The North Forty

07/05/2024

Strata Solar is setting up a 55 MW battery solar storage facility on lot 6 at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill. A 125 MW solar facility will be paired with it. This new facility is part of a broader effort to enhance the site’s infrastructure and support large industrial operations.

The Strata Solar facility at the Southern Virginia Megasite is designed to generate and store renewable energy. The 125 MW solar facility will produce electricity from sunlight, while the 55 MW battery storage system will store excess energy for later use.

However, specific details about the duration of the battery storage system at this site are not readily available from current published information. Typically, the duration of a battery storage system depends on its design and intended use. For example, a 55 MW battery could have a duration of 1 hour (55 MWh) or more, depending on how it’s configured.

06/12/2024

Oink and Ale is set for this Saturday night on Monroe Street in Uptown Eden, 6-9 p.m.!

06/07/2024

The Boulevard is hosting another Food Truck Rodeo, tomorrow from 12-5 p.m. Proceeds will be given to the family of Eden native Ashley Lancaster Johnson, a 37-year-old mom with three young children who died in January after a short illness.

06/07/2024

Come out to Uptown Eden tonight!

06/07/2024

GILDAN PRESENTS $1K SCHOLARSHIPS

Gildan Activewear has named its Rockingham County Schools Class of 2024 Male and Female Athletes of the Year, who have each received a $1,000 college scholarship.

Congratulations to Paige Tuggle of Morehead High School, who will continue her studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Congratulations also to Johnathon Paul Widerman of Reidsville High School, who is heading to Lafayette College in Eastern Pennsylvania.

“Our continued partnership with Gildan Activewear through the Gildan Scholar Athletes of the Year Awards provides two deserving RCS student-athletes recognition of their hard work and dedication to their education and their sports,” said Dr. Shawn Stover, RCS Superintendent. “We are extremely thankful for Gildan Activewear, their partnership and their support of our students and their achievements.”

The Gildan Scholar Athletes of the Year Award is given to one male and one female who is a Rockingham County Schools' high school senior that has played at least two sports during junior and senior year, made all-conference twice during their junior and/or senior year, maintained at least a 3.5 unweighted GPA and must not have been ejected from an athletic contest during their junior or senior year.

06/04/2024

MEDIA RELEASE
Robbery Investigation Update (Eden, NC)
June 4, 2024

On Friday, May 31, 2024, The Eden Police Department Investigations Division began conducting a high-priority armed robbery at Truist Bank located at 680 S Van Buren RD, Eden, NC. Officers arrived on the scene and learned a suspect had entered the Bank and brandished a handgun at the clerk, demanding money. The male fled in an unknown direction following the robbery with an undisclosed amount of money. The tellers were shaken but uninjured.

On June 3, 2024, Henry County Sheriff’s Office and Patrick County Sheriff’s Office began assisting the Eden Police Department in reference to this robbery. Through the course of the investigation a suspect was developed. A short time later the suspect was identified as Bobby Dobbins, 53 years of age.

As a result of this investigation, Bobby Dobbins was located and arrested in Collinsville, VA. Deputies with the Henry County Sheriff’s Office issued a Fugitive of Justice warrant based of the charge of Felony Robbery from Eden, North Carolina.

Bobby Dobbins is currently held in the Henry County Adult Detention Center with no bond.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at (276) 638-8751 or Crimestoppers at 63-Crime (632-7463).

06/01/2024

05/28/2024

EDEN WOMAN, JUVENILE JAILED IN CONNECTION TO MURDER SOLICITATION

A Rockingham County Jail inmate allegedly attempted to solicit an Eden woman and a juvenile to murder a local area attorney and one of the inmate’s associates, according to the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office.

Detectives began investigating 21-year-old inmate Tevion Antonio Flippen, and multiple search warrants led to the seizure of several electronic devices, co***ne, and an AR15 rifle.

Flippen, of 624 Steirs St., Reidsville, is charged with two counts of felony solicitation to commit first-degree murder. He was already jailed under an $800,000 secured bond on drug trafficking and weapons charges. He now has “no bond holds.”

Kalesha Jene Anderson 25, of 305 E. Harris Pl., Eden, is charged with two counts of felony conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. She is jailed under a $150,000 secured bond.

The Sheriff’s Office is not releasing information about the juvenile, who is also charged in connection with the solicitations.

Due to safety concerns, the Sheriff’s Office is also not identifying the intended victims.

05/23/2024

Great to see this little guy is doing well.

05/22/2024

Coming this Saturday to Freedom Park

05/21/2024

TODDLER RESCUED FROM RIVER

A toddler is in stable condition after being rescued from the Dan River by two Eden Police officers after falling into the water Tuesday afternoon, May 21.

At around 12:43 p.m., the three-year-old slipped from the metal river access steps at Leaksville Landing on N.C. 87 near Uptown Eden, according to the Police Department.

Within moments, officers arrived and began searching the river banks and water looking for the child, who was spotted floating in the river face down without a life vest, according to a news release.

“Officer Josh Roberts and Officer Timothy Knight entered the swollen river in full police gear to retrieve the child. Officer Roberts grabbed the child and swam to safety with Officer Knight assisting in the swift water rescue,” states the news release. “Once on dry land, the child was passed to Lt. Andy Johnson, who climbed the hillside to get the child to stable ground, where he and firefighter Mike Farmer immediately began life saving measures.”

Once officers realized Rockingham County EMS was unable to reach their location, Officer Roberts and Officer Knight grabbed the child and sprinted to the ambulance, according to the news release.

The child was delivered to Rockingham County EMS personnel who continued life-saving measures. Patrol officers then cleared the roadway for EMS to transport the child to UNC Health Rockingham.

“Special thanks to Fireman Mike Farmer and Rockingham County EMS personnel for assisting in this life saving incident,” concludes the news release.

05/17/2024

Congratulations to the RCC students from Eden who finished the Spring semester with honors!

PRESIDENT’S LIST (4.0 GPA)
William Ryan Armstrong, MacY Ladonna Carter, Destiny Mae Galloway, Brittany Leann Grubb, Ahcosha Madkins, Vraj Pavankumar Patel, Michelle Dayanna Ramos Ordaz, Jamaica S. Riley, Lillian Reese Shoemaker, McKenna Lincoln Super, Emily Noelle Wheeler, Hanson Gray White, Madeline Lea Williams, Hannah Lyne Wilson

DEAN’S LIST (3.25 GPA):
Brandon Beau Ayers, Austin Kent Barker, Ashlie Allison Baumann, William Paul Blackburn, Daniel A. Bruins, Ashley M. Buffkin, Emma G. Buffkin, Gretchen E. Carter, Courtney Blair Curry, Macy Nicole Delapp, Taleaha La-Shaun Dillard, Madisyn Belle Doyle, Hanna R. Gearhart, Tyler Payton Gibson, Arsalan Gondal, Carley L. Harrell, Taylor Rae Hines, Blake Christian Hopkins, Spencer N. Huffman, Kari Kennedy, Jake Andrew Lathrop, Kaylyn Nicole Lipford, Laura Jane Lynn, Bailey Jean McMillan, Amanda Logan Pert, Kaylee Rose Profitt, Bryan Parker Rothrock, Hunter Michael Smith, Seth H. Svadeba, Peter L. Thompson, Jacob Cullen White

05/17/2024

It was a perfect evening for the City of Eden's Grown & Gathered event. It's always a great time to join friends - and meet new ones - at the canalside soiree featuring live music and a fabulous catered meal.

05/14/2024

TORANGO HONORED AT UNC HEALTH ROCKINGHAM

Carolyn Torango, RN, was honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses during UNC Health Rockingham’s Hospital Week celebration. Hospital nursing leadership along with senior administrators gathered on the unit to celebrate Torango with her fellow night-shift nursing and hospitalist teammates.

A DAISY nomination for Torango came from a patient whose first visit to a hospital was for a major surgery. The patient shared that as their nurse, Torango was “exceptional” with her willingness to answer questions and provide comfort during this time of uncertainty. The patient concluded that their time at the hospital was great thanks to the care received from Torango and the team at UNC Health Rockingham.

Torango has been a registered nurse at the hospital for 38 years, serving for the duration as part of the med-surg team. She dedicated her life to becoming a nurse because she loves helping people. She has no plans leave the field any time soon as serving her community is her passion.

Additionally, Torango’s outstanding nursing was recognized by long-time colleague, Natik Panwala, PA, a hospitalist at UNC Health Rockingham.

“Mrs. Torango exemplifies the epitome of excellence in nursing. Her unwavering commitment to her patients and the nursing profession is truly commendable,” said Panwala. “She embodies the spirit of teamwork, embracing the core qualities of our UNC Health One Great Team philosophy. Her collaborative nature and willingness to support her fellow nurses make her an invaluable asset to our team. She is a beacon of professionalism, compassion, and expertise in our healthcare community.”

When asked about receiving the award, Torango said, “Receiving the DAISY award makes me feel wonderful. I am so happy and grateful to be recognized not only by a patient, but also by a co-worker for what I do every day for my patients.”

The DAISY Foundation was established in 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes who died from complications of the autoimmune disease Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP) at the age of 33. His family wanted a meaningful way to recognize and honor nurses who, like those caring for Barnes and his family, provide excellent clinical care while showing great compassion for their patients. DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune SYstem.

To nominate a nurse for The DAISY Award at UNC Health Rockingham, visit www.uncrockingham.org/thank-a-caregiver.

05/13/2024

Tomorrow - Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - is the second primary election for Republicans. Polls are open from 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. There are only two races on the ballot, lieutenant governor and auditor.

05/08/2024

Our Member of the Month of May is Duke Energy.

Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. Our electric utilities serve 8.2 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Our natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. Our company employs 28,000 people.

We’re executing an aggressive clean energy transition to achieve its goals of net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. We have interim carbon emission targets of at least 50% reduction from electric generation by 2030, 50% for Scope 2 and certain Scope 3 upstream and downstream emissions by 2035, and 80% from electric generation by 2040.

05/02/2024

The North Forty is at the Eden Chamber of Commerce Job Expo at Osborne Baptist Church today. The Expo goes on until 6 p.m.