(NAPSI)—If you are like most Americans, you wait until you notice changes in your vision before making an appointment for an eye exam. According to a poll conducted by the ...

If you have a “rock star” dad, a traditional Father’s Day gift may not strike the right note. For dads who rock, consider ...

Rachael Bates was nearly untouchable. The Starmount ace struck out 15 batters, allowed just one hit and guided the No.

The beautiful portulaca has a bow of colorsThe colorful portulaca is known by a host of names that include desert rose, rose ...

In addition to offering easy access to your home’s outdoor spaces, patio doors can enhance your life in a number of other key ...

Playing with fire has never been hotter when it comes to flavor and summer grilling. A new grilling trend report, released by the McCormick brand, spotlights three red-hot trends ...

An Elkin man is facing a child sex abuse charge. Charles Joseph Marshall, age 74, was arrested by the Elkin Police Department ...

For more than two decades, Elkin has been celebrating the many wineries of the Yadkin Valley region with its annual Yadkin Valley Wine Festival, and this Saturday is the big day. The Yadkin Valley ...

Kitsey Burns Harrison kburns@yadkinripple.com May 11, 2026 3 hrs ago For the second year in a row, Elkin Elementary Art Teacher Savannah Wilkins transformed the gymnasium and surrounding space into a ...

BOONVILLE — At its May 5 meeting, a new mayor was appointed to serve for the town of Boonville. Megan Sizemore was selected to fill the seat left vacant by former Mayor Vaughn Benton who stepped down ...

If you’ve ever experienced gas or bloating, you know just how uncomfortable and potentially embarrassing it can be.

Over the most-recent 12-month period, North Carolina’s economy expanded by an inflation-adjusted 3%. Among the 50 states, ...