After years of discussion, speculation and controversy, is a troubled structure in Mount Airy finally reaching a date with destiny today? That could be the…
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Willis Gap jam lives up to its name
By The Citizen on July 31, 2022
ARARAT, Va. — A recent event at Willis Gap Community in Ararat lived up its name in more ways than one. Not only did the…
Fomer Planning Board chair joins Benchmark
By The Citizen on July 30, 2022
After dealing with Mount Airy’s planning-relating matters as a volunteer, Jeannie Studnicki is now doing so on a professional basis due to recently joining the…
Main Oak action mostly behind the scenes
By The Citizen on July 30, 2022
This morning marks 25 days since the partial collapse of the historic Main Oak Building in downtown Mount Airy. Questions abound about the cause of…
Poet-turned-doctor donating book proceeds to clinic
By The Citizen on July 26, 2022
Before he became a member of the medical profession, Dr. David Dixon was a poet. “I got my first poem published in 1992,” he said…
Skilled trades a path to success
By The Citizen on July 25, 2022
An early Christmas present came for Dr. Kim Morrison and Mount Airy High School when they were awarded a needs-based grant to make improvements to…
Church car show draws auto enthusiasts
By The Citizen on July 25, 2022
Nearly two dozen classic and old-time autos were on display Sunday at the Dobson Church of Christ. A good-sized crowd turned out for the church’s…
Nearly 250 turn out for Museum Fun Day
By The Citizen on July 24, 2022
Recently the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History hosted its second monthly Rotary-sponsored Family Fun Day, with nearly 250 folks turning out for the event.…
Surry early voting sites, days face cuts
By The Citizen on July 23, 2022
DOBSON — Two of the four early voting sites open in Surry County during recent election cycles face elimination along with certain Saturdays that service…
Lowe promoted to chief deputy
By The Citizen on July 21, 2022
Major Larry Lowe will be taking over on August 1 as the chief deputy to Surry County Sheriff Steve C. Hiatt, filling the position being…