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Rockingham County Today, Mike Moore 10.11.24
Exclusive report on last night's Madison Board of Aldermen meeting, weekly arrest report from Eden Police, section of Blue Ridge Parkway reopens today in Virginia.. NC remains closed. Weather, community calendar, birthday club, consumer report, regional sports, Destination Celebration, motivational moment. Music Spotlight: The Foundations
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Mike Moore Media, the first place to hear Rocky County News and information. Here's an exclusive report on last night's Madison Board of Aldermen meeting. PDC, Incorporated in Greensboro, was awarded a contract for $3.5 million to construct and renovate the sanitary sewer system. They submitted the low bid. Others, Cities Plumbing and Readsville 3.8 million and Sam W. Smith in Eden 3.9 million. The project, funded by a grant, should start early next year and take 9-12 months to complete. The town has purchased a fire truck for $100,000 from Summerfield. 350,000 was budgeted. The police department has a new patrol officer, Bradley Sweatt. He has six years in law enforcement within C. Department of Corrections and May it end Police Department. Four members of the police department have just returned from Western North Carolina. Sergeant Eric Gann, officers Jacob Clark, Hannah Lee and Bradley Sweatt. They volunteered to help with hurricane relief efforts. Madison Fire Chief Jim Ritchie presented a special life-seeming award to Lieutenant Robbie Stalter. He performed a Heimlich maneuver on a woman who was choking during a meal at Golden Dragon. Additional recognition, the American Legion Vaughn Benton Post in Madison celebrating its 100th anniversary. The American Legion was established in 1919 and today has almost 2 million members and more than 13,000 posts worldwide. A proclamation honoring Indigenous Peoples Day, Monday, October 14. There are more than 130,000 American Indians in our state in eight different tribes. The special recognition aims to foster appreciation, reconciliation, understanding, friendship and ongoing partnerships among all individuals and Indigenous people. During public comments, Michael Graves talked to the board about a problem that's been going on four years on covered bridge road, offensive 704. A contracted service mows the grass every week usually on Tuesday at 4 a.m. There are six houses in the neighborhood and Graves said it wakes up everyone. He's already talked to the police department. The mayor said the board will look into it. Kitty Williams was reappointed to the historic commission. Upcoming events, Chamber Coffee hosted by Help Incorporated at Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce, October 17. Early voting, October 17 through November 2. All from Madison Festival, Downtown, October 19, Trick or Treat, October 20, October 31, and Veterans Parade and Fireworks, November 9. Here's this week's report from the Eden Police Department, Arrests and Citations, Aquila Raquel Miller, DWI, and Open Container of Alcohol, Jason Lee Lynch, Breaking and Intering, Jenny Paige Westbrook, and Jewel Harry Strader, Hidden Run, Sherry Michelle Price and Brian Walter Mack, Simple Assault, Levon Graves, Resist Abstract and Delay, Keishan Tinsley and Scotty Bowman carrying a concealed weapon, Francine Reno communicating threats, Kevin Thomas Broadnax and Darrow Raymond Meadows Jr., Readswell, Driving with a Revolt License, Jennifer Ann Kemp and Alexis Marie Gibbs, Ruffin, Shoplifting, Johnny Wayne Mack Alexander, Dan Berry, DWI. The entire length of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina is closed indefinitely, while crews continue emergency stabilization and damage assessment. Today, the Parkway in Virginia from mile pose zero to 198 is reopening, 200 miles of natural beauty and cultural heritage from Shenandoah National Park south to Virginia, 685 near Fancy Gap. The remainder of the Parkway in Virginia is expected to reopen within the next two weeks. Now, Rockingham County weather, sponsored by Heat and Air Controllers, sunny, high today 70, low tonight 46, Saturday and Sunday 80, Monday 70, Tuesday 60. Triad record, highs and lows on this day, 90, 19, 19, 29, 1906, quite a range there. 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 I'm asking today, is your heating system ready for winter time? Heat and Air Controllers has a great maintenance program that makes sure you're cool in the summer and warm in the winter. They were here earlier this week. In fact, we cranked up that heat yesterday and we'll be doing that again this morning. I'm glad to recommend Heat and Air Controllers to you. Progressive presents the sports flash on mikemore media. NHL tonight, the Carolina Hurricanes open up the season. It's a home game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, teams were scheduled for a home and home, but tomorrow's game in Tampa has been postponed due to the effects of Hurricane Milton. Home game for the Panthers this Sunday, 425 kickoff and Charlotte against the Falcons. Carolina 1 and 4, the Falcons are 3 and 2. The Panthers will wear a new uniform combo on Sunday. Rookie wide receiver Xavier will get was at practice on Wednesday after entering his shoulder in week 5 at Chicago, tight end Ian Thomas at cornerback Dame Jackson, expected to be formally activated from the injured reserve in the coming days. Charlotte football, Thursday, James Madison, pounded coastal Carolina 39 to 7. Tomorrow, 3 and 3 NC State hosts 4 and 1 Syracuse. The 3 and 3 Tar Heels are home against 4 and 2 Georgia Tech. 2 and 3 Wake Forest plays host to 4 and 1 Clemson Tigers, number 10 in this week's AP Top 25. Bundle, auto and home, wrenchers or condo and save with Progressive. That's the sports flash Chuck Sanders, mikemore media. Now we'll check on the community calendar. It's the best place to find out what's happening around Rockingham County. Announcements are made free. The calendar is sponsored by Night Owl National Stone Works at Eden Venture Business Park, granite quartz and marble for commercial and residential. Bearded barbecue is at Sandy Cross General merchandise Boyd Road Readsville today, 11 to 2. There's a health fair at the Eden Public Library on Pierce Street, tomorrow, 10 to 2. Up the hayfest downtown May at end tomorrow, 10 till 9, full day, music, food trucks, kids fun area, vendors and crafters. Ridgefest at Northeast Oaks Volunteer Fire and Rescue, NC 704 Sandy Ridge, tomorrow, 10 to 2 30, music, vendors, kids games, car show, free, Brunswick stew, National Barrel Horse Association events at L&L Arena, Rob Tom Road, Eden, tomorrow, starting at 11. Fall Festival Wentworth Elementary School, PTA, NC 87 Readsville. That's 12 to 7 food inflatables, vendors, face painting, raffles, bingo, truck or treat. General admission, $5 under age 2, free. Buckingham County Toys for Tots kick off tomorrow in the East Murphy Street parking lot downtown Madison from 12 to 5, chopped barbecue plates and quartz. For every $1 donated, Inospect Chemicals is donating $2. Fish fry at True Gospel Christian School, NC 704 Madison, tomorrow, starting at 5, pizza also available. Early voting October 17 through November 2 at Rockingham County Board of Elections, Eden and Madison Medin Public Libraries and Zion Baptist Church. To list an event free, email it to me, try to get that in at least 3 weeks in advance please, that's Rockingham County NC at gmail.com. Now today's consumer report, car insurance isn't the only type of insurance that's getting more expensive. The cost of employer sponsored health insurance has gone up 7% in 2024 matching 2023's increase. KFFA Health Policy Research Organization reports annual premiums for employer sponsored family health coverage reach more than $25,000. The fake debt collector scam has been around for at least two decades. It's resurfaced now with a frightening vengeance. In this scam, the operators claim to be collecting a debt that they say you owe, they use threats and intimidation to get you to pay. Honda has announced a massive recall of 1.7 million late model vehicles that include nearly every Honda model. The company says the steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly leading to difficulty in steering. I'm Mark Huffman. Learn more at consumeraffairs.com. Tomorrow's the day, it's Octopus Fest in Eden, cruise in, live music, kids crafts, face painting, story time, bookmobile, games, cakewalk, food trucks, oh my goodness a lot going on and lots of vendors. It's a fun family event, the third annual Octopus Fest outside at Blue Octopus Antiques and Artisans in Eden on East Meadow Road, just off NC14. Tomorrow 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Be sure to go inside where you'll discover lots of treasures with 100 quality shops. Welcome to October 11th on the National Day Calendar. Today we're embracing healthy eating and recognizing our small furry neighbors. October is vegetarian month, celebrating plant-based diets and their benefits. One compelling story that I love so much is about Dr. T. Colin Campbell, whose groundbreaking research showed the profound health benefits of a plant-based diet. His work has inspired many, including myself, to reduce meat consumption and explore vegetarian options, from vibrant salads to hearty veggie stews, there's a plant-based dish out there for everyone. So why not try a new vegetarian recipe this month and see how good it feels. I just had vegetable soup. That technically counts. I think so. Yeah. It's like peas and carrots and potatoes and it was delicious. But you know what, I think I'm gonna cook for you today. I'm gonna make some vegan carne asada tacos. Okay. So good. Sounds amazing. Squirrels might seem just like cute backyard animals, but they play a crucial role in our ecosystem. Take the story of the eastern grey squirrel. Research by the University of Richmond found that these squirrels are responsible for planting thousands of trees each year, biberian nuts, and forgetting about them. This natural tree planting helps maintain healthy forests. So the next time you see a squirrel, appreciate the big impact these little creatures have on our environment. Is it national squirrel awareness month? I forgot to tell everybody that. Yeah. Yes, it is squirrel awareness month. And okay, so I heard that they have really bad memories. They do. I don't know what the percentage is, but I know it's less than 20% of what they bury. They are able to find. And so that's why when you lose your train, I thought it's like squirrel. That's exactly right. Oh, yeah, I'm so late. It's about time you join the party. Thanks. The squirrel party. Squirrel. Squirrel. I look to a job soon. I'm Marlo Anderson. Appreciate you joining us on our journey to celebrate every day. Until next time. Keep celebrating. Okay. Squirrel. Squirrel. Thank you. Now let's see who's celebrating. On our birthday club, wrapping up the week for the 11th and 12th. For today, Ira Tilly at Sandy Cross General Merchandise, Craig Hilton, Luke Craddock. Let's see here, Edna Martin, Everly Robinette, and Shirley Roberts in Reedsville. Happy birthday to you today. And for tomorrow, the 12th, Dara Scottin, Jason Wood at the Eden Rescue Squad, Gene Anderson, Magic Mike Yates, and Big Day in our family tomorrow, our granddaughter, Ella Marie Brown, and October 12th, 2006, if we want to get really specific on this at 8.26 p.m. Let's see. 2018. 18. 18. No, no, this can't, this can't be right. Yep, I believe it is. Okay. So, happy 18th birthday to Ella tomorrow. And I've got to note this, a wedding anniversary for our daughter and son-in-law Lori and Brooks. That will be 22 years. 22? Oh my gosh, 22 years, so happy anniversary to them tomorrow. Okay, now let's go for all of the names again on the birthday club. Make sure we get everyone covered here. Yep, we got Ella, and for tomorrow, and we got Jason Wood, Dara Scottin, Gene Anderson, and Magic Mike Yates. Looking for the 11th, Ira Tilly, Shirley Roberts, Everlee, Robinette, Edna Martin, and Luke Craddock. Okay, my goodness, I've got birthdays scattered all over the desktop here. And I've got these going back to Sunday. I'm grabbing all of the names, and I've just accounted them up right before we started here. 53 birthdays. This has been a really good week, all right, let's shuffle them up. For our winner of the week, and it is Dara Scottin, and that's tomorrow, well, that's very timely. Dara Scottin wins on the birthday club, and Dara gets these giveaways, these businesses are all in Eden, Lavender's Blue, Home and Body Boutique, Domino's, Ruby Tuesday, Ingrid's Cupcakes and Confections, Carolina Fuels, Head to Toe, Arby's, that little pork shop, Wendy's, Divine Nutrition, and Vernon Family Dairy. Thank you sponsors, that's a really nice prize package. Let me know who's celebrating birthdays for the 13th through 31st and November 1st through 30th. Yep, I need the rest of this month, and all of November. Trust me, any time with birthdays, 3, 3, 6, 9, 3, 2, 1, 8, 8, 1, 9, 3, 2, 18, 81. Let's see some big-name birthdays today, Joan Cusack, 62, Darryl Hall, 78, Rachel Allen, 53, Pat Burke, 87, who, Pat Burke? Up saxophonist with the Foundations, today's Music Spotlight. Here's our number one hit from 1967. We're going to be doing it. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. 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I put this on our Facebook page earlier this morning, a couple of hours ago, before this newscast from Med-In Police Department, and I'm looking at it right now on my phone. They are looking for the owner of a black Labrador mail with a shot collar, no identification, a beautiful dog found in the area of Van Buren Road in Med-In this morning, around 5.30. You'll find contact information or call Med-In Police. The pictures I said is share that on our Facebook page, they find the owner. Now today's motivational moment, thanks to Livingstone Wealth Management, Raymond James in Madison. Every morning is another chance. Make a difference, touch a heart, encourage a mind, inspire a soul, and enjoy the day. Thank you friends for listening, I appreciate that always, I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Be sure to count your blessings. [BLANK_AUDIO]