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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,”...
Transitioning to the sights, tastes, and smells of Autumn
The season of the pumpkin has arrived October is now in its first week and also with it comes a sea of orange in the form of pumpkins in all sizes and shapes at the supermarkets, roadside stands, produce markets and even on same church lawns where they are sold as fund raisers. Pumpkins can also be purchased at pick-your-own pumpkin patches. There are many types of pumpkins that range from Jack o’ lanterns to jack-be-little’s to all sizes and shapes of pie pumpkins. Colors...
Carroll netters suffer setback at Alleghany
COVINGTON – There is a saying in life and in sports that tells you Don’t Poke the Bear. Earlier this season Carroll County volleyball poked the Three Rivers District version of said Bear by upsetting the 5-0 Alleghany Cougars during their visit to The Hill. Thursday night the Lady Cavaliers made the long drive to the Highlands and they received a less than cordial welcoming as the Cougars swept the match 3-0 (25-15, 26-24, 25-21). ...
Volunteer pilots deliver supplies, hope through Operation Airdrop
Take flight with Operation Airdrop to deliver supplies to the mountains. Volunteer pilots are helping get food, formula, medicine, Starlinks and other critical supplies into remote parts of the North Carolina mountains that cars and trucks can’t reach. Since Helene devastated the area, Operation Airdrop brought in more than...
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...
Local pilots basing relief efforts out of Twin County Airport
After witnessing the devastation of the deadliest mainland hurricane since Katrina hit New Orleans nearly 20 years ago, pilots at Twin County Airport knew they needed to act fast to help their fellow Appalachian brethren. From Tuesday, Oct. 1 to Thursday, Oct. 3, pilots associated with Twin County Airport delivered approximately 20 flights of supplies to Ashe County, N.C., the closest staging area they could reach closest to the most devastation - the mountains of Western North Carolina. Local pilot Mike Diamond said the effort...
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...
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