Marriage licenses issued in Surry County
DOBSON — The following marriage licenses were issued in Surry County: • Christopher Michael Johnson, 32, of Mount Airy, and Kierston Leigh Fleshman, 21, of Pilot Mountain. Issued Aug. 18. • James...
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Athletes bring home bronze medal
Sam Chamberlain was due to catch a pop fly. “We knew it was going to happen soon, we just didn’t know when,” said Frances Early, coach of the Surry County Special Olympics softball team. During a...
View ArticleCounty, Cody Creek reach settlement
DOBSON — A long-running legal dispute between the Surry County government and a well-known restaurant operation in the Dobson area, stemming from an economic-development grant, is now off the table....
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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Up, up and away!
EAST BEND — On a lovely recent Sunday morning in Yadkin County, Captain Jack Ponticelli inflates a small helium balloon and releases it into the air. It may seem like an usual thing to do, but this...
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Ghost tours continue to be major draw at museum
Having attempted a wide assortment of downtown tour options, the downtown ghost tours offered by the Mount Airy Regional Museum of History still remain the most popular. According to Matt Edwards,...
View ArticlePrimland climbs in top U.S. hotel ratings
MEADOWS OF DAN, VA — A trio of accolades has again given Primland some welcome news and high rankings among travel and hospitality publications. Trip Advisor announced the Virginia mountaintop resort...
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Fans honor actress on 90th birthday
It was officially Betty Lynn’s birthday, but Monday seemed to be just as big of an occasion for the throngs of “Mayberry” fans who helped the beloved actress celebrate. A daylong slate of special...
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Mount Airy man convicted in death of unborn child
DOBSON — A Mount Airy man will spend time in prison after pleading guilty Monday to charges connected with a 2013 collision that killed an unborn child. The accident occurred in the evening of July 23,...
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Probation successes honored
DOBSON — The hard work of several probationers was acknowledged Monday in a ceremony held at the opening of an administrative session of Superior Court. “The message we want to send is one of hope,”...
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Lt. gov. honors Betty Lynn
It admittedly had already been a full day for Betty Lynn as she celebrated her 90th birthday along with Mayberry fans, but one last, major highlight was still to come. Not only did it involve a...
View ArticleJudge okays death penalty case against Jordan Lowdermilk
DOBSON — A Superior Court judge signed an order Tuesday allowing the Surry County District Attorney’s Office to proceed with a capital murder case against Jordan Ross Lowdermilk. Lowdermilk, 29, of...
View ArticleSurry County Sheriff reports
DOBSON —Jason Foley Iroler, 40, of State Line Road, Claudville, Virginia, was arrested Aug. 13 and charged with felony flee to elude arrest and other misdemeanor motor vehicle violations including...
View Article‘Bright ideas’ grants need takers
DOBSON — Now that local schools are back in session for another year, grants are being offered to educators for projects aimed at enhancing the learning process. Applications for the Bright Ideas grant...
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Mercedes show brings car lovers together
Enthusiast of the German made Mercedes-Benz who attended the Mercedes Auto Show at Shelton Vineyards Saturday proclaim that their love of the cars isn’t merely a hobby, rather a commitment to the...
View ArticleCawley to press utility issue at meeting
An issue concerning a lack of municipal water and sewer availability to certain property in Mount Airy is scheduled to be addressed by city officials Thursday for the second time within a month. It was...
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Bond reduced for Pinnacle man awaiting trial for second-degree murder
DOBSON — A Pilot Mountain man charged with second-degree murder remained behind bars Tuesday afternoon despite a Superior Court judge reducing his bond amount to $400,000 secured that morning....
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...
View ArticlePolice reports
• A Mount Airy couple is facing violations of larceny and possession of stolen goods after taking various food items valued at $117 from Lowes Foods on Sunday, according to city police department...
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Bigger than Atlanta and Miami?
HILLSVILLE, Va. — Folks in Mount Airy might think of Winston-Salem or Greensboro when talking about the nearest large city, or even Charlotte if looking for a major metropolitan area. But for the next...
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