With a new report showing drinking water from nearly half of all U.S. faucets likely contains dangerous “forever chemicals,” Mount Airy’s supply is deemed to…
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Auctioneer Rogers pens memoirs, holds book-signing
In an upcoming book local auctioneer Bracky Rogers presents his memoirs from a nearly 60-year career in real estate and as one of the nation’s…
Anne Gore Scholarship awarded to Troutman
At Mount Airy Wesleyan Church there is a group of ladies who call themselves The Circle of Compassion who meet at the church the first…
City may privatize garbage collections
Mount Airy officials are seeking bids from contractors as part of an effort that could lead to residential garbage collections in the city being privatized.…
Veteran urges treating flag right
Much flag waving occurs during the Fourth of July period, but a local veteran believes Old Glory deserves better when ones that are dirty or…
Paint, crayons, markers help ease childhood trauma
Thankfully, most of the paint Tuesday morning was watercolor as there was a fair amount of it finding its way onto clothes, hands, and perhaps…
‘Big’ July 4 events planned in city
The Fourth of July is always a major occasion in Mount Airy, and will be even more so this year — one Deputy Barney Fife…
Unique foods featured at Dobson event
DOBSON — It’s not every day one can enjoy such treats as oyster burgers, alligator on a stick or maple bourbon turkey burgers here, but…
Illegal use of recycling centers targeted
Surry County always stands ready to welcome visitors and tourists into this neck of the woods to enjoy the scenery and a taste of Mayberry…
Hadley home on the market
It’s not exactly news when a home goes on the market — new real estate listings are nearly a daily occurrence in the greater Mount…