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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...
More speeding woes emerge, including from council
Speeders occasionally are an issue on “The Andy Griffith Show,” but the problem has picked up steam in modern-day Mayberry and prompted concerns from citizens including a councilwoman. “I don’t think people even know the speed limits anymore,” Commissioner Marie Wood commented during a recent meeting. “It is a big problem all over the place,” she added. “Everywhere I go, somebody’s about to run over me.” ...
Complaints lodged against Trump Bus
While a good number of local citizens flocked to the Trump Bus in front of the Carroll County Governmental Complex on Sept. 24, not everyone shared the same enthusiasm. The large bus, accompanied by a Carroll County Republican Party wagon, and a trailer on the back of the bus, took up a large portion of the area directly in front of the entrance to the county’s government building. Carroll County Voter Registrar Stacey Reavis said her office heard a handful of verbal complaints about the...
Carroll County Month End Deeds of Partition and Conveyance
This is a listing of recent Carroll County Circuit Court’s County Month End Deeds of Partition and Conveyance. The following listings were recorded on August 22 to August 29, 2024 and list record grantor, grantee, consideration (if any) and type, as space allows in this edition of The Carroll News. August 22: Sutphin, Connie Ireland to Garland, Mark Albert, $195,000, Deed of Bargain and Sale. ...
Twin County Regional Hospital welcomes new MD
GALAX — Twin County Regional Healthcare welcomes Shruthi Janardhanan, MD to the medical team. Dr. Janardhana is a board-certified internal medicine provider who specializes in geriatrics, primary and preventive care, immunizations and vaccines, hypertension, diabetes, and management of chronic diseases. Dr. Janardhanan received her medical degree at the Medical University of Lubin, in Lubin Poland. She completed her Residency at the Manatee memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida and a Fellowship at Florida State University and Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Florida. ...
Surry County cares: collection efforts for Helene relief abound
This week Surry County announced they would be operating a trio of collection sites for food, water, first aid supplies, clothing, and hygiene items to residents in the hardest hit areas of Western North Carolina. The county sites will be collecting between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. through Friday at the Surry County Farmers Market in Dobson, the Surry County Resource Center in Mount Airy, and the Elkin Center in Elkin. Thursday afternoon at the Mount Airy collection site, located at the Surry County Resource...
Fancy Gap District Board of Ed applicants names announced
The Carroll County Public Schools Board of Education in open session on September 26 announced the names of a qualified applicants to fill the remaining term of the late Phillip Berrier, who represented the Fancy Gap District. Board Chairman Brian Spencer confirmed after being handed a sealed envelope containing the applicants’ names, this would be the first time the board had seen the names. The purpose of the additional meeting...
'YEP' program wins excellence award from Virginia Municipal League
The Virginia Municipal League (VML) is pleased to announce the winners of its annual awards for excellence in local government. The statewide competition recognizes innovative problem-solving, excellence in management, citizen participation, and improved services to citizens. “Winning the VML award for the YEP program at the Town of Hillsville Farmers Market is such an exciting honor. It’s a testament to the hard work and creativity of our young entrepreneurs and the support of the community. We’re thrilled to see the program recognized for making a...
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