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Body of missing man found
A Mount Airy man for whom a Silver Alert had been issued was found dead Friday morning, according to city police. The body of William Henry “Doc” Edmonds, 75, who lived at 834 Willow St.-C, was di...
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Navy Nurse Renee Brown, second from left, poses with her grandmother Carol Smith, left, her mother Pam Edwards and her sisters, Christy Wagoner, right, and Sara Harrell during a visit in Mount Airy Thursday afternoon. Navy nurse reunites with family after tour in Afghanistan
Just before Christmas last year, Navy Nurse Renee Brown said goodbye to her family for what she thought would be a year-long stint in Afghanistan. This year, her family is celebrating her return ...
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Mitchell River area to receive more protection
DOBSON — The Mitchell River will be further protected against harmful effects of development thanks to efforts by the Surry County Planning Board and members of the community. Citizens of the M...
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Deavyn Edwards loads some of the canned food he collected for his birthday into a cardboard box to transport it to the Foothills Food Pantry. Local teen takes on hunger
A news story more than a year ago sparked a thought in the mind of a local 12-year-old boy. What if he asked for canned food for his birthday instead of presents? He could then donate that food t...
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Police Briefs
- Ashtin Nichole Matthews, 19, of 487 Slate Road, was served Thursday with a warrant on a charge of financial card fraud which had been issued on Oct. 9. No other details were listed regarding the...
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Lou Reid and Carolina to perform today
The Surry Arts Council presents Lou Reid and Carolina in concert today at the Downtown Cinema Theatre. Based in Union Grove, this band has been making headlines since 1992. Lou Reid is now arguab...
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Hundreds turn out for job fair
by Mondee Tilley
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When the doors opened at the Workforce Development Center Thursday morning for the Holiday Inn Express Job Fair, people were lined up waiting at the door. By the end of the day, 374 people had come...
Industrial park work to cost less
by Tom Joyce
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A bad economy and construction contractors’ hunger for work will enable a project at a Mount Airy industrial park to be completed much cheaper than planned, officials said. Work to extend water ...
Lewis suggested for board vacancy
by Tom Joyce
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After losing an election bid Tuesday to become Mount Airy’s mayor, Teresa Lewis still could reach the city council after all, based on discussion at a commissioners meeting Thursday night. Two c...
Local reported missing
by Staff Report
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A silver alert has been issued for a missing Mount Airy man. City police put out the alert Thursday for William Henry Edmonds, 75, of 834 Willow St. Edmonds had not been found at last report. A s...
Restaurant violates zoning ordinance
by Tom Joyce
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Normally, cutting down trees can be a routine project for property owners — but such a move landed a Mount Airy restaurant in trouble with city government this week. On Monday, a crew was spotte...
Police Briefs
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- The Mount Airy Police Department is investigating an incident in which $400 was stolen from an elderly woman by two men trying to sell her linoleum. The crime was reported Tuesday afternoon at th...
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