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• His alleged providing of false information to a law enforcement officer led to a Mount Airy man being jailed, according to city police department reports. Caitlin Joe Moncus, 28, of 1248 Newsome St., was located by police initiating a traffic stop Friday night on Rockford Street. Moncus gave his birth year as 1983 when it was in fact 1984, arrest records show. He was found to have outstanding orders for arrest pending on a probation violati...
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<p>Jessica Johnson | The News</p><p>Robert Holder stands with an apple tree he grafted. His apple trees are in full bloom right now.</p>
The heart of a teacher with a love for the land
Robert Holder is the man you would want on your side if a disaster ever happened. He has the perfect balance of intelligence paired with common sense, along with an enterprising spirit, the heart of a teacher and a father, and a mighty green thumb. Holder grew up in the Highland Park community, with parents who farmed as a necessity. “We had a cow, hogs, chickens…my mother taught me about gardening. My father raised tobacco and I worked for...
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<p>Jessica Johnson | The News</p><p>Shepherd&#8217;s House Board of Director members Jill Welch, center, and Diana Cox, right, serve a piece of cake to supporter Don White. The cake was donated by Angela Shur of Miss Angel&#8217;s Heavenly Pies in downtown Mount Airy.</p>
Shepherd’s House launches building campaign at anniversary event
Mount Airy’s 24-hour homeless shelter, the Shepherd’s House, celebrated its 10th anniversary Saturday at Riverside Park with a group of enthusiastic supporters. Despite the clouds and occasional sprinkling of rain, the event was a great success, remarked the Rev. Phil Goble, executive director of the Shepherd’s House. “This would not be possible without the support of the community,” said Goble. A big announcement was made by Goble during...
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<p>Jessica Johnson | The News</p><p>The Habitat for Humanity home built at North Surry High School makes its final turn after navigating a narrow bridge. The home traveled through town for an hour and a half before it arrived at its final spot, on Hiatt Road in Holly Springs.</p>
Habitat for Humanity home arrives after move through town
Many residents of Mount Airy had a surprise today, as they traveled along the roads or looked out their windows — a full-size house on the back of a truck traveling from North Surry High School along N.C. 89, to Business 52, through Arlington Street to U.S. 52, and on to the Holly Springs community, to its final resting place on Hiatt Road. The Greater Mount Airy Habitat for Humanity home was constructed as part of a cooperative effort betw...
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<p>Submitted photo</p><p>Artists Keenia Beck and Mary McCormick work alongside others at the first Open Studio Group meeting.</p>
SAC’s Open Studio Fine Arts Group invites local artists to join
Local artists are invited to join the Open Studio Fine Arts Group at the Surry Arts Council, held monthly. The first meeting was April 14. The group is a collaborative effort to organize local artists and the community and offer shared studio time and a space for dialogue, which may lead to community outreach activities and further collaborations. Artists may bring their own materials to work on during the open studio time, for three hours ...
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<p>David Broyles | The News</p><p>Metallurgist Phillip Harrison lights a propane burner as he gets his mobile cupola, or traveling furnace, ready to melt iron at Surry Community College Thursday.</p>
Melting Iron results in art work for SCC Students
DOBSON — Hot furnaces, crucible ladles, melting iron and molds are not the everyday tools of artists, which is why a special metallurgy workshop was held this week at Surry Community College in Dobson led by Phillip Harrison. Harrison is a metallurgist who owns and operates Penumbra Design Studio in Winston-Salem, a studio that has installed sculptures and led lectures and demonstrations of fine art and architectural sculpture across the Un...
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<p>Submitted photo</p><p>Sheldon Wright II is the beloved son of Channa Harrison and Sheldon Wright Sr. Sheldon was killed after a tragic car accident last December. Saturday morning, his friends and family, along with the Mount Airy Police Department, participated in a memorial walk and trash pick-up in Sheldon&#8217;s honor, as a &#8220;thank you&#8221; to the community for love and support.</p>
Memorial walk held in honor of Sheldon Wright II
Sheldon B. Wright II was a well-loved child, his mother Channa Harrison said. He was a second-grader at Pilot Mountain Elementary School, a beloved son, brother, and grandson; a bright student; a dear friend and a sports fan who loved football — “and now he’s an angel in heaven, looking down on all of us here,” remarked Sheldon’s grandmother, Alfreda Wright. Family and friends took part in a memorial walk and trash pick-up in honor of Sheld...
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<p>Jessica Johnson | The News</p><p>The Surry Central High School prom featured an Under the Sea theme. Students, from left, Christine Hawks, Calvin Inman, Stacey Hamlin, and J.C. Whitt line up at the entrance to the prom.</p>
Surry Central and Mount Airy High School host prom
The Surry Central High School prom featured an Under the Sea theme. The theme for Mount Airy High School’s prom was Midnight in Paris.
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<p>Heather Renee Moser</p>
Most Wanted
The Surry County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on the whereabouts of the following people: • Jeffrey O’ryan Puckett, white male, 20, is wanted on charges of felony breaking entering, larceny after breaking entering and possession of stolen property. • Travis Donald Thompson, white male, 45, is wanted on charges of failing to pay child support. • Earl Ray Gentry, white male, 40, is wanted on charges of felony larceny. • M...
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Community calendar
Submissions to the community calendar need to be in writing and arrive or be brought into The Mount Airy News office by 5 p.m. Tuesday for the event to be in Sunday’s newspaper. The calendar runs each Sunday. Be sure to include the full name and address of the event; the time, day and date of the event; and a contact phone number in case our staff has any questions. Information may be mailed to: The Mount Airy News, 319 N. Renfro St., Mount ...
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