Stokes County

Stokes County commissioners voted 3–2 to make way for a massive data center in Walnut Cove, despite loud opposition from residents.

Opponents say a Stokes County data center proposal threatens land tied to Indigenous and enslaved peoples’ history. The rezoning request goes before county leaders tonight.

Thousands have signed a petition opposing a proposed data center in Stokes County.

The event's focus remains on connecting writers to readers in Surry, Stokes, Alleghany and Yadkin counties.

Wieland Copper Products is expanding to match rising demand in the HVAC, defense and aerospace industries.

Almost the entire state is considered abnormally dry or under drought conditions, according to the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council.

The wildfire on Sauratown Mountain in Stokes County is almost fully contained, according to state fire officials. The North Carolina Forest Service says the fire was almost 90 percent contained as of Sunday night.

Guilford County Ranger Jimmy Holt says that in addition to regional fire departments, crews from Oregon, Utah, Washington State, and Montana are assisting in suppressing the blaze, which he estimates has grown to almost 350 acres.

In Stokes County, a wildfire has led to evacuation plans for some residents. As of Sunday afternoon, no injuries have been reported.

Unstable weather in the last few months has raised concerns about the fresh strawberry yields in the region. Erratic weather threw some crops off their…