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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...
Stephens-scholarship
Chris Fix representing Magnolia Eye Care, Christopher Cook, owner of Alliance Insurance Services, contest runner-up Sarah Stephens, and Matthew White, of Surry Early College, pose for a check presentation. Sarah took second place in the fourth annual Distracted Driving Awareness Competition sponsored by Alliance Insurance Services and Magnolia Eye Care.
Distracted driving nets Early College student a scholarship
In recognition of April as Distracted Driving Month, Alliance Insurance Services and Magnolia Eye Care held a competition in which students submitted videos about the dangers of distracted driving. This year marked the fourth scholarship competition sponsored by Alliance Insurance Services that turned a negative, distracted driving, into a positive and profitable experience for local students. Dr. Candice Fix of Magnolia Eye Care in King joined in on the action...
Mayberry Mall abuzz with BizFest
Inside Mayberry Mall Wednesday there was much more foot traffic than one may have expected. Just pulling into the parking lot, it was obvious something was afoot as a line of food trucks were parked adjacent to main entrance ready to serve. All the fuss was for BizFest, a chance for approximately 40 businesses to meet potential clients and network with other area businesses. The event was sponsored by Surry Communications and hosted by the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce and the Surry County...
Weatherman, Clark take Surry
DOBSON — For those who might have missed it, an election was held Tuesday across Surry County, as local voters helped choose nominees for two state offices in the November general election. This involved a second primary, or runoff, in which Hal Weatherman of Wake Forest defeated Jim O’Neill in a race for lieutenant governor on the Republican ticket, according to results from across North Carolina. O’Neill presently serves as...
Costly vehicles stolen in city
Vehicles, a piece of heavy equipment and a trailer — property with a combined valued of nearly $100,000 — have been reported stolen from separate locations this week in Mount Airy. There was no indication from city police Wednesday whether the crimes might be related, since each targeted larger-type vehicles or equipment. This included a Kubota mini-excavator valued at $40,000, which was taken from W.P. Simmons Inc., listed as a...
Partners Behavioral Health eyeing vastly expanded role
Jeff Eads of Partners Behavioral Health Management briefed the Surry County Board of Commissioners on changes to his organization and explained that the organization is in transition as its CEO Rhett Melton is approaching retirement on July 1. That day will also be the launch North Carolina’s new Tailored Care Management plan which Eads said will be when Partners will expand from its role of “being a manager of behavioral health services, which is inclusive of mental health, substance use disorders, and intellectual/developmental disabilities.” ...
LeCrone, Booker represent county at EMS Expo
The 32nd Annual Paramedic Competition was held in April at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro as part of the annual North Carolina EMS Expo. Surry County paramedics Josh Booker and Josh LeCrone were among the regional winners and competed in a timed real-life scenario that pitted their training, judgement, and professionalism against some of the best in their field. They advanced to the finals after winning their regional at...
Brent and kid
Brent Hull rides in a past tractor parade during Mayberry Farm Fest with his grandson, Case Brent Sechrist, who was named after both his granddad and the Case tractor they are piloting. Brent Hull died on Jan. 1, but his memory will live on through family members collectively serving as grand marshal of this year’s tractor parade scheduled Friday.
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