John Peters

1 week ago | thestokesnews.com | John Peters

If you’ve ever had a hankering for a little “Hamlet,” a short jaunt down to King can help you fill that yearning. The Piedmont Shakespeare Company, in its first year of operation, will be putting the classic play on stage at the King Central Park Amphitheatre Friday, in a show that begins at 7:30 p.m. And just to ensure no one has to borrow, or lend, any money for a ticket, the performance is free.

2 weeks ago | thestokesnews.com | John Peters

The long summer break sprawls out, weeks of time to be filled for local children and youth, and in some cases, creating a little anxiety among parents who need to help their young ones use that time at least somewhat constructively. Fear not — public libraries throughout Stokes County have it covered. At least for a couple of hours each week. kAm(:E9 H66<=J AC@8C2>D E92E C2?86 7C@> 92?5D\@? A@EE6CJ H@C<[ >28:4 D9@HD[ >@G:6D[ 2?5 A=6?EJ @7 @E96C 24E:G:E:6D[ E96 AF3=:4 =:3C2C:6D :?

2 months 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.

2 months 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.

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.