Elkin

Local

Grant to help fund Wilkes County’s ‘Bridge of Dreams’ suspension bridge

Paul Garber

Eight other High Country projects also received funding ranging from $150,000 to $500,000.

Local

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist acquires Elkin medical system

Amy Diaz

Atrium Health says it will invest $100 million to support the recruitment and retention of providers in the Yadkin Valley region.

An aerial view shows the path of the Mitchell River as it runs alongside land that is being set aside for a nature preserve. Image courtesy of the Piedmont Land Conservancy

Environment

Piedmont Land Conservancy adds 311-acre tract along Mitchell River

Paul Garber

Most of the 311 acres are forested, including a long section bordering the river. The land features steep hills with abundant trees and rhododendrons leading to bluffs overlooking the water.

Arts

Musician Martha Bassett Branches Out With Elkin Shows, New CD

Neal Charnoff

Martha Bassett has been making music in the Triad and beyond for over 20 years. And there's lots of excitement surrounding Bassett right now. She's…

Environment

Yadkin River At Elkin Crests Below Flood Predictions, Monitoring Continues

Keri Brown

Emergency officials are breathing a sigh of relief after the Yadkin River crested below anticipated flood levels. The Yadkin crested around 5 a.m. on…