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Rezoning request defeated, county may lose $10 million project
The potential investment of $10 million dollars by an Indiana company seeking to build a facility producing doors for carports hit another snag when the Surry County Board of Commissioners rejected the recommendation of the Planning Board to approve the request with conditions. Industrial Development LLC is seeking to rezone 27.04 acres off South McKinney Road, to the South of Interstate 74, from Rural Agricultural to Highway Business Conditional. The board voted 4-1 to deny the request but also voted to waive the one-year filing...
Leaked chicken waste paints smelly path to landfill
A truck hauling waste for Wayne Farms on its way to the Surry County landfill Monday had a near miss collision with another vehicle on Old U.S. 52 that caused it to spill out, and continue to leak, its smelly cargo over the roadway. Bobby Koehler said it was one of his Ultimate Environmental haulers that was en route to the landfill with a load of wet chicken feed mixed with bad eggs on Monday when his truck was nearly run off the road by...
Candidate filing for municipal seats wraps up
DOBSON — Candidate filing periods for elected offices across Surry County usually include some office-seekers waiting until the last minute to toss their hats into the ring. This can be done for strategic purposes — desiring to see who one would be running against before making the plunge. However, the just-completed sign-up period for eight seats in three Surry County towns wasn’t true to that script. ...
2-time State Champion coach Shane Slate announces retirement
Shane Slate recently announced the end of his legendary career after nearly three decades at North Surry High School. “Fifty-eight seasons, including 47 as a varsity coach, seems like a long time, but it flew by and I would do it all again,” Slate said. “The positive experiences far outweighed all the negatives associated with coaching, and I will miss the time I spent in the gym with our teams more than I can express.” ...
Seven new Assistant Principals named at county schools
As the 2024-2025 school year approaches, Surry County Schools released a statement this week expressing their excitement to welcome new assistant principals at seven schools. The school district said the changes reflect the district’s commitment to leadership development and educational excellence. Gentry Middle School assistant principal Amanda Adams leads the move with her transition to Cedar Ridge Elementary School. Adams is being replaced with Hanna Holder, who had previously served...
Elkin mayor calling it quits
DOBSON — As the candidate field continues to grow for 2024 municipal elections across Surry County, one top official confirmed Thursday that he is stepping down. “This is my last term,” Elkin Mayor Sam Bishop said. “I’ve decided after eight years, I’ve accomplished what I wanted to accomplish,” added Bishop, whose present four-year term ends late this year. ...
Unique experiences will guide recovery coaches
Fifteen area residents took part last week in the first sessions of a new Recovery Coach training program meant to create more support for those in recovery from substance use disorder. The training was offered at no charge by Surry County Office of Substance Abuse Recovery, Recovery Friendly Workplace Program and Piedmont Triad Workforce Development Board. Substance Abuse Recovery Director Jaime Edwards said the goal “Is to increase community knowledge...
East Surry graduate drafted by Phillies
FORT WORTH, Texas — Surry County was represented in the MLB Draft for a third consecutive year. AJ Wilson had his name called on July 16 and will join the Philadelphia Phillies organization; the 2019 East Surry graduate and 2024 UNC-Charlotte graduate was taken in the 12th round with the 372nd overall pick. The Phillies entered the all-star break with a league-leading 62 wins and only 34 losses. ...
Marriages
The following marriage licenses were issued in Surry County: - Gary Stephen Pennell, 75, of Iredell County to Veronica Marie Krakovsky, 65, of Yadkin County. - Dwayne Andrew Burchette, 40, of Surry County to Courtney Taylor Ward, 31, of Surry County. - Ryan Colbey Owens, 31, of Forsyth County to Tiffany Ideth Calvillo Solis, 33, of Surry County. - Damein Lane Earls, 29, of Surry County to Maegan Elizabeth Hodges, 28, of Surry County. - Brogan Lee Bowman, 25, of Carroll County, Virginia, to Amy Jo Caviness, 23, of Carroll County. - Michael Aaron McKendree, 51, of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, to Elena Maria Brisson, 60, of Allegheny County.
Health Center renovation bills keep coming
The ribbon has been cut and the Surry County Health and Nutrition Center reopened from its renovation last month. Monday evening, the Surry County Board of Commissioners were given an update on lingering charges from the renovation and were presented with an unexpected piece of bad news regarding the heath department’s sewer system. Tony Chilton of North State Design Group returned to the board Monday with a request to pay some of the last bills associated with the project. With more information provided, the board...
Filing for municipal races ends Friday
DOBSON — Filing for municipal races in Surry County began on July 5 and will conclude at 12 noon on Friday, July 19. The 2024 municipal election affects three seats on the Dobson Board of Commissioners now held by Robin Beeson, Todd Dockery and Amy Whitaker, according to a breakdown from Surry Director of Elections Michella Huff. In Pilot Mountain, the offices presently occupied by town commissioners Rachel Collins and Dwight Atkins are up for grabs this year. Three town officials in Elkin also are...
FOX8 learns how to make award-winning wine
SURRY COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Last week, FOX8 took a look at the process of harvesting and growing grapes. On this week’s Teach Me Tuesday, FOX8’s Madison Forsey learns how to use those grapes to make award-winning wine from instructors at Surry Community College.
Finding bargains means saving lives
Rummaging for a bargain at Pawsome Treasures allows for a bit of retail therapy while managing to leave inflation at the door. And purchases go to help a good cause — proceeds from the new Mount Airy thrift store are going to help offset costs of spay and neuter services as well as to help animal rescue and foster groups. Store co-owner Jodi Prince explained, “We’re a newly created non-profit;...
Leonard Buildings re-branding itself
As a major Surry County employer that has been in business since 1963, one could argue that Leonard Buildings and Truck Accessories was due for a name change. It is now known as Leonard Truck Outfitters as part of an image overhaul that was announced Monday. “Officially, we are relaunching our brand,” Mark Sewall, the company’s senior director of marketing, told employees gathered at Leonard’s corporate office on West Independence...
RNC upbeat after shooting, local attendee says
MILWAUKEE — After a weekend scare involving the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, the Republican National Convention got off to an enthusiastic start Monday, according to a Surry County man attending the event. “The energy level is ultra-high,” A.J. Daoud of Pilot Mountain said Monday by telephone from Milwaukee, where the convention began that afternoon. “Everybody is energized,” added Daoud, a businessman associated with Cox-Needham Funeral Home in...
From market stall to popular shop
The Elkin community has enjoyed the Saturday morning farmers market for two decades now, which is the Surry County Farmers Market group that also serves Mount Airy, Dobson and Pilot Mountain. Two Elkin businesses got their start at the market and now are now successful brick and mortar businesses in downtown Elkin. These two businesses are The Barking Coyote Kitchen, and The Barkery — Home of Melissa’s Natural Pet Treats. Barking Coyote started at the Elkin Farmers Market in 2011 selling blueberries, baked goods, and...
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