The Stokes News

4 days ago | thestokesnews.com | Terri Flagg

DANBURY — Of the approximately 20,000 homeowners in Stokes County who’ll be getting a property tax bill later this year, none attended the May 27 public hearing to weigh in on the proposed tax rates or budget. Two local fire chiefs took advantage of the opportunity, however, and addressed the Board of Commissioners. kAmy677 (9:E2<6C[ 9625 @7 E96 s2?3FCJ u:C6 s6A2CE>6?E[ 7:==65 @77:4:2=D :? @? 9:D 56A2CE>6?E’D :?4C62D:?8 ?665 7@C 2 ?6H 7:C69@FD6]k^AmkAm#J2?

1 week ago | thestokesnews.com | Terri Flagg

DANBURY — A Winston-Salem man pleaded guilty in Stokes County Superior Court on May 13 to a lesser charge of second-degree murder in the January 2019 death of 86-year-old Arzell Tuttle. Christian Lane Willard, 26, also pleaded guilty to three additional felony charges in connection with the murder: second degree kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, and robbery with a dangerous weapon.

1 week ago | thestokesnews.com | Terri Flagg

DANBURY — Jane Tharp was installed as the newest member of the Danbury Town Council on Wednesday, filling the recently vacated seat of long-time council member Wendi Spraker. Spraker had served 16 years on the Town Council and prior to that served two years on the planning board. She resigned from the post April 30 due to relocating to the Walnut Cove area. kAm|2J@C !C@ %6> v2CJ t2DE AC6D6?E65 $AC2<6C H:E9 2 A=2BF6 4@>>6>@C2E:?8 96C D6CG:46 E@ E96 E@H? 2E 96C =2DE >66E:?8 @?

1 week ago | thestokesnews.com | Terri Flagg

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation confirmed Tuesday that a person in the custody of the Stokes County Sheriff's Office was shot by a deputy during a May 2 escape attempt. A SBI spokesperson said the inmate was being transported, tried to escape from the vehicle and was shot once by the detention officer. The inmate was was treated and released from a local medical facility. kAmQ%@ >J <?@H=6586[ E96 :?>2E6 H2D E96? EC2?DA@CE65 324< E@ E96 $E@<6D r@F?EJ s6E6?E:@?

1 week ago | thestokesnews.com | Terri Flagg

DANBURY — During their 2 p.m. meeting on Monday, a few county commissioners made comments to the effect that a perfect animal control ordinance — one that makes everyone in the county happy — is unlikely. But they’d like to get a lot closer to that ideal than what’s currently on the table, and they’re hoping a restructured Animal Control Advisory Board (ACAB) can make it happen. kAm%96 q@2C5 @7 r@>>:DD:@?6CD G@E65 @?