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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...
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...
Greensboro migrant facility could be used to house Helene victims, mayor says
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Greensboro mayor Nancy Vaughan said Friday that the Greensboro Migrant Facility, formerly the Hebrew Academy, could be used to provide shelter to Hurricane Helene victims. Vaughan said she contacted the Governor's Office and Representative Kathy Manning about the possibility. "The people in Buncombe County have a...
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...
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...
Massive pipeline expansion threatens Davidson County beekeepers’ farm
Gaslighting: Second in a series about opposition to a wave of new natural gas pipelines, power plants and storage facilities on the drawing board in North Carolina. Listen to an audio version of this story below. MIDWAY, N.C.—Thousands of honey bees hover over a small meadow where the air seems to vibrate in time with their […]
'Scares the hell out of me': J6 expert warns of disinformation ramp up in mid-October
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Denver Riggleman, who served as senior technical advisor to the January 6 Committee, said he believes there is a significant risk of violence during the vote count of the Nov. 5, 2024 election because supporters of Republican nominee Donald Trump are so deeply immersed in conspiracy theories. “They still have a plan to probably use lawfare to go after some of these certain states, but violence is certainly possible,” Riggleman told Raw Story. “I would say it’s actually probable. And I think it’s because you have people that are so riled up with these conspiracy theories and ...
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. ...
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...
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 ...
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