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Stokes County: Income Maintenance made up 2.6% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.6% of income in Stokes County, providing an average of $1,192 per capita to residents.

By NC North Carolina News | Mar 22, 2025

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Stokes County residents received $13,579 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 55th in North Carolina

In 2022, residents of Stokes County received an average of $13,579 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 46th lowest in North Carolina.

By NC North Carolina News | Mar 17, 2025

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Rockingham County ranks 41st highest in North Carolina for per capita government transfer income at $14,506 in 2022

By NC North Carolina News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Rockingham County received an average of $14,506 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 41st highest in North Carolina.

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Rockingham County ranks 28th in North Carolina for government transfer dependency at 32% in 2022

By NC North Carolina News | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 32% of income in Rockingham County—ranking it 28th most dependent among North Carolina counties.

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Rockingham County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.6% of income in 2022

By NC North Carolina News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.6% of income in Rockingham County, providing an average of $1,654 per capita to residents.

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FOIA Request Sent to Stokes County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By NC North Carolina News | Feb 5, 2025

FOIA Request to Stokes County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.

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FOIA Request Sent to Rockingham County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By NC North Carolina News | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Rockingham County Election Department on February 5, 2025.

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EDA awards over $1 million in grants for economic development projects in Rockingham County in 2023

By NC North Carolina News | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $1,500,000 in grants for economic development projects in Rockingham County, North Carolina.

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FOIA Request Sent to Stokes County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By NC North Carolina News | Oct 30, 2024

FOIA Request to Stokes County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024.

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FOIA Request Sent to Rockingham County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By NC North Carolina News | Oct 30, 2024

FOIA Request to Rockingham County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Rockingham County in 2021

By NC North Carolina News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Rockingham County received $1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Stokes County rise or fall in 2021?

By NC North Carolina News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Stokes County received $385,059 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Rockingham County receive in 2021?

By NC North Carolina News | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Rockingham County received $2,195,820 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Stokes County farmers in 2021 reached $606,115

By NC North Carolina News | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Stokes County received $606,115 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Forsyth County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By NC North Carolina News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Forsyth County received $1,006,725 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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City Appoints First Poet Laureate

By NC North Carolina News Report | Nov 21, 2023

Creative Greensboro has launched a Poet Laureate Pilot Program. Greensboro City Council has appointed local spoken word performance poet, activist, lecturer, teacher, and author Josephus Thompson III as the City’s inaugural poet laureate.

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Aftermath of Hamas' attack against Israel creates a rise of antisemitism on college campuses

By NC North Carolina News | Nov 4, 2023

The aftermath of a violent attack carried out by the militant group Hamas against Israel, resulting in the loss of 1,400 lives, has reportedly given rise to an alarming increase in antisemitism on college campuses across the United States. The National Students for Justice in Palestine facilitated this spike by releasing a "toolkit" designed to aid chapters nationwide in organizing a day of resistance. The toolkit depicted the rampage, which claimed many civilian lives and resulted in hundreds taken hostage, as a "historic victory for Palestinian resistance."

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Matthew Perry passes away due to sudden drowning

By NC North Carolina News | Oct 29, 2023

Sit-com star for the late 90's show 'Friends', Matthew Perry, suddenly passes away on Oct. 28th, in a sudden drowning. Perry, known for his iconic role as Chandler Bing, was discovered deceased at his Los Angeles residence. The circumstances surrounding his death are currently under investigation and may take several weeks to determine. Sources indicate that Perry's body was found in a hot tub at his home. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that there were no evident signs of trauma and that an autopsy was conducted on Sunday. The results of toxicology tests are...

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America keeps allies with Israel, it being the countries greatest in the Middle East

By NC North Carolina News | Oct 14, 2023

The war in Israel has woken up America, with Israel being the country's greatest ally in the Middle East. President Biden has assured Israel that they have America's full support. In response to the crisis in Israel, Representative David Rouzer emphasized the importance of standing shoulder to shoulder with Israel, stating, "America should always stand shoulder to shoulder with Israel." Rouzer is an original cosponsor of a bipartisan resolution to demonstrate solidarity with Israel.

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State Lawmakers have been late to budget that changes economic landscape in Burke County

By NC North Carolina News | Oct 9, 2023

The final end of the budget is said to help the economic landscape of Burke County, North Carolina. Officials are said to announce $35.8 million.