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Scenic raises thousands for food pantries

Scenic Subaru recently held a series of fundraisers, working with its employees and community members to raise much-needed cash and food for two area food…

Duke begins work on solar farm

Construction on a solar farm near Dobson that will produce enough electricity to power 5,000 homes has begun. The operation, known as the Stony Knoll…

Duke begins work on solar farm

Construction on a solar farm near Dobson that will produce enough electricity to power 5,000 homes has begun. The operation, known as the Stony Knoll…

Two working apprenticeship program this summer

Two recent high school graduates are getting paid, hands-on training in the HVAC field through a pre-apprenticeship program coordinated by Surry-Yadkin Works. Surry County Schools…

BSA Trucking holds grand opening

BSA Trucking held a grand opening for its new facility in Dobson last week. The firm, owned by Randy and Sandra Davis, is named for…

Blankenship joins Scenic Automotive

Sherman Blankenship has joined Scenic Automotive Group, bringing more than 25 years in the automotive sales industry. ”He loves helping customers find their perfect match…

Surrey Bancorp declares dividend

The Board of Directors of Surrey Bancorp Pink Sheets: SRYB) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 10.5 cents per share on the company’s common…

12 Graduate from truck driver program

Twelve people recently graduated from Surry Community College’s Truck Driver Training Program at the Yadkin Center. The graduates include Timothy Tuttle of Mount Airy; James…

Chamber holds student job fair

Last week the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce held one of many job fairs it’s put on over the years. Except, this one was…

Record first quarter for Community Bank

BLUEFIELD, VA – First Community Bankshares Inc. (NASDAQ: FCBC) reported a record first quarter, with net income of $14.6 million, or 82 cents per share,…