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Dobson pondering two ‘options’
A behind-the-scenes effort initiated by a local businessman, aimed at solving an ongoing water dispute between Mount Airy and Dobson, has led to two “options” for the town to consider. However, of...
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County to celebrate agriculture
DOBSON — Next week, families will gather at Fisher River Park for the fifth annual Celebration of Agriculture, which will include food, games and displays, along with some new activities. The ev...
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Members of Blue Ridge Trikers, a local chapter of Brothers of the Third Wheel, pose together after participating in a benefit ride. Surry County has new trike group
This weekend, North Carolina members of Brothers of the Third Wheel will sponsor the East Coast Trike In, and now Surry County has a local chapter of its own to participate. The Blue Ridge Trikers...
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Participants in a new trail-watch program listen to a presentation Tuesday by Mount Airy police, with safety and other elements involved with the use of city parks emphasized. Trail watchers mobilize in city
Mount Airy police were seeking some “extra eyes” to help them monitor city facilities such as a new greenway on the Ararat River — and wound up with more than 30 pairs in all. Some 34 people atten...
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Livestock Report
Sales totaled 702 head, including cattle (674) and goats (28) during Tuesday’s sales at Mount Airy Stockyards Inc. Animals sold on the livestock market, based on 100-pound weights, were: n Slaught...
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Couple awaits sentencing in federal drug case
DANVILLE , Va. — An Ararat, Va., couple allegedly involved in illegal drug activities across the region, including in Mount Airy, are awaiting sentencing in U.S. District Court in Danville. Raysh...
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MCA students hit the ground running
by Morgan Wall
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Most students spend the first three days of schools getting their routines down, learning the rules and meeting their teachers. Middle school students at Millennium Charter Academy did all of that...
Outlook bright for solar farm
by Tom Joyce
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A plan to develop a facility in Mount Airy for producing solar power is moving forward, with one recent development involving the city granting a right of way for a transmission line at the site....
Hoe-down for Habitat planned for Sept. 11
by Mondee Tilley
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Area Realtors are urging locals to put on their blue jeans and cowboy boots and saddle up for the Hoe-down for Habitat that not only promises to provide a night of entertainment, but will also rais...
Candidates answer hard questions
by Mondee Tilley
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Sheriff Graham Atkinson and Eddie Harris, who is seeking a seat on the Surry County Board of Commissioners, kicked off one of four political forums sponsored by the Surry Tea Party Patriots Monday ...
Skunk found to be rabid
by Tom Joyce
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WHITE PLAINS — The discovery of a rabid skunk at White Plains prompted county officials to attempt contacts with all residents of the affected area, but a health department spokesman said Monday th...
Firefighters must stay in shape
by Tom Joyce
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Most people would be hard-pressed to pass an annual agility test under any circumstances — but that’s exactly what Mount Airy Fire Department members must do to stay employed. “It’s a good incenti...
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