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Main-Oak Building continues to languish
Nearly two years have passed since a collapse of the Main-Oak Building in the heart of downtown Mount Airy, which has sat unrepaired since — although a breakthrough could be on the horizon. While city government leaders have led efforts to address the situation from safety and redevelopment standpoints, the fate of the structure now firmly rests with the private sector in terms of a new use, according to one official. ...
Meredith to speak as part of Writers Road Show
The Northwest Regional Library is hosting a Book Tour Event and will be welcoming author Patti Meredith to Mount Airy this weekend. A part of the library system’s Writers Road Show, Meredith will be speaking about her book ‘South of Heaven’ at Pages Books & Coffee at 192 N. Main Street in Mount Airy from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The library said Meredith is recognized as a book club...
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Patti Meredith will be speaking about her book ‘South of Heaven’ at Pages Books & Coffee on Main Street in Mount Airy on Sunday, May 19 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. She is visiting as part of the Writers Road Show presented by the Northwest Regional Library.
Chairman's Cup up for grabs at Cross Creek
The Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce is preparing to hit the links with its annual Chairman’s Cup Golf Tournament. It will be the 23rd installment of the tournament and will be held at Cross Creek Country Club Thursday, May 23, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Chamber officials said the day will give members and guests a chance to make connections, build relationships, gain company recognition through sponsorships, and “have a fantastic day on the green.” ...
Mount Airy outlasts Thomasville 1-0 to reach regional semifinal
For a split second, a hard hit ball up the middle of the field looked like it might spell trouble for Mount Airy. Visiting Thomasville had the game-tying run on first base in the top of the seventh inning of the third-round playoff game. The well-placed hit to center field would’ve put runners on the corners, and with only one out on the scoreboard the visiting Bulldogs had a strong chance to even things up and permanently swing momentum in their favor. ...
Mount Airy wins State Runner-up Trophy
WEST END — Mount Airy capped off a successful golf season by taking home the 1A State Runner-up trophy. In addition to winning team hardware, Granite Bear Shockley Hiatt tied for third individually and Brandon Bowman was named a recipient of the NC Farm Bureau Sportsmanship Award. “These fellas put in the work this year and we had a great season,” said Mount Airy coach Mark Hiatt. “We didn’t lose...
Police reports
• A man who had been banned from all city property was charged Sunday with trespassing at locations along the Granite City Greenway, according to Mount Airy Police Department reports. Michael Allen Griffith, 41, listed as homeless, was witnessed by officers at a picnic shelter behind the New Market Crossing shopping center, where he also tried to enter a public restroom. Griffith had been banned from that and all other...
Tharrington Primary hosts blood drive
Tharrington Primary School recently had what officials there are calling “a successful blood drive thanks to our parents, staff, and community donors.” They said the school was able to hit its goal of collecting 22 units of blood. “Thank you to everyone who came out. You are lifesavers.”
Pair of area truckers killed in Arkansas crash
Two truckers from the area, David Wayne Jernigan Jr. of Mount Airy and his co-driver, L. Bradley Smallwood of Tobaccoville, were killed in a traffic accident outside of Ozark, Arkansas, earlier this month. Both men left behind families struggling to pick up the pieces. Jernigan’s family shared that he was, “A resilient soul whose journey touched many hearts. David faced his fair share of challenges, overcoming battles with addiction to emerge stronger than ever. With unwavering determination, he embraced sobriety and embarked on a new...
Void left by board leader departure
ARARAT, Va. — It’s unusual for the chairman of a county governing board to step down in the midst of his or her term, but Brandon Simmons had simply had enough. “It’s a thankless job,” Simmons, an Ararat resident, said of serving on the Patrick County Board of Supervisors. He cited increasing time demands to the detriment of his family and constant “griping and complaining” from some constituents as catalysts...
Mount Airy golf team second in state
Mount Airy’s golf team is pictured with the 1A State Runner-up trophy at 7 Lakes Golf Club. From left are coach Mark Hiatt, Finley Baird, Carson Webb, Shockley Hiatt, Mason Varney and Brandon Bowman. Read more about the Bears’ championship performance in the May 18 edition of The Mount Airy News.
Elkin school board member steps down
One of Elkin’s newest school board members tendered his resignation during the board’s Monday meeting. During the public comment portion of Elkin City Schools Board of Education meeting, Johnny Blevins submitted his resignation — but there is no controversy in the move. Blevins, who was elected to the board in 2022, is leaving due to an upcoming move outside the school district. “I do thank you for the opportunity to...
East Nash Grass, Amanda Cook Band open summer concert series
GALAX, VA — East Nash Grass kicks off the Blue Ridge Music Center’s Deep Roots, Many Voices: Summer Outdoor Concert Series at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 25, in the venue’s outdoor amphitheater on the Blue Ridge Parkway just south of Galax. The Amanda Cook Band will open the show. “East Nash Grass came by its name and reputation honestly, with its members honing their performance chops night after night on the tiny stage of Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge on Nashville’s east side,” concert organizers said. ...
Perry to talk about White Sulphur Springs on Sunday
Local author and historian Tom Perry will be presenting part of his Tom Talks History series on Sunday, discussing his new book, “White Sulphur Springs North Carolina: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.” “This 100 page book tells the history of the White Sulphur Springs on Riverside Drive, Highway 104, just north of Mount Airy,” he said of the new publication. Perry said there was once a nearly 200 room resort hotel along the Ararat River, where people came to drink sulphur water that smelled like rotten...
Final meeting of Flat Rock - Bannertown water authority Monday
Surry County released a notice to the public Wednesday morning of an upcoming meeting of the Flat Rock — Bannertown Water and Sewer District Board. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 20, at 6 p.m. and will be held in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room on the top floor of the Historic Courthouse located at 114 W. Atkins Street in Dobson. Last year the Surry County Board of Commissioners voted...
Cedar Ridge 'Revved Up for Reading'
Cedar Ridge Elementary School recently hosted a family literacy event called "Revved Up for Reading." At this event parents met with teachers and were given ways to help their students work on reading skills at home and over the summer. All students were given free books and bookmarks and then made their way to the courtyard area for some fun and games. Community members volunteered their time and talents to...
Surry Early College HOSA brings home state awards
Surry Early College Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) Club recently attended the 2024 NC HOSA State Leadership Conference in Greensboro. Sixteen Surry Early College students attended the conference where they participated in testing and competitive events, and attended expos and an educational symposium. The local HOSA chapter was recognized with the awards of a Gold Star Chapter, Tina Beasley was named a Gold Star Advisor, and the group’s Jordin...
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