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Dobson board okays code change
DOBSON — During a brief meeting filled with housekeeping issues, the Dobson Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a change to its ordinance governing the abatement of nuisances like high grass and solid waste left in the town Thursday. The meeting, a continuation of the board’s April 15 budget work session, included consideration of a proposed change to the town’s code that would mean that a third party representing the town can be re...
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<p>Mount Airy Public Library Board of Trustee members display checks they donated to the More Books Please fundraising campaign. Pictured from left, and in front of a partially empty shelf, are Gilbert Huffman, Marie Ceasar, Chairperson Steve Scott, Branch Librarian Pat Gwyn, Becky Keesler, Kelly Merritt, and Ruth Richards.</p>
Library launches ‘More books please’ fundraising campaign
Representatives from Mount Airy Public Library board of trustees gathered at the library’s open house Monday night to announce the official launch of their new fundraising campaign for books, “More Books Please,” which will continue through September. The open house event was a kick-off celebration of National Library Week. “We are asking the citizens and businesses of the greater Mount Airy community to become familiar with the mission o...
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<p>David Broyles | The News</p><p>Walkers cross the bridge at Riverside Park. Officials say participation was up for the Second Annual Autism Walk of Surry Saturday morning. Walk Chairman Bridget Soots estimated the crowd at more than 1,000. All proceeds from the walk benefit families and individuals in Surry County.</p>
Autism Walk draws large crowd
The Second Annual Autism Walk of Surry far exceeded expectations Saturday morning in Riverside Park as a large crowd of participants gathered together to share and raise funds to spread the word about autism. Mount Airy Mayor Deborah Cochran extended her thanks and admiration to participants and organizers for their support of the walk through “extensive collaboration.” “I’m walking today as part of Team Salvation Army. The fact is we can...
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<p>David Broyles | The News</p><p>Women&#8217;s League of Mount Airy Members Alice Hawks, Lisa Parrish and Lisa Goodin finish setting a table at The Main Course was Murder at the Mount Airy Public Library. The League and the Mount Airy Kiwanis Club provided the food for the evening murder mystery play.</p>
Playmakers, library serve ‘killer’ meal
Murder was afoot in Mount Airy Friday night. A stealthy murder followed by a wandering, sometimes outrageous investigation to uncover the perpetrator. It was a show, of course. No actual persons were harmed in the process of an evening’s entertainment at The Mount Airy Public Library. There The NoneSuch Playmakers and two other local groups staged a murder mystery meal titled “The Main Course was Murder,” with diners who were to become ...
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<p>David Broyles | The News</p><p>Food Vendor Karen Glass displays two of her waffle creations. At left is a Belgian waffle with fruit toppings as well as a rolled, chocolate dipped waffle on a stick known as a Fudge Puppie. The second annual Dobson Spring Folly was held Saturday with a total of 52 vendors participating.</p>
Dobson stages second annual Spring Folly
DOBSON — It was hard to judge if the smiles on the faces of the Dobson Town Recreation Committee volunteers or the participants in the town’s Second Annual Spring Folly were bigger. Town Manager Josh Smith credited the committee with organizing the festival. “Many members are also here today to make this all happen,” said Smith. “We are growing this festival every year. If turnout is good this year we are hoping to make it a two-day event...
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Pilot Mountain commissioners set to meet Monday
The Board of Commissioners for the town of Pilot Mountain will hold a regular business meeting on April 22 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall. According to Town Manager Homer Dearmin, no new business is on the agenda for the meeting. Representatives of project Lazarus are expected to update the board on its efforts. Local schools are just one part of the county coalition effort which is attempting to alleviate prescription drug abuse in Surry which...
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Flat Rock man jailed on drug charges
A 31-year-old Flat Rock man was arrested Friday on multiple drug charges following a search of his home by law enforcement, Sheriff Graham Atkinson said Friday. According to the sheriff, narcotics officers have been investigating the sale of crack cocaine in the area for a couple of months. “Deputies had made undercover buys at the residence, and obtained a search warrant,” he said. During the search, officers with the Surry County Sher...
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BOCC okays mental health board change
DOBSON — The Surry County Board of Commissioners last week gave its blessing to a re-structuring of the board of directors for Partners Behavioral Healthcare during its last meeting. The move came as a result of changes in state code that mandated the change, according to David Swann, chief clinical officers for the mental health group. The current board of directors is comprised of 26 members, and state law has been changed to require th...
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Sheriff’s briefs
Arrests The Surry County Sheriff’s Office has reported the following arrests: • On April 17, Immanuel David Hiatt, 23, of Blevins Store Road in Dobson, was arrested and charged with one count of the possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was booked into the Surry County Jail under a $2,500 unsecured bond. • On April 16, Thomas Joseph Manuel, 39, of Cleo Cain Road in Pilot Mountain, was arrested and charged with one count of b...
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<p>Jessica Johnson | The News</p><p>Students from high schools all over Surry County entertain the ArtsWOW audience with a song and dance number from &#8220;Grease: The Musical&#8221;</p>
ArtsWow celebrates arts in Surry County Schools
The Surry County School System celebrated the fourth annual ArtsWOW event, which recognized achievements of students of all ages who excelled in visual arts, music, and drama programs offered through the schools. The talents of students were on full display at Pilot Mountain Middle School Thursday evening, and those in attendance had the chance to browse an art gallery of student work, featuring many types and genres of art. The event was...
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