The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners basically killed two birds with one stone Thursday afternoon in charting a course for two pesky budget matters which…
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County lauds benefits of census stats
By The Citizen on July 9, 2020
About $675 billion in state and federal funding is distributed to communities each year based on population, say county officials. And how government officials decide…
Overdoses soaring in Surry
By The Citizen on July 8, 2020
With all the focus on the coronavirus, another public health threat — drug overdoses — has been receiving less attention, but continues to be a…
Retirement community status renewed for city
By The Citizen on July 7, 2020
Mount Airy’s “preparedness” for recruiting older residents to town has resulted in its renewal as a participant in the North Carolina Certified Retirement Community Program.…
Summer reading program underway
By The Citizen on July 6, 2020
Summer Learning has begun at the Mount Airy Public Library. While we are in this stage of quarantine, we are not able to hold events…
Summer fun a time-honored tradition
By The Citizen on July 6, 2020
A lot of folks in Mount Airy were headed to vacation in July 1926. Mrs. J. B. Jeffries, Miss Sallie Jeffries, and Miss Ruth Saunders…
Iron Order donates to Gold Star Memorial
By The Citizen on July 5, 2020
ELKIN — Whenever there’s a cruise-in downtown — whether that be in Elkin, Mount Airy, or elsewhere — it can get a little loud as…
Fall festivals still up in air
By The Citizen on July 5, 2020
Although summer is in full swing, some local organizations are keeping a wary eye on autumn, and how the COVID-19 pandemic might affect the traditional…
Mayberry Mall project taking shape
By The Citizen on July 3, 2020
With much of the economy crumbling under the effects of COVID-19, Mayberry Mall is slowly rising from the ashes through a project that’s returning the…
COVID cannonade claims Civil War event
By The Citizen on July 2, 2020
ARARAT, Va. — An annual event at the birthplace of a Confederate hero in the Virginia foothills has been canceled this year, yet not for…