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SCHS club making difference for citizens

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…

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…