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Main Oak Building suffers collapse
By The Citizen on July 6, 2022
On Wednesday morning Mount Airy Fire Marshal Chris Fallaw said that work at the historic Main Oak Building had resumed. The past 36 hours have…
Historic Main Oak Building collapses
By The Citizen on July 5, 2022
Officials remain on the scene this morning in downtown Mount Airy investigating the collapse of the Main Oak Building. There were no injuries in the…
Local Marine Corps League has new officers
By The Citizen on June 30, 2022
New leadership has been announced for a local veterans organization that plays an active role in the community. The fresh slate of officers for Surry…
Roundtable looks at housing challenges
By The Citizen on June 30, 2022
At the Moore House in Mount Airy last week a group met to discuss housing challenges facing the area. Facilitated by Melissa Hiatt and the…
Landfill methane partnership to return to profitability
By The Citizen on June 28, 2022
Surry County is ahead of the game when it comes to environmental protections at the county landfill. While it is not yet required, the county…
ALF vendor deadline approaching
By The Citizen on June 26, 2022
Autumn Leaves Festival might still be nearly four months away, but a deadline for vendors is fast approaching. June 30 is the final day for…
July 4 festivities planned in Mount Airy
By The Citizen on June 24, 2022
A full slate of holiday activities is scheduled in Mount Airy on July 4, all having a common thread of celebrating America’s independence. This will…
Founding PART director speaks against county action
By The Citizen on June 24, 2022
The end has arrived for the PART Express Connector Route 6 from Winston-Salem through King to Pilot Mountain to Mount Airy. The park and ride…
County buys 1830 Rockford courthouse
By The Citizen on June 23, 2022
Surry County announced a property purchase at a time when few others seem to have the appetite to swallow current interest rates in order to…