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Tribes preserve culture, aid veterans
The sound of drum beats, accompanied by Native American dancers in full native regalia and engaging in tribal chants, could be considered unusual in Mount Airy. But such scenes were common during the...
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New county budget passes 3-2
DOBSON — County commissioners narrowly passed a budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year. “Three beats two every time,” said Commissioner Van Tucker as he announced his support for a budget compromise...
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Litter pickup program off to slow start
DOBSON — County officials hope non-profit groups will take advantage of a program which is beneficial to both the county and the groups. “I think it’s a great program that is not being utilized to the...
View ArticlePhoto exhibit on display in Mount Airy
The 2017 “Transformation” Northwestern Regional Library Traveling Photography Exhibit will be on display at the Mount Airy Public Library in Mount Airy during the month of June. The contest is...
View ArticleFinal phase of runway project to begin
DOBSON — The final phase of a runway expansion project got a nod of approval to continue last week. According to airport authority member and Surry County Commissioner Larry Johnson, the N.C....
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City’s taking of TDA money protested
Although Mount Airy’s budget for the upcoming 2017-2018 fiscal year has been approved, some lingering issues persist — including local tourism representatives’ dissatisfaction with a city decision to...
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Clean Water board visits Surry
Officials of a state water-protection group that has granted more than $23 million for projects in Surry County — and is being counted on for more — gathered recently in Mount Airy. The board of...
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Late local educator tapped for Whittling Wall
A longtime local educator and leader of Surry County’s African-American community has been chosen as one of eight local citizens who’ll be honored on the “Whittling Wall” in downtown Mount Airy through...
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Hospital recognizes employee service
Northern Hospital of Surry County concluded its celebration of National Hospital Week with its annual employee service awards luncheon in May. These awards are a tradition for the hospital, in which it...
View ArticleSCC offering computer, tech classes
Several computer and technology classes will be starting soon at various Surry Community College locations throughout Surry and Yadkin counties. Microsoft Windows 10 and Office 2016 classes will be...
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SCC graduates medical assistants
Nine recently graduated from Surry Community College with an Associate in Applied Science degree from the Medical Assisting program. Those pictured are (front, from left) Brittany Snow of Mount Airy,...
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Local district getting new school board member
STUART, Va. — A decision by a member of the Patrick County School Board not to seek re-election has opened the door for a new candidate to represent its Dan River District serving the Ararat and...
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Man shot in alleged domestic dispute
DOBSON — A man is hospitalized and a woman jailed after an alleged domestic dispute escalated to gunshots. On Tuesday evening, Surry County Sheriff’s Office officials responded to a supposed breaking...
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Rock-throwing incidents plague businesses
While it resembles the handiwork of Ernest T. Bass from “The Andy Griffith Show,” a recent rock-throwing and break-in spree is no laughing matter among businesses that have been victimized. The good...
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Mom Prom set for Saturday
A night out for moms will benefit two local charities on Saturday. Saturday evening B-Dazzle Productions will host a Mom Prom Ladies Night Out at Riverside Farm, which is located at 2638 Riverside...
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Future airport project shot down
DOBSON — County commissioners refused to support a future project which would expand the general aviation area at the Mount Airy-Surry County Airport, while also some area law enforcement officers were...
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• A Mount Airy man is facing a larceny violation for allegedly stealing hundreds of dollars’ worth of merchandise from Walmart Monday night, according to city police department reports. Wilson Dale...
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Local youth to present ‘Aladdin” this weekend
The Surry Arts Council will present “Disney’s Aladdin JR.” this weekend at the Andy Griffith Playhouse. The movie version of “Aladdin,” starring Robin Williams, has become a modern classic. This...
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Seldom Scene to take the stage Friday in Mount Airy
The Blue Ridge and Beyond series welcomes The Seldom Scene to the Historic Earle Theater on Friday, June 23, at 7:30 p.m. The Seldom Scene, with a body of work stretching back to 1971 and early...
View ArticleJohnson says he was behind airport change
DOBSON — It was a Surry County commissioner who brokered the deal to put a former member of the Mount Airy-Surry County Airport Authority back on the airport’s governing board. “I contacted Mount Airy...
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