A man accused of murdering four people in Mount Airy Sunday was in the U.S. illegally and had been deported previously, an official with a federal agency confirmed Friday. Marcos Chavez Gonzalez, ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
- 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...
Scenic Gifts, located in Mount Airy, NC offers custom made furniture, gifts, homemade fudge and more!
Since 1981, Scenic Gifts has enjoyed a reputation as the outstanding shop in this area. Our...
Empire Chrysler Dodge Jeep is a 11 year winner of DaimlerChrysler's prestigious Five Star Award for excellence in customer service and satisfaction. We are located in the foothills of North Carolin...
Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce, serving in Surry County North Carolina.
See Why We are America's Favorite Small Town!
Explore Mount Airy, the hometown of actor Andy Griffith, for the Mayberry pa...