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Egypt, North Carolina, doesn’t show up on most maps.Less than 800 people lived there before the floods of Helene rushed roads and widened rivers on Friday. How many survived? Unknown.Egypt Township, NC, is so wrecked from Hel...The News Observer1 day ago
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Pazuzu Algarad: The dark story behind the notorious North Carolina murderer
CLEMMONS, N.C. (WGHP) — It’s been 10 years since investigators unearthed the skeletal remains of two people in the backyard of a man named Pazuzu Ilah Algarad in Clemmons, North Carolina, a discovery that sent shockwaves across the country. On Oct. 5, 2014, investigators found the remains of Joshua Wetzler and Tommy Dean Welch, and […]
Pilot Elementary welcomes new SRO
Surry County Schools this week said they were excited to announce that School Resource Officer Garrett Chamberlain will take on the newly allocated position at Pilot Mountain Elementary School. “We’re thrilled to have him on board and welcome his wealth of experience and deep connection to the Pilot Mountain community,” the district wrote in a statement. Surry County Schools are gaining in Chamberlain a wealth of experience in not only...
Winston-Salem Police Department responded to shooting at hotel on Saturday
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Winston-Salem Police Department responded to a shooting at a hotel on Saturday morning. Police said the shooting happened at the Days Inn on Germanton Road around 4:30 a.m. There is no information yet about if anyone was injured in the shooting. This is a developing...
Board OKs one-way street
Mount Airy officials believe they are pointing the way toward progress in approving a one-way street change downtown, with concerns about that move seemingly resolved. “I think most of our questions have been answered,” Commissioner Chat Hutchens said Thursday night before the city council voted unanimously to convert a portion of Franklin Street, a key route, from two-way to one-way traffic. That section goes from North Main Street west, or...
Mount Airy football joins 800-win club
Rewriting the history books has become the standard for Mount Airy’s football program in recent years. The Granite Bears received a standing ovation Saturday night following a hard-fought and exhausting road victory over conference rival Starmount. The win extended numerous winning and scoring records for Mount Airy — some within the program’s own history and others in the state record book — but the Sept. 28 win also elevated Mount Airy’s football program to an elite class reserved for the top football programs nationwide. ...
New members named to city group
Changes have occurred with a city advisory board that plays a role in both recreation and encouraging folks to move to Mount Airy. Stephanie Slate and Alan Connolly were appointed as new members of the local Parks, Recreation, Relocation and Retirement Committee through recent actions by the Mount Airy Board of Commissioners. Both are replacing two members no longer eligible to serve, Kristie Graham and Joey Slate. ...
City seeking more sign money
While lyrics for a classic song of “sign, sign, everywhere a sign” lament the presence of such markers in obscuring the scenery, city officials agree that more funding for wayfinding signage is needed downtown. The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners gave the nod Thursday night to an ambitious effort aimed at enhancing navigation there, especially by tourists unfamiliar with the area. This will involve an application being submitted by City...
Surry Central downs West Wilkes to win third-straight
It was one big play after another for Surry Central in an Oct. 5 victory against West Wilkes. Five of the Golden Eagles’ touchdowns were scored on plays of at least 65 yards, with the longest of those being a 93-yard kickoff return by Allen Huffman. The Eagles scored twice in the air, twice in the ground and three times on special teams to earn the 44-24 victory. Surry Central...
Downtown to savor Food Truck Fest
The traditional Sunday meal cooked up by Mom won’t be the only game in town food-wise this weekend when a special event is planned in downtown Mount Airy. More than 25 other preparers of culinary delights are expected for the Mayberry Food Truck Fest. It is scheduled Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. along North Main Street. The Mayberry Food Truck Fest is held twice a year, in the...
Mount Airy Library prepares to shutter for renovation
Mount Airy Library manager Rana Southern sat in her office Friday afternoon and said she needed to start packing. She will be vacating her office, and the library will be closing starting in early December for what she described as a well-deserved renovation. Southern said the building was overdue for repairs and renovations, “This building has not been kept up with as long as it’s been here. So, I went to (North Carolina State House Speaker Pro Tempore) Sarah Stevens last year and she was...
With the toss of a bag, housing dreams can come true
The Greater Mount Airy Area Habitat for Humanity announced they will be hosting a Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Primetime Performance located at 1247 N. South Street, Mount Airy. “We are seeking sponsors and items for the players’ bags and area also looking for players. We ask for the public’s support as we strive to build community in the Greater Mount Airy Area and want to thank everyone for their continued support of our Habitat for Humanity,”...
Greenway run to to aid recreation, teachers
An annual run in Mount Airy will have a different course this year, but the same mission of aiding local recreation and educational programs. “We are excited about the upcoming 5K on the Greenway and Fun Run,” said City Manager Darren Lewis, a former parks and recreation director in Mount Airy and longtime race organizer. The event on the Granite City Greenway is scheduled for Oct. 12, a Saturday, open...
OCNWS extends invite to Francisco Picnic in the Park
A year ago, Chestnut Street Investments, LLC, donated 15 acres in the Francisco community to Stokes County for the county to use as a park. The county was aware of Our Communities of Northwest Stokes County’s (OCNWS) efforts to create a park in the area for years, and they invited the organization to assist with the planning and implementation of the new park. OCNWS’s park planning team quickly shifted gears to focus on the gifted property. Their first step was to seek community input on...
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