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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...
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. ...
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...
Mobile food pantry starts Oct. 26 in Sandy Ridge
Northern Stokes Food Pantry (NSFP) is proud to announce the opening of its new mobile pantry. Volunteers from NSFP have worked hard for over 18 months to secure a grant to fund its mobile operations. The grant was awarded earlier this year, and the truck and other necessary equipment has been delivered. In the coming weeks, NSFP will begin operating the mobile pantry in the Sandy Ridge community. The purpose of the mobile pantry is to provide additional relief directly to food insecure households in...
Downtown restaurant, entertainment venue breaks ground
HIGH POINT — Owners of an upcoming restaurant and entertainment complex in downtown High Point said they are planning the venue to be unique not only to the city but the entire state. A local ownership group called HP Ventures LLC led by Mark Penley and Kacki Harrell on Friday took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for the project, which will begin construction within the coming weeks at the ...
It's 'paw-ty' time; FOSS gala set for Oct. 26, online silent auction starts Oct. 19
Tickets and sponsorships are available for the 2024 Masquerade for Mutts Gala benefit for the Friends of Stokes Shelter. The event will be held Oct. 26 at Luna's Trail Farm & Event Center in Westfield. This year's theme is a masquerade ball — masks will be available or bring your own. The evening promises great...
No. 6 FSU Soccer falls to No. 4 Wake Forest 4-1, ending Seminoles 32 game unbeaten streak
The No. 6 Florida State soccer team (7-1-2, 2-1-1) fell 4-1 in a top-10 road battle against No. 4 Wake Forest (9-2-2, 4-1-1) on Thursday night. The Seminoles’ historic unbeaten streak came to a close at 32 total games, the longest in program history. Both sides took time to break into the game...
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...
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