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County noise ordinance revisions put on hold
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There will be no change in Stokes County’s noise ordinance at this time. This was decided at the August 23 meeting of the Stokes County Board of Commissioners after much discussion over the course of two meetings. The issue originally came to light after an event off Kingsway Drive in King caused some noise troubles. This midsummer event was ...
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NEWS
Early deadlines
The Stokes News office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Early deadlines for the Sept. 9 edition will be: classified advertising—Fri., Sept. 3, by 4 p.m.;...
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Urgent need for blood donors
The American Red Cross Carolinas Blood Services Region has issued an urgent call for blood donors. The Red Cross closely monitors national and local blood supplies to ensure donations are keeping...
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The beauties of summer
Submitted photo Peggy Mabe of Walnut Cove grew this rooster cone in her garden.
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SPORTS
JV Cats romp past Falcons
The West Stokes JV Football team opened up the 2010 season on Thursday evening with an impressive 56-0 win over the Forbush Falcons. Malik Banner led the Wildcats with four total touchdowns in the...
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North Stokes JV Vikings beat Cougars 20-0
The North Stokes JV Vikings defeated the Patrick County (Va.) Cougars on Thursday at North Stokes. Cody Bennett put the Vikings on the board with an early touchdown off a Cougar interception. Th...
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Jeremy Moorhouse/The Stokes News Thomas Hawkins (23) carries the ball up field during West Stokes’ 3-1 victory against Elkin last week in King. Soccer: West Stokes beats Elkin 3-1
West Stokes defeated Elkin 3-1 in nonconference soccer action on Tuesday night.
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Submitted photo Debra Hennelly, a math teacher at Southeastern Middle School, is Stokes County’s 2010 Teacher of the Year. Public Servants of Stokes: All in the Family. . .Stokes County’s Teacher of the Year Debra Hennelly
While growing up in Walnut Cove, Debra Hennelly always said she would never be a teacher. Both of her parents were teachers—Max Briggs at South Stokes High School and Sue Briggs at Southeas...
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Pine Hall Art Show
Submitted photo Pine Hall Elementary School’s Art Club held an art show on Tuesday, May 25. Pictured are the art show winners, from left: Seth Edwards, Jesse Joyce and Harley Joyce. Not pic...
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Local student graduates from Salem College
The following student graduated in May from Salem College in Winston-Salem, with a bachelor of arts (B.A.) degree: Kris Monroe, Walnut Cove. Founded in 1772, Salem is the nation’s oldest continua...
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What's Happening in Area Churches
Editor’s Note: Events listed in the church calendar must be submitted in writing. Church calendar items are not accepted over the telephone. Information may be e-mailed to levans@thestokesnews.com...
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What's Happening in Area Churches
Editor’s Note: Events listed in the church calendar must be submitted in writing. Church calendar items are not accepted over the telephone. Information may be e-mailed to levans@thestokesnews.com...
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Leslie Bray Evans/The Stokes News The present structure that serves Delta United Methodist Church was built in 1948 and sits off Highway 704 just outside of Sandy Ridge. The hand points them toward Heaven. . . Delta United Methodist Church in Sandy Ridge celebrates 125 years
There’s a brick church on Highway 704 just outside Sandy Ridge where faithful members meet every Sunday morning for worship. A detached fellowship hall stands nearby, with a fully equipped kitchen...
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OPINION
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
Summer Reading is over at the Stokes County Libraries, and the year was very successful. The libraries would like to thank all those in the communities who helped make the program possible. Witho...
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The Backyard Astronomer: September brings clear night skies!
After the hazy days of high summer, September usually brings some of the clearest nights of the year to much of North America. If you happen to be out in the countryside away from the glare of ci...
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Connect a Million Minds through 4-H
Time Warner Cable’s Connect a Million Minds (www.connectamillionminds.com) initiative has fueled new science programming and scholarships locally in Stokes County 4-H. The goal of the program is ...
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BIRTHDAYS
Happy birthday
Submitted photo Happy birthday, from left to right, to Ona Ruth Garner, Pat Mabe and Frances Rutledge. These ladies celebrated their birthday last week at a party at King Senior Citizen Center on ...
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Wilson is 95
Submitted photo Lillie Wilson of Walnut Cove celebrated her 95th birthday on January 29, 2010.
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Submitted photo Charlie Bolejack enjoyed his 102nd birthday party with family and friends at Walnut Cove Healthcare where he is recovering from a broken hip. Bolejack turns 102

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PUBLIC RECORDS
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LAND TRANSFERS In recording deeds, the state of North Carolina does not require that the amount paid for property be stated on the deed. However, a tax stamp at the rate of $2 per $1,000 valua...
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LAND TRANSFERS In recording deeds, the state of North Carolina does not require that the amount paid for property be stated on the deed. However, a tax stamp at the rate of $2 per $1,000 valua...
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LAND TRANSFERS In recording deeds, the state of North Carolina does not require that the amount paid for property be stated on the deed. However, a tax stamp at the rate of $2 per $1,000 valua...
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