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Scouts help on Election Day
About a dozen local Boy Scouts and adult scouting leaders volunteered at the request of the Surry County Board of Elections to help out with the recent election day activities. The Scouts volunteered...
View ArticleTown owes $252K to state
PILOT MOUNTAIN — The Pilot Mountain town council last week voted to place a lien on a local industrial building, hopefully to protect the town’s finances from a state demand to repay more than a...
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Surry Quilters ‘wrap love’ around local veterans
PILOT MOUNTAIN — Emotions were overwhelming for some as Surry Quilters Guild presented 31 veterans with a Quilt of Valor during a gathering Nov. 18. Lt. Leslie E. Fleck Jr., began his service to the...
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Annual community dinner saved in Mount Airy
The ovens at First Baptist Church in Mount Airy have been fired up since Monday in preparation for an annual Thanksgiving community dinner, one that organizers weren’t sure was going to be pulled off....
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Eight receive detention officer certification
DOBSON — Eight members of local sheriff’s offices received their Detention Officer Certifications through Surry Community College recently. The officers completed the 172-hour course required by North...
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Donna Fargo itinerary for Mount Airy visit announced
Fans will have several opportunities to interact with local celebrity Donna Fargo over the weekend. The Grammy-winning country music/pop singer will serve as grand marshal Saturday in the Mount Airy...
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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Cops to shop with kids
The arrival of Santa Claus can remain a mystery up to the time he comes down the chimney, but one gift-giver local kids can always depend on is the Fraternal Order of Police. For about 30 years,...
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Rotary makes donations
The Mount Airy Rotary Noon Club recently donated $1,500 to Shepherd’s House and $1,500 to the Museum of Regional History during the weekly meeting at Cross Creek Country Club. The proceeds were raised...
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• A truck and trailer valued at $14,850 were discovered missing Monday from a local business, according to Mount Airy Police Department reports. The crime occurred at C.R. Golding Inc. on Golding Way,...
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County declines grant dollars
DOBSON — As expected, Surry County officials will say no thanks to more than $700,000 in state grants. On Monday evening the Surry County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to forgo the use of...
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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...
View ArticleCounty to pursue Shay Street water project
DOBSON — Residents on Shay Street will wait as county officials attempt to negotiate a plan to deliver water services to the area southeast of Mount Airy city limits. On Monday evening the Surry County...
View ArticleCounty won’t pave way for sewer
DOBSON — Surry County will provide money toward the garnering of an easement for a new sewer line, but the Yadkin Valley Sewer Authority will have to pave the way for that easement. Monday evening the...
View ArticleSheriff’s reports
DOBSON — On Nov. 4, a larceny was reported at The Hitchin Post on U.S. 601 in Dobson, after a suspect allegedly nabbed a $20 bill and a nickel that had been set on the counter by another customer. The...
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In 20th year Thanksgiving meal is a hit
Some late donations made the 20th-annual Thanksgiving meal at First Baptist Church a rousing success. Earlier in the month, organizers were concerned they might not be able to provide the same level of...
View ArticleFree business seminars slated for December
Surry Community College’s Small Business Center will be holding free seminars and workshops in December at various locations in Surry and Yadkin counties. How to Advertise on a Small Budget will be the...
View Article131-mph chase ends in wreck
BANNERTOWN— A police chase that hit speeds in excess of 130 mph came to an abrupt end on Holly Springs Church Road Wednesday evening, when the motorcyclist leading police on the chase crashed....
View ArticleCounty schools join GivingTuesday organization
DOBSON — A local school foundation has pledged its support for GivingTuesday, a movement to encourage philanthropy and generosity in the midst of the Christmas shopping season. The website...
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SCC Club gives to charity groups
DOBSON — A Surry Community College club recently donated a portion of the proceeds from a fundraiser to help two charitable organizations. The SCC Machining Club sold port-a-pit barbecue chicken and...
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