Just in time for the new year, Mount Airy officials have unveiled a revamped city government website that in addition to serving local citizens is…
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Pilot Mountain boil advisory in effect
By The Citizen on December 28, 2022
Residents of Pilot Mountain are reporting issues with low and no water pressure and the town has released the following statement advising residents to boil…
Major water plant work on tap
By The Citizen on December 27, 2022
When Mount Airy residents turn on a faucet, they might appreciate the clear, clean liquid that emerges without really considering the facilities and processes making…
Mayberry badge-raise to greet 2023
By The Citizen on December 23, 2022
Times Square does its thing on New Year’s Eve — but the arrival of 2023 also will be celebrated with style in Mount Airy, where…
Gov. Cooper visits Elkin, Jonesville
By The Citizen on December 21, 2022
Gov. Roy Cooper visited Elkin and Jonesville on Tuesday to tour local water and sewer plants which will soon be getting much-needed upgrades thanks to…
Snuffing out teen vaping
By The Citizen on December 20, 2022
The Catch My Breath campaign will soon be launching in middle schools of Surry County. While traditional tobacco use among kids has declined, the use…
Board of Education award teacher grants
By The Citizen on December 17, 2022
The Mount Airy City Schools Board of Education recently awarded 19 grants to school staff. “Grants awarded will be used for the 2022-2023 school year…
Six honored with highest firefighter award
By The Citizen on December 16, 2022
Six area men were recently recognized with the Advanced Firefighter Certificate, one of the highest awards which can be bestowed by the North Carolina State…
Hilda’s Place: Hope for the Holidays
By The Citizen on December 15, 2022
The Hope for the Holidays concert series culminates in Hilda’s Place Second Annual Holiday Fundraiser to be held Sunday, Dec. 18, at Hilda’s Place located…
City council to honor state champs
By The Citizen on December 15, 2022
Mount Airy High School’s capturing of the 1-A state football championship last Saturday is being hailed as a victory not only for players and coaches…