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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 · 2d

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Weekender: 31+ Events in Winston-Salem this Weekend, including Ardmore Art Walk, Drinks @ Dusk, and TOAST

Making weekend plans? Check out these 31+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (November 5-8), including Ardmore Art Walk, Drinks @ Dusk, and TOAST!. Don’t forget to look at our live music guide — it’s updated weekly. Thursday, November 5. Mom-Jong Night – Join The Mom Walk Collective...

Winston-Salem, NC · 3d

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Elon Law alum Bryan Ray wins 1st seat for North Carolina’s District Court Judge in 17th district

Republican Bryan Ray won the first seat for North Carolina’s District Court Judge in the 17th District after running unopposed. Ray was elected to a partial term on the district court bench in November 2024. He received a bachelor's degree in political science from UNC, Greensboro in 2009 and...

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LeVon Barnes wins NC House District 64

Democratic candidate LeVon Barnes won the North Carolina House of Representatives District 64 seat against Republican incumbent Dennis Riddell with 52.73% of the vote. District 64 includes Graham, Haw River, and part of Burlington and Mebane. The area encapsulates 87,116 citizens, according to Ballotpedia. Barnes is a public school teacher...

North Carolina · 3d

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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 · 3d

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Davidson County community members concerned about future Davie-Davidson Energy Complex

DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Duke Energy and its subsidiary Piedmont Natural Gas are getting closer to approval for the rezoning of property on the Yadkin River that the company plans to turn into the Davie-Davidson Energy Complex. The complex will be split between Davidson County and Davie County, with the Davidson County side being officially […]

Davidson County, NC · 1d

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Kernersville fighting spotted lanternflies

KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — The town of Kernersville and the North Carolina Cooperative Extension have been working on a more effective solution to the invasive spotted lanternfly problem in the Piedmont Triad. Spotted lanternflies have been here since 2022 and harm local plants by sucking sugar out of them. This hurts crop yields, especially in […]

Kernersville, NC · 20h

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Skip Alston To Make It An Even Dozen As Chairman

There will be some new faces on the Guilford County Board of Commissioners in December – but the person occupying the center seat on the dais will be very familiar. Chairman Skip Alston will once again be elected to lead the board for another year. And this time, the...

Guilford County, NC · 1d

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7 Christmas Light Towns North Carolinians Drive Hours to See

Tanglewood Park’s Festival of Lights in Clemmons opens Nov. 13, just a week away. Other North Carolina light towns open later, so it pays to plan your drives. Here are the Christmas light towns North Carolinians drive hours to see. 1. McAdenville. McAdenville’s Christmas Town USA display runs December...

North Carolina · 23h

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Alamance County soil and water supervisors impact local communities

Pritchett Farms was helped by the board after they needed to build a fence around their lake. The soil and water supervisor in Alamance County primarily supports rural and private landowners, making it not on the forefront of all voters' minds. Conservation district manager Brad Moore works under the elected...

Alamance County, NC · 3d

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City Moves Water Restrictions To Defcon 2

If you want to know when you can turn on your lawn sprinkler in Greensboro, check your garbage collection schedule. With drought conditions continuing to drain the city’s water supplies, Greensboro moved to Stage 2 mandatory irrigation restrictions on Tuesday, November 3. For most customers, that means sprinklers can run just once a week – on their scheduled city garbage collection day.

Greensboro, NC · 1d

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Election of two city council members opens up vacancies on Burlington, Mebane councils

One side effect of Tuesday’s “blue wave” is the creation of some vacant municipal offices as the election’s winners assume the state and county-level posts that they’ve secured. One of these imminent openings is a post on Burlington’s city council that currently belongs to newly-elected...

Burlington, NC · 2d

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98-year-old twin Army veterans reunite after years apart in hospice care

HIGH POINT, N.C. — Twin brothers Jack and Jesse Kennedy, 98-year-old Army veterans, reunited on Monday after years apart, thanks to the efforts of hospice care providers. Craig Kennedy, Jack’s son, shared how much the reunion meant to his father. "Dad is always talking about Jesse, and I'm...

High Point, NC · 1d

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Holiday Market arrives at Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center this weekend

(WGHP) — The holiday season has arrived in the Piedmont Triad! This weekend, the Greensboro Coliseum Complex is kicking off this festive time of year with a Holiday Market at the Special Events Center, located at 1921 W. Gate City Boulevard. “It’s just a wonderful event with so many things for gift-giving, for decorating, for […]

Greensboro, NC · 2d

FOX8 News

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Duke Energy turbine equipment forces closure of US 158 in Caswell County

CASWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A piece of equipment owned by Duke Energy led officials to close U.S. Highway 158 in Caswell County until the beginning of December. According to Duke Energy, a third-party supplier was transporting a piece of turbine equipment to a Duke Energy construction site in Person County. The energy company is […]

Caswell County, NC · 2d

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Greensboro (NC) Voters OK Bonds Funding New Fire Station, Renovations

Yes – 60,641 (57.33%) How much are the bonds? $15.9 million of $41.5 million total package (largest of the five bonds) Where would the money go? Construction of new fire station to meet growing demand in east Greensboro at Knox and Burlington roads; Renovations – including bathrooms, showers, HVAC, roof and office improvements or replacements and addition of fitness center and locker room – at Fire Station 49 on West Friendly Avenue.

Greensboro, NC · 1d

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Ian Baltutis wins NC House District 63

Democratic candidate Ian Baltutis won the North Carolina House of Representatives seat District 63 against Republican opponent Ryan Moffitt, winning with 50.36% of the vote. District 63 includes Elon and parts of Burlington. The area encapsulates 87,116 citizens, according to Ballotpedia. Baltutis previously served as mayor of Burlington for three...

Burlington, NC · 3d

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Caswell Invited to Honor Veterans November 11

Caswell County will come together to honor all who served at Caswell's Annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the Civic Center on Wednesday, November 11. Retired US Navy Captain Phil Sanchez will serve as guest speaker for the event, which starts at 11am. While in Yanceyville for the event, the community...

Caswell County, NC · 2d

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Groups call on NC county to reject rezoning for Duke Energy project

On Monday, the Davidson County Planning Board will decide whether to rezone hundreds of acres along the Yadkin River for a new Duke Energy project. Opponents contend it will harm surrounding communities and the environment. A Duke Energy subsidiary wants to build its Davie-Davidson Energy Complex along the Yadkin River, which requires major infrastructure and rezoning approvals. Davie County officials certified two proposed methane power plants as public utilities, allowing Duke Energy to build on land zoned residential and agricultural. The decision was made without a public hearing or special use permit. Davidson County officials voted in favor of rezoning land for a liquid natural gas storage facility for heavy industrial use. A final vote is scheduled for Monday. Nicole Eastman, Yadkin Riverkeeper, argued the facility isn't a public utility and said such a project should only be built in areas zoned for heavy industrial use. "It really doesn't make sense for two massive power plants that would draw a lot of water from the Yadkin River, and also would be discharging back into the river and contributing to air pollution," Eastman stressed. If approved, it would be the largest liquefied natural gas storage facility in the corporation’s history. The

Davie County, NC · 1d

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Kourtney J. Royster elected to Alamance County Board of Commissioners

Kourtney J. Royster won a seat on the Alamance County Board of Commissioners in a special election against Republican incumbent Samuel C. Powell, winning 52.99% of the vote. Powell was appointed to the board earlier this year after John Paisley Jr. died. Among the policies important to Royster, he said...

Alamance County, NC · 3d