COVID-19 has dominated virtually every facet of life for the past six months, and promises to do so for at least a few months more.…
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Local tourism industry bouncing back
By The Citizen on September 6, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has infected its share of casualties — on both human and business fronts — but at least one thing is showing signs…
New tax collector sworn in for city
By The Citizen on September 4, 2020
There’s not a new sheriff in town, but Mount Airy does have a new tax collector. Shannon Phipps was administered the oath of office for…
Holiday event targets front-line medical workers
By The Citizen on September 2, 2020
Caring for those stricken by COVID-19 hasn’t exactly been a picnic for area medical personnel, but they and their families will be treated to a…
Arts Council: Mayberry Days is a go
By The Citizen on August 30, 2020
Fans of “The Andy Griffith Show” often cite various “enduring qualities” that keep the show funny, relevant and popular today, six decades after the show…
Alzheimer’s walk urges small groups for big cause
By The Citizen on August 19, 2020
At last report, North Carolina had about 146,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus — which might sound bad, until one considers that there are more…
Sparta earthquake far from first to hit the region
By The Citizen on August 17, 2020
Can you stand to see one more thing about earthquakes this week? “Oh, such reports as have come to [us] to day from San Francisco!…
City teen shows thanks to nurses
By The Citizen on August 16, 2020
Area youth have found themselves with far more time on their hands than customary, with schools being closed throughout the spring and many traditional summer…
City regrouping on capital needs
By The Citizen on August 14, 2020
Much has been said regarding $42 million in capital improvements identified earlier this year for the city government of Mount Airy, which has led to…
City regrouping on capital needs
By The Citizen on August 14, 2020
Much has been said regarding $42 million in capital improvements identified earlier this year for the city government of Mount Airy, which has led to…