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A story of justice and civil rights

Sometimes a novelist struggling to finish a book needs a gentle push, or a bit of encouragement, from a close person to complete his work.…

Recovering from Grindstone

A week out from the start of the Grindstone Fire and with the possibility of rain coming, eyes are now looking toward the recovery of…

City eyeing ‘flexibility’ with ARP funds

Mount Airy officials are now hoping to “freely” spend the city’s $3.2 million share of federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act funding — approved earlier…

City eyeing ‘flexibility’ with ARP funds

Mount Airy officials are now hoping to “freely” spend the city’s $3.2 million share of federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act funding — approved earlier…

Light Up Elkin ushers in holiday season

If the Thanksgiving holiday and the following Shop Small Saturday weren’t signal enough that the Yuletide season is here, then an event today in downtown…

Fire on the mountain: day 5

The Grindstone Trail fire at Pilot Mountain State Park weighs heavily on the minds of residents in the Yadkin Valley. With air quality warnings going…

Pilot Mountain fire update

Pilot Mountain State Park remains closed as firefighting operations on the mountain continue into their third day. First reported around 5 p.m. Saturday, the fire…

Dry and windy conditions a dangerous mix

The situation on smokey Pilot Mountain did not improve Sunday evening with the fire making “significant gains” overnight according to Jimmy Holt, Guilford County Ranger…

Christmas tradition returning to Rockford

While Thanksgiving has long served as the traditional start of the Christmas season, for a few local residents, the beginning of the season does not…