Mount Airy News

South Data has established an SDI Scholars Program, in partnership with Surry Community College, to provide young adults an opportunity to earn their associate degree in computer information technology while receiving on-the-job training at South Data.

The long-awaited, much-talked-about Interstates Water and Sewer project is close to fruition.

Citizen Richard Smith expresses concern about eminent domain during a public hearing Thursday night on plans for a redevelopment commission in Mount A... The N-word has been an issue in the sports world recently, but during a meeting Thursday night in Mount Airy there was much concern about another term citizens find just as offensive - eminent ... (more)

Shelly Foreman of the Smoky Mountain Center updates the Board of Commissioners on the recent changes taking place with LME-MCOs throughout North Carol... This graphic shows the counties that will be covered once the "Western Regional Partnership" is finalized.

Diane and Steve Joyce, mother and stepfather, of Pilot Mountain, and Todd Bledsoe, father, of Ararat, announce the engagement of their daughter, Whitney Jade Bledsoe, of Mount Airy, to Jacob Long, of Mount Airy.

March 04--A proposed redevelopment commission in Mount Airy which would have "extensive" powers to address areas in the city identified as blighted -- including eminent domain -- is the subject of a public hearing scheduled Thursday night.

While it remains to be seen what form they will take, improvements to the county's animal shelter to facilitate adoptions are going to be considered during this year's budget session.

Owners of dilapidated housing in Mount Airy will be facing tougher measures from the city government, including foreclosure proceedings in court, under a decision reached Thursday during a planning session.

Nearly 150 revelers converged on the fellowship hall at Holy Angels Catholic Church last year for the annual Mardi Gras party.

A packed house filled the space on the third floor of the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History to listen to the findings of the N.C. Main St. Resourc... After a week of fact-gathering and study, the N.C. Main Street Resource Team presented its findings to the public on Thursday night at the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History.

After a spirited discussion about whether it is possible, the majority of Mount Airy's commissioners instructed City Manager Barbara Jones Friday to incorporate a 4-cent property tax cut into her 2014-2015 municipal budget preparations.

While it remains to be seen what form they will take, improvements to the county's animal shelter to facilitate adoptions are going to be considered during this year's budget session.

Tom Bagnal, who served on the Mount Airy Board of Commissioners for six years, died early this morning.

The 13th Annual Tommy Jarrell Festival will be held Feb. 27 through March 1, with renowned old-time musicians coming to town to celebrate the musical influence of the festical's namesake.

Last week the Mount Airy Board of Commissioners selected Jim Armbrister to fill the vacant seat left by the death of Scott Graham.

Nearly 150 revelers converged on the fellowship hall at Holy Angels Catholic Church last year for the annual Mardi Gras party.

President of Surry Community College Dr. David Shockley showed off the original 1964 seal of Surry Community College, once saved from salvage and now refinished, as college staff continued on Monday to feverishly install furniture for the SCC 50th Anniversary Business After Hours celebration to be held on Thursday.

Months of undercover investigation came to fruition Monday morning as deputies initiated a county-wide drug violator round-up, dubbed Operation Manic Monday by officers.

The Hopeful Band aid Band won first place in the Tommy Jarrell Festival's youth old-time talent competition last year at the Historic Earle Theatre.

The 2014 ArtsBall, a major fundraising event for Surry Arts Council, is set for Friday, Feb. 28, at Cross Creek Country Club, with doors opening at 6 p.m. The event will feature music and entertainment by The Band of Oz, a seated dinner, a passed hors d'oeuvres and soup course, and a silent auction as well as a live auction.