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<p>Photo courtesy of L.C. Tuttle</p><p>Smoke pours out of a mobile home in Walnut Cove as flames engulf it.</p>
Fire destroys mobile home in Walnut Cove
Fire destroyed a mobile home in Walnut Cove last Friday, displacing a family and causing minor damage to a nearby vehicle and home. The singlewide mobile home was located on C & B Mobile Home Park Drive off of Highway 89. The building was a total loss, but Randy Williams with the Stokes County Fire Marshal’s Office said the damage was only estimated at about $3,000 due to the age of the structure. Heat from the fire also caused damage to ...
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What’s Going On
Editor’s Note: Events listed in the calendar must be submitted in writing. Calendar items are not accepted over the telephone. Information may be e-mailed to mevans@civitasmedia.com or faxed to 591-4379. The deadline is 3 p.m. Monday prior to publication. The calendar is reserved for non-profit organizations, school and community events. Ongoing calendar items will be published as space allows. Because of space limitations, some announcement...
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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 mevans@civitasmedia.com or faxed to 591-4379. The deadline is 3 p.m. Monday prior to publication. Ongoing church calendar items will publish the last week of each month if space allows. However, the complete calendar, including ongoing events, may be accessed on the websit...
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<p>Submitted photo</p><p>The Dan River Basin Association invites the public to a 9-mile float, free of charge, in Stokes County on Saturday, June 1.</p>
Dan River Basin Association schedules scenic 9-mile float
The Dan River Basin Association’s First Saturday Outing on June 1 will be a 9-mile scenic float on Dan River from Moratock Park to Hemlock Golf Course Access. Meeting at 10 a.m. at the park in Danbury (GPS 36.408055, -80.198286), participants will set the shuttle and launch at the public access point. Boat rentals and shuttle will be available at Three Rivers Outfitters of Eden (336-627-6215, www.3-R-O.com). Coordinator for the trip is Wi...
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Stokes County man wins $100,000 with scratch-off ticket
A Stokes County resident won $100,000 in the lottery after reading in his horoscope that he would see an “upturn” in his financial affairs. Ken Johnson of King read this encouraging horoscope on Thursday then decided to try his luck Friday morning at Pete’s Grocery on Doral Drive in Tobaccoville. He bought a $4,000,000 Gold Bullion ticket but did not win anything. He purchased another scratch-off ticket and won $25. He used that money to bu...
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Regional Artist Grant information session scheduled
A local information session has been scheduled for the Regional Artist Project Grant, and all applicants are encouraged to attend. The information session has been scheduled in Stokes County for Wednesday, May 22, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Stokes County Arts Council, 500 N. Main Street, Danbury. Dara Silver, director of funded partner and grant programs for The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, will be available to review the ...
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Local governments plan budgets
With a July 1 deadline looming near, local governments are scrambling to prepare their budgets for fiscal year 2013-14. Several budget workshops and hearings have already been planned. Stokes County Board of Commissioners Earlier this year, the Stokes County Board of Commissioners held several budget goal setting sessions. The commissioners discussed the loss of revenue they face from decreasing property costs and the expected loss of...
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Public Records
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 valuation or fraction is thereof affixed to each deed. The Stokes County Register of Deeds recorded the following deeds: BIG CREEK TOWNSHIP: Randy L. Pruitt and wife, Rhonda F. Pruitt (f/k/a Rhonda E. Fulcher), one acre more or less, to Heritage Lane ...
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Stokes News offers MyOwn Apps
The Stokes News is opening new doors to its advertisers, their current customers and a whole world of new ones, all with the stroke of a fingertip. And it’s been done through MyOwn Apps, a new high-tech advertising venue that offers advertisers a way to reach on-the-go consumers looking for information fast and in the palm of their hand. “It’s an affordable avenue that advertisers can utilize to get their word out,” said General Manager S...
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<p>Meghann Evans | The Stokes News</p><p>West Stokes Principal Tony George addresses students at the 2013 graduation ceremony.</p>
West Stokes High School Class of 2013 graduates
The 2013 class of West Stokes High School celebrated their graduation Saturday morning in a stadium full of family and friends. The rain held off for the ceremony, which included speeches, musical performances, the conferring of diplomas, and even the Harlem Shake. “I’ve watched you grow and mature into outstanding young people,” said Principal Tony George to the graduates. Check out next week’s edition of The Stokes News for a full st...
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<p>Meghann Evans | The Stokes News</p><p>Meadowbrook Academy graduates listen to a welcome by Principal David Hicks.</p>
Meadowbrook Academy graduates largest class
This year Meadowbrook Academy celebrated the graduation of eight students — the largest graduating class in the school’s history. The school held a commencement ceremony Saturday at noon. The graduation was held in the First Christian Church of King gym, and extra chairs were added to accommodate the crowd of family, friends and teachers. A reception was held in the gym after the ceremony. This year’s graduates include Ashley Renee Boyl...
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<p>Meghann Evans | The Stokes News</p><p>South Stokes High School 2013 graduates turn their tassels after receiving their diplomas.</p>
South Stokes 2013 grads share ‘memorable’ graduation
The South Stokes High School Class of 2013 graduated Friday night in a ceremony at the school. The ceremony began on the football field but was later moved into the gym due to a storm that rolled through. Students picked up their chairs and walked through the rain to reassemble in the gym for the completion of the ceremony. Outside, students cheered on the speakers despite the looming storm. Then inside the gym, students clapped out beats...
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<p>Submitted photo</p><p>The West Stokes High School Class of 2013 will graduate on Saturday, May 18 at 9 a.m.</p>
West Stokes High School Class of 2013
Tudor Nathanel Abbott Leslie Alatorre Andrew Michael Alexander Taylor Marie Anders Rachel Kayleigh Andersen Alicia Domenica Anderson Jeremy Bryan Antunez Justin Thomas Badgett Jason Aaron Barber Christopher Alan Bartle Tyler LeLand Beasley Alexi Benitez Jonathan Tyler Bennett Tyler Joseph Bennett Orry Leland Benson Zachary Kenneth Blanks Matthew David Bolden Amy Michelle Bolen Macey McKenzie Bottoms Julia...
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Meadowbrook Academy Class of 2013
Andrea Michelle Vernon Casey Dylan Sprinkle Kayla Renee Miller Ashley Dale Cox Ashley Renee Boyles Ian Powers Dunlap Nathaniel Kole Mabe Cheyenne Devin Jones Meadowbrook Academy will hold graduation Saturday, May 18 at noon at First Christian Church of King.
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<p>Submitted photo</p><p>The South Stokes High School Class of 2013 will graduate on Friday, May 17 at 7 p.m.</p>
South Stokes High School Class of 2013
Taylor Anderson Seth Arrington Brandon Ashburn Cody Ashley Justin Auer Narshena Avent Roman Barker Giselle Barragan Jason Beane Matthew Beauchamp Austin Bennett Dylan Boles Drew Bowman Hailey Boyd Joshua Bray Mark Bridges Christian Brim Meagan Brim Ecko Browder Kayla Bruce Austin Bullard Cody Clifton John Collins Justin Combs Samuel Cooper Rodney Covington Bryson Crawley Ashley Creason J...
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<p>Erik Spencer Hill | The Stokes News</p><p>The graduating senior class released green and white balloons on Thursday night at North Stokes High School.</p>
North Stokes class of 2013
On Thursday night, North Stokes High School graduated a senior class of 102 students. The Stokes News congratulates them on their successful high school careers and wishes them a bright future. Once a Viking, Always a Viking . A full story will appear in next week's edition of The Stokes News .
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Hotel demolition set for June 9
The date has been set for the demolition of a historic landmark in Walnut Cove. The old Dodson Hotel is to be torn down on Sunday, June 9. Town Manager Byron Ellis said the town hopes to have the demolition take place in the early morning — around 6 or 6:30 a.m. — since part of Main Street will have to be closed. The block of Main Street in front of the hotel will be closed down, said Ellis, in case any debris falls into the roadway. The ...
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<p>Submitted photo</p><p>The North Stokes High School Class of 2013 will graduate Thursday, May 16 at 7 p.m.</p>
North Stokes High School Class of 2013
*Jordan Emory Amos *+Brianna Leigh Amos Seth Sossman Anders Alyssa Marie Barker Brittany Nicole Barringer Cody Lee Bennett *+Marlow McKinney Bollman Jonathan Ross Bolton Jesse Wyatt Bowen Jordan Gregory Bullins *+Michaela Anne Bullins Caleb Thomas Bullock Abigayle Maria Byerly *+Alisha Dawn Cardwell Matthew Tanner Chesnet Phillip Thomas Coleman Major Anthony Collins *+Sean Robert Condon Thomas Calvin Craddo...
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<p>Meghann Evans | The Stokes News</p><p>Chris Jeffcoat is the new livestock agent for Stokes and Forsyth counties.</p>
Stokes welcomes new livestock agent
For a few years now the county has been without a livestock agent, but that changed with the arrival of Chris Jeffcoat. Jeffcoat is the new livestock agent for the Stokes and Forsyth county branches of the N.C. Cooperative Extension. He will be housed in the Stokes County office but will split his time equally between the two counties, which are sharing the obligation for his salary. Jeffcoat began his new role on May 1. He has a Bachelor...
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<p>Leslie Bray Brewer | The Stokes News</p><p>Principal Steven Hall addresses the students of the first class of the Stokes Early College High School and pronounces them graduates at Calvary Baptist Church in King on Thursday.</p>
UPDATED: Stokes Early College graduates first class
Thursday morning, May 9, was a historic one in Stokes County. The first graduating class of the Stokes Early College High School crossed the stage at Calvary Baptist Church in King to receive diplomas. There were 27 high school graduates, 25 of whom were poised to also receive associate degrees from Forsyth Technical Community College that same night. “We’ve been called trailblazers, because we did something no one else wanted to do,” dec...
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<p>Meghann Evans | The Stokes News</p><p>Steve Gravitt presents Jennifer Sneed with the keys to her new home as her sons, Jacob and Preston, stand by her side.</p>
Habitat home dedicated in Pinnacle
May 5th dawned cold and overcast, but the weather could not dampen the spirits of those gathered at a new house on White Rock Road in Pinnacle. Folks were gathered there for the dedication of the latest Stokes County Habitat for Humanity home, the new residence of Jennifer Sneed and sons Jacob, 8, and Preston, 12. Sneed grew up in King and will now live in nearby Pinnacle. While it is nice to have a new home, Sneed told everyone what mean...
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<p>Meghann Evans | The Stokes News</p><p>Teacher Mike Capizzani talks to students and families at the House Cup Banquet last week.</p>
Capizzani fosters excellence with House Cup program
The gym at Southeastern Stokes Middle School was transformed into a banquet hall on May 9th as students gathered with their house teams to celebrate their achievements over the year. The room was decked out in bright colors and kids made speeches and led cheers while sharing a meal. It looked like a scene from Harry Potter, and that was kind of the point. Mike Capizzani, an 11-year teacher at Southeastern Stokes Middle School, is well kno...
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<p>Corey Gaddy</p>
Break-ins lead to arrests, manhunt
Quick work by Stokes County deputies led to the arrest of three alleged burglars last week after a house in Germanton was broken into. One suspect was the subject of a manhunt but was quickly located by officers. The Stokes County Sheriff’s Office reports that on May 8, deputies were dispatched to a residential alarm call at 3662 S. Friendship Road in the Germanton area. Sgt. Dewey White, a 26-year veteran of the Stokes County Sheriff’s Off...
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<p>Joshua Hairston</p>
Shooting suspects located in Georgia
Two Walnut Cove residents wanted on shooting charges were located in Georgia and extradited back to Stokes County under $1 million bonds. Earlier this month, the Stokes County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement that officers were looking for Joshua Cornelius Hairston, 27, and Casey Renee Myers, 25, both of 1030 Sandy’s Play School Road, Walnut Cove, after it was reported that they shot at an occupied vehicle. On May 7, Myers and Hairston...
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