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Rockingham County Today, Mike Moore 08.07.24
Mike Moore Media, the first place to hear Rockingham County News and information. News is sponsored by Lane's Family Pharmacy and Home Health Care. It was standing room only at last night's Stonewall Town Council meeting, everyone supporting the police department. There's been talk of disbanding it and using the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office to cover the town. More than 30 residents spoke. Here's a summary of remarks. Too many rumors and allegations. Council has its own agenda. It doesn't represent what's best for the town. We deserve better. Without a police department, there'll be an increase in drugs and the crime rate. Thirty new houses are going to be built and will need police protection. Why would anyone move to a town without a police department? Our children need to be protected. Safety and security. A sense of community. While business owners spoke, a man preparing to open a new business, said the police department was one of the reasons he decided to come to Stonewall. A woman who moved here 10 years ago said she and her family have a stake in the community and how it's protected is very important. A number of people talked about former chief Franklin Moore, one calling him the most reliable person she'd ever met. He was always the first to arrive in emergencies. There were personal stories about how much he always cared about the town and its people. Moore recently resigned after 16 years. One resident told council, "If treated him like dirt, a number of times, people said bring more back." Also speaking, a former EMS worker, 911 operator, fire department volunteers, school teachers, and several current police officers. One of the big concerns if the sheriff's office takes the place of the police department was response time, around two to three minutes for officers versus 15 to 30 minutes for deputies. After everyone had spoken and there were comments from the mayor and board members, council agreed to keep the police department. Recruiting for a new chief began in April. There have been 75 applicants, 27 from North Carolina, with a short list of eight in-state applicants. Stonevault currently has two full-time officers and three part-time. It's budgeted for a police chief for full-time and three part-time. Kevin and Keith Lane have been a vital part of our community since 2001. They own and operate Lane's family pharmacy with county-wide prescription delivery, competitive pricing, compliance packaging, durable home medical equipment, and supplies. Lane's is on NC 14 in Eden. Stop in, use their drive-through, or call 336-627-4600 when you need medicine delivered promptly. Lane's family pharmacy committed to you and your family. Now, Rockingham County weather sponsored by heat and air controllers today, a 60% chance of rain, high 80, low 70. Tomorrow, 100% chance of rain, heavy at times, high 75, flood advisory, Friday, 80% chance of rain, high 88, for the weekend a mix of sun and clouds high in the mid to upper 80s. Triad record highs and lows on this day, 102, 1918, 53, 1957, yet 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, the Brewers pounded the Braves 10-0 in Atlanta last night. Colin Ray got the win improving to 10-3. Ray went 7 innings, he struck out 9, issued 1 walk, it allowed 5 hits, on the other side Bryce Elderka ripped for 7 earned runs on 8 hits, over just 3-2 thirds, he struck out 6-2. Willy Adamas had appeared 2 run homers for Milwaukee, William Contreras went 3-4 with 4 RBI and 2 run score, Atlanta's dropped 3 straight, there's 6 games behind Philadelphia and the race for 1st in the NL East, the NL Central leading Brewers have a 6-game advantage over 2nd place St. Louis, NFL preseason action tomorrow night, the Panthers open things up at New England, the Panthers will be without their top 2 draft picks and backup quarterback Andy Dalton, 1st round pick Xavier Leaguett, his day-to-day with a foot injury, 2nd round pick Jonathan Brooks dealing with an knee injury. A bundle, auto and home, renters or condo in C with progressive. That's the Sport Splash, Chuck Sanders, Mike Moore Media. Podcast preview, Rodney Cates, Director of Rockingham County Emergency Services will have an update on Debbie, how we can be prepared and how it will impact where we are. That's available around 9-30 this morning, wherever you get podcast. Rainy Weather is the perfect time to stop in, Blue Octopus and Teaks and Artisans browse the 100 unique shops and discover lots of new treasures, Blue Octopus has great back-to-school stuff from clothing to furniture. Their next community yard sale is Saturday, August 17th from 7 to 1, spaces are only $10, 3 register now, Blue Octopus and Teaks and Artisans, where Belk used to be on East Meadow Road in Eden. Now the community calendar, sponsored by Night Owl National Stone Works at Eden Venture Business Park, Granite Quarts and Marble for commercial and residential, grown and gathered in Eden has been rescheduled from tomorrow to Thursday, October 3rd at 7. Farmers Market at the Rockingham County Governmental Center, NC65 Readsville, today, every Wednesday 11 to 1 fresh local produce. This week at the Readsville Showcase at Rockingham Theatre, downtown on Gilmore Street, Gene Watson, Friday at 8, Jeff Parker in Company, Saturday at 7, tickets still available. The Readsville Police Department back-to-school supply drive at Walmart, NC14, Sunday, 3-30-7-30. Open House at Eden Fire Station #2, Philcrest Road, Wednesday, August 14th, 6 till 8, Stonewall Crews in, Friday, August 16th, 5 till 8, Hot Dogs, Drinks and 50/50. Such a truck, uptown Eden, Saturday, August 17th, 10 to 1, Henry Street Parking Lot, admission of school supply donation. The list of ints free on our community calendar emailed him to Rockingham County NC@gmail.com. You'll find a lot more events listed at mikemore.media. Click on the events tab at the top of the page. Now today's Consumer Reports. Southwest Airlines is revamping its flight schedule to accommodate college football and NFL fans. Southwest is signed a deal to be the official airline of the Southeastern Conference. It's also kicking off additional round-trip service for gridiron fans. Speaking of football fans, scammers are trying to cash in on the popularity of high school sports streams on the internet. Some suspecting fans who click on a site they think is their home team are instead taken to a site where they're asked for personal information and their credit card information. To date, there have been seven recalled and five unrecalled ground cinnamon products that tested with unsafe levels of lead. A Consumer Affairs investigation has found that some lead contamination comes from contaminated soil, but some producers actually add it to add weight and improve color. I'm Mark Huffman. Learn more at consumeraffairs.com. Moving, decluttering, downsizing, called junk mavericks, 336-932-5031. Junk mavericks will come to you, haul off whatever you need to get rid of from your basement, attic, carport, storage building, appliances, furniture, carpeting, scrap metal, and property cleanup, residential and commercial, prompt, reliable, professional, junk mavericks serves Rockingham and surrounding counties, called Steve for a free estimate, 336-932-5031, 932-5031, junkmavericks.com. The latest edition of Eden's Own Journal, featuring Rockingham County Star, is now available free at over 130 locations countywide. Get your August issue now, and you can read it online at edenzone.com. Welcome to August 7th on the National Day Calendar. Today, we're highlighting the bravery of our military heroes and the guiding lights of our coast. Today is a special day as we honor and acknowledge the Purple Heart. The Purple Heart is one of the oldest military honors still given out today. Established by George Washington in 1782, it was initially called the Badge of Military Merit. Fast forward to 1932, and it was revived as the Purple Heart to honor those wounded or killed in battle. On Purple Heart Day, we pay tribute to these brave individuals and their extraordinary sacrifices for our country. I think it's a good day to go out and go to those places, parks, and markers that remember those that have received the Purple Heart. I absolutely love this day because it is a special thank you for everyone who has sacrificed and I salute you, we salute you, and we appreciate you. Absolutely. It's also National White House Day. White houses have been guiding sailors to safety for centuries. Imagine the oldest existing lighthouse, a tower of Hercules in Spain, standing strong since the second century A.D. In the U.S., the Boston Light was the first lighthouse, built in 1716, and still shining bright today. These beacons of light symbolize safety and perseverance, reminding us of the importance of guidance in our lives. So take a moment to appreciate these architectural marvels that have saved countless lives throughout history. Still standing from 1716? That's quite amazing. We should go check this out in our show. I love that idea that must have an incredible history and an incredible story. Yeah, so let's get our film crew together and get out there and check this out. How about you just grab your keys, let's do it now. I love how impatient you are. What are we waiting for? Grab your keys. Let's go. I'm literally Johnson. I'm Marlo Anderson. Thank you for joining us on our journey to celebrate every day. Join us for all of our adventures on Facebook and Instagram at Destination Celebration Show. Until next time, keep celebrating. Now, keeping it local, let's see who's celebrating on the birthday club. I have a couple of names here for August 7th, Mike Docherty and Rosemary Wright. Happy birthday to you, Rosemary Wright and Mike Docherty. Just a couple of names today. I am taking names for August 8th through 31st, September 1st through 30th. Fix them to me at 336-932-1881. Get in on the birthday club. I announce everyone's birthday on this program and at the end of the week, we have a nice giveaway from these Eden businesses. Head to toe, that little pork shop, Wendy's, Vernon family dairy, divine nutrition, lavenders blue, home and body boutique, Carolina fuels and dominoes, Ingrid's cupcakes and confections will return to the birthday club in September. Again, 932-1881 to text birthdays. In today's music spotlight, B.J. Thomas, born August 7th, 1942. I don't know how long, I don't know why but I keep thinking something's bound to go wrong. But she looks in my eyes and makes me realize when she says, "Don't worry baby, everything will turn out alright, don't worry baby." Each morning I'll wake and find the sunlight softness shining in her hair. And then I realize I'm longing thinking that she really doesn't care. There's magic in her eyes that makes me come alive when she says, "Don't worry baby, everything will turn out alright, don't worry baby, don't worry baby." She told me, "Baby, when you leave your day, just take a long my love with you." And if you knew how much I love you baby, nothing could go wrong with you. But what she does to me when she says, "Don't worry baby, everything will turn out alright, don't worry baby, everything will turn out alright, don't worry baby." B.J. Billy Joe Thomas, he had lots of country, contemporary Christian and pop hits in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. He received 5 Grammys, he died 3 years ago from lung cancer. Now today's motivational moment, thanks to Livingstone Wealth Management, Raymond James and Madison. A shout out today to people who compliment each other and genuinely mean it, jealousy is unnecessary, lift each other up, it's nice to be nice. And it's nice to have you listening to the program today, thank you friends. Have a wonderful Wednesday, be sure to count your blessings today. [BLANK_AUDIO]