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Rockingham county Today, Mike Moore 06.27.24
Update from Reidsville City Manager Summer Woodard, American Red Cross blood supplies running low, $10,000 reward in Reidsville homicide. Weather, community calendar, birthday club, consumer report, regional sports, Destination Celebration, motivational moment. Music Spotlight: Kris Kristofferson
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- 27 Jun 2024
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Mike Moore Media, the first place to hear Rocky County News and Information. News is sponsored by Lane's Family Pharmacy and Home Healthcare. At a good visit yesterday with regional city manager Summer Woodard, you can hear that on all podcast platforms. Here are some of the highlights in the 2024-25 budget effective July 1st, a 4% cost of living adjustment for all employees in return of the merit system. Some employees could see up to a 3% increase based on their annual evaluation. The property tax rate is dropping from $0.73 for $100 value to $0.66. There's an average increase in water and sewer rates of 35%. That'll be effective in October to help cover increases in chemicals, equipment, and electric service. Duke Energy is charging $100,000 more for streetlights next year. Montana Brown has been hired as the new director of city marketing and economic development. Over 40 people applied. He comes to Readsville from High Point, where he was economic manager. Summer also talked about their Independence Day celebration, Wednesday, July 3rd at late Readsville, 5-9, food, kids' own music and fireworks, $5 a car, walk-ins, $3. A message from the American Red Cross. Blood supplies are always running low in the summertime due to vacations and severe weather events. A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 units of blood. To keep up with demands, the Red Cross needs to collect about 29,000 units a day. All blood types are needed, especially O&B negative. There's a blood drive tomorrow at Boone & Cook Funeral Home in C770 Eden, 11 AM to 4 PM. All donors receive a $20 gift card, wellness check-up and t-shirt. It's been one year since the shooting death of Henry Hayes II, 28. Readsville Police Department detectives are continuing to investigate this homicide and bring justice to the family. Anyone with information on this crime is urged to contact police. They say even the smallest detail could be critical in helping them make an arrest. A $10,000 reward is being offered. Tips can be made anonymously through the Readsville PD app or by calling Crime Stoppers. Made in Police Department has posted a number of surveillance photos of individuals involved in recent crimes in the area and is asking for the public's help. When identifying them, that's on their Facebook page. A new state law of effective July 1 allows the NC Department of Motor Vehicles to collect up to 2% on transactions paid for with a credit or debit card. This applies to in-person, online and itself service kiosks. Numbers in the news, amusement park operators Cedar Fair and Six Flags Entertainment are finalizing a $2 billion merger. Six Flags name will continue with company headquarters in Charlotte. Rockingham County covers 573 square miles and so does Lane's family pharmacy. With prescription delivery, county wide, wherever you are, Lane's delivers, called 336-627-4600. And Lane's is Eden's only accredited DME provider. Your first choice for durable home medical equipment, shop local at Lane's NC14 Eden. Now Rockingham County weather, sponsored by Heat and Air Controllers. Today, partly sunny, 30% chance of scattered showers, high 86, low 68, Friday partly sunny, high 88, Saturday 30% chance of showers, Sunday 50% chance, high this weekend around 90. Try and record highs and lows on this day, 100, 1954, 54, 1985. Get current weather information anytime at mikemore.media, along with Rockingham, our live stream, 24-hour weather camera, powered by Heat and Air Controllers for year-round comfort, whatever the weather. And a reminder, you can go to our Facebook page for that, mikemore.media, and right there on our homepage, you'll also find the link to RCR, Rockingham County Radio, commercial free, bluegrass, roots, and Americana music around the clock. Progressive insurance presents the sports rash on Mike Moore Media. Atlanta Braves split a double-header with the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, winning the first game 6-2, but then lost game 2-4-1. Jared Kalenik with the two-run home run in the first game, part of his three-hit day, Zach Short with a two-run single. Ronaldo Lopez win five innings, allowed two runs, improving to 6-2. In game two, Kalenik had an RBI single for Atlanta's only run. Bryce Elder took the loss, going six innings, giving up two runs, Braves dropping two of three in the series. NBA draft the Charlotte Hornet, selected French power forward to Jean Solon with a six-pick in round one. Solon is 6-9, he is 18 years old. Charlotte will be picking 12th tonight in round number two. NASCAR racing at the Nashville Speedway on Sunday, the Ally 400, it'll be 300 laps on the 1.3 mile track. Bundle auto and home, renters or condo and save with Progressive. I'm Tony DeZiroi, that's your Sports Flash on Mike Moore Media. You could be losing money by not comparing insurance rates. An independent agent like Dan River Insurance Services can compare rates for a number of different companies, find the best coverage at the most affordable rate and save you money. Dan River Insurance Services in downtown may it end. Now, the community calendar, sponsored by Nite Owl National Stone Works at Eden Venture Business Park, granite quartz and marble for commercial and residential. A series of kayaking lakes and water safety for women begins this evening at Rockingham Community College, Hispanic Bible study at First Church of the Brethren Church Street Eden, every Thursday at 7, led by Lupita and Manuel Cruz. Shenandoah will be at the farmhouse in Eden, Saturday, gates open at 5, music at 7, general admission $40, Saturday 50, presented by Preppy Pirate Outfitters and the City of Eden, tickets exclusively at Eventbrite.com, Shenandoah and special guest, Dane Corom, Saturday at the farmhouse, Metholium Church Road Eden, just off NC14, music in the park, Freedom Park, amphitheater, Edgewood Road Eden, cruising, sheep meat and concessions, Saturday, Carolina The Cool at 6, UFOs, Aliens and Congress, Free Presentation at the Arts Place, Downtown Danberry, Saturday at 7, Why the Department of Defense and Congress are finally taking UFOs seriously, Solar Viewing at Mayo River State Park, Business 220 May it end, Saturday July 6th, 1-3, Chaganov Fieldcrest, Main Street, a new location in Eden, Saturday, July 20th, 2-10, Rotary Beer Garden, Food Trucks, Papa Thump, 2-3-30, the Catalina's 4-5-30, and too much Sylvia, starting at 7, Free Admission, Free Basketball Camp at Sharon Community Center, Deaton Loop, Stonewall, Saturday July 20th, 2 sessions, ages 7-11 and middle school students, first 30 boys and girls in each age group, each age group to sign up, pre-register by July 10th, t-shirts, pizza and drinks, Rockingham County Schools, Summer Feeding Sites, Morehead, Moss Street, Western Rockingham Middle, Williamsburg, New Readsville Housing Authority, Monday through Friday, Free Breakfast, 8-9 and Lunch, 11-30-1 for anyone 18 and under, Summer Camps at the Arts Place, Main Street, Dan Berry, Visual Arts, July 22nd through 26, Sculpture July 29th through August 2nd. Now today's Consumer Report. For the last week, it's been harder to buy a car or truck, but it has nothing to do with the sticker price or the monthly payment. Last week, CDK Global was hit with a ransomware attack, paralyzing its dealer management system, used by as many as 15,000 car dealers to automate the sales process. Amazon just announced its annual Prime Day will be July 16th and 17th, but Walmart is on to its second sale of the summer. After Walmart plus week, the retailer will host Walmart Deals, a three-day sales event scheduled to run from July 8th through Thursday, July 11th. Word has issued a recall for more than 550,000 2014 Ford F-150 pickup trucks because they can downshift into first gear without warning while being driven. A downshift to first gear without warning could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. I'm Mark Huffman. Learn more at consumeraffairs.com. Because everyone deserves compassion and dignity when facing serious illness, the professional and caring staff at NCORA Compassionate Care provides greater symptom management, greater response time, and greater patient and family support for you. Formally known as Hospice of Rockingham County, NCORA Compassionate Care is a new name, but you can expect the same trusted care the community has known for years. To find out how we can help call today, 336-427-9022, NCORA Compassionate Care. Welcome to June 27th on the National Day calendar. Today, we're donning our shades and slicing into a summer dessert favorite. Sunglasses Day celebrates this essential fashion accessory that also protects our eyes. The history of sunglasses date back to Roman times when emperors use primitive versions to protect their eyes from the sun. Today, sunglasses come in a multitude of styles, from aviators to wayfarers, and they're not just for sunny days. Sunglasses can protect their eyes from the wind, the dust, and the harsh glare of winter snow. So, let's put on our favorite pair of sunglasses and step out in style. You are styling today, by the way. Aren't these awesome? They are awesome. Where do I get those with all the jewels and wait a minute, wait a minute, no, no, no, I need something cool. That's true. The glasses that you have on with the chain around your neck, like, is that so you don't lose them? Like, what are you doing, dude? That is not a fashion statement right now. I just want you to know that. You know the other day it was tight with a geek day. I haven't taken my glasses off from that yet, so. Oh, I'm ready. From the Stylie School of Sunglasses, we move on to the cool sweetness of ice cream cake day. Combining tubal of desserts, ice cream, and cake, this treat is a staple at many summer time celebrations. Whether it's layers of vanilla ice cream and chocolate cake, or a more elaborate creation with multiple flavors and toppings, ice cream cake is a delightful way to beat the heat. So let's slice into a delicious ice cream cake and enjoy a sweet summer moment. Ice cream cake is my favorite. I've never heard of this actual cake being in it though. This is amazing to me. I've just only had ice cream in a cake shape. What? I know. Are you serious? I do not live a full life. You're the calendar guy, and you have not had ice cream cake? Well not with actual cake in it, you know. Grab your keys? Let's go. You're going to wear my car out at this rate. I'm telling you. I'm going to tell you all your jobs soon. I'm Marlo Anderson. Thank you for joining us on our journey to celebrate every day. And catch us over on Facebook and Instagram at Destination Celebration Show. Until next time, keep celebrating. Speaking of ice cream cake, let's see who's celebrating on our birthday club today. Whoop, here we go. And no, no, June 27th, birthdays? Nope, none here. Nobody told me about anyone celebrating. But I do have birthdays for the 20, let's see, 28th, 29th, yes. So I've got those for Friday and Saturday. You can still get in on that. Yes. Let me know who's celebrating for those days and the rest of June. And tomorrow I'll have our weekly giveaway. That will be all seven days of birthdays, June 23 through 29. And I'm also taking birthdays now for the entire month of July. I already got a bunch of those, but room for plenty more. Yep, no birthdays today. So we'll move along with big name birthdays, Toby Maguire, 49, Chloe Kardashian, 40, Drake Bell, 38, J.J. Abrams, 58, Chris Kristofferson, 88, today's music spotlight. Well, I woke up Sunday morning, with no way to hold my head that didn't hurt. And the beer I had for breakfast wasn't bad, so I had one more for dessert. And I fumbled through my closet for my clothes and found my cleanest dirty shirt. And I shaved my face and combed my hair and stumbled down the stairs to meet the day. I'd smoke my brain a night before I went, cigarettes and sounds that I'd been picking. But I lit my first and watched a small kid cussin' at a can that he was kicking. And I crossed the empty street and caught the Sunday smell of someone fryin' chicken. And it took me back to somethin' that I'd known somehow, somewhere along the way. On the Sunday morning sidewalls, wishin' love our stone, 'cause there's somethin' in a Sunday, makes a body feel alone, and there's nothin' sure to die. Half as long as the sun, on the sleep in the city sidewalks, Sunday morning coming down. In the park I saw a daddy where the laughin' little girl knew he was swingin'. And I stopped beside a Sunday school and listened to the song if they were singing. And I headed back for home and somewhere far away alone it bell was ringing. And it echoed through the canyons like the disappearing dreams of yesterday. On the Sunday morning sidewalls, wishin' love our stone, 'cause there's somethin' in a Sunday, makes a body feel alone, and there's nothin' sure to die. Half as long as the sun, on the sleep in the city sidewalks, Sunday morning coming down. Now today's motivational moment thanks to Livingstone Wealth Management, Raymond James in Madison, there's some people who always seem angry and continuously look for conflict. Walk away. The battle they are fighting is not with you, it is with themselves. That's today's program, and I want to thank you friends for listening. Have a wonderful Thursday. Be sure to count your blessings today. [BLANK_AUDIO]