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Hospitality a way of life for Lenise Lynch
By The Citizen on March 7, 2021
When looking up the definition of “hospitality” — using either Dictionary.com or the trusty, dog-eared copy of Webster’s — it is somewhat surprising that a…
Work to begin on Easter Brothers mural
By The Citizen on March 5, 2021
For now it’s just a conceptual image, but a mural of an acclaimed bluegrass gospel group from Mount Airy soon will be adorning a downtown…
Play has always been important
By The Citizen on March 1, 2021
“Play is the highest form of research.” Albert Einstein Playing is integral to the success of childhood. By play, children investigate themselves and their surroundings.…
Hotel project discussed behind closed doors
By The Citizen on February 28, 2021
Little has emerged publicly about a proposed hotel/market center in downtown Mount Airy since a Feb. 4 public hearing on the project, but it has…
City police shifting from sedans to SUVs
By The Citizen on February 27, 2021
Sport-utility vehicles have become the most-favored transportation choice among American consumers, a trend also apparent with law enforcement agencies that are switching to SUVs —…
Williams named city public works director
By The Citizen on February 24, 2021
The interim tag is now removed for Mitch Williams, who officially has become public works director for the city of Mount Airy. Williams, whose promotion…
Area was built on farming
By The Citizen on February 22, 2021
In January 1921 Mount Airy residents H. Burton and Cleve Belton won prizes for their chickens. Taking nothing away from local or even state fair…
Surry County Wine Trail lengthens
By The Citizen on February 21, 2021
Certain businesses are considered recession-proof, and in that same vein could the local wine industry be pandemic-proof? While no one has made such a declaration…
Arts Ball online auction underway
By The Citizen on February 19, 2021
It’s beginning to sound like a broken record (for those who remember records) — another event cancelled because of COVID-19. That is the case with…