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This house at 1068 High Bridge Road in Pinnacle was destroyed by fire early last Saturday morning, leaving a family of five without a home.
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New Year, New You Contest to begin
Curves of Walnut Cove and The Stokes News are joining forces this year to help a local woman reach their health and weight loss goals. For a whole year the lady chosen to be a part of The New Yea...
Curves of Walnut Cove and The Stokes News are joining forces this year to help a local woman reach their health and weight loss goals. For a whole year the lady chosen to be a part of The New Yea...
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Danbury Town Council disagrees on Planning and Zoning Board requirements
The vote was 3-1 in Danbury on Wednesday night, January 28. The point of contention was the requirements for Danbury Planning and Zoning (P & Z) Board applicants. Council member Mike Barsness ...
The vote was 3-1 in Danbury on Wednesday night, January 28. The point of contention was the requirements for Danbury Planning and Zoning (P & Z) Board applicants. Council member Mike Barsness ...
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AmeriCorps helps family through Extreme Makeover: Home EditionVolunteers from across the state gathered in Lexington to participate in ABC’s popular television show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition in November of last year. Katie Snow, who works with Stokes P...
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SPORTS
Several area gymnasts compete at state meet
Several area gymnasts competed at recent state meets Dec. 5 in Hickory and Dec. 12 in Albemarle. Mel Moseley, Kyla Sullivan, Hailey Sheppard, Paige Hayden, Cali Oehman, Taryn Brooks and Erin Griff...
Several area gymnasts competed at recent state meets Dec. 5 in Hickory and Dec. 12 in Albemarle. Mel Moseley, Kyla Sullivan, Hailey Sheppard, Paige Hayden, Cali Oehman, Taryn Brooks and Erin Griff...
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Eight seconds: King American Legion Post 290 hosting a winter bull riding series
Eight seconds. It can fly by or seem like an eternity on the back of a 2,000 pound beast. Bull riding runs deep in the blood of those that dare to take on nearly two tons of muscle and attitude. M...
Eight seconds. It can fly by or seem like an eternity on the back of a 2,000 pound beast. Bull riding runs deep in the blood of those that dare to take on nearly two tons of muscle and attitude. M...
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Wrestling action heats up with NW1A/2A tournament looming
Several area teams still had Northwest 1A/2A Conference wrestling matches remaining as of Tuesday with the conference tournament scheduled for Saturday at South Stokes High School. Due to the incl...
Several area teams still had Northwest 1A/2A Conference wrestling matches remaining as of Tuesday with the conference tournament scheduled for Saturday at South Stokes High School. Due to the incl...
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King man gets MBA
Gardner-Webb University has announced that Kevin Atkins of King received a MBA in Business Administration. He was among a total of nearly 300 students who recently graduated during 2009 fall co...
Gardner-Webb University has announced that Kevin Atkins of King received a MBA in Business Administration. He was among a total of nearly 300 students who recently graduated during 2009 fall co...
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Meredith College names fall dean’s list
The following Stokes County students were named to the 2009 fall dean’s list at Meredith College: Laura Kay Holder, King; Katherine Nichole Mabe, Walnut Cove; Christina Beth Mendenhall, King (4.0...
The following Stokes County students were named to the 2009 fall dean’s list at Meredith College: Laura Kay Holder, King; Katherine Nichole Mabe, Walnut Cove; Christina Beth Mendenhall, King (4.0...
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Veterans Day at Sandy RidgeSubmitted photo— While other fifth graders look on, Ashley Bullins writes the word HERO in salt. This scene is an extension of reading America’s White Table by Margot Theis Raven during th...
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CHURCH NEWS
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...
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...
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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The Spirit of Stokes: Share the Blessing Mission Blitz--Area churches unite to help community
After a long, hard 40-hour work week, most people anxiously await the weekend. A time to sleep in, eat a leisurely lunch, watch ballgames and catch up with friends. However, nine churches in Stoke...
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Hanging Rock State Park Ranger Notes
Did you know that a raccoon does not really wash its food as folklore would have you believe? It eats its food whether clean or dirty. Actually, the raccoon’s flat feet and toes are very, very sen...
Did you know that a raccoon does not really wash its food as folklore would have you believe? It eats its food whether clean or dirty. Actually, the raccoon’s flat feet and toes are very, very sen...
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The Old Paths: Blame it all on the groundhog
I have spring fever. And it’s the groundhog’s fault. Every year, I wait for February 2 to see if that darned mammal sights his shadow and scurries back into his burrow. If so, we know we have at l...
I have spring fever. And it’s the groundhog’s fault. Every year, I wait for February 2 to see if that darned mammal sights his shadow and scurries back into his burrow. If so, we know we have at l...
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The Old Paths: Write the vision
Lately I have felt the need to go back to the places of my childhood, especially the churches. I started off by visiting Forest Chapel United Methodist Church which the Bray side of my family has ...
Lately I have felt the need to go back to the places of my childhood, especially the churches. I started off by visiting Forest Chapel United Methodist Church which the Bray side of my family has ...
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Goff turns 90
Maude Snider Goff of King celebrated her 90th birthday on December 13 with her family at her home on Wes Wall Road. Maude now resides at Priddy Manor in King where she receives much love and care ...
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Francis birthdaySubmitted photo Pauline Doss Francis will celebrate her 90th birthday on November 14.
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PUBLIC RECORDS
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KING ARRESTS The following people were arrested and charged by the King Police Department. The information includes the arrested person’s name, address and charges received. Richard Brandon Dr...
KING ARRESTS The following people were arrested and charged by the King Police Department. The information includes the arrested person’s name, address and charges received. Richard Brandon Dr...
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King man gets MBA
Gardner-Webb University has announced that Kevin Atkins of King received a MBA in Business Administration. He was among a total of nearly 300 students who recently graduated during 2009 fall co...
Gardner-Webb University has announced that Kevin Atkins of King received a MBA in Business Administration. He was among a total of nearly 300 students who recently graduated during 2009 fall co...
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KING ARRESTS The following people were arrested and charged by the King Police Department. The information includes the arrested person’s name, address and charges received. Travis Eugene Stew...
KING ARRESTS The following people were arrested and charged by the King Police Department. The information includes the arrested person’s name, address and charges received. Travis Eugene Stew...
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