Mount Airy News

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 domain.

The man who has guided Northern Hospital of Surry County for nearly 20 years is leaving for a new job in the region.

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners has approved public hearings for March 20 affecting separate apartment complexes representing more than 100 units of new housing combined - but it had no choice.

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.

Barney Fife impersonator David Browning does Don Knotts' classic character at the 'Mayberry Days' Festival in Mount Airy, N.C., which celebrates "The Andy Griffith Show".

Lisa Ann Scott, of Batavia, had just lost her job as a news anchor for Channel 4. Understandably, she was very upset.

Surry County Manager Chris Knopf addresses Mount Airy officials Thursday night concerning a city-county project to extend sewer service to interstates... Mount Airy officials didn't exactly kill the messenger who provided a sewer project update, but did needle him regarding a controversial new twist to a related city-county agreement.

The Greater Mount Airy Chapter of Habitat for Humanity has scheduled an information session to be held March 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Habitat ReStore on 813 Merita Street.

Barry and Terri Woodring of Dobson are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Brooke Renee Woodring of Dobson, to Derick Mauck of Mount Airy.

Jim Armbrister, right, is sworn in to office as the city's at-large councilman by Mayor Deborah Cochran during Thursday night's meeting of the Mount A... The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners has approved public hearings for March 20 affecting separate apartment complexes representing more than 100 units of new housing combined - but it had no ... (more)

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.

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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.