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This Century-Old Country Store In North Carolina Serves The Best Bologna Sandwich In The South

Some sandwiches are just lunch, and then there’s the fried bologna sandwich at Priddy’s General Store in Danbury, North Carolina, which is something closer to a religious experience. If you’ve never made the drive out to Stokes County for a sandwich, you might be wondering if it’s worth...

Danbury, NC · 8d
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Henry County proposes closing elementary school needing $6.6M in improvements

HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Henry County officials proposed closing Campbell Court Elementary School and relocating the student population to Stanleytown and Sanville Elementary Schools as part of a consolidation plan. The proposal to close the school follows an evaluation that identified several major facility needs, including a new...

Henry County, VA · 14h
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Virginia’s Most Affordable City Has A Rock-Bottom Cost Of Living And Homes Around $150,000

Most cities in Virginia will take one look at your housing budget and laugh, but Danville will pull up a chair and ask how soon you can move in. Danville, Virginia is the kind of place that makes you recalibrate your assumptions about what’s possible, sitting quietly along the Dan River in the southern part of the state with home prices around $150,000 and a cost of living that makes the rest of Virginia look like it’s showing off.

Danville, VA · 1d
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Martinsville elects Greene, Niederstadt to city council as mayor finishes third

Martinsville, Va. (WSET) — Martinsville voters have chosen two new members for City Council, marking a leadership shift in a city that has faced years of controversy, legal battles and an ongoing Virginia State Police investigation. Michael Greene and Charles Niederstadt will join the Martinsville City Council. Mayor L.C....

Martinsville, VA · 1d
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Page amends complaint against Berger, Rockingham County

RALEIGH — Former Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page has filed an amended complaint in his federal lawsuit against the county and Commissioner Kevin Berger, expanding the original June filing with more specific pay details, additional allegations about Berger’s role and new claims about the county’s motives. The...

Rockingham County, NC · 1d

The Mount Airy News

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City closing in on halfway house rules

City planners are finalizing new ordinance provisions to allow group residential facilities for juveniles and adults to exist in Mount Airy as an alternative for persons who otherwise might be behind bars. The Mount Airy Planning Board has moved closer toward establishing a regulatory framework in light of interest being shown in such a facility in town. While some forms of residential group homes or extended-stay facilities presently exist in Mount Airy, that board and city Planning Director Byron Brown are now focused solely on “halfway houses” as “stand-alone” SR (special requirements) entities. Newly developed language has been added to a proposed city ordinance governing such homes in accordance with this. It defines a halfway house as “a licensed home for juveniles or adult persons on release from more restrictive custodial confinement or initially placed in such more restrictive custodial confinement.” In a halfway house, “supervision, rehabilitation and counseling is provided to assist residents back into society, enabling them to live independently,” the proposal states. No change has occurred in the city zoning districts where such facilities can be placed as the regulatory process evolved recently. These include R-4 (Office-Residential), B-2 (General Business) and B-5 (Medical Business). A halfway house

Mt Airy, NC · 3d

The Stokes News

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Stokes Social Services announces leadership transition

Stokes County announces a planned leadership transition sharing that Stacey Elmes, Director, will retire on Nov. 30, 2026 after 32 years of dedicated service. The Department of Social Services Board has unanimously appointed Diane Sauvageau as the new Director effective Dec. 1. Incoming Director Diane Sauvageau brings 20 years of experience in social services having worked previously for Stokes and Guilford Counties. Incoming Director Sauvageau says she is honored to continue this journey in the county she has always called home. “I have witnessed firsthand how social services positively impacts the lives of others,” said incoming Director Sauvageau. “The agency’s resources, guidance, and support contribute significantly to the success and stability of families. It is a privilege to be a part of an organization dedicated to empowering others.” “It has been the honor of a lifetime serving the people of Stokes County in different capacities during the past 32 years and I am so proud of the work that is accomplished and lives that are changed because of the dedicated and passionate employees that work for the Department of Social Services,” said Elmes. A seamless transition is underway to ensure continuity for partners, clients, and staff ahead of Director Elmes

Stokes County, NC · 1d

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A Wine Wonderland in Surry County

When guests enter the tasting room at Haze Gray Vineyards, owners Becky and Deane Muhlenberg want them to feel right at home. Comfy armchairs invite visitors to linger with a glass, and the artwork on the walls shows places the Muhlenberg family has visited over the years. Above the door a sign bears the quote, “There are no strangers here; only friends you haven’t yet met.”

Surry County, NC · 2d

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The North Carolina Women’s College That Has Been Teaching Since Before America Had A President

In 1772, there was no President of the United States, no Constitution, and no country by that name at all. Yet in a small Moravian town in the North Carolina Piedmont, a school for girls and young women was already holding classes. That school never stopped. Today it is known...

Winston-Salem, NC · 1d

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Martinsville sales tax referendum separated by 5 votes as remaining ballots are counted

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - A high-stakes ballot initiative to increase the City of Martinsville’s sales tax by 1% for school improvements is heading into political overtime. As of Thursday morning, the referendum holds a razor-thin lead of just five votes. However, with 40 provisional ballots and two post-election ballots left to review, local election officials say the outcome remains entirely up in the air.

Martinsville, VA · 20h

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Something old, something new on Danville City Council

From a crowd of nine, Shakeva Frazier enjoyed a strong Election Day turnout and will be a new Danville City Council member come January. Three incumbents — Alonzo Jones, Bryant Hood, and Gary P. Miller — will return for another full term. Incumbent James Buckner came in sixth...

Danville, VA · 2d

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Danville resident preparing to open her own animal shelter to give community members another option

DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – Tanya Martin adopted Poppy, a Boston Terrier, from the Danville Area Humane Society in May. She was not in good shape at the time of her adoption. “She was probably half the size she is now,” Martin said. “Covered in fleas, covered in nastiness, and she didn’t look anything like she […]

Danville, VA · 3d

WFXR

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Floyd County Retired Air Force Veteran J. Edward “Ed” Conner reflects on his time in service

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Some memories fade with time, but photographs can bring them back to life. Retired Air Force veteran Ed Conner shares a glimpse into a chapter of his life that took him from Floyd County to Japan, where he served his country. There’s an old saying that says a picture is worth […]

Floyd County, VA · 1d

The Mount Airy News

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Support urged for local caregivers

Estimates show that about 43.5 million caregivers have provided unpaid services to an adult or child in the past year — with a proverbial law-of-averages situation existing locally. It’s one Mount Airy Mayor Jon Cawley described in no-uncertain terms during an October council meeting. “Chances are if you are not a family caregiver right now, you have been, you may be at some point or you know someone who is, or you will someday need a family caregiver yourself to help you live independently at home,” Cawley said. That session included the mayor reading a city proclamation highlighting November as National Family Caregivers Month. “This is a real thing in our world,” said the mayor, whose own family has been touched by it involving care for his elderly mother-in-law who resides outside the county. North Carolina has 2.1 million family caregivers who are helping older parents, spouses and other loved ones live independently in their homes and communities — where they want to be, according to the city proclamation. Applying a state average to that involvement shows that 14,000-plus Surry County residents are looking after older parents, children with medical needs or spouses. Age-friendly city Recognition of caregivers has special

Mt Airy, NC · 23h

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Billy Parker Wins Rockingham County Sheriff’s Race | 2026 Election Results

Republican Billy Parker has won the race for Rockingham County sheriff, defeating Democrat Franklin Moore and unaffiliated candidate Ryan Young, according to North Carolina State Board of Elections results. Parker, who has served as interim sheriff since August, takes over the position following the retirement of longtime Sheriff Sam Page,...

Rockingham County, NC · 2d

FOX8 News

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Live Election Results: Sam Page defeats Steve Luking to replace Phil Berger as NC’s District 26 state senator

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — One of the most watched North Carolina state Senate races was decided in the Piedmont Triad in favor of Sam Page on Tuesday night. Two nominees vied for the District 26 seat: Democrat Steve Luking, a doctor, and Republican Sam Page, the former sheriff of Rockingham County, after Page defeated […]

North Carolina · 3d

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Danville will vote on rescinding ordinance that bans cost of living adjustments

It's just three pages in an Agenda Packet of 150 pages. And it's likely its moment in the Danville City Council limelight will take hardly more than that to pass. But it's been a long time coming. On Thursday's city council agenda is a code amendment which would rescind and...

Danville, VA · 1d

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Lakewatch Dog Park in Moneta to open Nov. 20

The Lakewatch Dog Park in Moneta will hold a soft opening at 11 a.m. Nov. 20. The new dog park is located behind Bojangles off Booker T. Washington Highway, next to the Refuge Collection Center in the Westlake/Lakewatch commercial area. "It's a premier, top-notch dog park," said Tim Bird, a...

Moneta, VA · 1d

Smith Mountain Eagle

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Results from 2026 general election for races in Bedford and Franklin counties

Following the Nov. 3 midterm elections, Democrats will assume full control of Congress after winning both the House and the Senate. Below are the results of races in Bedford and Franklin counties*:. Bedford County. U.S. Senate. Incumbent Mark Warner (D-VA) defeated Republican challenger Bert Mizusawa. House of Representatives, 9th District.

Franklin County, VA · 2d

The Stokes News

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Election results, water conservation request, Kingfest Saturday

Hello Stokes folks— Election results are online and a full accounting will be in the print edition for Stokes County in next week's print edition. Plenty coming up this month with more fall activities and holiday plans being made. Shopping bazaars are on the horizon for those that are ready to start shopping. FOSS, Friends of Stokes Shelter is offering half off their adoption fees for the month of November. It's a great time to see about adding a companion if you have room in your life. Danbury has been asked to conserve water and a notice has gone out to the community. The full story is on our website and in the print edition, explaining the issue and what is being done, and how we can all help. Stokes County Social Services has announced a leadership transition. Congratulations are in order. Veterans events are happening over this week and next. Walnut Cove is hosting theirs at the Palmetto at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5. King will host theirs on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 11 a.m., at the Veteran's Memorial Park unless there is inclement weather, and it will move to King Elementary to the gymnasium.

Stokes County, NC · 1d