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BinCity Bargains turns off the lights
By The Citizen on October 16, 2021
In an unwelcome development for the long awaited turnaround of the Mayberry Mall, BinCity Bargains Mount Airy closed on Wednesday. Having opened only recently in…
Youthful fiddler entertains Ruritans
By The Citizen on October 15, 2021
ARARAT, Va. — Along with a meal, members of the Ararat Ruritan Club enjoyed a special treat when they were entertained by an award-winning local…
Antique auto club motors into town
By The Citizen on October 15, 2021
In an era of electric cars, self-driving vehicles and other high-tech automotive gadgetry, there’s still room for old school — as proven by the Antique…
Car show set for airport on Saturday
By The Citizen on October 13, 2021
For many residents of Mount Airy their concept of the local airport is nothing more than the site of two landing strips and hangars on…
Nearly $300,000 for downtown projects OK’d 3-2
By The Citizen on October 10, 2021
The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners has earmarked nearly $300,000 for a list of downtown projects, in a 3-2 vote that reflected some officials’ concerns…
Nearly $300,000 for downtown projects OK’d 3-2
By The Citizen on October 10, 2021
The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners has earmarked nearly $300,000 for a list of downtown projects, in a 3-2 vote that reflected some officials’ concerns…
Portion of Worth Street closing Monday
By The Citizen on October 9, 2021
Beginning Monday the section of Worth Street between the intersections of Rockford and S. South Streets, the section of street that divides the north campus…
Use of city seal at Satterfield site questioned
By The Citizen on October 8, 2021
It officially was counted as a unanimous vote on a request that appeared to be a slam-dunk, but one Mount Airy official questioned the process…
New council member to be sworn in Thursday
By The Citizen on October 6, 2021
After being down a member for months, the Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will return to full strength Thursday afternoon when the vacancy is filled.…