Congresswoman Foxx on the Occupy Protests

It started out as an “Occupy Wall Street” protest that has spread to many cities across the country including some protests here in North Carolina.  At times there have been clashes with police and varying reports as to what the protestors are trying to do.  3WC asked Congresswoman Foxx recently if she knew what the “Occupy Protests” are all about.  The Congresswoman said due to conflicting comments from protestors, it is hard to determine exactly what they want to accomplish.  And Foxx says some of the protestors are admitted Marxist who prefer communism over our own capitalism.  My complete interview with Congresswoman Foxx can be heard as a Focus on the Foothills podcast on our website:  www.hometownchristianradio.com

Fall Back One Hour Tonight

Daylight Savings Time ends today, so fall back one hour tonight.  Officially, we switch to Eastern Standard Time at 1:59am Sunday, November 6, 2011.  You can either stay up to 1:59 Sunday morning, or you can simply fall back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night, November 5, 2011.

Veteran's Day Services on Sunday

Ralph Broyhill, Veterans Service Officer, stopped by 3WC today to remind everyone of two upcoming Veteran's Day events this week.  On Sunday, November 6 at 2pm, everyone is invited to the New Court House for a special service of patriotic music.  Then on Friday, Veteran's Day, at 11am on 9th Street in North Wilkesboro, there will be special speakers, a 21 gun salute, and a roll call.

4 ATV's Stolen from Yard

All four 4-wheelers were stolen from his front yard.  A resident on the Windy Ridge Road called Sheriff’s Officials this week when he discovered the theft.  Apparently the 4 ATV’s were stolen overnight Monday.  Early Tuesday morning, Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the scene.  It was noted that unknown suspects rolled the motorcycles from the yard to the road.  The report did not indicate if the vehicles were loaded up or driven off.  The stolen 4-wheelers are described as a Honda, a Linhai, and 2 Coolsters with a total value of 4500 dollars.  There is no word on suspects at this time and the Sheriff’s Department is investigating.

Fire & Rescue College in Wilkes

The 28^th Annual Northwest Fire and Rescue College is going on through Saturday on the grounds of Wilkes Community College and the Wilkes Fire Service Training Ground.  The 3-day event began on Thursday and continues through Saturday.  Hundreds of firefighters, first responders, and other emergency rescuers from across the state are expected in Wilkes for this training event.  Participants can sign up for a list of classes and courses being taught at the college or at the Fire Training Ground.  Also there will be a time of remembrance for those who have served and passed from here in Wilkes.  The Northwest Fire and Rescue College is co-sponsored by Wilkes Firefighter’s Association, Wilkes Rescue Squad, and WCC.   

Don't Swerve

More wrecks involving deer including one in Wilkesboro this week on Hwy 421 at Hwy 16 reminds us that deer in the highway is a real problem this time of year.  In the early Wednesday morning wreck on Hwy 421, the driver of the car stated that a deer ran out in front of him and he was unable to avoid hitting it.  According to the highway patrol, it is better to hit the deer than to swerve to avoid it.  Trooper Lane McNeill of the NC Highway Patrol explains that when drivers swerve they lose control of their vehicle and can get hurt or even killed in a wreck.

Stolen Gate

OK.  They stole a gate.  Did they want to sell it for scrap metal or did they just need a gate?  In either case, a Sampson Road property owner reported the theft this week to the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Department.  The victim said the 12-foot gate to his property had been taken down and carried off.  The victim says his neighbor looks after the property for him but didn’t see anyone there when the gate was stolen.  The property owner will be replacing the stolen gate valued at 100 dollars.  There are no suspects.

Camera Stolen From Car

It’s a pity there was no surveillance video available to get a snap shot of the thief who stole a camera from a car in Wilkesboro.  Police were called to the apartments on Collegiate Drive.  A woman from Jonesville had been visiting her son when the theft occurred.  While her car was parked outside the apartment, someone stole a Nikon Camera with tripod, lens, and camera bag along with a book and cover from inside her Honda CRV.  The car had been left unlocked.  Stolen property was valued over 900 dollars.  

Leaf Blower Stolen From Vehicle

Police were also called concerning a leaf blower being stolen from a car.  In that report, the victim said that he parked his vehicle in the county parking lot at the corner of North and Bridge Streets in Wilkesboro.  He left the vehicle parked there overnight and could not remember if he locked it or not.  According to the police report that was no signs of forced entry.  While the vehicle was parked in downtown Wilkesboro, someone stole the leafblower from the front passenger’s seat.  The orange and white Echo blower with strap is valued at 550 dollars.  There were no witnesses and are no suspects at this time in either of these larcenies from vehicles.  Wilkesboro Police are investigating.

Unoccupied House Break-In

They broke in but didn’t get anything as it is an unoccupied dwelling.  Wilkes County Sheriff’s Officials were called to a North Wilkesboro residence.  According to the owner, this house on Richardson Road is rental property and is unoccupied currently.  On Tuesday, she noticed that the air conditioning unit had been pushed through a window and the house had been entered by an unknown suspect.  Nothing was reported stolen and no damages were listed.  There are no suspects at this time.