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Learning about Haley Yates
KING — West Stokes’ Haley Yates plays softball for the Wildcats and is looking forward to her senior year and being a leader on the field, in the dugout, and where this year will lead the team. Yates helped the Wildcats to a Co-Mid-State Conference Championship and conference tournament championship this past spring. She was All-County, All-Conference, All-Tournament and All-District during her junior campaign. She plays travel softball for Carolina Cardinals Yates 18U. ...
Surry places seven on NJCAA All-Academic team
CHARLOTTE — The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) recently released the 2023-2024 All-Academic Teams recognizing student-athletes from across the country for their dedication in the classroom. Surry had a total of seven student-athletes earn All-Academic accolades for the past academic year. ”I am extremely proud of our seven student-athletes on earning these prestigious NJCAA Academic Awards,” said Mark Tucker, Athletic Director. “This is recognition of how diligent our student-athletes work at achieving academic excellence while competing at the highest level.”{/div} ...
Surry baseball and softball teams earn NJCAA All-Academic honors
{p class=”x_MsoNormal”} CHARLOTTE — The National Junior College Athletic Association recently announced the 2023-2024 Academic Teams of the Year. Both the Surry baseball and softball teams received distinction of All-Academic teams with a combined grade point average of all team members above a 3.0. Surry was the only college among the 37 member institutions in Region 10 to have multiple teams earn All-Academic accolades while having numerous NJCAA All-Americans along with each team being nationally ranked during the year. ...
Community mourns death of Danbury Mayor Janet Whitt
In an era otherwise marked by division, Town of Danbury Mayor Janet Whitt will be remembered as a leader who brought people together. Whitt died July 19 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was 70. “Words cannot express the extent of the shock wave that her passing has sent throughout, not just our town, but the entire community and county,” said Steve Shelton, Danbury town...
Sheriff Reports
A King resident reported the theft of a handgun to the Stokes County Sheriff’s Office on June 14. The teal colored, 9 mm firearm was valued at $239.99. • Two German Shepherd puppies were reported stolen on June 22 from a Lawsonville home on N.C. Highway 704. The dogs were valued at $2000. • On June 24, Westfield resident on Apple Blossom Lane reported the theft of 30 trespassing signs...
Legionnaire of the Year honored for volunteer service
KING — The veterans at the local American Legion are often jesting with each other (especially between different military branches), so it’s no wonder that they got member Ron Shouse good by being serious. Post 290 named Shouse the “Legionnaire of the Year” at their July meeting. “I don’t think he expected it,” said Post Commander Ed Ballard. “He acted kind of surprised, and it’s hard to get one over...
Finding out about Ryleigh Pinnix
WALNUT COVE — South Stokes’ Ryleigh Pinnix is looking forward to many things during her senior year, but none more than signing her letter-of-intent to play softball for Lenoir-Rhyne University. During her time playing for the Sauras, Pinnix has helped led her team to a conference championship, two conference tournament championships and two regional state playoff appearances. She has earned All-Conference, All-Tournament and All-District during her time on the field at South Stokes. ...
Getting to Know Rachel Bingman
DANBURY — North Stokes’ rising senior Rachel Bingman is looking forward to another year of competing in sports and building memories with her friends. Bingman plays volleyball and throws the discus and shot put on both the Vikings’ indoor and outdoor track teams. Playing both sports motivates her because of the joy of competition and the challenges it gives her that pushes herself to do better. Rachel loves her small...
Learning about Ashlynn Cox
KING — West Stokes’ Ashlynn Cox is looking forward to her senior year because of finding out which college she will be attending, senior prom, senior pictures, homecoming, her senior year in sports and much more. She has been selected to be the President of National Honor Society (NHS) and Interact Club for the 2024-25 school year. Last year, she served as the Vice President of NHS. She plans to attend a four-year university and get her doctorate in physical therapy or to become a...
Goodson steps away as West Stokes baseball coach
KING — It is truly the end of an era for the West Stokes baseball program as coach Kirk Goodson announced he is stepping away for a second time. He and long-time assistant coach Eric Lickfeld started the program when the school opened in 1999 to when they both stepped away for the first time in 2016. In 2023, both returned to the diamond and has enjoyed the last two years of building more memories with the program. “It’s time,” Goodson said. “I told Dr....
Ward moves past Bohn to win at Bowman Gray
WINSTON-SALEM — Saturday at Bowman Gray Stadium was the first week back after the annual Fourth of July break, and the racing was just as hot as the steamy weather. With temperatures hovering around 95 degrees before the race, Brandon Ward, who is the defending champion in the Brad’s Golf Cars Modified Series, continued his hot streak and won his fourth race of the season in the ShootingTargetsUSA.com 100. “Hard...
East Surry wins 6th straight Conference Cup
East Surry was recently named the 2023-24 Wells Fargo Conference Cup winner for the Foothills 2A Conference (FH2A). The Cardinals have won a Conference Cup each of the past six school years. East captured the Northwest 1A Conference Cup for the 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21 school years, then won the FH2A Conference Cup in 2021-22, 2022-23 and now 2023-24. The Wells Fargo Conference Cup awards points based on a school’s...
Wake Forest makes history at MLB Draft
FORT WORTH, Texas — Three Wake Forest baseball players were drafted in the first round of the MLB Draft on July 14. Chase Burns became Wake Forest’s highest-ever draft pick when he was selected No. 2 overall by the Cincinnati Reds. He is the second Demon Deacon in the past two years drafted by the Reds, joining 2023 No. 7 overall pick Rhett Lowder — a fellow right-handed pitcher. Burns...
State approves King ABC store location
The North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Commission approved a proposed ABC store location in King at its regular monthly meeting held on July 10. The new store will be located at 501 S. Main St. as requested by the Stokes Municipal ABC Board. Walnut Cove Fire Chief Brian Booe, who chairs the Stokes Municipal ABC Board, said in a July 11 interview that the approval process involved a period...
'Yolo Hiker' walks 500 miles for FOSS
After completing the 2200-mile Appalachian Trail, Duane Elliott thought he’d had his fill of long distance hiking. “I didn’t think I’d ever want to do it again, but it gets in your blood,” said Elliott, who is currently making his way from Denver to Durango on The Colorado Trail. Elliott, a semi-retired electrical contractor who lives in the Nancy Reynolds region, embarked on the 500-mile adventure in early July. ...
Getting to know Parker Barron
WALNUT COVE — South Stokes’ rising senior Parker Barron is a three-sport athlete for the Sauras. He plays football, is a thrower on the track team, and competes on the school’s swim team. He’s looking forward to the up-and-coming football season and the progression that he and the team will have. Barron is also looking forward to making more memories with his friends. Barron will be a big part of...
Learning about Alyssa Sparks
King — West Stokes’ rising senior Alyssa Sparks is looking forward to the Wildcats’ softball season next year. She’s excited to be a senior and help lead a team that advanced to the third round of the state playoffs this past season. Sparks plays both softball and tennis and has racked up the allocates in both sports. She and doubles partner Katheryn Davis have won back-to-back doubles tournament championships advancing to Regionals each of the past two seasons. ...
All-County Baseball announced
With the help of area coaches and media, The Stokes News has released the 2023-24 All-County Baseball team. West Stokes had another solid season finishing 20-6 overall and second place in the Mid-State 2A Conference with a 10-2 record. The Wildcats won the conference tournament championship over Morehead, but then lost in the first round of the 2A NCHSAA State Championship. North Stokes finished 10-15 and fifth in the Northwest...
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