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Travel during COVID-19

Editor’s Note: This is part of a continuing series regarding coronavirus and precautions individuals should take to slow the spread of the virus. The column…

COVID-19 myths explored

Editor’s Note: This is part of a continuing series regarding coronavirus and precautions individuals should take to slow the spread of the virus. The column…

Remember those who gave all

“Enemy fighters, six o’clock low.” These were the last words of Cpl. Franklin Atwood at 12:10 p.m., August 23, 1944. He lit up his guns…

Remember the 3 Ws

Editor’s Note: This is part of a continuing series regarding coronavirus and precautions individuals should take to slow the spread of the virus. The column…

Remember the 3 Ws

Editor’s Note: This is part of a continuing series regarding coronavirus and precautions individuals should take to slow the spread of the virus. The column…

Homes reflect revitalization of city

If you look at Mount Airy’s downtown you’ll see a snapshot of architecture from about 1880 to about 1930. If you go out into the…

That ragged old flag

Editor’s Note: Community Commentary is a column featuring commentary from community leaders in Mount Airy and Surry County. Memorial Day this year comes on Monday,…

That ragged old flag

Editor’s Note: Community Commentary is a column featuring commentary from community leaders in Mount Airy and Surry County. Memorial Day this year comes on Monday,…

Cleaning and disinfecting

Editor’s Note: This is part of a continuing series regarding coronavirus and precautions individuals should take to slow the spread of the virus. The column…

Social distancing is important

Editor’s Note: This is part of a continuing series regarding coronavirus and precautions individuals should take to slow the spread of the virus. The column…