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Two men arrested in suspected drug bust in Henry County
HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Henry County Sheriff’s Office, Narcotics Interdiction Unit, and SWAT Team conducted a narcotics search leading to arrests. The search was on Thursday, October 3 located at 58 Sanville School Road in Bassett, Va., where deputies allegedly seized methamphetamine, an unknown tan powder, a rifle, and digital scales. The suspected […]
Winston-Salem Police Department responded to shooting at hotel on Saturday
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Winston-Salem Police Department responded to a shooting at a hotel on Saturday morning. Police said the shooting happened at the Days Inn on Germanton Road around 4:30 a.m. There is no information yet about if anyone was injured in the shooting. This is a developing...
Pilot Elementary welcomes new SRO
Surry County Schools this week said they were excited to announce that School Resource Officer Garrett Chamberlain will take on the newly allocated position at Pilot Mountain Elementary School. “We’re thrilled to have him on board and welcome his wealth of experience and deep connection to the Pilot Mountain community,” the district wrote in a statement. Surry County Schools are gaining in Chamberlain a wealth of experience in not only...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Surry Central downs West Wilkes to win third-straight
It was one big play after another for Surry Central in an Oct. 5 victory against West Wilkes. Five of the Golden Eagles’ touchdowns were scored on plays of at least 65 yards, with the longest of those being a 93-yard kickoff return by Allen Huffman. The Eagles scored twice in the air, twice in the ground and three times on special teams to earn the 44-24 victory. Surry Central...
Mount Airy Library prepares to shutter for renovation
Mount Airy Library manager Rana Southern sat in her office Friday afternoon and said she needed to start packing. She will be vacating her office, and the library will be closing starting in early December for what she described as a well-deserved renovation. Southern said the building was overdue for repairs and renovations, “This building has not been kept up with as long as it’s been here. So, I went to (North Carolina State House Speaker Pro Tempore) Sarah Stevens last year and she was...
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...
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