ARARAT, Va. — After months of indecision concerning the fate of Confederate statues taken down last year in Richmond, an answer could come soon for…
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City officials fretting over finances
By The Citizen on April 2, 2021
City officials seem confident in being able to fund major capital items in the next fiscal year such as police cars needed for everyday operations,…
Mayfest cancelled again over COVID restrictions
By The Citizen on March 31, 2021
The Pilot Mountain Civic Club announced last week that for the second consecutive year, the Pilot Mountain Mayfest street festival has been canceled. “It is…
Hydro-plant complex in Patrick sold
By The Citizen on March 31, 2021
CLAUDVILLE, Va. — After being owned by the city of Danville for more than 80 years, the Pinnacles hydroelectric complex in Patrick County has been…
Surry County: 250 years
By The Citizen on March 29, 2021
On Thursday Surry County officially turns 250 years old being the anniversary of the legislative act and royal decree that created the county from the…
Quietly riding off in the sunset
By The Citizen on March 28, 2021
Come Thursday, there will be a new District Attorney in town — Tim R. Watson. That’s because long-time District Attorney Ricky Bowman will tip his…
Changes eyed for arts-music district
By The Citizen on March 28, 2021
On the heels of what is considered a successful trial run in 2020, organizers of the Market Street Arts and Entertainment District in downtown Mount…
Campaign seeks to ‘sweep’ local litter
By The Citizen on March 26, 2021
Judging by the looks of some local roadways, Mount Airy could use a good cleanup and two entities are partnering to accomplish exactly that during…
Three displaced, one hurt in fire
By The Citizen on March 23, 2021
A fire at a Mount Airy residence displaced its three occupants, included a retired Realtor who suffered a possible fracture during the evacuation, and caused…
Siloam man struck, killed by tractor-trailer
By The Citizen on March 22, 2021
A Siloam man was killed Monday morning when he was struck by a tractor-trailer on U.S. 52 South, near the Cook School Road exit. Marvin…