Man convicted in Pinnacle break-in
DOBSON — With some hesitation, Presiding Judge A. Moses Massey agreed to give a probationary sentence to a 20-year-old who participated in a 2014 multi-county break-in spree. “I’m very reticent to not...
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Another music video shot in Mount Airy
The second music video in recent months was shot in Mount Airy. On Saturday, Kevin Kronk, a musician based in Charlotte, was at the Mayberry Jail and the home of Regina Edwards on South Main Street...
View ArticleFourth candidate enters Pilot Mountain race
PILOT MOUNTAIN — Franklin Nichols, 50, has jumped into the already crowded race for the Town of Pilot Mountain Board of Commissioners, becoming the fourth candidate to file. “We need to be lean and...
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RNC: Ohio delegation overjoyed by ‘Down Under’ speech
The Ohio delegation to the Republican National Convention received a visit from “Down Under” during its kickoff breakfast Monday. Australian Ambassador to the United States Joe Hockey was among the...
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Cruise-in held in Mount Airy
Saturday evening classic automobiles lined the streets of Mount Airy as part of a monthly cruise-in. The cruise-in, which draws car owners and enthusiasts from the surrounding area, takes place every...
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Regional dinner theater eyed at Spencer’s
A member of a now-disbanded city redevelopment commission for the former Spencer’s industrial property is seeking to establish a performing arts center there, joining two other projects already on the...
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Judge needs more info to ok teen death settlement
DOBSON — On Monday, a Superior Court judge withheld approval of an insurance settlement for the family of two young sisters killed in a November 2014 wreck. The accident that claimed the lives of...
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Water and sewer rates to increase in Flat Rock
DOBSON — County commissioners approved the first of five rate increases in the Flat Rock/Bannertown Water and Sewer District. At Monday evening’s meeting, the Surry County Board of Commissioners was...
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• A Yadkin County woman has been served in Mount Airy with an order for arrest on a charge of cyberstalking, according to city police department reports. Melissa Dawn Holifield, 31, of 1141 Webb Ridge...
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RNC: Go figure
66 Delegates representing the state of Ohio at the convention. There are 63 alternate delegates. 318 Inductees immortalized in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. 20 Dollars per day for...
View ArticleDeath the result of scooter with no lights
Driving at night without lights appears to have contributed to a fatal accident last week on U.S. 52. On July 14 at about 9:50 p.m., an SUV collided with a scooter in the northbound lane of the highway...
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Tuesday’s coverage of the Republican National Convention
Find out what Ohio Gov. John Kasich and House Speaker Paul Ryan had to say at the Republican National Convention. Plus, see what delegates had to say on foreign policy and immigration on our RNC page....
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Reynolds Foundation donates to arts council
The Surry Arts Council was recently awarded a $25,000 grant from the Reynolds American Foundation. The director of Community Engagement Programs for the Foundation, Mamie Sutphin, was in Mount Airy...
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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Special session set to solve sign snafu
Mount Airy officials are ready to take another crack at new sign regulations for the city, after proposed changes last month brought criticism from the local business community. Due to concerns raised...
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Judge to rule on Stevens lawsuit dismissal
DOBSON — The attorney representing Rep. Sarah Stevens, R-90, argued in court Monday that a $1 million lawsuit against her be dismissed. William Neil Shelton filed suit against Stevens, Zachary Smith...
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25,000 meals, snacks served
Since June 13 Surry County Schools have served a total of 25,000 meals and snacks to children ages 2 through 18 as part of the Summer Food Service Program. “We think that’s a pretty big deal,” Sherri...
View ArticleCity officials may launch work at RCC
Mount Airy officials are poised to launch long-awaited work to increase parking spaces at Reeves Community Center. During a meeting to begin Thursday at 7 p.m., the city Board of Commissioners will...
View ArticleCounty finally moves on faulty septic system
DOBSON — After several years, a Surry County resident can see the end of an ordeal which threatens the health of his family. Van Combs, a resident on Toast Road says he alerted Surry County authorities...
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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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