Posts published in “Top Stories”

It’s a new year, but the same old story unfolded in Mount Airy when unattended cooking sparked a house fire — and though no human…

After a warm weather period that brought days of record or near-record high temperatures to the region, it seemed only natural for this week to…

Although it will be given more than two weeks after Christmas, the Rotary Club of Mount Airy has announced plans to distribute funding to seven…

Multiple organizations reportedly are supporting efforts to buy the former all-black J.J. Jones High School in Mount Airy and prevent what one supporter calls “the…

While there seems to be no end in sight for the coronavirus, 2021 was a good year in terms of gains made to subdue another…

A Mount Airy church is finding itself high and dry with plans to build in a new location that lacks all-important access to municipal water…

It’s that time again: when nominations are being sought for the Greater Mount Airy Sports Hall of Fame. It recognizes persons whose athletic careers throughout…

Some people might be hard-pressed to name their favorite holiday movie, but not Mitch Williams — he will tell you right away that it’s “A…

Three area residents, along with an Albemarle man, have been arrested and jailed — three with bonds at $1.7 million or more — after allegedly…

The upcoming holiday weekend periods pose a perfect storm situation when it comes to traffic — and hazards — on area roadways, but the local…