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Rockingham County Today, Mike Moore 10.15.24
Exclusive report on last night's Mayodan Town Council meeting; two people arrested for recent crimes in Stoneville, authorities looking for a third suspect. Remembering Hurricane Hazel 60 years ago. Weather, birthday club, comunity calendar, regional sports, consumer report, Destination Celebration, motivational moment. Music Spotlight: The Carpenters
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Mike Moore Media, the first place to hear Rocky County News and information. Starting today with an exclusive report on last night's May at End Child Council meeting. After years of delays, good news at the former Washington Mills site. Approximately $402,000 from a grant will be used to construct six-lighted pickleball courts and a basketball court. The contract is being awarded to Rust and Paving Company Greensboro. This gets the project on the schedule with state and federal agencies. Design should be ready by the end of the year. The town recently updated its minimum housing code, and last night Council approved a list of about 30 properties. The top five, 303 South Fifth Avenue with 10 safety hazards identified, 502 North Eleventh Avenue with 7, 309 South 2nd Avenue and 200 North 7th Avenue both with 6, and 101 Hannah Street, 7 hazards there. NCDOT is working on improvements at NC 135 and South 2nd Avenue at the railroad tracks to better accommodate large trucks turning at the intersection. Between 6 and 12 trucks get stuck there each year. The grade will be lowered and lane adjusted to the left. It's an estimated $400,000 fix at no cost to the town. The board discussed Powell Bill Paving Projects for West Jackson, Blackburn, Boswell and West McKinley Street in South 12th Avenue but tabled it for additional study. Three promotions in the police department, David Stanley, Captain, Thomas Strader and Clay Barrow patrol lieutenant, have put pictures on our Facebook page getting lots of congratulations overnight. Two people have been arrested and authorities are looking for a third in connection with a string of crimes in the Stonewall area last month. David Lindsey Ferguson Jr. 34 and Brittany Lee Watkins, 32, a 1594 Dodge Town Road in Walnut Cove, have been charged by Rockingham County sheriff's investigators with a home invasion at 981 CNN Smith Mill Road in Stonewall. Ferguson first-degree burglary assault in robbery with a dangerous weapon, larceny after breaking and entering and possession of a firearm by convicted felon. Watkins first-degree burglary and larceny after breaking and entering. They're also charged in an incident where a shot was fired into a vehicle traveling on Janet Road, almost hitting two children, ages two and five. A safety seat stopped the bullet. Ferguson discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle and possession of a firearm by convicted felon. He's under a $2 million secured bond. Watkins aiding and abetting for providing a convicted felon with a firearm. He's under a $500,000 secured bond. There's an outstanding warrant for Robbie Wayne Hicks, 34, of 180 Shady Drive in May it end for the home invasion. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 336-349-9683. Today, some people are remembering Hurricane Hazel October 15, 1954, 60 years ago. It made landfall as a Category 4 near the North Carolina/South Carolina border. An estimated 400 to 1,000 were killed in Haiti, 200 in the United States and 200 in Canada, $500 million in damages. My parents had a gift shop at Holly Ridge near Surf City in Topsel. I was seven, and yes, I remember it clearly. Now Rockingham County weather sponsored by Heat and Air Controllers. Sunny today, high 63, low 43, Wednesday and Thursday 60, Friday 67, Saturday 70, Sunday 73. Triad record highs and lows on this day 87, 1985, 29, 1937. 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. Impressive, presents the Sports Flash on Mike Moren Media. The Carolina Panthers are getting set to designate Jonathan Brooks to return, the rookie running back, tour as the ACO while playing at Texas last season, the Panthers put the second-round pick on the non-football injury list at the start of training camp, Panthers head coach Dave Canala said on Monday that the team plans to open up the practice window for Brooks this week. The Panthers visit the commanders this week, Washington's 4-2 on top of the NFC East Carolina, and 5 overall in the basement of the NFC South, they've lost 3 in a row. NHL tonight, the Hurricanes are home against the Devils, New Jersey off to a 4-1-0 start. The Hurricanes are all-1-0, their second game of the season was scheduled for last Saturday in Tampa, but it was postponed due to the effects of Hurricane Milton. Hornets pre-season action tonight, Charlotte on the road visiting the New York Knicks. Bundle, auto and home, renters or condo, and save with progressive. That's the Sport Splash, Chuck Sanders, Mike Moore Media. This morning, I'll be talking with Melanie Schuler, may it in Town Manager, that podcast available around 9, wherever you get podcasts. Our friend Donna Hopkins, a friend to so many, owner of that little port shop in Eden, does so many good things to help people and pets. Every Wednesday, this month, 10% of sales is being donated to the Rockingham County Animal Shelter in memory of her son Blake, who died in a tragic accident 5 years ago this month. And you can drop off pet supplies for western North Carolina, puppy, dog food, kitten, cat food, bottled and jugs of water. That little port shop, Monroe Street, uptown, Eden. Now, the community calendar sponsored by Night Owl National Stoneworks at Eden Venture Business Park, granted courts and marble for commercial and residential. They also have the general contractors and electricians and skilled cabinet makers and designers for all of your projects. Early voting beginning this week, October 17th through November 2nd at Rockingham County Board of Elections, Eden and Madison made in public libraries and Zion Baptist Church. Danbury Ghost Tours Friday at 6 and 730 sponsored by the Stokes County Arts Council, adults $22, age under $18, $10. Fall for Madison Festival Downtown, Saturday, 10 to 5, music, kids area, vendors, food trucks, community and political booths, hot dog eating contest. Fab Festival, Food, Art and Brew, Downtown Readsville, Saturday, 11 to 7, the band of Oz will be playing starting at 5. Stu made in Boy Scouts, South 2nd Avenue, Saturday, $8 a quart. The creative trail at Ferris Memorial Park in made in is Saturday, North Carolina Great Trail State Day, 4 to 6, music, art, food, dance and drama performances. Trick or treat, movie night at Elliot Duncan Memorial Park West Main Street made in Saturday treats at 6, movie at dark, this is a free event. Bingo fundraiser, Stokes Early College Interact Club, Sandy Ridge Community Building, NC 704, Saturday at 6, Readsville Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting at Encora Compassionate Care, NC87 Readsville. Week from today, the 22nd at 10, Readsville Chamber of Commerce Everything Expo, Health Business Career at the Penn House, Maple Avenue, Thursday, October 24th, 2 to 7. Street Street, Uptown Eden, Friday, October 25th, 3 to 6, Bounce House, Hay Rides, Photo Props, Costume Contest and Spooky Stories. Trick or treat, Downtown Readsville, Friday, October 25th, 4 to 6, Trunk or Treat, Lakesville United Methodist Church, Henry Street Eden, Friday, October 25th, 4, 30 to 6, 30, Games Inflatable's popcorn and candy, pumpkins for sale daily until October 31st. You'll find a lot more listed and expanded community calendar at mikemore.media. Click on the events tab at the top of the page. Now today's Consumer Report. Damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton will send insurance premium soaring, not just in Florida and North Carolina, but everywhere. History experts say insurance companies hit with staggering claims will have to increase premiums nationwide to cover the cost of rebuilding. Gasoline prices fell 4.1% in September from the previous month, marking the 5th straight monthly decline since April when prices likely peaked for 2024. According to the latest Consumer Price Index, prices have declined on lower demand for gasoline. There was a dramatic decline in data breaches in the third quarter of 2024, but that may be because there were so many reported in the second quarter. The Identity Theft Resource Center reports 672 publicly reported data compromises in Q3 and 8% decline. I'm Mark Huffman. Learn more at consumeraffairs.com. You know the old saying, "One man's trash is another man's treasure?" Well, sometimes that's true, but often it's really junk. And that's when you call junk mavericks. Their professional one-stop cleanup crew does it all. Storage buildings, basements, addicts, garages, property cleanup, homes and businesses. Here's the number, 336-932-5031. Junk mavericks, right here in Rockingham County, 932-5031. I'm on their Facebook page right now and looking at before and after pictures from a job yesterday in Burlington. Yep, they cover Rockingham and surrounding counties. Junk mavericks, 336-932-5031. Welcome to October 15th on the National Day Calendar. Today we're savoring a delicious snack and embracing our inner grouch. Originating from Wisconsin, cheese curds are a byproduct of the cheddar making process. One fun story involves the tradition of squeak. When biting into fresh cheese curds, that's a sign of their freshness. These little morsels have become a beloved snack, especially when battered and fried. Enjoy some cheese curds today and appreciate the craftsmanship of the Cheesemakers. Happy National Cheesecake Day! Do you dip them in anything? I'm totally a dipper. Do you have a little pizza sauce or honey? Honey. Like a horseradish sauce? I've never even tried these before. Oh, so glad. I think ranch would be good, though, too. Oh, yeah. At the ranch. That's good. Everything, though. Yeah. That cheese. Okay. Two far. Two far. Two far. Two far. All right. Ah. Look who's here. Well, don't say anything. Just listen up. You might just learn something. Inspired by the beloved Sesame Street character Oscar, the grouch, it's also National Grouch Day. This day humorously celebrates the grumpy side in all of us. Sometimes, the inner grouch can be a way to let up steam and reset. It from Oscar reminds us that it's okay to have off days and that there's humor and grumpiness. Embrace your inner grouch, but don't forget to find the fun in it. Scrub. I'm serious. Go somewhere else. I have a great idea. Bawhumbug. That wasn't a very good Scrooge, was it? That was not a... Nick Scrooge is more grouchy than Oscar, actually. I think he is, but my idea is dressing you up as Oscar, putting you in a trash can. Yeah. Yeah. You're following me? I think Scrooge will be a better character for me. Neither one. You're so nice. I don't even think you could pull it off. Oh, I could pull it off. Absolutely. Is that a talent? Sure. Okay. Let's go be grouchy. Okay. Let's do this. I'm literally Johnson. I'm Marvel Anderson. And I'm Denny to celebrate every day. And check out our website at DestinationCelebrationShow.com for all the latest and what we're up to. Until next time, keep celebrating. It's also National Pharmacy Technician Day. Thank you from Corinne Brooks, owner of Uptown Pharmacy in Eden and April Henson, owner of Crossroads Pharmacy in Oak Ridge. Now, let's see who's celebrating on our birthday club. I have the names here for the 15th, Billy Wilson, Katie Sexton-Reyo is 31 and Meghan Thompson, all with birthdays today. And our best wishes, Billy Wilson, Katie Sexton-Reyo and Meghan Thompson. Thank you for letting me know about those birthdays. I need to know who's celebrating for the rest of the month. The 16th through 31st, November 1st through 30th. Text those names to me any time at 336-932-1881, 932-1881. Text birthdays get on the birthday club be eligible for our weekly giveaway. From Big Name Birthdays today, Linda Levin, 87, Susan Ferguson, 65, Paul Logan, 51, Richard Carpenter, 78. Today's music spotlight, yes, Karen and Richard, the carpenters. "Stop, oh, yes, wait a minute, let's go post man, wait, wait, let's go post man, let's go post man, let's go post man, look and see, oh, yeah, there's a letter in the letters for me, let's go post man, it's such a long time, oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, from my boy or my man, there must be some words a day from my boyfriend so far He's Mr. Postman, you're looking to see If there's a letter, a letter for me I'm standing here waiting as the Postman So I'll pinch and leave But just a call, a just a letter Saying he's returning home to me, just a Postman, yeah Can you see? Whoa, yeah, yeah Can you bet? Please, please, what's it for? It's such a letter, whoa, yeah Can you see? I'm a boy, I'm a So many days, you passed me by See the juice heading in my house You didn't stop to make me feel better But even me, a car I left him is the Postman, yeah Whoa, yeah, yeah Can you bet? Please, what's the Postman? It's such a letter, whoa, yeah Can you check it and see? One more time for me Got to wait a minute, wait a minute Wait a minute, wait a minute, wait a minute Ooh, Mr. Postman, ooh, yeah Can you see? Come on, deliver the letter, the suit, the te-de-de-de-de-de Mr. Postman [Music] I'm sending out out today to Tom, our Postman, he does such a great job Lots of wonderful songs from the carpenters, but only two made it to number one That one in 1974, and they long to be close to you in 1970, how about that, should have been more Now today's motivational moment, thanks to Livingstone, Well to Management, Raymond James in Madison May every sunrise bring you hope, may every sunset bring you peace Thank you friends for listening, have a wonderful Tuesday, be sure to count your blessings today [BLANK_AUDIO]