The Surry Arts Council is celebrating Black History with Living Rhythms African drumming and dance workshops in conjunction with the African American Historical and Genealogical…
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United Fund nears fundraising goal
By The Citizen on February 13, 2022
A year ago, the United Fund of Surry County struggled to reach its annual fundraising goal, its efforts hobbled by the coronavirus epidemic. So what…
Local company’s growth ‘a pretty cool story,’ CEO says
By The Citizen on February 13, 2022
DOBSON — All the bad economic news caused in these parts over the years by NAFTA, COVID and possibly other woes with acronyms can obscure…
Event honors Black history and MLK
By The Citizen on February 11, 2022
Having to be presented virtually did not lessen the spirit of a recent local event honoring the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. which…
Arts Ball returns this month
By The Citizen on February 9, 2022
The Surry Arts Council will be hosting its annual Arts Ball later this month, featuring a silent auction, seated dinner, and dancing to the live…
‘Jeopardy!’ winner has Surry ties
By The Citizen on February 9, 2022
If that fellow who has been winning this week on the “Jeopardy!” television quiz show looks familiar, it’s probably because of Lawrence “Skip” Long’s links…
Former textile building eyed for resource center
By The Citizen on February 8, 2022
A possible new home could be found for programs now housed at L.H. Jones Family Resource Center in the form of an old textile facility…
Absentee balloting deemed safe in Surry
By The Citizen on February 6, 2022
DOBSON — Problems with absentee ballots have been a source of controversy nationwide since the 2020 election, but a local official says the process in…
Fresh food, fresh approaches
By The Citizen on February 4, 2022
If winter has already seemed too long, then it is permissible to go ahead and think about spring. Currently closed for the season, it is…
A lasting legacy
By The Citizen on January 31, 2022
“There are few places in America more beloved than the Blue Ridge, rising like an ancient Great Wall across a third of the breadth of…