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Fracking controversy draws crowd to Stokes library
Thu, 17 May 2012 07:45:52 -0700

Fracking is the new buzz word in Stokes County, and it is eliciting strong responses from residents. Nearly 100 people gathered at the Walnut Cove Public Library recently to hear more about hydraulic fracturing.

Less oversight of health units sought
Fri, 18 May 2012 15:20:04 -0700

A draft bill before the General Assembly would remove most county oversight from the groups that manage behavioral-health services in North Carolina.

Open-air painting event draws artists to Stokes County
Wed, 02 May 2012 16:31:04 -0700

This time of year, Eddy McGee inevitably receives a flood of calls from people in Stokes County.

Stokes Rep. Holloway takes heat for remarks about teachers
Sun, 06 May 2012 21:23:55 -0700

During a joint legislative committee meeting on the North Carolina education system last month, state Rep. Bryan Holloway, R-Stokes, suggested that teachers should not take time from the school day to blast state legislators with angry emails about the state's education budget.

North Carolina school superintendents urge lawmakers to ease a required return of funds
Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:45:28 -0700

RALEIGH - North Carolina's public schools have been creative in using less state money but must get some relief or the years of spending cuts will finally catch up with student performance, local superintendents told lawmakers on Thursday.

Fighting Elder Abuse In North Carolina
Sun, 13 May 2012 08:16:38 -0700

Nearly 20,000 reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of elderly citizens and younger adults with disabilities were made in NC.

Stokes commissioners support marriage amendment in a close vote
Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:00:00 -0700

The Stokes County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 on Monday night in favor of a resolution supporting the proposed state constitutional ban on same-sex marriage.

A Low Credit Score Can Raise Your Monthly Bills
Mon, 07 May 2012 15:02:06 -0700

A Stokes County man wants to know why his credit score is the reason behind raising his auto insurance coverage payments.

Caserio to be honored with Local Hero Award
Tue, 15 May 2012 16:40:48 -0700

The Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County will honor longtime Hendersonville resident Marcia Caserio as the 2012 Local Hero at the Annual Celebration Dinner Saturday, June 9.

Nearly 20,000 Reports of Abuse, Neglect of Elderly and Disabled in 2011
Sat, 12 May 2012 12:57:49 -0700

There were nearly 20,000 reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of elderly citizens and younger adults with disabilities made to North Carolina's county departments of social services in 2011