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Cast of characters set for city election
DOBSON — The final day of a candidates’ filing period often produces a surprise or two, and that is the case for the 2017 municipal election in Mount Airy. Slightly more than an hour before the...
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Project Lazarus coordinator terminated
DOBSON — A Surry County government official says efforts to combat prescription drug abuse will continue despite the departure of the woman who has led that effort for more than three years. Karen...
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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Master Gardeners offer fall classes
DOBSON — The Surry County Master Gardener Volunteers are hosting a practical, inspirational and environmentally conscientious lineup of fall gardening classes. These classes are filled with information...
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Rogers wins international championship
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the big finale here to the National Auctioneers Association’s 68th Annual International Auctioneers Conference and Show, Mount Airy’s own Dustin Rogers won first place in the 2017...
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Habitat dedicates its 46th home
Jennifer Mendez, flanked by her sons Derek and Melvin, cut the ribbon Saturday on the 46th local Habitat home. The house at 723 Creed St. (between the city water tower and the Mount Airy Fire...
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Surry County deputies catch suspect Clodfelter after four months
DOBSON — After months of searching, authorities have finally caught a suspect who allegedly led chases in both Lowgap and Mount Airy. Melvin Shane Clodfelter, 32, of 126 Cedar Gate Lane, Mount Airy,...
View ArticleNew scam letter circulating
DOBSON — The Surry County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to be aware of a lottery scam. The scam is initiated by residents receiving a letter in the mail that indicates that the recipient has...
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Retiring school staff say bye
DOBSON — Surry County Schools recently thanked its retiring teachers and staff members for their years of service. Sonia Dickerson, director of communications, and the central office staff compiled a...
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Two students take part in forum
WINSTON-SALEM — Two students from White Plains Elementary spent this past week on the campus of Wake Forest University taking part in the National Youth Leadership Forum Outstanding elementary school...
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Surry County Most Wanted
DOBSON — The Surry County Community Corrections office is seeking information on the whereabouts of the following individuals: • Matthew Ray Lawson, 29, white male, wanted on probation violations and...
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Extension volunteers honored
DOBSON — Surry County Extension gathered recently together and celebrated Extension volunteers and how they are making what organizers call “a world of difference” in the community. Surry Community...
View ArticleTwo die from separate wrecks
It was a tragic weekend on Surry County roadways, with two persons fatally injured in separate accidents — including a young man whose body was discovered Monday morning along Cook School Road after he...
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Fire sparks homicide probe
A case in which a man’s body was found Monday in a burned house at 109 Starr Memory Trail just outside the Mount Airy city limits has triggered a homicide investigation. The identity of the victim has...
View ArticleMount Airy police reports
• A vehicle has been stolen from a Mount Airy residence where a break-in also was attempted, according to city police department reports. The incident occurred Thursday at the home of Eldon Leroy King...
View ArticleStokes presents JFK play Saturday
DANBURY — The Stokes County Arts Council is hosting a play this weekend about President John F. Kennedy. Philadelphia attorney Dennis McAndrews will give two performances of his self-written play...
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Nunn’s 19th-Annual Festival nears
A lush green field that was once used to grow tobacco in the rural community of Woodville will come alive on July 27-30 as the Nunn Brothers’ 19th-Annual Bluegrass Festival draws hundreds of music...
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Murder charge filed in fire probe
DOBSON — A warrant for a first-degree murder charge has been issued in an investigation stemming from the death of a Mount Airy man whose body was found Monday in the remains of a burned house. The...
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City buying land on Market Street
When Mount Airy officials voted last week to spend nearly $300,000 to upgrade a downtown street, that wasn’t the end of the story. They also later decided to fork out another $21,500 to buy land...
View ArticleSummer Gala to aid L.H Jones auditorium repairs
A local school alumni group has announced plans for Summer Gala, an event that will be held Saturday to raise funds for auditorium repairs. The gala at L.H. Jones Alumni Auditorium on Jones School Road...
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