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Incumbent, teacher duel for senate seat
DOBSON — With election day fast approaching and campaigns in overdrive, it is only three days until voters decide who will represent them in the North Carolina Senate. In the race for North Carolina’s...
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Second Pegram Street defendant sentenced
DOBSON — The stories and appeals for justice made by ten break-in victims who spoke during a Superior Court sentencing hearing on Friday shared many similarities. Their homes had not just been broken...
View ArticleCounty pushing change at airport
DOBSON — County commissioners will consider restructuring the airport authority on Monday. Included in the consent agenda for the Surry County Board of Commissioners is a proposed motion which would...
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AES named great workplace
A local company which started in a wooden shed is now a Great Place to Work. In late October, Advanced Electronics Services Inc. earned a Great Place to Work certification, according to Nicholas Cooke,...
View ArticleProperty transfers
In recording deeds, the state of North Carolina does not require that the amount paid for a parcel be stated on the deed. However, a tax stamp at the rate of $2 for every $1,000 in value is affixed to...
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Wood bison roam once again
Charlie Minton released a small herd of wood bison on his farm last week, returning to Surry County a keystone species native to the area and fulfilling his dream. “You’re either born into farming or...
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The race is on in the 90th
DOBSON — A former educator is hoping to come out on top in a race against a veteran lawmaker. On Tuesday, voters will decide if incumbent N.C. Rep. Sarah Stevens (R-90) will get a fifth term in office...
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County seat up for grabs
DOBSON — A Democrat in the county’s East District will try to knock off his Republican incumbent opponent in the race for a seat on the Surry County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday. Ronald Bowman,...
View ArticleMarriages
The following marriage licenses were issued in Surry County. • Michael J. Fee, 27, of Elkin, and Emily T. Closson, 28, of Milford, New Hampshire. Issued Oct. 27. • Kenneth I. Freeman, 20, and Kristin...
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Shoals second-graders hold mock election
Some Shoals Elementary School students have done more than just listen to their parents and others talk about this year’s election. The school children Dusty Hayes’ first grade class took part in their...
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Greenway system gets ‘strong’ name
When it came to picking a possible name for Mount Airy’s greenway system, Andrea Brown relied on the basics. Brown suggested that it be called the “Granite City Greenway” when she entered a naming...
View ArticleHealth Department Inspections
Health Department Inspections is a regular listing of inspections conducted in Surry County establishments by North Carolina health officials. The listing includes restaurants, schools, day care...
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Pedestrian killed in city
A 19-year-old woman died Sunday night after being hit by a car while trying to cross U.S. 52 near Mayberry Mall in Mount Airy, authorities say. The victim, identified as Cynthia Nicole Bryant of...
View ArticleCandidates run a marathon in early voting era
DOBSON — As of Saturday, more than 20,000 Surry County residents — nearly half of all registered voters in the county — had cast their votes. In North Carolina voters don’t need an excuse to vote by...
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County balks at sign proposal
DOBSON — County commissioners balked at the town of Dobson’s proposal for an LED sign at Surry County’s historic courthouse. Monday evening the Surry County Board of Commissioners considered a lease...
View ArticlePolice reports
• A Mount Airy man has been arrested on drug charges by officers investigating a suspicious-vehicle call at Walmart, according to city police department reports. Barry Wayne Hall, 39, of 148 Paige St.,...
View ArticleLocal woman charged in child abuse case
DOBSON — A Mount Airy woman faces a court appearance this week after being accused of abusing and threatening to kill her child. April Buckner Spane, 39, of Lakeshore Lane, Mount Airy, was arrested in...
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Saturday’s Relay For Life a success
The annual Relay For Life event drew more than 300 participants on Saturday in Mount Airy. The event kicked off at 4 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, with the luminary-lined track at the center of the...
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City Veterans Day event is Friday
Mount Airy’s annual salute to military men and women will unfold Friday with a Veterans Day parade through the central business district and a special program at the city war memorial. Friday’s...
View ArticleOctober was super-dry here
As an old comedy routine goes, someone says it was hot or cold and another person asks how hot or cold was it? — but in Mount Airy’s case the situation surrounds dryness during the month of October....
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