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Rockingham County Today, Mike Moore 07.29.24
Eden expanding sewer lines to the South thanks to a three-million dollar grant, Eden real estate developer Homer G. Wright, Jr. has died, latest on Uptown Eden roundabout project, weather, birthdday club, commuity calendar, regional sports, Destination Celebration, Motivational moment. Music Spotlight: The New Cristy Minstrels
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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 Health Care. For the City of Eden, future growth to the south will be a lot easier thanks to a deal with Rocky County. In a special call meeting last week, City Council approved an agreement for the county to replace a pump station at Harrington Highway and bore under the river to expand sewer lines. It's being paid for with a $3 million state grant. Eden is obligated to pay a maximum of up to $800,000. Mayor Neville Hall, in his monthly podcast exclusively on Mike Moore Media, said plenty of land developers are interested in the south side of the river. And this is an opportunity to grow, maybe not immediately, but in the future. In that special meeting, three councilmen voted no. Bruce Noe, Kenny Kirkman, and Tommy Underwood. Mayor Hall cast the deciding vote for the sewer line extension. Here's an update on plans to install a roundabout in Uptown Eden at Washington Street, Boone Road, and King's Highway, lots of utilities need to be relocated. No buildings will be disturbed. NCDOT says it will enhance traffic flow. Work on the roundabout should begin in early 2025. The Eden community is mourning the laws of visionary Homer Wright Jr. He died last week at 99. After graduating from Leaksville High School, attending Mars Hill College, Virginia Poly Technic Institute, and UNC Chapel Hill in serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, his passion for residential and commercial real estate development laid the groundwork for many of the early homes and businesses in the Tri-Cities, and he played a pivotal role in the consolidation of Leaksville spray and draper. He created St. James, a coastal plantation community and incorporated town of about 5000 in Brunswick County. He was also a community leader serving in the NC House of Representatives and on numerous boards and committees involving education, health care, and economic development, and recently was named Eden Citizen of the Year. A celebration of life for Homer Wright Jr. is planned for September 20th, which would have been his 100th birthday at St. James. The mayor of Danbury recently died. Janet Witt had served eight consecutive terms, first elected in 2009, and she operated Witt's furniture gallery in King. In a story in the Mount Airy News, a council member called her "the heart and soul of town government," always putting others before herself. Janet Witt was 70. Funeral services were held last week. Shop local, shop lanes, lanes family pharmacy, NC14 Eden. The money you spend with hometown merchants, like lanes, stays here, representing your friends and neighbors and the local economy. Sales taxes are reinvested here. It creates local jobs. Thank you for shopping local at lanes. County-wide prescription delivery. Great on a rainy day. Here's a number 336-627-4600. Now Rockingham County weather, sponsored by Heat and Air Controllers. Today, 100% chance of rain, high 77, low 70, Tuesday of 40% chance of rain, high 86, Wednesday and Thursday, mostly sunny, high in the low to mid 90s. Still a chance of scattered showers. Friday, 40% chance, high 96, Saturday and Sunday. Friday, sunny, high around 90. Triad record highs and lows on this day, 101, 1952, 55, 1956. 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. Progressive presents the sports flash on mikemore.media. Oh, and that is crushed. Deep right field to the seats it flies, he puts some anger into that swing. It's a three-run home run by Matt Olson. The action courtesy breaves radio and Sunday's 9-2 win over the Mets and Queens. They had to overcome an injury to all-star starting pitcher Reno de Lopez. Matt Olson, home and consecutive games for the first time this season. Austin Riley, Orlando Arcea and Ramon Loreano also went deep for the Braves, who were able to salvage a four-game split after losing the first two games of the series. They hold the top National League wildcard, they move a game and a half ahead of New York for second place in the National League East, Lopez tossed three shutout innings, he lowered his major league leading ER-rated 2.06, but he left the game with right forearm tightness. He's listed his day-to-day and is scheduled for an MRI. Bundle auto and home, renters or condo and save with progressive. That's the sport splash Chuck Sanders, Mike Moore Media. Now we'll check on the community calendar sponsored by Night Owl National Stone Works at Eden Venture Business Park, featuring a residential builder line, general contractors, electricians, skilled cabinet makers and designers for all of your special projects. Knit and Crochet at Garden of Eden Senior Center, Orchard Drive, every Monday at 11. All levels are welcome. Farmers market at the Rockingham County Governmental Center in C-65 Readsville, every Wednesday 11-1, fresh local produce. Madison made an rotary club memorial golf tournament at Deep Springs Country Club, Stonewall this coming weekend. School car and motorcycle show at Eden YMCA, Kennedy Street, Saturday 8-2, trophies in different categories. Flotilla sponsored by Madtown Tubing and Southern Spirits, downtown Madison, Saturday, Party Live Music 1-9. First Friday, music and Elliot Duncan Park made in 6-9, this week 12th Avenue. Wood Drive at the Madison May at End Recreation Center, South 2nd Avenue May at End, Tuesday, August 6, 11-30-3-30, annual Stoke Stop at Morrittot Park, Danbury, Saturday, September 14, 9-6-30, Parade, Vendors, Food Trucks and River Fun. The list and event free on our community calendar, email it to RockinghamCountyNC@gmail.com. Here's today's Consumer Report. Southwest Airlines has announced several changes, including an end to open seating. It will soon shift to a signed seating like other airlines. Southwest will also begin a limited number of overnight or red-eye flights from the west coast to the east coast. Cannes, a home goods and furniture retailer, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and announced it will close 70 of its home plus stores in 13 states. The company's financial struggles came to light earlier this year when it reported heavy losses in its first quarter. In the wake of its epic software outage on July 19th, CrowdStrike emailed its partners a $10 Uber Eats gift card in recognition of the additional work the July 19th incident has caused. However, many of the recipients took the social media to report that when they tried to use them, the gift cards were rejected. 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. Formerly 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 more about how we can help, call today 336-427-9022, NCORA Compassionate Care. Welcome to July 29th on the National Day Calendar. Today, we're putting out a vibrant smile and indulging in a culinary classic. This National Lipstick Day Lipstick has been a symbol of beauty and fashion for centuries. Did you know that the first known use of lipstick dates back about 5,000 years ago? Both men and women used crushed gemstones to adorn their lips and eyes. Fast forward to the 16th century. Queen Elizabeth I popularized a striking red lipstick made from beeswax and plant-based eyes. However, in the 1700s, lipstick fell out of favor in England and was even considered scandalous. It wasn't until the early 20th century that it regained its status thanks in part to Hollywood actresses. Today, lipstick is a staple in mini-makeup bags, offering a quick way to add a pop of color and confidence to any look. It's a good thing you didn't live in the 1700s. I could never. I love my lipstick. You'd have been considered scandalous. I'm already a concinder, scandalous. I guess that's true. From Beauty to the Kitchen, it's also National Azania Day. This beloved Italian dish with its layers of pasta-rich sauce and gooey cheese. As a history as layered as its ingredients, the earliest written recipe for lasagna can be found in an ancient Greek text in the 1st century AD called "Lionon." It was quite different from the lasagna we know today, but it laid the groundwork for this dish's evolution. In the Middle Ages, lasagna took a more familiar form with layers of pasta and cheese becoming a staple for Italian cuisine. So whether you're enjoying a traditional meat lasagna or a vegetarian twist, you're tasting a piece of culinary history that's been perfected over millennia. Oh my goodness, stop saying the word. A lasagna. One of my favorite foods. I even love the word lasagna. Yeah, it's a great word to say, right? Sign me up, please, and I'd like some more. You ordered lasagna and I'll grab some lipstick. That's a great idea. I'm Latoya Johnson. I'm Marlo Anderson. Thank you for joining us on our journey to celebrate every day. Until next time, keep celebrating. Oh, hey, we don't want to miss this. It's also National Chicken Wing Day. All right, now let's see who's celebrating on the birthday club for Sunday and Monday. Here we have the names for the 28th. Happy birthday to Kerry Vernon, Brendan Smith in Eden and Frank Chambers. Again, that's Kerry Vernon, Brendan Smith, and Frank Chambers. And one name for today, the 29th, Hannah Lamb. Hannah Lamb. I hope it's a great day for all of you. Let me know who's celebrating birthdays. Finishing up by July need, yes, the 30th and 31st, and I'm also taking August birthdays. Next them to me anytime at 3, 6, 9, 3, 2, 18, 81. Some big name birthdays today, Martina McBride, 59, Will Wheaton, 53, Ken Burns, 72. In today's music spotlight, we remember folk singer, songwriter Randy Sparks, born July 29, 1933. He died in February this year. He founded the new Christie minstrels. Green, green, it's green they say, on the far side of the hill. Green, green, I'm going away to where the grass is. The greener still. I told my mom on the day I was born, don't you cry when you see I'm gone. There ain't no woman going to settle me down, I just got a bit to travel at all. A second, green, green, it's green they say, on the far side of the hill. Green, green, I'm going away to where the grass is. The greener still. There ain't nobody in this whole wide world are going to tell me how to spend my time. I'm just a good love and rambling man, say buddy, can you spare me a dime? Here we cry and it's a green, green, it's green they say, on the far side of the hill. Green, green, I'm going away to where the grass is. Yeah, I don't care when the sun goes down, where I lay my weary head. Green, green, ballet or rocky road, it's there, I'm going to make my bed easy. Yeah, green, green, it's green they say, on the far side of the hill. Green, green, I'm going away to where the grass is. The greener still. Everybody, I want to hear it now. Green, green, it's green they say, on the far side of the hill. Green, green, I'm going away to where the grass is. The greener still. The greener still. The greener still. The greener still. The greener still. Oh yeah, that's a good one to sing along with. A good way to start the week. The New Christi Minstrels, founded in 1961, has sold millions of albums and they're still performing. That song featured Barry Maguire, he got his start with the New Christi Minstrels along with Kenny Rogers and many others are part of that group. Now today's Motivational Moment, thanks to Livingstone Wealth Management, Raymond James and Madison. I no longer listen to what people say. I watch what they do. Behavior does not lie. That's it to start the week for sure and I want to thank you for listening, friends. Have a wonderful Monday. Be sure to count your blessings today. [BLANK_AUDIO]