Rockford teachers awarded foundation grants
Six Rockford Elementary School teachers recently learned they have qualified for Enhanced Learning Mini-Grants from the Surry County Schools Educational Foundation.
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Embattled city workers treated to lunch
Mount Airy’s public works building has been a pretty depressing place the past couple of weeks after a devastating flood, but a bit of cheer surfaced there Wednesday courtesy of
Local musicians have good showing at Galax
GALAX, Va. — Once again the local area’s bluegrass and old-time music prowess has propelled it to the forefront in competition at the Galax fiddlers convention last week.
SBA offering aid to local drought victims
Recent flooding problems in this area have somewhat overshadowed the ongoing drought, with Surry one of 30 North Carolina counties deemed eligible for federal assistance as a result of dry
Mount Airy High (finally) getting artificial turf field
Three years after state funds were allocated to provide artificial turf football fields for other local campuses, Mount Airy High School finally has hit paydirt with plans to upfit its
Library series to feature cooking, music and more
Local residents might think there’s no single location here where they can learn to cook, line dance, create floral displays and enjoy bluegrass — yet there is one venue where
Retired School Personnel award scholarship
Though they no longer work in school settings on a daily basis, members of a local group are continuing a tradition of aiding the higher-education plans of area students.
Jimmie Johnson set to leave NASCAR with famous friends in tow and a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame
Jimmie Johnson is gearing up for his final NASCAR Cup race at next season
Carroll supervisors reject 1% tax referendum
In a split vote, the Carroll County Board of Supervisors voted against a referendum, which would have put a 1% sales tax on the ballot in the coming November elections.
US strikes targeting Houthis killed 153 civilians in Yemen last year, Pentagon review says
A Pentagon review has found that U.S. airstrikes targeting Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen last year killed more than 150 civilians. The unclassified assessment was sent to Congress as part
New indictment alleges Nick Reiner was lying in wait before killing parents Rob and Michele Reiner
A Los Angeles County grand jury has indicted Nick Reiner on murder charges in the killing of his parents, actor Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. The indictment, unsealed Wednesday,
Ex-Southern Poverty Law Center official charged, lawyer says
A former Southern Poverty Law Center official has been charged in the Department of Justice’s broader criminal case against the Alabama-based civil rights group. That
Nearly 3 years later, clues sought in fatal hit-and-run
It’s been nearly three years since a motorist in Davidson County slammed into a cyclist, then drove away from the scene, leaving the victim to die.
Trump order changes vaccine schedule, despite physicians outcry
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that calls for spacing out childhood vaccines into separate medical visits and splitting the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine into three
Red Cross still running short, lists donor opportunities
CHARLOTTE — As is often the case this time of year, the American Red Cross said it is experiencing an “ongoing national blood crisis,” and is asking individuals to donate
Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 8:36PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
At 835 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Rocky Knob Recreation Area to near Jefferson. Movement was southeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts
East Surry's Emilynn Haymore earns top-20 U.S. finish at USA Triathlon Youth Nationals
WEST CHESTER, Ohio — Just a few years after completing her first triathlon, Emilynn Haymore found herself competing against the top junior triathletes in the nation.
Efforts mounted for flood-stranded families
CLAUDVILLE, Va. — Multiple entities have joined forces to aid families stranded in the remote Kibler Valley area as a result of recent flooding that washing out roads.
City OKs $2.3 million for 'very minimum' flood losses
Mount Airy officials have acted to replace 18 vehicles and equipment lost in the Aug. 1-2 flood, amid a warning that this is only the beginning of efforts to offset
Flood forces reroute of Rocks/Runs event
Runners line up to start the 2025 race near Big Lots, where it will be held again this year after recent flooding disrupted plans for a return to a downtown Mount Airy venue.
Lewis questions if FEMA threshold can be met
When major disasters strike, those victimized typically turn to entities such as FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) — but one Mount Airy official questions whether it will assist with
Magnitude-7.4 quake hits western Colombia, collapsing buildings and killing at least 79 people
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes western Colombia, killing at least 79 people and trapping residents under collapsed buildings. The quake hit Monday in San Jose Del Palmar and was
The pull of a home Olympics
American athletes are feeling the pull of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as the Games approach. Many are making comebacks, driven by the chance to compete at home. Track icon
Panthers’ newest backup quarterback has history with head coach Dave Canales
The Carolina Panthers’ newest backup quarterback has a history with head coach Dave Canales. Kyle Trask spent one year playing for Canales in 2023 when he was the offensive coordinator