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City eyeing $1.5 million in water-sewer work
By The Citizen on June 23, 2022
The city of Mount Airy is preparing to launch major, much-needed utility upgrades in the downtown area using $1.5 million in federal American Rescue Plan…
Mayberry Man to become a series
By The Citizen on June 21, 2022
For anyone who believes “The Andy Griffith Show’s” hold on the public may be loosening, brothers Cort and Stark Howell have a message — not…
Juneteenth street festival held in Mount Airy
By The Citizen on June 20, 2022
That there was not one, but two, Juneteenth events in Surry County over the weekend as the holiday enters its second year of official recognition…
Creating world peace at home
By The Citizen on June 19, 2022
Carole Burke made a check presentation to the Rotary Club of Mount Airy last week from the Frank Smith World Law Fund. The donation was…
Creating world peace at home
By The Citizen on June 19, 2022
Carole Burke made a check presentation to the Rotary Club of Mount Airy last week from the Frank Smith World Law Fund. The donation was…
Crowd supports Fleming sign request
By The Citizen on June 17, 2022
Frank Fleming is known for drawing legions of fans during his distinguished career in modified racing, and Thursday night a crowd gathered at the Municipal…
City OKs $18K budget 4-1
By The Citizen on June 17, 2022
Mount Airy officials approved an $18.4 million budget for the city Thursday night over the objections of one councilman who complained about a lack of…
Juneteenth events, Jones School fundraiser this weekend
By The Citizen on June 16, 2022
It has been twelve weeks since the Surry County Board of County Commissioners and the African American Historical and Genealogical Society agree to transfer the…
Former commissioner calls for tax cut
By The Citizen on June 14, 2022
While she was serving on the Mount Airy Board of Commissioners, Shirley Brinkley was among the majority voting for a 25% increase in city property…