It happened so quickly, unlike anything ever seen in Mayberry, or even in the real-life town of Mount Airy. From the shadows near the back…
Posts published in “Top Stories”
County property values are increasing
By The Citizen on September 23, 2020
DOBSON — Surry County government may value homes higher when calculating taxes next summer, but that doesn’t necessarily mean homeowners will pay more. Penny Harrison,…
When the high waters came
By The Citizen on September 21, 2020
It started to rain on Thursday night, Sept. 20, 1979. It rained all Friday morning the way it does in the fall sometimes. It stopped…
Former New Yorker is no ‘damn Yankee’
By The Citizen on September 20, 2020
Most folks know Angela Shur as a successful businesswoman in downtown Mount Airy who also helps operate a family farm and orchard, while still finding…
Virus no match for Alzheimer’s walk
By The Citizen on September 16, 2020
It takes more than a pandemic to stop folks working hard to find a cure for a health threat that seems just as relentless, Alzheimer’s…
Pigeon race for charity to take flight
By The Citizen on September 13, 2020
An event scheduled next Saturday might appear to be strictly for the birds, but also will include the lofty purpose of aiding multiple charitable causes…
Fancy Gap shooting began as N.C. abduction
By The Citizen on September 11, 2020
A violent domestic dispute that began in Burlington in the early morning hours of Tuesday ended in tragedy later that day in Fancy Gap, Virginia,…
City wins finance award for 26th year
By The Citizen on September 11, 2020
Streaks often involve athletes or sports teams, but also can apply to governmental finances — as evidenced by an honor captured by the city of…
City wins finance award for 26th year
By The Citizen on September 11, 2020
Streaks often involve athletes or sports teams, but also can apply to governmental finances — as evidenced by an honor captured by the city of…
RCC, other city rec facilities reopen
By The Citizen on September 11, 2020
After being closed for nearly six months because of the coronavirus, Reeves Community Center in Mount Airy has been reopened to the public along with…