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City man killed when tree falls on home

A 20-year-0ld Mount Airy man was killed Thursday morning, when a tree fell onto his home, crashing the roof and walls and landing on the…

Bugs make a return engagement

They won’t be here long, and once gone, you won’t get a chance to see them again for nearly 20 years. The 17-year cicada is…

Homes reflect revitalization of city

If you look at Mount Airy’s downtown you’ll see a snapshot of architecture from about 1880 to about 1930. If you go out into the…

Melva Houston succumbs to cancer

Melva Houston, an internationally renowned jazz singer known locally as much for her community volunteerism as for her music, has died after a long battle…

Best of times, worst of times

Floyd Sexton is a little more philosophical about the effects COVID-19 has had on society, taking it as an opportunity to bring a little joy…