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Fireflies and June memories

What is as rare as a night of fireflies in early June? As the night of June warms up the twilight is bright with the…

Summer vacation? No thank you

Some places on the Outer Banks have announced they have reopened for summer tourist season. I’m not sure I’m ready to go traveling just yet,…

Last chance at strawberries

The final few days of Piedmont strawberry season. The next few days will be your last opportunity to visit a pick-you-own strawberry field near you.…

Time for setting out peppers

Peppers are truly a tropical vegetable. As we reach the final day of the month of May, the time is ideal for setting out pepper…

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,…

Wake up, the money isn’t gone!

Let’s be honest, folks. My bank account is hurting compared with what it was two months ago. Some of my neighbors and relatives are telling…

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…

Final days to pick strawberries

A trip to a strawberry farm near you this week. Strawberry season is slowly winding down in Surry and Stokes counties and only a few…