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Rezoning sought for city parks
There’s been no talk of building a factory on the grounds of Riverside Park in Mount Airy or an apartment complex at another city recreational facility (Tharrington School Park), which present zoning...
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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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North American motorcycle tour leads to Mount Airy
Once given a terminal sentence, John Sharp is enjoying his new lease on life on the back of a bike. After receiving a stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis in 2003 at the age of 49, Sharp and his trusty...
View ArticleHashtag beauty
Walking with a friend one day, Jerrie Poindexter Bates stopped and snapped a photo of an interesting shadow that had fallen on a tree trunk. “She was so startled,” Bates recalled. “She said, ‘How did...
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Wedding expo “bombarded”
DOBSON — The throngs of brides and grooms showing up for Saturday’s wedding expo at The Barn at Heritage Farm demonstrated the public demand. From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., more than 30 vendors covering...
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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...
View ArticleMarriage licenses issued in Surry County
DOBSON — The following marriage licenses were issued in Surry County: • Dennis James Potts, 67, and Shirley Euthalee Potts, 62, of Mount Airy. Issued Aug. 25. • Kenneth Neil Harrold, 39, of Lambsburg,...
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Remember Rockford event set for Saturday
While many people today know Rockford as a sleepy historic village in southern Surry County, it once was a thriving county seat that was a center of government and commerce. And the threads of its...
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Surry County fair begins Saturday
The feel of fall is in the air — which means the annual Surry County Agricultural Fair is not far behind. Once again the Ferris wheel will roll and the cotton candy will be plentiful when the local...
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Juvenile justice age questioned
In North Carolina, a 16- or 17-year-old can’t vote, join the military or buy beer. But if he or she gets arrested and charged with a crime, they will be treated as an adult in the criminal justice...
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Tourism growth seen in Surry County
Surry County tourism showed another year of growth according to data recently released by the state. The North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development announced that visitor spending...
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Pilot board names Boaz as permanent manager
PILOT MOUNTAIN — It’s official. Interim Town Manager Michael Boaz has been given the title permanently. The Pilot Mountain Board of Commissioners voted to name Boaz as the official manager on Tuesday...
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Surry County man jailed on firearm offense
An Ararat man convicted Monday of unlawfully discharging a firearm received a prison sentence of 23 to 37 months. Shannon Lee Wall, 42, of Ararat Road, appeared in Superior Court to face charges in...
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Annual fishing event ahead
You get a line, I’ll get a pole, and we’ll all head down to the fishin’ hole for what has become an annual community event. On Sept. 17 the Women’s League of Mount Airy will host an annual “Andy and...
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Nice night, hot cars bring out a crowd
The Hot Nights and Hot Cars summer cruise-in series returned to downtown Pilot Mountain on Saturday and, to the delight of organizers, was met with clear skies. The combination brought out a massive...
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County board talks trash
DOBSON — The county will reincarnate a program which stalled due to lack of available funds. Tuesday evening the Surry County Board of Commissioners voted to fund a program which will pay non-profit...
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Local man fatally shot in Forsyth
WINSTON-SALEM — No charges reportedly have been filed in the shooting death of a Mount Airy man in Forsyth County earlier this week stemming from an alleged home invasion. Forsyth County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleSurry County indictments
DOBSON — The Surry County Grand Jury convened Monday and returned 80 true bills of indictment. Zero not-true bills were handed down, and two were continued. The Grand Jury hears evidence from the...
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Surry County child porn case ends with Vawter conviction
DOBSON — A Pilot Mountain man accused of viewing child pornography was convicted of associated felony violations Wednesday in Superior Court. Through a negotiated agreement, Michael Joseph Vawter, 37,...
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