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Dogwood berries blazing red

The dogwoods of autumn have a harvest of red berries. The berries on dogwood trees are bright red and there seems to be a huge…

Pumpkin time has arrived

The season of the pumpkin is arriving. Orange is the color of the month of October and it is evident at roadside stands, produce markets,…

Parries focused on finish line

The 2020 Class of the Greater Mount Airy Sports Hall of Fame inducted its youngest athlete yet, but also one of its most worthy. Kirsten…

Tending to fall crops

Caring for the row or bed of purple top turnips. All turnips should be up and growing by this time in late September. It is…

Time to start on your spring garden

Start planting the bulbs of spring time. From now until the end of October spring flowering bulbs can be planted for colorful beauty when spring…

A few planting ideas for September

Celebrating September by sowing a row or bed of Siberian Kale. Siberian Kale is a hardy cole family cool weather vegetable that will produce greens…

September offers much in the garden

The four o’clocks are still standing tall. The August heat and Dog Days may have slowed them down a little, but they are still showing…

August dews heavy, cold

The morning dew becomes cold on Saint Bartholomew’s Day. Tomorrow will be the day of Saint Bartholomew. He was one of Jesus’ twelve apostles. It…

Library reopens, curbside still available

The following books have recently been received and are available for check out at the Mount Airy Public Library: Fiction “A Private Cathedral” by James…

Helping Hands receives Elks grant

Helping Hands Foundation of Surry County has been awarded a $2,000 Spotlight Grant from The Elks Lodge #2061. This award will be used to support…