The Stokes News

09/26/2025

Happy birthday to Wilma Durham and Michelle Faries.

09/25/2025

Sheriff Joey Lemons
Stokes County Sheriffs Office

MISSING ADULT-
Kendra Renee Stamper
Age: 33 DOB: 07/28/1992
S*x: Female
Race: White
Hair: Brown Eyes: Green
Height: 5ft. 3ins.
Weight: 103 lbs.
NCOL #35846910, OCA 25-02186
NIC

Missing From: King, NC
Missing Since: 09/23/2025

Details: Today September 25, 2025 Kendra Renee
Stamper has been reported missing and was last seen
in King NC. She has several tattoos: “Red Rum” on
front of neck “Astronaut Kid” tattoo above left
eyebrow and Spaceship tattoo beside of left temple.
She sometimes colors her hair red.
Last seen at 5:00am on Tuesday September 23,
2025.Unknown clothing description and
Unknown direction of travel.
If you have information on the location of Kendra
Renee Stamper please contact your local law
enforcement agency or Stokes County Sheriff's Office
as listed on this poster.

North Carolina 09/25/2025
STOKES COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
SHERIFF JOEY LEMONS
Detective T. Sands or Sergeant on Duty
336-593-8787, 800-672-2851
336-593-8130

09/25/2025

KERNERSVILLE – No. 23 South Stokes overcame a second-set stumble to defeat No. 17 Bishop McGuinness 3-1 (25-20, 18-25, 25-15, 25-22) Monday night in a Greater Triad 1A/2A Conference showdown that lived up to its championship billing.

KERNERSVILLE – No. 23 South Stokes overcame a second-set stumble to defeat No. 17 Bishop McGuinness 3-1 (25-20, 18-25, 25-15, 25-22) Monday night in a Greater Triad 1A/2A Conference showdown

09/25/2025

Back in the late ’70s and early ’80s, my brother Reginald and I played football for North Stokes High School. We weren’t conference champions — truth is, we didn’t notch a winning season the whole time I was there — but we showed up every Friday nig…

Back in the late ’70s and early ’80s, my brother Reginald and I played football for North Stokes High School. We weren’t conference champions — truth is, we didn’t notch

09/25/2025

Today, we did our 31st Military Funeral Service this year. It was an honor for us to do it. Honoring Veterans is what we do, it’s in our DNA I believe. YOUR Veteran is OUR Brother or Sister! We intend to treat every Service with all the Dignity and …

Today, we did our 31st Military Funeral Service this year. It was an honor for us to do it. Honoring Veterans is what we do, it’s in our DNA I

09/25/2025

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09/25/2025

This week, I’m excited to share a bit about my experience with historical reenactment, it all started when I was 14 years old, at a summer camp called 1861 Girls School, held in the historic Antrim House in Columbia, Tenn.. The camp gives girls ages…

This week, I’m excited to share a bit about my experience with historical reenactment, it all started when I was 14 years old, at a summer camp called 1861 Girls

09/25/2025

KING — Ethan Harper's goal with 8:47 remaining gave West Stokes a 2-0 lead over county rival South Stokes, and the Wildcats held on for a 2-1 victory despite a late South Stokes rally Monday at Wildcat Stadium.

KING — Ethan Harper's goal with 8:47 remaining gave West Stokes a 2-0 lead over county rival South Stokes, and the Wildcats held on for a 2-1 victory despite a

09/25/2025

The Stokes County Waste Transfer and Recycling Station, located at 2015 Sizemore Road in Germanton will be closed from September 29th through October 4th, 2025, due to a scheduled paving project.

Paving of the site will be completed earlier in the week with the rest of the time allotted for the asphalt to set up before reopening. The facility will reopen for normal hours on Monday, October 6th. All other Green Box sites will be open for normal hours during this time and will not be affected by the paving project.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

09/25/2025

October is shaping up to be one of the busiest months of the year in Sandy Ridge with festivals, music, and fundraisers scheduled nearly every weekend.

09/25/2025

FRANCISCO — A fabulous day in Francisco was had Saturday as folks gathered from all around the county to experience a flashback to the old farming routines of the land of to***co, as well as see an exhibit of fabric arts from the region.

FRANCISCO — A fabulous day in Francisco was had Saturday as folks gathered from all around the county to experience a flashback to the old farming routines of the land

09/23/2025

STOKES COUNTY — Stokes United is proud to announce the appointment of Adam McMillian to its Board of Directors.