Mike Barnhardt

Road shut down as suspect tries to pull gun, knife on deputies Published 9:42 am Thursday, February 12, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Redland Road was shut down for a few hours the late afternoon of Feb. 5 after a larceny investigation escalated into a dangerous confrontation when a suspect attempted to draw weapons on Davie County Sheriff’s Office deputies, said Sheriff J.D. Hartman. Patrick Alan Williard, 38, was eventually taken into custody.

Letter to the editor: February, the month of love in action Published 9:39 am Thursday, February 12, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... To the editor: On Feb. 1, I received a beautifully worded text about February being the Month of Love. This short month has many dates to celebrate with Valentine’s getting the most attention. Sixty six years ago, the courageous A&T Four may or may not have chosen Feb.

County grapples with subdivision rule; commissioner hints he can’t be made to vote ‘yes’ Published 9:41 am Thursday, February 12, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record Don’t tell Mark Jones he has to vote a certain way.