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Jody Phillips, vice president of Smith-Rowe, LLC., poses with Madison Jones who was recognized as the Outstanding Pre-Apprentice of the Year for ApprenticeshipNC. Phillips was nominated and approved to be added to the Northern Regional Hospital Board of Trustees at the county commissioners’ meeting last week.
Granite Bears finish 1A West Regional Runner-up
Mount Airy’s historic season came to an end in Game 3 of the 1A West Regional Championship on May 25. Visiting Uwharrie Charter broke open a tight 0-0 ball game with a trio of runs in the top of the fifth inning. Late struggles at the plate held Mount Airy scoreless, while the defending 1A State Champions held strong in the sixth inning before exploding for nine runs in the seventh. ...
Thomas wins all-around regional gymnastics title
WESTWEGO, LA — Kaylee Thomas captured five medals at the National Gymnastics Association’s Southern Regional Championship. Gymnasts from eight states trekked to the Alario Center in Westwego, La. for the NGA Regional Championship held May 17-19. Thomas, a fifth grader at Jones Intermediate School, competed in the Junior A Division at the Gold Level. She won her first gold medal in balance beam with a score of 9.650 out of...
East Surry grads encouraged to maintain hope, embrace the unknown
PILOT MOUNTAIN — When reflecting on all the things she could speak about in her commencement address for the Class of 2024, East Surry High School principal Shannon DuPlessis said the one word that kept reoccurring in her notes was pride. “The faculty and staff of East Surry High School takes great pride in each and every one of these young adults donning their caps and gowns today,” DuPlessis said. “Each one of them represents a 13 year journey, and along that journey, many people...
Three concerts set for Blackmon Amphitheatre this week
Three concerts are slated for the stage at the Blackmon Amphitheatre this week as part of the annual Surry Arts Council Summer Concert Series. The North Tower Band kicks off the weekend’s concerts on Thursday, with a show set to begin at 7:30 p.m. The Castaways Band is slated to be on the stage on Friday in a 7:30 p.m. concert. On Saturday, Chocolate Chip and Company will cap off the weekend with a show also scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. Costs for the concerts are $17, or a concert series summer pass. Those attending the shows are encouraged to take a lounge chair or blanket. Coolers and outside drink are not permitted. Concessions will be on sale. To purchase tickets or a summer pass, call 336-786-7998.
Police reports
• A Mount Airy man has been arrested on a felony drug charge and as a fugitive from justice, according to city police reports. Chester Sterling Pruett, 55, of 217 Rockford St., was encountered by officers late last Wednesday night during a suspicious-person investigation at a Hickory Street business location. They learned Pruett was the subject of an outstanding warrant in Carroll County, Virginia, on an unspecified matter and he...
Shriners plan downtown parade
One of the highlights of spring last year in Mount Airy was a first-ever colorful and entertaining parade downtown by the Shriners organization, which will be repeated this coming Saturday. The procession, billed as a civic parade, is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. from PNC Bank near the intersection of North Main Street and East Independence Boulevard. It will head through the central business district and turn right on West Pine Street. ...
Delayed harvest trout waters open June 1
Renovations to State’s Primary Trout Hatchery Will Affect Next Year’s Stocking RALEIGH – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will open 32 trout streams and two lakes classified as Delayed Harvest to trout harvest on June 1 through Sept. 30. From 6 a.m. until 11:59 a.m. on opening day, Delayed Harvest waters are open only to youth younger than 18 years of age. At noon, waters open to all anglers. During...
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Melissa Hiatt, executive director of United Fund of Surry, Joe Jessup and Christopher Cook with Alliance Insurance Services, and Brian Bibey with Westfield in front of the Alliance Insurance Services sign posing with a check for the United Fund of Surry.
Flat Rock Baptist celebrating 125 years
As the end of the century neared — the 19th century — 14 men from around the region came together for one purpose, to organize a new church to serve the Flat Rock area. The men, according to the church, were from neighboring Baptist churches, coming together “under the leadership of the Holy Spirit” to form the new church, known simply as The Rock on Jan. 15, 1899. Less than a month later, the church had its first pastor — Rev. J.H. Powers — who...
Wagner's home an oasis from the world
The fourth in a series highlighting each of the six private gardens featured on this year’s Mount Airy Blooms Garden Tour scheduled for Saturday, June 8. The tour is presented by Mount Airy’s three garden clubs. Proceeds will benefit a variety of charities. Ticket-holders will have a bonus opportunity to drive through the Healing and Prayer Garden at Northern Regional Hospital. Tickets for the Mount Airy Blooms Garden Tour are available at Eventbrite.com, the Mount Airy Visitors Center and at each garden site on the day of the tour. Advance tickets are $20 while tickets on the day of the...
Still plenty of strawberry harvest
The merry month of May still has a week remaining and the strawberry season is still going strong, with warm May days the berries are getting ripe quicker. Usually the strawberry harvest will last until the first full week of June. There is still plenty of time to make a trip to a field in your area and pick several buckets to freeze for winter and make a batch of strawberry jam. Season of pollen still here ...
United Fund gets donation from Westfield, Alliance Insurance Services
Westfield and the Westfield Insurance Foundation recently partnered with Alliance Insurance Services to donate $21,000 to the United Fund of Surry. The donation was made as part of Westfield’s Legacy of Caring program. Each year, Westfield’s top independent insurance agents, such as Alliance Insurance Services, are invited to nominate a local nonprofit in their community to receive a donation in cities throughout Westfield’s national footprint. Since 2015, the Legacy of...
Marriages 0525
The following marriage licenses were issued in Surry County: - Lucas Anthony Koons, 26, of Surry County to Emilie Marie Fierek, 31, of Surry County. - Andrew Walker White, 24, of Surry County to Lacey Caroline Riggans, 24, of Surry County. - Diego Jesus Rebollar, 25, of Surry County to Brenda Hernandez, 24, of Surry...
41 Surry-Yadkin Works interns sign with Northern Regional
Surry Community College, Surry-Yadkin Works, and Northern Regional Hospital recently held a celebration to mark the end of the first youth apprentice program for registered nurses at the hospital — the first in North Carolina. Twenty-two local students have committed to apprenticeships at Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy, while an additional 19 have signed to continue their employment with Northern Regional Hospital through the Surry-Yadkin Works program. Dr. David...
Golden Eagle grads soar into future
DOBSON — Although a rain threat had prompted Surry Central High School’s commencement exercises to be moved indoors, enough rays maneuvered through the clouds to enable departing Golden Eagles to fly into a sunset toward future destinations. Surry Central High School seniors Thursday night joined hundreds of others donning caps and gowns this week across the county. In the case of Surry Central, where the school mascot is the Golden Eagles, 142 graduates were listed. ...
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