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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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Apparent murder/suicide near Lawsonville
A man and woman are dead in northern Stokes County, the result of an apparent murder/suicide. On Tuesday, August 31, Ray Allan Collingwood, 53, and Loretta Ann Campbell, 53, were found with appare...
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Danbury considering escalating civil penalties
The Town of Danbury may soon have a new set of regulations for civil penalties. The Danbury Town Council has discussed the issue in detail for the last two meetings. The current rate is $50 per d...
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Public invited to discuss tourism
Anyone who would like to take part in a discussion of tourism opportunities in Stokes County will have a chance this week. On Thursday, September 2, from 3–5 p.m, a group discussion will take pla...
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County bus driver arrested--Brought a gun onto school campus
by Courtesy of WXII News Channel 12
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A Stokes County school bus driver was arrested Friday, accused of bringing a gun onto the campus of Meadowbrook School. School system Superintendent Stewart Hobbs said someone at the school repo...
Smoking is banned in all county buildings--Tight vote by commissioners
by Leslie Bray Evans News Editor
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The vote was squeaky-tight Monday night as the Stokes County Board of Commissioners elected to prohibit smoking in all county buildings. Commissioner Dr. Ron Carroll put forth the motion which wa...
Stokes County gets big economic boost
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N. C. Department of Commerce Sec. Keith Crisco announced on August 13 that four counties have been selected to participate in the continuation of the 21st Century Communities Program. Stokes County...
The bad news. . . New schools desperately needed
by Leslie Bray Evans News Editor
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Stokes County’s school children began the school year yesterday still facing dire problems with overcrowding. With children packed into mobile units like sardines at many local schools, school o...
Public Servants of Stokes: A shift in leadership at DSS--Saying good-bye to Spencer
by Leslie Bray Evans, News Editor
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The winds of change are blowing through the Stokes County Division of Social Services in Danbury. The advent of August saw one director going out and another coming in. Longtime DSS director Jan...
The good news. . . Budget finally approved for county schools
by Leslie Bray Evans News Editor
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When school began for Stokes County students yesterday, there was good news. A budget had finally been passed for the school system--voted on unanimously at the August 16 school board meeting. Th...
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