County board approves school roof funding
DOBSON — County commissioners recently paved the way for roofing projects at two county schools. On Jan. 17 the Surry County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to allow Surry County Schools to divert...
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NAACP seeks to work with mayor
After meeting with Mount Airy Mayor David Rowe and hearing him apologize for recent published statements deemed racist, local NAACP officials now want to work with Rowe to improve black-white...
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Students play host to Chinese students
After more than 80 hours of traveling, 10 Chinese students are enjoying American culture in Mount Airy. One Chinese student, Jeffrey Hu, and Mount Airy High School 10th-grader Owen Perkins explained...
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SCC’s Shockley gets state award
DOBSON — The president of Surry Community College has been named the 2017 President of the Year by the N.C. State Board of Community Colleges. Dr. David Shockley became SCC president five years ago....
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Police chief pleased by safe cities rank
The Granite City has been ranked 49th in the state in a list of the safest cities based on crime activity. The ratings were compiled by Playmember, an organization that analyzes quality-of-life issues...
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Winter carnival added to Mount Airy Library Fest
An upcoming weekend event at the local library will have all the important elements of a winter-themed festival except the one most folks are happy to leave behind – the cold. The Mount Airy Public...
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Fallen officers to be honored Saturday
Area residents are invited to join in an annual memorial walk on Saturday morning, honoring the memory of fallen Pilot Mountain Police Officers Glenn Branscome and Ralph East. Officers Branscome and...
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City firefighters were busy in 2016
Mount Airy firefighters had plenty to do last year, but on the positive side many of their efforts were devoted to prevention rather than responding to blazes. For the record, the city did have 15...
View ArticleSchools grappling with calendar changes
Weather forecasts have Mount Airy reaching the end of the month without another snow day, but local school officials are hoping the bad weather stays away longer than that. Mount Airy City Schools...
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Alexander named Citizen of Year
Catrina Alexander is the 2017 Citizen of the Year for the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce. The chamber presented Alexander with the honor at Thursday evening’s annual event at Cross Creek...
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Surry County Sheriff’s Office Reports
DOBSON —A Mount Airy garage was recently broken into, according to a report made to the Surry County Sheriff’s Office. The Jan. 20 report states a suspect or suspects cut a lock off a building at...
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Mount Airy advocacy group gains momentum online
An online advocacy group started to foster racial equality among citizens and involvement in local government has grown to more than 700 members in just a few weeks. Jessica Johnson Stone, of Mount...
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National Guard gets new 2-star general
RALEIGH – Local National Guard soldiers have a new senior command officer after a promotion was announced Friday. The North Carolina National Guard promoted Jim Ernst from brigadier general to major...
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Jury scam surfaces in Surry
DOBSON — Surry County court and law enforcement officials are warning local residents about a jury scam under way in the area. Teresa O’Dell, clerk of court for Surry, and Sheriff Graham Atkinson have...
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Dobson to assess road conditions
DOBSON — Dobson officials want a system in place for identifying which roads need repair and when work needs to be completed. At its meeting Thursday evening the town Board of Commissioners voted...
View ArticleMarriages
The following marriage licenses were issued in Surry County. • Ponciano Avila-Cortez, 32, and Anita Hernandez, 34, of Dobson. Issued Jan. 23. • Joseph E. Shelton, 23, and Elizabeth D. Epperson, 21, of...
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Shelter to host tailgate party
Football fan or not, a local charity is offering a fun way to prepare for Super Bowl LI. On Feb. 4 the Shepherd’s House is hosting its annual Super Bowl tailgate party fundraiser. The event will take...
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• A break-in at a city residence Wednesday netted the theft of $430 worth of gaming equipment and cash, according to Mount Airy Police Department reports. The incident occurred at the home of Leva...
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Most Wanted
The Surry County Community Corrections office is seeking information on the whereabouts of the following individuals: • Tammi Lee Ayers, 39, white female, wanted on a post-release warrant and is on...
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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