Mike Bovender, immediate past president, who lead the board through the hiring and selection process, shared his enthusiasm for the leadership transition: “We are thrilled to welcome Rebekah Taylor into the executive director role. Her passion for community service and collaborative leadership style will be a great asset as we continue to grow and strengthen our support for local nonprofits.”

Yadkin Valley United Fund Announces New Executive Director and Board Leadership

“There are four new participating wineries that have opened since the last festival, so attendees can experience those all in one place,” says Mike Bovender, chair of the festival committee. “And some longstanding wineries, such as Shelton Vineyards, are returning to the festival for the first time in many years.”

The Yadkin Valley Wine Festival is back!

Mike Bovender has served as immediate past president of the Yadkin Valley United Fund board and as chair of a festival committee.

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Mike Bovender serves as chief of the Elkin Emergency Rescue Squad.

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Announced $10,000 in emergency-fund assistance for Elkin and Jonesville businesses affected by Hurricane Helene flooding.

Mike Bovender, President, of the Yadkin Valley United Fund announced today that the YVUF would be donating $10,000 from their emergency fund to support businesses in Elkin and Jonesville who suffered a financial loss due to the flooding from hurricane Helena. The Town of Elkin, downtown flood fund will receive $8,000 and the town of Jonesville will receive $2,000. Bovender said approximately 12 Elkin/Jonesville businesses were negatively impacted by Helena.

YVUF approves $10,000 for flood relief

As of September 2, 2026, Mike Bovender did not have a website or any information online.

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Calls for drivers to follow road signs, avoid phone use, and slow down to improve road safety.

This is why he’s asking people to follow the signs on the road, not look down at their phones and to use common sense when driving.

"I’m taking this anger this frustration that I have felt and my fellow first responders have felt and am trying to do something with it. If I can just save that one person or we can get somebody to slow down you know I think that’s ultimately the way I am thinking right now," he said.

Elkin Rescue Squad Assistant Chief: 'We have just got to get back to the basics of being a good safe driver'

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