John Peters

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Articles

Settle, Reeves part of new statewide workforce council

1 month ago | yadkinripple.com | John Peters

RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein’s new Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships held its first meeting this week, with a distinctive Surry County presence. Dr. Travis Reeves, superintendent of Surry County Schools is a member of the committee, and State Senator Eddie Settle, whose District 36 include Surry County, was named as co-chair of the committee, along with N.C. Department of Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley, and N.C. Community College System President Dr. Jeffrey Cox.
Settle, Reeves part of new statewide workforce council

1 month ago | elkintribune.com | John Peters

RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein’s new Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships held its first meeting this week, with a distinctive Surry County presence. Dr. Travis Reeves, superintendent of Surry County Schools is a member of the committee, and State Senator Eddie Settle, whose District 36 include Surry County, was named as co-chair of the committee, along with N.C. Department of Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley, and N.C. Community College System President Dr. Jeffrey Cox.
Former News publisher Sandra Hurley passes away

Jan 24, 2025 | thestokesnews.com | John Peters

Sandra Hurley, long-time Stokes News publisher and life-long community journalist, has died. She was 65, and still serving as director, APG Integrated Services/Graphic Design Center in Mount Airy at the time of her death. While she had dealt with health issues in recent years, her death was a shock to her co-workers, family, and others in the community.
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Jan 24, 2025 | thestokesnews.com | John Peters

Fri Friday 40°/22° Partly cloudy. Lows overnight in the low 20s. Chance of Rain: 4%Sunrise: 07:27:38 AMSunset: 05:39:33 PMHumidity: 56%Wind: WNW @ 8 mphUV Index: 0 Low Friday Night Partly cloudy skies. Continued cold. Low 22F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Sat Saturday 45°/26° A few clouds. Highs in the mid 40s and lows in the mid 20s.
Step-father charged with murder in death of 14-year-old: Blunt force trauma cause of death

Dec 5, 2024 | elkintribune.com | John Peters

A Surry County man has been arrested and charged with the murder of his 14-year-old stepson. Gary Lynn White Jr., 41, of 310 Southridge Drive, Mount Airy, was arrested and charged in the child's death, according to the Surry County Sheriff's Office. He was initially arrested on Thursday and charged with felony child abuse, assault on a female, and domestic assault, according to Sheriff Steve C. Hiatt. The murder charge was served on White Friday, while he was still in custody.
Step-father charged with murder in death of 14-year-old: Blunt force trauma cause of death

Dec 5, 2024 | thestokesnews.com | John Peters

MOUNT AIRY — A Surry County man has been arrested and charged with the murder of his 14-year-old stepson. Gary Lynn White Jr., 41, of 310 Southridge Drive, Mount Airy, was arrested and charged in the child's death, according to the Surry County Sheriff's Office. He was initially arrested on Thursday and charged with felony child abuse, assault on a female, and domestic assault, according to Sheriff Steve C. Hiatt. The murder charge was served on White today, while he was still in custody.
Sheriff probing death of local teen

Dec 4, 2024 | thestokesnews.com | John Peters

MOUNT AIRY — A 14-year-old Mount Airy resident has died, and law enforcement is probing the teen’s death. According to a statement released by Surry County Sheriff Steve C. Hiatt, his office, along with the State Bureau of Investigation, is investigating the death that occurred in the vicinity of Southridge Place, Mount Airy.
A tradition returns: Candlelight Christmas in Rockford

Nov 29, 2024 | yadkinripple.com | John Peters

This season will mark the 34th Candlelight Christmas in Rockford. Yet Hannah Holyfield, chief organizer from the Rockford Preservation Society, has managed to keep the annual two-day holiday concert series fresh with new acts while holding on to the spirit of what has turn the annual concert into a popular annual event. kAm%9:D J62C[ =@42= D:?86C $2>>J t256D H:== 36 >2<:?8 9:D 7:CDE 2AA62C2?46 2E E96 9@=:52J 82E96C:?8[ H96? 96 :D D4965F=65 E@ A6C7@C> @?
State official takes issue with Pilot Mountain mayor

Nov 21, 2024 | elkintribune.com | John Peters

North Carolina Treasurer Dale R. Folwell is taking issue with statements made by Pilot Mountain Mayor Evan Cockerham, saying the statements by the mayor are false. On numerous occasions in recent weeks, in dealing with the aftermath of spending discrepancies and potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars in missing town money, Cockerham has blamed Town Manager Michael Boaz. The town council put Boaz on paid leave early in October, and shifted that to unpaid leave in late October.
Local hospitals conserving IV fluids

Oct 11, 2024 | elkintribune.com | John Peters

Officials with both Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy and Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin said they are keeping a close eye on intravenous fluid supplies that are critical for surgical procedures, dialysis, and other treatments. That is because of a nationwide shortage largely caused by Hurricane Helene’s damage to a facility in the mountains of western North Carolina which produces more than half the nation’s supply.