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Appalachian State University mourns the loss of one of our own, Dr. Paula Stanley a 74 a 75 , professor at Radford University.
The S.C. Supreme Court upheld the death sentence of Quincy Jovan Allen on Monday, who admitted to killing four people in a crime spree across the Carolinas, including a clerk and a customer at a convenience store in Surry County, N.C., in 2002.
Stellarvue Refractor Telescopes: Stellar Service
I had put off buying a telescope my entire adult life because I knew that you had to spend a good amount of money for quality and that, when it comes to a hobby that revolves around fleeting glimpses of faint and fuzzy objects, you must have confidence in your equipment.
Last week several local officials, including Surry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Craig Hunter and Mount Airy Commissioner Todd Harris, expressed support for a joint industrial park.
Joint industrial park may be developed
Normally, one town competes against others to land a coveted new industry in their respective communities - but what if all local governments in the same area pooled their resources and worked together? Doing just that is part of a long-range plan now being considered by leaders in Surry County to create "multijurisdictional" industrial parks.
Man sentenced in child-rape case
DOBSON a ' A Mount Airy man has begun serving a lengthy prison sentence after being convicted this week of felony offenses related to sexual acts involving two children.
Regional Briefs: Two charged with helping suspect in Mount Airy shootings
A Virginia mother and her son were charged Tuesday with accessory after the fact in connection with the Nov.
Bikers draw winning hand for Hope Valley
Poker run participants receive last-minute instructions Sunday outside Mount Airy Elks Lodge before beginning their benefit ride.
Hundreds turn out for job fair
Amber Lawson signs up to receive more information from the Educational Opportunity Center while her friend, Brittany King, left, waits to do the same.
Industrial park work to cost less
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.
Error' accompanies Cochran's victory
Mondee Tilley/The News Mount Airy mayoral candidate Deborah Cochran receives the news that she won with 1,018 votes from Election Board Chairman Hugh Campbell.
Lewis takes Mount Airy mayor seat, Draughn holds on in Dobson
Results are in from the Surry County Board of Elections on todaya s political races.
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Benefit cruise-in held for Wood family
Even though the rain on Saturday canceled the cruise-in portion of a benefit for the family of Mark Wood, residents, friends, and family poured into the Thurmond Community Center to participate in the benefit.
Election is time to make your voice heard
In two days voters in Mount Airy, Dobson, and Pilot Mountain will have the chance to cast a ballot and select who will be among the townsa elected leadership for the next few years.
Developer: No town manager stymies Dobson development
A land developer who has proposed a project for the town of Dobson has charged the board of commissioners has been negligent in following up on what he has proposed for the town.
Annual Operation Silent Night to target sex offenders
DOBSON a ' On Halloween night, the Surry County Sheriffa TMs Office will be conducting its annual Operation Silent Night.
Candidates offer reason for seeking office
Jonathan Snow was born and raised in Dobson. He is a graduate of Surry Central High School and attended N.C. State University and Guilford College.
Candidates offer reason for seeking office
Ron Atkins, 58, of has been a resident of Dobson for 25 years. Owner of Images photography studio located in Dobson, he has been married to Dixie Cook for 25 years.
Draughn, Earnest square off in race for Dobson's mayor post
Ricky Draughn, 54, is the mayor and fire chief for the Town of Dobson. He was elected as mayor in 2001.
magazine accepting entries for 2009 outreach award
Astronomy magazine will present its 2009 Out-of-this-world Award to a club or organization that has shown excellence in astronomy outreach activities.