Hamptonville News

Three people were sent to the hospital Saturday after two fishing boats collided during a fishing tournament on High Rock Lake.

Dig deep with cranks 6/23/2008 Paul Elias has pocketed a pile of money over the years by working crankbaits around deep structure.

The Salisbury Post of North Carolina is a reporting on a boat collision that apparently happened yesterday at the North Carolina High Rock BFL.

I sat next to Tony Gray Sloop for about an hour Tuesday afternoon in the Yadkin County Magistrate's Office.

Editor The Tribune ladamson@elkintribune.com HAMPTONVILLE - The West Yadkin community and county school officials are remembering retired educator Reid Lowder following his death Friday.

SBI examines cell phones in child sex crimes case By Andy Matthews Editor YADKINVILLE - A 49-year-old Hamptonville man, charged with multiple felony counts of having sex with an underaged girl, frequently ...

Town and county officials agreed Wednesday to move forward with plans for a $2.5 million water-treatment plant that would extend utilities along two major corridors.

A Yadkin County man has been charged with having sex with a 13-year-old girl at least four times, deputies said. via WXII12

A West Yadkin Elementary fifth-grader who suffered from a history of heart problems died Wednesday morning at school, the school system said. via WXII12

“When I started we had six Republicans in the House”

One of the longest serving members currently in the N.C. General Assembly with 32 years in office said Sunday night that he won't seek re-election as he completes his 16th term. via Mt. Airy News

“I would like to see somebody who would work with both sides. George has done a great job and I would like to see someone who would follow in his path.”

The chairwoman of the Yadkin County Commissioners said Sunday night that she hasn't ruled out the possibility of running for a seat in the N.C. General Assembly, which will be vacated this fall when a veteran ... via Mt. Airy News

“I enjoy working with the people of this district, and look forward to doing so for many years to come.”

Jeanie Houston has announced plans to continue serving the people of North Carolina's 23rd Judicial District by seeking re-election as a district court judge, a position she has held for more than 10 years. via The Mountain Times

Your E-mail: A Brief Comment Article: Seven wineries slated to open in Yadkin next year Jonathan David Phillips The Yadkin Ripple YADKINVILLE - Seven more wineries are slated to be in production by 2009 in ... via Mt. Airy News

Andy Matthews Editor As expected, more than half of the Piedmont Triad's largest wineries are based in the Yadkin Valley Area, according to a recent survey in The Business Journal of The Greater Triad Area. via Mt. Airy News

“I can't complain at all, but it kind of makes you feel guilty”

Enough rain fell in recent days to prompt the cities of High Point and Thomasville to lift water-use restrictions imposed on their residents. via Winston-Salem Journal

Dacia Genise Haymore and Nathan Bryant Benton were united in marriage on Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. in Poplar Springs Baptist Church, State Road. via Mt. Airy News

“Her life is one of passion and love, and she wonderfully exemplifies the idea that AARP truly has 'The Power to Make it Better.'”

Doris Dick receiving award from state president Diana Hatch Doris Dick of Hamptonville is the winner of North Carolina's 2007 Andrus Award for Community Service. via AARP Bulletin

By Eric Lusk Elkin Tribune BOONVILLE -- For months and months, Donnie Livengood would come back to his Hamptonville home and see the little red light blinking on his answering machine. via IHigh

“Never thought in my mind that he'd be some kind of psychopath.”

The sign outside Jordan's Country Restaurant says 'Truckers Welcome,' and Adam Leroy Lane treated the eatery in the shadow of Interstate 77 like home base. via The Associated Press