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Transactions BASEBALLSnail mail beats phones to help feds sustain ample fish stocks in US coastal waters ( Southern Methodist University ) Snail mail might be the answer to help federal officials protect US coastal waters from overfishing. Anglers say the feds currently rely on questionable data from a home phone survey to calculate recreational fishing volume and decide which locales to place off limits so stocks can rebuild. A new study found a snail mail survey netted a higher response rate and ...
Couple Awaits Sentencing In Federal Drug Case An Ararat, Va., couple allegedly involved in illegal drug activities across the region, including in Mount Airy, are awaiting sentencing in U.S. District Court in Danville.
Former Forsyth County DA To Help With Racial Justice Act Former Forsyth County District Attorney Tom Keith is helping fight motions filed for more than 150 death row inmates who claim bias played a role in their death sentences.
Stokes County Bus Driver Charged With Having Gun At School A Stokes County school bus driver was arrested Friday, accused of bringing a gun to school.
Snail mail beats phones as feds try to sustain ample fish stocks in U.S. coastal waters (PhysOrg.com) -- Old-fashioned snail mail and a postage stamp might be the answer for federal officials struggling to keep the waters off the U.S. coast from being overfished.
Smoking Banned In County Buildings In Stokes County 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 was seconded by Commissioner Stanley Smith. They were joined in the vote by Commissioner Leon Inman. The nay votes were Chair Jimmy Walker and Vice Chair Ernest Lankford.
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Stokes County teen inmate captured after escape Officials say a teen who escaped from a minimum security prison in western North Carolina has been captured.