

Along with the good it provides, the web unfortunately has emerged as a force for evil when it comes to children being solicited – yet that same technology also has

12/06/2025

In the midst of the bustling holiday season, the Voce choral group is offering area residents an opportunity to pause and experience the beauty and meaning of Christmas through music during two upcoming performances of “Light in the Stillness: A Tap…

In the midst of the bustling holiday season, the Voce choral group is offering area residents an opportunity to pause and experience the beauty and meaning of Christmas through music