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Proposed salary increases removed from budget
PILOT MOUNTAIN — Town employees will not see a cost-of-living adjustment as originally proposed if the Pilot Mountain Board of Commissioners adopts the town manager’s proposed revised budget. An unexpected increase of $12,000 in property insurance means no additional money for a 1.5-percent salary increase that Town Manager Homer Dearmin had proposed in his initial budget documents. Thursday night, during another budget work session, Dear...
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Sheriff’s Report
Arrests The Surry County Sheriff’s Office has reported the following arrests: - On May 10, Amanda Mitchem Riffe, 27, of Pochantas Road in Kimbell, Va., was arrested and charged with five counts of financial card theft. She was booked into the Surry County jail under a $75,000 bond. - On May 10, Michael Shannon Gravley, 42, of W. Cleve Street in Mount Airy, was arrested and charged with obtaining property by false pretenses. He was book...
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<p>Dr. Charles Bokesch of Mount Airy, left, is shown during a recent meeting of the Surry County Board of Commissioners when he received a certificate of recognition from Eddie Harris, board chairman. It recognizes the Mount Airy doctor&#8217;s &#8220;demonstration of high integrity and outstanding services&#8221; to the county during his 36 years as a community leader. The list includes much work in the medical field by Bokesch, including serving as chief of staff of Northern Hospital of Surry County, involvement with Surry Medical Ministries and serving as the county&#8217;s first emergency services medical director. He also has been active with the United Fund, Boy Scouts and Salvation Army, among other community endeavors.</p>
Longtime local doctor recognized
Dr. Charles Bokesch of Mount Airy, left, is shown during a recent meeting of the Surry County Board of Commissioners when he received a certificate of recognition from Eddie Harris, board chairman. It recognizes the Mount Airy doctor’s “demonstration of high integrity and outstanding services” to the county during his 36 years as a community leader. The list includes much work in the medical field by Bokesch, including serving as chief of sta...
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Wilkes Livestock Report
NORTH WILKESBORO — Sales totaled 305 head, including cattle (305), during Wednesday’s sales at Wilkes Livestock Exchange. Animals sold on the livestock market, based on 100-pound weights, were: • Cows by the head: $1,155. • Heifers by the head: $850. • Cows: 600-695 pounds, $42-$60; 800-895 pounds, $80; 900-995 pounds, $60-$83.50; 1,000-1,095 pounds, $69-$82; 1,100-1,195 pounds, $73.50-$85.50; 1,200-1,295 pounds, $75.50-$85.50; 1,300-...
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Dobson commissioner Lana Brendle dies
DOBSON — Dobson officials are reeling after hearing of the death of long-time commissioner and town advocate Lana Brendle. Brendle died Saturday at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center following what Town Manager Josh Smith called a “several year battle with cancer.” Her first foray into political life was in 1995, when she was elected Dobson town commissioner, a position she held until her death. Brendle served as a contract agent with t...
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<p>Greater Mount Airy Area Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Lynn Wilkes speaks during the home dedication for the Hodges family in Pilot Mountain Sunday as Pilot Mountain Commissioner Dwight Atkins and Mayor Pro Team Linda Needham look on. Commissioner Cordie Armstrong also present at the ceremony.</p>
Habitat for Humanity home dedicated Pilot Mountain
PILOT MOUNTAIN — Dark clouds over the Hodges family Habitat for Humanity home dedication Sunday gave way to bright sunshine after the key to the house was presented the Hodges family. They now face what is a difficult and exciting time a total of 40 local habitat families have faced — they have to wait several weeks before the closing so they can move in. Greater Mount Airy Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Lynn Wilkes opened the ce...
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<p>David Broyles | The News</p><p>Volunteers Grant Cockerham, Jordana Coe, Madison Ramey and Dot Coe work to fill goody bags for North Carolina Alzheimer&#8217;s Mount Airy Walk participants. More than 200 participated in the first walk Sunday afternoon downtown.</p>
Alzheimers Mount Airy walk raises awareness of disease
The first Annual Alzheimer’s North Carolina Mount Airy Walk was undeterred by light rain Sunday afternoon. Communications and Development Director Richard Hiatt estimated more than 200 walkers participated in the inaugural event. Hiatt expected $2,500 to be raised to benefit local families and patients suffering with the disease. He said the effort, which was held in partnership with the Mount Airy Downtown Business Association, was mainly ge...
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<p>David Broyles | The News</p><p>The Bannertown Volunteer Fire Department marked its 50th anniversary Saturday. Long-time members on hand examine log books from the early days of the department. Members looking and remembering are Robert Chilton, Bruce Pettus, Joby Smith and Frank Welch.</p>
Bannertown marks 50th anniversary of fire department
Bannertown Fire Department’s 50th anniversary celebration Saturday is best reflected in its restoration of a 1960s Baker Pumper Truck which is on display at the station. It is the past remembered, restored and cherished by the department and the community. It’s also a testament to how much local cooks with community support can raise with chicken and flounder dinners. A member of the founding group for the department, Frank Welch, recalle...
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<p>David Broyles | The News</p><p>Colton McGee of Greenville, Tenn., takes advantage of the blacksmith&#8217;s tabletop as a road for his toy truck. McGee&#8217;s family was in Mount Airy Saturday for the Mayberry Farmfest and all said they enjoyed the event and the downtown atmosphere.</p>
Mayberry Farmfest crowds off, but happy
Mayberry Farmfest’s attendance was reduced by rain and threats of bad weather on Saturday but Downtown Business Association President Phil Marsh remained hopeful more precipitation would hold not occur and evening attendance would increase. Marsh said the kickoff event for Farmfest, the tractor parade was better attended than last year’s. “I just couldn’t believe the amount of people at the tractor parade. The crowd was great, ” said Mars...
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<p>Tom Joyce | The News</p><p>Dean Gordon stands outside the Center for Public Safety of Surry Community College with Administrative Assistant Sandy Wall. Gordon will be retiring on June 30 as the center&#8217;s director.</p>
Officer safety has been goal of Gordon’s career
Not far from Dean Gordon’s office in the Center for Public Safety of Surry Community College is a classroom recently dedicated in memory of Sgt. Greg Martin, a policeman killed during a traffic stop. From now on, a sign outside that classroom bearing Martin’s name will be a constant reminder of the need for safety in the sometimes-dangerous law enforcement world. And that has been a goal throughout the career of Dean Gordon, a man ultimatel...
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