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Real Estate 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
Real Estate 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
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 11:43AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
At 1143 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Lambsburg, or near Cana, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Pea size hail and wind gusts up
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 12:43PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
At 1243 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Fancy Gap, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 2:14PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
At 213 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over State Road, or near Mountain Park, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph
Primland named South's top resort; also a win for city
Primland, a luxury lodging establishment in Patrick County, Virginia, has been named the South’s top resort by a leading magazine — which also is being viewed as a win for
Cub Scout event covers many bases
Drug and community awareness, one of America’s favorite foods, books and fun all came together during an event in Mount Airy which generated support for a local scout group leading
China rejects Trump's election interference claim as 'groundless accusations'
China says it has never interfered in U.S. elections and has no interest in doing so. This statement comes after President Donald Trump accused Beijing of meddling in the 2020
Wildfire smoke kills tens of thousands of people a year
Wildfire smoke, which is increasing in the Northern Hemisphere as the climate warms, attacks nearly every system in the body. And medical studies show that it is killing tens of
Flooding strikes parts of Texas, others under threat
Parts of Texas remain under threat for dangerous flash flooding as cleanup efforts begin in hard-hit areas. The storms and flooding that began Tuesday are being blamed for two deaths,
More candidates file, two races now contested
Three more candidates have filed for area municipal elections, meaning there is a full slate of candidates in Dobson, Pilot Mountain, and Elkin, with at least two of the races
Few file for open municipal seats thus far
At least five candidates had filed to run by the end of the day on Thursday for various local municipal elections that will be on the November ballot, but if
DNA from the skull of an unknown Revolutionary War soldier reveals more than his name
For more than two centuries, a fallen Revolutionary War soldier was unknown and unnoticed. Now, thanks to happenstance and the wonders of DNA, he has a name, just in time
City police force growing
The Mount Airy Police Department is getting an injection of new personnel to boost its ranks.
Surry Central High has new principal
DOBSON — The new principal at Surry Central High School doesn’t need to ask for directions to the gymnasium or cafeteria, because he’s been there before.
ACC looks to boost revenue with corporate sponsorships
Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner Jim Phillips looks at corporate sponsorships as a way for his league
Expanded playoffs make it hard to predict trades
Expanded playoffs in baseball make trade predictions tricky, especially for players like Detroit
Canadian wildfire smoke turns air hazardous in the US Midwest
Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires is darkening skies in parts of the U.S. The smoke on Thursday reduced visibility for commuters from the Great Lakes to parts of the East
Tillis says Blanche must meet Epstein's accusers to earn his vote for attorney general
A Republican senator whose vote Todd Blanche needs to advance his nomination as attorney general says his support hinges on Blanche first meeting with Jeffrey Epstein
City data center hearing on tap tonight
Mount Airy officials could vote tonight to impose a 60-day moratorium on data center development, after citizens weigh in on the matter during a public hearing.
Data center fears dominate Carroll meeting
The July meeting of the Carroll County Board of Supervisors began with the annual audit, which was outlined by Corbin Stone of the Robinson Farmer and Cox accounting firm but
Busy wildfire season continues exposing millions in the Midwest and Northeast US to dangerous smoke
Heavy smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is spreading across the Midwest and Northeast U.S., affecting millions with dangerous air pollution. Over 100 wildfires are burning in Canada, and