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Dixon's dogged determination saves county hundreds of thousands
Dixon's dogged determination saves county hundreds of thousands
Through gentle pushes and encouragement, Lily Boyles found her voice
Through gentle pushes and encouragement, Lily Boyles found her voice
Ex-chamber employee convicted of embezzlement
Ex-chamber employee convicted of embezzlement
No party, no problem - unaffiliated ranks rise
DOBSON — With everything involving Democrats vs. Republicans, from redistricting battles to government’s role in people’s daily lives, a third “party” has become the elephant in the room regardless of
Community Night Out rocks downtown
The scene prompted concern at first — downtown Mount Airy seemingly embroiled in a major emergency complete with fire and rescue vehicles, law enforcement personnel including K9s and the usual
Students across Surry County to gain access to Crosby Scholars
Starting in January 2027, public school students across Surry County will have access to Crosby Scholars, a program that has helped more than 40,000 North Carolina students prepare for college,
City budgets $4 million for big-ticket items
The city of Mount Airy is poised to spend millions on various building and equipment needs, despite no tax increase being proposed for 2026-2027.
Surry Central shuts out Madison in playoff opener
DOBSON — Early runs carried Surry Central to a 3-0 playoff victory over Madison on May 8.
Boaz indicted on felony charge after state auditor investigation
Former Pilot Mountain Town Manager Michael Boaz was indicted Monday by a Surry County grand jury on a charge of embezzlement by a public officer, a Class F felony, following
Downtown Pilot Mountain bursts at the seams for Mayfest
After the vendors packed up and the food trucks rolled home, there was little more to be said about this year’s Mayfest than what the packed streets and full stomachs
District confirms hackers accessed student, staff data
Surry County Schools has confirmed that its data was accessed as part of a nationwide cybersecurity breach of Canvas, the learning management system used by public schools across North Carolina.
Penny Jam music festival moves to downtown Mount Airy
A music festival born from grief and gratitude is making its way to Mount Airy later this month.
'Vines' run to aid Special Olympics, city rec
DOBSON — More than 300 runners have signed up so far for an event to boost the athletic efforts of others in Surry County and Mount Airy.
Scholarship honors late librarian's legacy through the arts
A North Surry High School senior who spent her final year performing in band, choir and theater has been named the second recipient of the Angela H. Llewellyn Foundation scholarship.
High school entrepreneurs make their best pitch during YES Surry
A teenager who turned a Christmas present into a thriving mobile detailing business took top honors Thursday at the YES Surry entrepreneurship competition, where a dozen high school students from
Surry now at extreme drought stage
Fitting in with one’s neighbors can be a good thing, but after avoiding an extreme drought ranking for weeks Surry finds itself in that dubious company with adjoining counties suffering
Upgrade on deck for Graham Field
A grant has been awarded to the city of Mount Airy to fund improvements at a popular sports venue in town.
From chestnuts to wildflowers, Pilot Mountain arboretum grows into its mission
The Arboretum of Pilot Mountain has a full slate of spring activities as it sharpens its focus on native foothill trees and plants.
School funding gap draws parent scrutiny as commissioners weigh budget
A group of parents has urged the Surry County Board of Commissioners to increase local education spending, citing data showing the county ranks near the bottom of the state in
Greyhounds earn first playoff win in 11 years
Addison Hawks, pictured celebrating in a game against East Surry earlier this season, had an 18-strikeout performance against Tuscola that helped lift North Surry to its first playoff victory since 2015.
Prayer, history and unity mark county's National Day of Prayer observance
Dozens of Surry County residents, elected officials and county employees gathered Thursday in the commissioners’ meeting room at the Historic Courthouse in Dobson to observe the 75th annual National Day
Healing nation starts at home, pastor says
Americans have access to more information today that at any time in history, but less wisdom, the main speaker for Mount Airy’s National Day of Prayer observance said Thursday.
Open displays of alcohol raise concerns
The idea of friends gathering to enjoy a beer outside in a downtown Mount Airy venue can be viewed as a positive experience — but that practice isn’t being toasted