Thefts • Two catalytic converters were reported stolen off of vehicles parked at a residence on County Road 671 near Welcome Home Church on Dec. 23. A suspect was named. • A Taurus G2C 9 mm pistol was reported stolen on Dec. 24 from a residence on County Road 406 near Oak Grove Church. •…
by Erica Thomas/ 1819News.com The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office spent all of Monday delivering 2026 calendars to businesses and residents across the county. The annual tradition has become a way for the sheriff’s office to connect with the community and help citizens plan for the year ahead. “It allows people see who our officers are,…
by Erica Thomas/1819News.com Since 1986, Flowers by Elaine has hovered over the quaint town of Wedowee, becoming a beacon signaling to passersby that they have entered Small Town USA. The charming shop has stayed up to date throughout the years, longstanding yet ever-evolving. Holidays are prime time for Flowers by Elaine. The shop sends out…
At the Roanoke City School Board meeting last week, Superintendent Greg Foster gave his last report for the year. In his report, he mentioned a number of activities: • Ribbon Cutting Celebration – HMS celebrated the school’s report card score and opening of Tiger Terrace with a Teacher Tailgate lunch, and with students eating outside.…
Incidents • A robbery was reported on Dec. 8 on County Road 8951 near Flat Rock Park. The complainant said a suspect known to him called about a planer he had for sale. The suspect picked up the victim and drove him to the location of the planer. Then the suspect pulled out a pistol,…
Roanoke has lifted a 3 percent liquor sales fee that applies only to liquor stores. The move will cost the city an estimated $18,500 in annual revenue. The Roanoke City Council Monday listened as Quality Beverage Shop manager Roy Terry made the case to have the fee removed. It was the second time this year…
At the last meeting of Wadley Town Council, the council approved a resolution opposing any changes to the simplified seller’s use tax. The tax generates revenue from sales over the internet. Wadley joins a large number of cities and counties throughout the state opposing any changes to protect revenue. Several larger cities in the state…
The National Park Service is excited to announce that Horseshoe Bend National Military Park reopened the tour road and portions of the eastern trail system on Dec. 15. Staff will have trail maps available at the park’s Visitor Center. Signage will be posted indicating trail heads and directions for visitor use. “Park staff and agency…
With the year-long renovation of the county courthouse complete, county dignitaries and citizens gathered outside the new main entrance Monday afternoon to commemorate what one county official referred to as a “once in a lifetime project.” County commissioners, local mayors, state representatives and many others huddled together in the chilly afternoon air behind Randolph County…
Roanoke mayor Adam Melton opened Monday’s meeting of the Roanoke City Council by recognizing three Roanoke police officers for outstanding performance of their duties. Officers Ethan Reeves, Jason Watson and Rickey Shaddix were recipients of proclamations by the mayor after their actions in three separate incidents the last week of November. In an incident that…