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…
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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…
Limited areas of park open
With some restrictions, area nature lovers are finally going to be able to enjoy spring in local state parks. Under phase one of the state’s…
Renfro donates masks to city, county
It‘s hard to see expressions when people’s faces are covered, but appreciative smiles by Mount Airy and Surry County officials were there all the same…
Day of Prayer observance modified this year
DOBSON — A year ago, the The Mount Airy Ministerial Association’s observance of the National Day of Prayer for the first time expanded to two…
Daymark to occupy former funeral home
A former funeral home building on West Lebanon Street is being given new life under plans for its occupancy by a local organization that provides…
Sheetz closes after worker tests positive
The Sheetz convenience store in Mount Airy has closed temporarily after it was learned that an employee there tested positive for the coronavirus. “We were…