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Yokley Memorial Award presented to student

Catherine Sawyers, daughter of Denise and Calvin Sawyers, was awarded the Charlotte Yokley Memorial Award during a virtual honors program of Mount Airy High School…

Local teen earns Eagle rank

A local youth recently earned his Eagle Scout rank. Evan Chadwich Barnard received Boy Scout’s highest honor by becoming an Eagle Scout in a ceremony…

City students inducted into CTE Honor Society

Nearly 40 Mount Airy High School students were recently inducted into the Robert B. Holder Career and Technical Education Honor Society for 2020. Candidates eligible…

Local student wins Georgia film award

ATLANTA, Ga.— Petra Goettel, Georgia State University film and media major from Mount Airy, won second place for film displays during the virtual 2020 Georgia…

Cardinals hold drive-through cap and gown event

East Surry High School 2020 graduates were given their caps and gowns during a drive-through event at the school recently. Students were greeted by teachers…

Best of times, worst of times

Floyd Sexton is a little more philosophical about the effects COVID-19 has had on society, taking it as an opportunity to bring a little joy…

Galax Fiddlers’ Convention cancelled

The Old Time Fiddlers Convention scheduled for Galax Felts Park in August has been cancelled. Officers of the sponsoring Moose Lodge met Monday night and…