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City home has been hit by fire before

Mount Airy was filled with the sounds of cicadas in the trees and children in the yards on Saturday, June 13, 1908. Most people were…

The power of good news

In the day we live listening to the news can become disturbing as the airwaves are filled with bad news that is taking place in…

Summer fun a time-honored tradition

A lot of folks in Mount Airy were headed to vacation in July 1926. Mrs. J. B. Jeffries, Miss Sallie Jeffries, and Miss Ruth Saunders…

Dealing with fear

When I was about 4 years old, one night I had a most terrifying nightmare. It was so vivid I remember it to this day.…

Working together helped Mount Airy to grow

Fire broke out in Jefferson Smith’s store at 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19, 1893. Fortunately for everyone, the night watchman of the Blue Ridge…

If you need me, call me

Editor’s Note: Community Commentary is a column featuring commentary from community leaders in Mount Airy and Surry County. The advances made in technology today is…

Accidental historians keep convention alive

Not all historians intend to be. Sometimes it happens by accident. Such is the case with Ralph and Kelly Epperson, Mark Brown, and others at…

Accidental historians keep convention alive

Not all historians intend to be. Sometimes it happens by accident. Such is the case with Ralph and Kelly Epperson, Mark Brown, and others at…

Some things never change

Eight men went fishing on Monday, July 8, 1895. It was a good day to go fishing, hot but with a breeze coming off the…

A salute to teachers

Editor’s Note: Community Comment is a feature of The Mount Airy News, presenting commentary from community leaders in Mount Airy and Surry County. Throughout history,…