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Robbery suspects caught after pursuit
Two armed robbery suspects were in custody Monday after a Sunday night pursuit that originated in Mount Airy and ended in Carroll County, Virginia, with officers’ use of “spike strips” to flatten tires...
View ArticleSchools predict big state funding loss
FLAT ROCK — Surry County Schools is seeking more than $10.5 million in funding from the county, according to the budget proposed this week to the county Board of Education. Like Mount Airy City...
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Food trucks draw thousands downtown
Thousands flocked to Main Street in Mount Airy to get a little taste of a wide selection of foods and drinks on Sunday. Mount Airy Downtown Inc. hosted the city’s first Mayberry Food Truck Fest that...
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Egg workshop a hit at museum
A dozen people turned out on Saturday to learn a piece of Ukrainian heritage, and they left with a festive Easter decoration. On Saturday afternoon the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History held its...
View ArticleReal property transfers in Surry County
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...
View ArticleMan dies after jumping from car
A Mount Airy man was fatally injured in a traffic-related incident in the White Plains area during the weekend, a local public safety official said Sunday. “He jumped out of a car during an argument,”...
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SCC to host Advanced Manufacturing Day
Surry Community College is highlighting careers in Computer-Integrated Machining, Mechatronics, Engineering Design, Electronics and Welding during Advanced Manufacturing Day, scheduled for Tuesday....
View ArticleBooksmarts
The following titles have been received at the library, and are available for checkout: If Not For You by Debbie Macomber, fiction If I’m Found by Terri Blackstock, fiction Man Overboard by J. A....
View ArticleComputer, tech classes starting soon
Several computer and technology classes will be starting soon at various Surry Community College locations throughout Surry and Yadkin counties. iPhone/iPad Fundamentals – Seniors classes will be...
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Police are on the search for two suspects after an armed robbery of the Pilot...
PILOT MOUNTAIN — Pilot Mountain Police are still on the look-out for the two men responsible for an armed robbery at a convenience store last week. On Tuesday, March 28, a black male with a pump...
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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A.E.S. acquires Florida company
A Mount Airy firm continued its growth with the recent acquisition of a Florida company. In March, Advanced Electronic Solutions Inc. purchased Chrystal River, a Florida-based Regulator Control Repair,...
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Democratic Chair: Creed opts against seeking sheriff’s post
Less than a week after saying he would seek the Surry County sheriff’s post being vacated by Graham Atkinson later this month, Mike Creed has apparently decided against a bid for the office. At least...
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Planting with a purpose classes to begin
PILOT MOUNTAIN — In Surry Community College’s “Planting with Purpose” series, students will learn all the steps necessary to plant, grow and harvest popular produce such as tomatoes, peppers, onions...
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County may force sewer hookup for some
DOBSON — The Surry County Board of Commissioners may be poised to force some residents to hook on to a new sanitary sewer system, after a public comment session drew few responses. The county board...
View ArticlePolice reports
• Equipment and tools valued at $1,148 were reported stolen Monday from a construction site at former Spencer’s Inc. property on Willow Street downtown, according to Mount Airy Police Department...
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City to discuss water project
The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners could discuss an issue Thursday involving the unusual mix of a water-extension project and a baseball field, after it was removed from a county board agenda Monday...
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Lowry named Main Street Champion
A local resident and business owner was recently honored for her work in Mount Airy’s downtown area. In March Jennie Lowry, owner of Olde Mill Music, was named the 2016 Mount Airy Main Street Champion...
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