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Election official urges caution with voting related texts; public equipment testing planned for Friday
DANBURY — Stokes County Elections Director Jason Perry urges citizens to be wary of texts and messages related to voting in the upcoming election. Perry said he’s aware of individuals across the state — including himself — who have received such messages, and they’re not from a Board of Elections office. “My guess is that those sending the messages are well-intentioned and not scammers,” Perry said. “But I would caution...
Ashlynn Culbreth, Paige Midkiff honored
A state champion and rodeo queen from Woodlawn and another very successful rider from Indian Valley are sharing the honor this year as Southwest Virginia Cowgirl of the Year. Ashlynn Culbreth and Paige Midkiff have been tabbed by the SW Virginia Equine Press Association for this recognition, one of several awards presented annually by the independent media group which covers a large portion of the region. The two local cowgirls share the honor with Brelyn Moore and Aspyn Harner, each also named a Southwest Virginia...
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