VFW holding flag retirement, open house
Pilot Mountain VFW Post 9436 will host the tenth annual Veterans Day flag retirement ceremony on Saturday, beginning at 11 a.m., followed by an open house at the post. The VFW building is located at...
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Bannertown blood drive honors big donors
Bannertown Baptist Church recently had a blood drive and several donors received pins. .neFileBlock { margin-bottom: 20px; } .neFileBlock p { margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; } .neFileBlock .neFile {...
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Official questions greenway extension
The ribbon that was cut to officially dedicate Mount Airy’s new greenway connector had barely hit the ground before officials began discussing an extension of the city trail system. However, one local...
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Whistler’s Cove celebrates fall
Residents of Whistler’s Cove Apartments recently celebrated fall with group pictures. Residents then enjoyed coffee and pastries in the community room of the complex. A really good time was had by all....
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Market Street work under way
Major work is occurring on one of Mount Airy’s oldest streets that is considered a vital part of the downtown area. “Construction is under way,” Public Works Director Jeff Boyles said of a water and...
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Superior Court briefs
DOBSON — Holly Ann Morris, of Lowgap, was convicted on a felony drug charge in Superior Court on Tuesday. Morris, 39, of Wilderness Trail, pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine, a class I...
View ArticleGirls Night Out set for Mount Airy
Downtown girls night outs are the new thing. An internet search of the phrase yields pages of links to different cities all over the country who have hosted an event aimed at providing after-hours...
View ArticleRescue squad offers gospel music
DOBSON — On Saturday the Dobson Rescue Squad will hold its annual gospel music fundraiser. Jonathan Bledsoe, the rescue squad chief, said he and others will take to the stage on Saturday at The Barn at...
View Article‘Whittling Wall’ contract to be awarded
A key step in the development of downtown Mount Airy’s celebrated “Whittling Wall” could come this afternoon with the awarding of a contract. Plans call for the historic wall — located along West Oak...
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Inman celebrates 103rd birthday
For a person of 103 years old, Earl C. Inman is a very busy man. he celebrated his 103rd birthday on Oct. 18 at Dunmore Plantation in Dobson. His wife of 64 years, Ruby Inman, who has been a resident...
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Family meth lab cases disposed
DOBSON — Crystal Sue Hodges sat in the front row of the courtroom gallery on Thursday, wiping tears away as her father, Charles Ray Pack, pleaded guilty to a felony drug charge. Hodges had been...
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Shoals Elementary names science fair winners
Shoals Elementary School recently held its annual science fair, with students researching and putting together displays to show off their projects. The overall school winner was Nate Parrish, with...
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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Lewis receives state recreation award
CHARLOTTE — Darren Lewis is known by many in the Mount Airy area for his longtime work in the field of recreation, which now has now been recognized by a state organization. Lewis, the city’s assistant...
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Officials debate ‘Whittling Wall’ costs
Mount Airy officials approved a contract Thursday afternoon for preparatory work so statues of notable local residents can be installed downtown, amid budget concerns that might cause one to be...
View ArticleHospice centers holding open houses
As part of its observance of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care will hold a series of open houses at its facilities around the region during...
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• A Greensboro man was arrested Monday after allegedly concealing $385 worth of merchandise at Walmart, according to Mount Airy Police Department reports. Todd Beane, 26, was encountered by police...
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Three arrested on meth charges
The Surry County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday the arrest of three Mount Airy residents following a raid at a Maple Drive home. Officers executed a search warrant on the residence of Jeffrey Dale...
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Four in race for two seats in Pilot
PILOT MOUNTAIN — Only three days remain for four candidates to reach voters as they vie for two at-large seats on the Pilot Mountain Board of Commissioners. Evan Cockerham, Mary Nunn Meijboom and...
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