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Mayor opts against seeking third term
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After serving eight years at the helm of the Mount Airy Board of Commissioners, Mayor Jack Loftis announced Thursday he would not seek re-election this fall. The mayor indicated in a written statement that he had several reasons for his decision, some personal that he did not wish to discuss, and others more philosophical. “I have not written ...
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Who might fill the mayor’s shoes?
Thursday’s announcement by Mount Airy Mayor Jack Loftis that he will not seek re-election means two of three seats on the board of commissioners will be vacant in the fall elections. Commissioner ...
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Arts council comes up short on funds
After coming up nearly $40,000 short in its goal to raise $160,000 to fund programming for its 2009-2010 season, it’s possible the Surry Arts Council may have to trim its programming later this y...
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Offices to close early today
In early observance of the July 4th holiday on Saturday, some area offices and businesses are closing early today and resuming regular hours on Monday. The city offices in Dobson, Mount Airy and ...
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Former East Surry pitcher Jordan Jessup is on pace to set the single season strikeout record for the Carolina-Virginia Collegiate League. Jessup played at Surry Community last season and will head to ASU this fall. Jessup on pace to set record
KERNERSVILLE — A quick glance through the Kernersville Bulldogs baseball statistics shows Pilot Mountain’s Jordan Jessup as the best pitcher and hitter. While the batting average is sort of a fl...
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Mount Airy Lady Bears Basketball Camp players pose with their weekly awards. In front, from left, are Ayano Shelton (Miss Hustle), Amber Simmons (Miss Station), Skyler Flippen (Miss Camper of the Week), Brittany Moose (Miss Free Throw), Matty Kennedy (Miss Knockout) and Maddi Pennington (Miss Free Throw). The back row, from left, features Kathryn Beasley (Miss Camper of the Week), Alex Atkins (Miss Station), Sydney Mosley (Miss 3-point), Afton Beamer (Miss Hot Shot) and Mikayla Seivers (Miss Hustler). Granite Bears camp draws array of girls
The tell-tale sign of a good enterprise is repeat customers. That, Mount Airy girls basketball coach Howard Mayo says, his camp has in spades. The Mount Airy Lady Bears Basketball Camp had 66 gir...
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New stage for local slugger
Ichiro Suzuki. Ken Griffey, Jr. Dustin Ackley. It won’t be long. The Seattle Mariners have until Aug. 17 to sign Ackley, a Walnut Cove native, who was selected No. 2 overall in this year’s Major L...
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Jansen Huff, 4, Hailey Stager, 6, and Mia Simmons, 7, enjoy their sundaes on the lawn of the Mount Airy Public Library Thursday afternoon. The ice cream social was one part of the library’s summer reading program.
Jansen Huff, 4, Hailey Stager, 6, and Mia Simmons, 7, enjoy their sundaes on the lawn of the Mount Airy Public Library Thursday afternoon. The ice cream social was one part of the library’s summer reading program.
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Want to make a difference? Filing period is your time
On Monday, residents of area municipalities will have a two-week period in which they can file to run for their respective board of commissioners. Over the past year in Mount Airy, Dobson, Pilot ...
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Celebrating the Fourth with independence
This Fourth of July, I am going to step out of my safety zone and do something really different this year. I’m going to Washington, D.C., to do it up right! The idea to go to Washington was hatche...
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Time to celebrate
Saturday is a time of celebration. For some the celebration will begin Friday night as fireworks in Walnut Cove are scheduled that night, and a number of weekend-long celebrations begin Friday. Bu...
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