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Location announced for Shenandoah Furniture operation
Shenandoah Furniture Co. now has a home in Mount Airy and is seeking workers. Officials of the upholstered furniture manufacturer based in Valdese had announced in February that it would be establishing a production facility here, although a location had not been identified then. Since that time, Shenandoah Furniture has leased a warehouse building at 754 N. South St., which previously was occupied by the MVP candle company. “They neede...
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<p>Gena Ray | Mount Airy High School</p><p>From left, students Andrew Creech, Abby Hagwood, Emily Lowe, Connor Lindsley, Sam Brown, Oren Bailey, Erica Carlisle, Daniel Hatcher, and seated, Blake Hensley, practice for this weekend&#8217;s performance of &#8220;Bye Bye Birdie&#8221; at Mount Airy High School.</p>
Mount Airy Theater Arts students perform musical ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ this weekend
Mount Airy High School’s production of the musical “Bye Bye Birdie” this Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m is the latest addition to a long history of successful theater performances by Mount Airy High School students. Gena Ray, who teaches multiple classes at the high school including theater, music appreciation and chorus, said she was excited to introduce the musical to her theater arts students because it is “one of those musicals all people...
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<p>Wendy Byerly Wood | The News</p><p>John Roy Bullington, center, is recognized by Pilot Mountain Mayor Earl Sheppard on the 40th anniversary of his tenure of service to the town of Pilot Mountain. Bullington was a commissioner from 1968 to 1973 and served as police commissioner and fire commissioner during that time.</p>
Town reacts to cuts in governor’s proposed budget
PILOT MOUNTAIN — In response to Gov. Pat McCrory’s proposed budget released last week, which would cut millions of dollars to the North Carolina Rural Center and the Golden LEAF Foundation, the Pilot Mountain Board of Commissioners Monday night approved a resolution asking legislators to stop the cuts from taking place. McCrory’s budget, Mayor Earl Sheppard explained to those in attendance at Monday’s monthly meeting, proposes $10 million i...
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SCC Job Fair scheduled for April 9
DOBSON — Surry Community College will host a job fair on April 9 from 9 a.m. to noon in the gymnasium, located on the main campus in Dobson. Advanced Manufacturing Day events at the college are scheduled for the same day. The job fair, which will feature at least 36 businesses, is open to the public; no advanced registration is required. Prior to the job fair, a job fair Readiness Workshop will be offered by Career Services staff on April...
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<p>Tom Joyce | The News</p><p>Some of the more than 500 people who took part in last year&#8217;s Autism Walk of Surry are shown trekking along the Ararat River Greenway.</p>
Autism walk will draw attention to growing problem
When her son Caiden was diagnosed with autism, Bridget Soots had two choices. “I could have made a decision to just curl up and cry and be in denial, or make a difference,” Soots recalled Monday. “I decided to do something about this,” she said of the problems facing autistic children and families. “I decided to spread the word wherever I go.” Caiden Soots is now 8 and his mother is still trying to raise awareness of the condition that af...
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Sheriff’s briefs
The following incidents are under investigation by the Surry County Sheriff’s Office: • On March 15, employees at the White Plains Community Center located on Old Highway 601 in Mount Airy, reported the breaking and entering and the theft of various sodas and snacks valued at around $150. • On March 15, Alycia Carol Hooker, 44, of Double H Farm Lane in Pilot Mountain, reported that someone damaged her vehicle. The damage was valued at $20...
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<p>David Broyles | The News</p><p>A large crown attended the Surry County Republican Party Convention at Mount Airy High School on Saturday. Gary Tilley was elected new party chairman over Dan Kiger. Susan Campbell was elected party vice chairman. The convention also passed a resolution honoring the service of the late Sen. Don East.</p>
Surry County GOP elects new party chairman
The Surry County Republican Party held its annual convention Saturday in the Mount Airy High School Cafeteria with a large crowd in attendance. The meeting was marked by robust debate and paper ballots being collected in the top of a cake pan before being counted. The convention also saw the election of Gary Tilley as new county party chairman over incumbent Dan Kiger. Tilley was announced as winner by acting Convention Chairman Scott Cum...
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<p>Jessica Johnson | The News</p><p>A wedding carriage is parked in front of Old North State Winery and Brewery, the venue for the 2013 Mount Airy Bridal Fair.</p>
Mount Airy Bridal Fair promotes local wedding industry
Brides from Surry County and surrounding areas were greeted by businesses and wedding industry vendors Saturday during the annual Mount Airy Bridal Fair, sponsored by the Downtown Business Association and held at Old North State Winery and Brewery. Jennie Lowry Caudill, a representative for the Downtown Business Association who helped to plan the event, said she believes the event offers brides more “one-on-one attention” than they would ty...
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<p>David Broyles | The News</p><p>Old Time Music dancers of all ages took to the floor of the Surry Community College gym Friday night as the Fourth Annual Surry Old Time Fiddlers Convention opened with a square dance. The event in Dobson is organized to support, encourage and preserve traditions.</p>
Surry Fiddlers Convention opens with spirited square dance
DOBSON — The fourth Annual Surry Old Time Fiddlers Convention opened with a square dance on Friday night at Surry Community College drawing on the county’s old time music and dance traditions with an event organized by musicians for musicians and dancers. Convention organization committee spokesperson Buck Buckner said featured bands for the first night included the Zephyr Lightening Bolts, Slate Mountain Ramblers and the Mountain Park Old ...
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<p>Two officials of Leonard Aluminum, from left, Chief Financial Officer Bruce Strohl and Chief Executive Officer David O&#8217;Neal, are recognized by Mayor Deborah Cochran during a meeting of the Mount Airy Board of Commissioners Thursday night. A certificate of appreciation for Leonard Aluminum was read by the mayor as part of an ongoing city government program to honor older local businesses. Leonard Aluminum, established in 1963, is a privately owned manufacturer, distributor and retailer with product lines including utility trailers, storage buildings, truck covers and more.</p>
New historic rules don’t promote ‘demolition,’ planner says
Proposed changes to Mount Airy’s zoning ordinance affecting historic properties locally might say one thing, but they mean another, according to a city planner. Although the biggest portion of new guidelines recommended is labeled “demolition by neglect,” the intent of the ordinance revision is anything but demolition, Andy Goodall said during a recent meeting of the Mount Airy Board of Commissioners. Instead, the changes will promote repai...
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