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Virginia man indicted in deputy’s death.
A Carroll County grand jury has indicted a Bedford, Virginia, man on multiple charges relating to the March 9 death of Carroll County Deputy Deputy Curtis Allen Bartlett. The deputy was killed when his...
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Spencer’s project: ‘We’re still talking’
Little information has surfaced publicly recently regarding plans for redeveloping the former Spencer’s Inc. industrial property in downtown Mount Airy, with all such discussions by city officials...
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Nurse practitioner joins Northern Pediatrics.
Cashe Emory, Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, has joined the healthcare team of Northern Pediatrics. Starting this week, Emory will add her specialized nursing expertise to that of the...
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DOBSON — With Surry County suffering at least 48 drug-overdose deaths so far in 2017, local officials are striking back, including their recent creation of a new position, that of opioid response...
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Foxx tours Millennium, receives award
NC 5th District Rep. Virginia Foxx recently toured Millennium Charter Academy, where she received recognition from the Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas. Foxx joined Millennium...
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Destination for generations
DOBSON — In many communities, the traditional country store lives only in memories filled with sticks of peppermint candy or licorice, a 5-cent bottle of pop and the potbellied stove in the middle of...
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Yum! Food Truck Fest set for Sunday
For anyone with a hankering for some turkey BBQ on Sunday, downtown Mount Airy is the place to be. The same could be said for anyone craving cheesecake, kettle corn, fries, steak burgers, homeslice...
View ArticleNew advisor joins Edward Jones
Tanner Joyce has joined Edward Jones as a new financial advisor for the Mount Airy branch, the company recently announced. “We’re very proud to have Joyce represent us in Mount Airy,” said Jim Weddle,...
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Woman, son shot in domestic dispute
An early morning domestic dispute in the Toast community Thursday led to the shooting of a mother and her son and the arrest of the mom’s boyfriend on felony assault and other charges. The incident...
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• A Mount Airy man was arrested on a felony drug violation charge after being encountered during a suspicious-vehicle call during the early morning hours Sunday at the Four Brothers convenience store...
View ArticleOfficial: Smoke alarm saved 2 in Surry house fire
Local authorities still are not certain what caused a late-night house fire on Smith Road Thursday, but one thing of which they are sure is that the family is fortunate to have smoke detectors in the...
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Second-annual Zombie Run set
Zombies soon will be invading Mount Airy, but all in the name of fun and to support a charitable cause. The second-annual 5K Zombie Run for Charity is scheduled for the evening of Oct. 21, sponsored by...
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Students at Shoals Elementary School, just like their counterparts elsewhere in Surry County — even across the nation — marked the annual See You At The Pole ceremony this week. See You At The Pole is...
View ArticleInmate attempts suicide in county jail
Officials are tight-lipped about an incident at the Surry County Detention Center Thursday, when an inmate apparently tried to take his own life. Sheriff Jimmy D. Combs revealed the suicide attempt...
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Surry County Sheriff Reports
DOBSON — The Surry County Sheriff’s Office has released the following arrest reports: • Elaina Christine Odroneic, 37, of Greensboro, was served an order for arrest in Dobson Sept. 22 for failure to...
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Annual trial ride stopping in Elkin
ELKIN — Surry County, specifically the southern portions of the county, is preparing for an invasion, with as many as 1,000 cyclists expected to pedal their way into Elkin Sunday. The riders of part of...
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County will delay tax revaluations
DOBSON — A move to delay revaluations on homes and businesses could save taxpayers a little money, county officials believe. At its most recent meeting, the Surry County Board of Commissioners heard a...
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Hospital improves birthing center security
Northern Hospital of Surry County this week announced it has beefed up security for newborn babies. “As part of its existing Infant Security System, a new visitor policy and protocols have been put in...
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North Surry named Katherine Parsons (left) as its 2017 Homecoming Queen and Dixie Fulk as Maid of Honor during halftime of the Greyhounds’ 51-6 victory over Walkertown on Friday night. Claire Via,...
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Art Walk brings talent to masses
Shoppers and tourists along Main Street got some extra help in making their buying decisions this weekend as dozens of area artists were on hand to explain their creations. Mount Airy Downtown Inc.,...
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