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School start dates illegal according to state statute
Less than five weeks from now the rumble from the diesel engines of school busses and the din of kids on the schoolhouse playground will proclaim an early end to summer for some. Surry County Schools return on August 8, but that date is out of compliance with state policy and the board of education considered this week a late change to the calendar that would have moved the start date to August 26; the measure failed. ...
Dancing On W. Depot In Mocksville
Summer is a great time to spend time with family and friends outdoors! Along with their Summer Concert Series, and a Summer Family Movie In The Park series, Town of Mocksville is taking an evening in July to close down W. Depot street for a Rockabilly themed street dance!. Dancing...
Burn ban in effect until further notice
Oooh boys, it’s hot. It’s also dry; too dry for any kind of fire. Davie Fire Marshal Cameron Webb has issued a countywide burn ban until further notice. “This will be zero tolerance,” he said. “Our top priority is always to protect lives and property in Davie County.” Under state law, anyone violating this ban […] The post Burn ban in effect until further notice appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Surry County Schools makes leadership transitions
Undoubtedly to the chagrin of many young people getting ready to enjoy the Independence Day parade or perhaps scoot out of their parent’s view to light a firecracker or three, area school leaders are deep into preparations for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. As is customary this time of year, Surry County Schools released a list of changes in administration for several local schools. According to the school district, when school resumes in the Fall, students and staff members at five schools in the Surry...
Surry Sports Hall of Fame, Ring of Honor nominations open
Surry County Parks and Recreation recently announced it is accepting nominations for the Surry County Sports Hall of Fame as well as the Ring of Honor. The period of nomination to recognize both individual and team achievement in sport is open through 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9. The Hall of Fame and Ring of Honor has celebrated some of the best and most memorable athletes, coaches, teams, and supporters in Surry County since 2006. The Hall of Fame recognizes individuals for outstanding achievements in...
Local economic official earns state certification
Surry County’s top industry recruiter has earned certification through a state program. Blake Moyer was honored as a 2024 North Carolina certified economic developer at the annual conference of the state Economic Development Association. It was held in Wilmington during late June, with 16 economic development professionals from around the state recognized altogether. Moyer, the...
Public Meeting regarding the planned new county Convenience Center
Iredell County will be holding a Public Meeting regarding the planned new county Convenience Center from 5-7 p.m. on July 11 at the Harmony Community Center, 187 Highland Point Avenue, Harmony, NC 28634. The county recently purchased a 40-acre parcel of land in Harmony for the proposed center that is intended to replace the existing Harmony Convenience Center on West Memorial Highway.
Mount Airy residents share what makes their annual Fourth of July parade so special
Independence Day celebrations are in full swing not just nationwide but across the Triad. WXII joined a sea of red, white, and blue in Surry County to check out the sights and sounds of the annual parade in Mount Airy. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.
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