There were plenty of friendly, knowledgeable folks to be found along the Mount Airy Blooms tour of gardens — but the real stars of that…
Posts published in “Top Stories”
Studnicki recognized for volunteerism
By The Citizen on June 12, 2022
Unlike others who serve Mount Airy in highly visible positions, city Planning Board members often labor in relative obscurity while playing important roles — but…
Blue Bear Cafe cooks up success
By The Citizen on June 11, 2022
When passing by Mount Airy High School along North South Street, one notices the walls, sidewalks and signage of a typical educational institution — but…
Auto show, motorcycle ride highlight a busy weekend
By The Citizen on June 9, 2022
A popular event held at the Mount Airy/Surry County Airport last fall is back by popular demand. The Second Annual Auto Show and Fly In…
East Surry grads ready for the next chapter
By The Citizen on June 6, 2022
PILOT MOUNTAIN — “Pressure creates diamonds” was a theme of East Surry’s graduation ceremony for the Class of 2022. A variety of obstacles during “these…
Nester Hosiery wins sustainability award
By The Citizen on June 5, 2022
The need for sustainability is discussed often these days, and a Mount Airy sock manufacturer has received statewide recognition for making that happen within its…
Broadband deployment plans set
By The Citizen on June 5, 2022
Surry Communications was recently awarded a contract by Surry County to construct a fiber-based network to deliver broadband service to areas in the county that…
City budget public hearing on tap tonight
By The Citizen on June 2, 2022
Citizens have a chance to weigh in on Mount Airy’s proposed budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year during a public hearing today. The hearing, required…
City mulling policy on memorials
By The Citizen on May 31, 2022
A request to place a mural monument for The Easter Brothers musical group in downtown Mount Airy has sparked a wider discussion about the need…
Seeing the sites with Surry 250
By The Citizen on May 30, 2022
The Surry 250 bus tours rambled on Saturday, rolling out of the Surry County Service Center in Dobson on a tour of historic homes and…