Teens sometimes are labeled as self-absorbed and having bad attitudes, but such assessments are unfair when one considers the accomplishments of groups such as the…
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Police eye new car cameras to replace ‘unreliable’ units
With police in-car camera systems increasingly relied on for law enforcement operations nowadays, the Mount Airy Police Department is seeking to replace ones now being…
Neighbors don’t want road closed
Abe Mayes Road is a secondary road like so many others in Surry County that simply does not see a lot of traffic. It was…
City trying to lure California company
Two Mount Airy officials have journeyed to California this week in an effort to strike gold with a company they hope will locate a facility…
National Ruritan official pays visit
ARARAT, Va. — The Ararat Ruritan Club celebrated its 70th anniversary over the weekend with a special guest in attendance to help mark that occasion.…
A request most humble
After being there for so many families across the region when their services were needed, now Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care officials are asking…
Tennis champs net praise from council
In the game of tennis, love means nothing (a score of zero), but city government officials have served up plenty of good love to the…
County, Mount Airy team up on fire safety
Commissioner Larry Johnson scored a victory Tuesday night during the meeting of the board of county commissioners. Each board member represents a district and so…
The Great Matrimony Mystery
Chuck and Brenda Pierson have been in Mount Airy this week trying to solve a mystery. The two have been in town celebrating their 53rd…
Pilot Mountain boil advisory remains in effect, Mayor speaks
The Town of Pilot Mountain and Mayor Evan Cockerham both released statements on social media Thursday mid-morning regarding the boil advisory that is still in…