Effects of using ash remain unknown

Myrtle Beach Online - Sun Nov 29

Millions of pounds of Duke Energy's coal ash, a byproduct of power plants that can contaminate water, lies underground in the Charlotte region as regulators increase their scrutiny of the waste.

Two suspects sought in robbery

Mt. Airy News - Tue Nov 24

Two suspects were being sought Monday in connection with an armed robbery at a Pilot Mountain store, which occurred when one of the two distracted an employee while the other grabbed cash from the register.

Stokes sheriff will retire next year

Winston-Salem Journal - Fri Nov 20

Mike Joyce, the sheriff of Stokes County since 1990, will not seek re-election next year, he said yesterday.

Stokes County Sheriff Not Seeking Re-election

WGHP - Thu Nov 19

Stokes County Sheriff Mike Joyce has announced he is not running for re-election. Joyce has served as sheriff since 1990.

Work by artist/preservationist Tony Craig showcased at Sunset River Marketplace

Brunswick Beacon - Mon Nov 16

Nostalgic paintings by Stokes County artist Tony Craig are being featured in an exhibit, "Stepping Back In Time," at Sunset River Marketplace in Calabash from Monday, Nov.

Dogs to Bark for Life

Mt. Airy News - Sat Nov 14

Next week, cancer survivors of a different sort and their pals will walk to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

12 arrested through illegal narcotics investigation

Mt. Airy News - Fri Nov 13

An investigation into illegal narcotics being brought into Surry County for distribution has resulted in the arrests of 12 people at four separate locations.

Thanks a lot, Hurricane Ida

Mt. Airy News - Fri Nov 13

Normally, I love rain. Love the way it feels, love the way it sounds, love the way it smells, love the way it looks.

Stokes fire-safety project to aid physically challenged

Winston-Salem Journal - Wed Nov 11

The office of the Stokes County fire marshal has started a fire-safety program to help people with physical challenges, the need for which was underscored recently when an elderly blind woman died in a fire at her house in Walnut Cove.

In Wake of Deaths, Firefighters Emphasize Sticker Program

WGHP - Thu Nov 05

After two disabled Stokes County residents died in house fires within a week, firefighters are placing an increased emphasis on a year-old program that helps emergency workers identify homes occupied by the disabled.