JOBS E-EDITION CLASSIFIEDS SUBSCRIBE SIGN UP FOR NOTICES ANDROID APP IOS APP HOME NEWS SPORTS OBITUARIES OPINION FEATURES TV/GAMES EVENTS SHOP LOCAL PUBLIC NOTICES TUESDAY/THURSDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2021 SPECIAL COVERAGE - CORONAVIRUS / COVID-19 CoronaVirus Coverage Center Click Here To View The Latest Coverage of Covid-19/CoronaVirus Young fiddler wows open jam audience November 28, 2021 0 ARARAT, Va. — One never knows who might show up at an impromptu jam session, which recently involved an appearance by an 8-year-old fiddler at the Willis Gap Community Center Open Jam. […] NEWS Surry-Yadkin Works places 31 interns for fall semester November 28, 2021 0 Surry-Yadkin Works has placed 31 students in internships for the fall 2021 semester. […] Young fiddler wows open jam audience November 28, 2021 0 ARARAT, Va. — One never knows who might show up at an impromptu jam session, which recently involved an appearance by an 8-year-old fiddler at the Willis Gap Community Center Open Jam. […] Brothers join forces to open SERVPRO November 28, 2021 0 Mike Gosnell, along with his brothers James and Andrew, have started a SERVPRO to serve the Mount Airy-Pilot Mountain area. […] Pilot Mountain parade returns November 28, 2021 0 After a year hiatus because of COVID-19, “the floats are back in town,” said Elijah Childers, assistant chief of Pilot Mountain Rescue Squad. […] Mayor issues challenge for Rosy Cheeks run November 28, 2021 0 After being limited to a virtual event in 2020, the annual Rosy Cheeks 5K and Fun Run is returning to full stride this year — when the competition will finish second to a goal of generating toys for kids. […] VIDEO SPORTS Cardinals return to West Regional Final November 27, 2021 0 Mount Airy falls to Mitchell 21-14 November 26, 2021 0 Playoff Preview: East Surry vs. Maiden November 25, 2021 0 Playoff Preview: Mount Airy vs. Mitchell November 24, 2021 0 All-Conference Spotlight: Cross Country November 23, 2021 0 OPINION November 28, 2021 0 Business wants equal treatment from city November 24, 2021 0 Let there be light November 22, 2021 0 A truly American holiday November 21, 2021 0 He is my king November 19, 2021 0 E-EDITION TRENDING RECIPES Hawaiian Roll Ham Sliders Parmesan Baked Pork Chops 100 Year Old Pie Crust Recipe - Dee Dee's LIFE November 28, 2021 0 Book Smarts November 22, 2021 0 Arts grant money available November 21, 2021 0 A truly American holiday November 21, 2021 0 He is my king November 19, 2021 0 BUSINESS Brothers join forces to open SERVPRO November 28, 2021 0 Chamber seeks Citizen of Year nominations November 24, 2021 0 Surrey Bancorp declares dividend November 19, 2021 0 Youth internships give students experience November 13, 2021 0 New hospitalist joins Northern November 13, 2021 0 SPECIAL SECTIONS Weekly Entertainment Nov. 26 – Dec. 2, 2021 Fall 2021 Home Improvement Winter 2021 On The Vine Veterans Day Salute to Valor 2021 RECIPE VIDEO How to Brown Chicken PUZZLES & GAMES MORE NEWS Mayor issues challenge for Rosy Cheeks run November 28, 2021 After being limited to a virtual event in 2020, the annual Rosy Cheeks 5K and Fun Run is returning to full stride this year — when the competition will finish second to a goal of generating toys for kids. […] Marriages November 28, 2021 The following marriage licenses were issued in Surry County: […] Global challenges hit farmers November 28, 2021 From the moment we wake up to the time we lay down, the food, the clothes and even the cash — made in part from cotton – we owe thanks to a farmer. When making that holiday dessert and reaching for milk or butter, it is hard not to appreciate both cow and farmer. […] Fire raging on Pilot Mountain November 27, 2021 Multiple area fire departments have been on the scene at Pilot Mountain for several hours Saturday evening fighting a wildfire that broke out there around 5 p.m. […] Westfield Elementary names November Leaders of the Month November 27, 2021 Westfield Elementary School recently named its Leaders of the Month for November. […] SECU Foundation awards scholarships November 27, 2021 The State Employees Credit Union (SECU) Foundation recently awarded scholarships to two Surry Community College students. […] SCC Nail Tech students compete at state fair November 27, 2021 Three students from the Nail Technician/Manicurist program at Surry Community College were crowned winners at the Skills USA North Carolina State Fair Cosmetology competition earlier this autumn. […] Honor society writes letters for honor flight veterans November 26, 2021 Members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Surry Community College recently led an initiative to write letters of gratitude to veterans. These letters will be given out to veterans on the Honor Flight that leaves from Washington, D.C., on its return to the Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro. […] Dry trend continues in area November 26, 2021 North Carolina is in the grip of a La Niña weather pattern that spells reduced rainfall and above-normal average temperatures, with the Mount Airy area serving as a poster child in this regard. […] Grow Strong 5K returns for fourth year November 26, 2021 The Fourth Annual Surry County Schools GROW Strong 5K roared through Fisher River Park on Thursday, Nov. 1, with 275 students from all 11 of the county’s elementary schools participating competing. […] Fawcett appointed to Planning Board November 26, 2021 Len Fawcett mounted an unsuccessful bid to fill a vacant seat on the city council earlier this year, but now has accepted another challenge he seems to relish just as much. […] Christmas tradition returning to Rockford November 26, 2021 While Thanksgiving has long served as the traditional start of the Christmas season, for a few local residents, the beginning of the season does not start for another week — when the annual Candlelight Christmas in Rockford takes place. […] New trooper assigned to Surry November 26, 2021 A new trooper with the N.C. State Highway Patrol has been assigned to Surry County — one who isn’t having to travel far in undertaking that role. […] Area youth finalist for QuestBridge scholarship November 25, 2021 Victoria Griffin, a senior at Surry Early College High School, has been selected as a QuestBridge Scholarship finalist. […] North Surry cheerleaders help decorate at Ridgecrest November 25, 2021 Several members of the North Surry High School Varsity Cheerleading squad spent a recent Saturday morning volunteering at RidgeCrest Retirement and Assisted Living. They sat up displays and strung lights for the upcoming Holiday Walk of Hope. […] Small Business Center named Neighborhood Champion November 25, 2021 The Small Business Center at Surry Community College was designated as a Small Business Community Champion for 2021 by American Express. This designation is given to business associations and community organizations to spread awareness of the importance of shopping small to support small business. […] City event to mesh music, tree lighting November 25, 2021 Through the magic of Christmas, an event combining a music extravaganza with a traditional tree lighting is scheduled on Thursday, Dec. 2, in downtown Mount Airy — where North Main Street will be closed for the occasion. […] Surry Early College High School Students Pinned in Interact Pinning Ceremony November 24, 2021 Four Surry Early College High School Interact officers were pinned in a ceremony held by the Mount Airy Rotary Club at Cross Creek Country Club earlier this month. […] Chamber seeks Citizen of Year nominations November 24, 2021 It is one of the best-known, and most respected, honors in the area. Certainly the highest individual honor given by the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce, and one that has a history dating back nearly six decades. […] City officials talk trash (issues) November 24, 2021 Much trash talking was going on, but no taunting penalties resulted — just a decision by Mount Airy officials to buy a second grapple truck to aid sanitation collections while scrapping an earlier proposal for brush carts. […] Police reports November 23, 2021 • Cell phones have been a target of thieves recently in Mount Airy, according to city police reports. […] SCC gives student jump start at NC State November 23, 2021 Jacob Haywood of Westfield started the fall semester at North Carolina State University with 31 college credits from Surry Community College. […] Dollyhite named micro-school facilitator November 23, 2021 The Mount Airy City Schools Board of Education recently appointed Catherine Dollyhite as facilitator of the Mount Airy City Schools Micro-School. Dollyhite joined the city school system in January of 2020 as curriculum facilitator of Jones Intermediate School. […] Shovel ready projects eyed for Dobson November 23, 2021 With the end of the year in sight and their October meeting having been postponed, the Dobson Board of Commissioners met last week to go over agenda items that needed attention. The American Rescue Plan funds were the main topic of conversation for the board as shovel ready water & sewer projects were discussed. […] Judge dies of COVID complications November 22, 2021 Members of the local judicial community are mourning the loss of longtime District Court Judge Spencer G. Key Jr. from complications of COVID-19. […] Book Smarts November 22, 2021 The Mount Airy Public Library will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 25 and Nov. 26 for the Thanksgiving holiday. […] Seeing a need and trying to solve it November 21, 2021 Long nights with low temperatures are waiting for the homeless and with winter approaching there is an ongoing lack of shelter space. For single men, there simply are not many options to be found – and so they make their own. […] Health screenings set for Dec. 1 November 21, 2021 Residents living in and around the Mount Airy can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions by taking part in upcoming healthcare screenings by Life Line Screening. […] Arts grant money available November 21, 2021 The Surry Arts Council will be subgranting funds from the North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program to Surry County nonprofit groups who provide arts programming. The subgrant application is available online at www.ncarts.org. […] Seminar on running for public office is set November 21, 2021 For anyone who has ever thought about running for local office, 2022 could be a big year, with more than 20 local offices up for election — not to mention some state and specialized posts that will be open. […] Marriages November 21, 2021 The following marriage licenses were issued in Surry County: […] City designates $295,000 for downtown projects November 21, 2021 After voting in early October to designate $295,000 in city funds for an array of projects downtown, the Mount Airy Board of Commissioners has made it a done deal. […] Smith seeks Butterfield seat November 21, 2021 RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Erica Smith has switched over to a run for a northeastern North Carolina congressional seat after veteran Rep. G.K. Butterfield announced this week that he wouldn’t seek reelection. […] Judge delays prison for Dowless November 20, 2021 RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A judge on Friday delayed when the key player in an absentee-ballot fraud case in North Carolina must report to federal prison for crimes involving benefits fraud because of the defendant’s health issues. […] State budget has millions for city, airport November 20, 2021 The long-awaited passage of a state budget in Raleigh is being hailed close to home, since it includes funding for projects in Mount Airy and at the local airport. […] Civilian honors announced November 20, 2021 RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Developers of COVID-19 treatments, a champion of public school integration, a folk musician and authors are among the nine latest recipients of North Carolina’s highest civilian honor. […] Police reports November 20, 2021 • A Siloam man was jailed under a $50,000 secured bond Wednesday on felony charges involving a stolen vehicle and drugs, according to Mount Airy Police Department reports. […] Holiday to affect garbage service November 20, 2021 The coming of Turkey Day on Thursday will affect sanitation schedules in Mount Airy. […] Paralegal students find success with internships November 20, 2021 Students from Surry Community College’s Paralegal Technology program have been successfully gaining work experience through internships with community law firms and organizations. […] Surrey Bancorp declares dividend November 19, 2021 MOUNT AIRY – The Board of Directors of Surrey Bancorp (Pink Sheets: SRYB) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 10.5 cents per share on the company’s common stock. […] Fundraiser helps kidney transplant recipient November 19, 2021 Nearly five years ago, on Jan. 5, 2017, Myra and Nathan Edwards’ lives changed forever. […] Commissioners tour Altec November 19, 2021 Nestled behind the Pike building by the Mount Airy/Surry County airport is a big operation with a name that is known, yet many struggle to pronounce. The Altec Industries logo is splashed on the side of work trucks all around the area, whether they be the TruGreen spray trucks or the familiar Asplundh crews cutting limbs off power lines. […] Local candidate filing period opens soon November 19, 2021 DOBSON — This was not an election year in Mount Airy and Surry County, but 2021 will not not escape politics altogether, with the candidates’ filing period to open early next month for various elections in 2022. […] Police reports November 18, 2021 • A store in Mayberry Mall has become the victim of a felony false-pretense crime, according to Mount Airy Police Department reports. […] Ruritans donate to community causes November 18, 2021 ARARAT, Va. — Christmas has yet to arrive, but community organizations in Patrick County have received some early presents. […] Santa to a senior effort launched November 18, 2021 In all the fast-paced excitement of Christmas, one segment of society — senior citizens — sometimes gets lost in the shuffle, but an annual gift program has been launched in Mount Airy to help fill that void. […] Board still considering Jones School options November 18, 2021 The Jones School project brought many speakers to address the Surry County Board of Commissioners meeting during the public forum this week. The board heard from graduates who want to keep the school property in local hands and from another service provider who is currently renting out space in the Jones Resource Center. […] Silver Pen offers prize money to high schoolers November 18, 2021 RidgeCrest, a Mount Airy senior living center, will be awarding area high school seniors with cash prizes up to $2,500 toward their post-graduate plans in the annual Silver Pen Writing Competition. […] Shoals Elementary elects student council November 18, 2021 Shoals Elementary School fifth grade students recently campaigned and prepared speeches to present to the student body hoping to get their vote in the Student Council Elections. […] Meadowview Magnet names science winners November 18, 2021 Meadowview Magnet Middle recently recognized eight schoolwide science fair winners. […] WEATHER mount airy weekly forecast ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT LOCAL BUSINESSES ADVERTISEMENT POLL RECIPE OF THE DAY Recipe Of The Day Festive Ginger Molasses Cookies ADVERTISEMENT EDITOR’S PICKS Surry-Yadkin Works places 31 interns for fall semester November 28, 2021 Surry-Yadkin Works has placed 31 students in internships for the fall 2021 semester. […] Young fiddler wows open jam audience November 28, 2021 ARARAT, Va. — One never knows who might show up at an impromptu jam session, which recently involved an appearance by an 8-year-old fiddler at the Willis Gap Community Center Open Jam. […] Brothers join forces to open SERVPRO November 28, 2021 Mike Gosnell, along with his brothers James and Andrew, have started a SERVPRO to serve the Mount Airy-Pilot Mountain area. […] Pilot Mountain parade returns November 28, 2021 After a year hiatus because of COVID-19, “the floats are back in town,” said Elijah Childers, assistant chief of Pilot Mountain Rescue Squad. […] Real Estate Transfers November 28, 2021 In recording deeds, the state of North Carolina does not require that the amount paid for a parcel be stated on the deed. However a tax stamp at the rate of $2 for every $1,000 in value is affixed to each deed. […] Surry County Most Wanted November 28, 2021 The Surry County Community Corrections office is seeking information on the whereabouts of the following individuals: […] November 28, 2021 November’s last week for planting pansies […] Mayor issues challenge for Rosy Cheeks run November 28, 2021 After being limited to a virtual event in 2020, the annual Rosy Cheeks 5K and Fun Run is returning to full stride this year — when the competition will finish second to a goal of generating toys for kids. […] Marriages November 28, 2021 The following marriage licenses were issued in Surry County: […] Global challenges hit farmers November 28, 2021 From the moment we wake up to the time we lay down, the food, the clothes and even the cash — made in part from cotton – we owe thanks to a farmer. When making that holiday dessert and reaching for milk or butter, it is hard not to appreciate both cow and farmer. […] Fire raging on Pilot Mountain November 27, 2021 Multiple area fire departments have been on the scene at Pilot Mountain for several hours Saturday evening fighting a wildfire that broke out there around 5 p.m. […] Westfield Elementary names November Leaders of the Month November 27, 2021 Westfield Elementary School recently named its Leaders of the Month for November. […] SECU Foundation awards scholarships November 27, 2021 The State Employees Credit Union (SECU) Foundation recently awarded scholarships to two Surry Community College students. […] SCC Nail Tech students compete at state fair November 27, 2021 Three students from the Nail Technician/Manicurist program at Surry Community College were crowned winners at the Skills USA North Carolina State Fair Cosmetology competition earlier this autumn. […] Cardinals return to West Regional Final November 27, 2021 PILOT MOUNTAIN — N.C. State wasn’t the only football team that pulled off an incredible comeback Friday night. […] Honor society writes letters for honor flight veterans November 26, 2021 Members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Surry Community College recently led an initiative to write letters of gratitude to veterans. These letters will be given out to veterans on the Honor Flight that leaves from Washington, D.C., on its return to the Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro. […] Dry trend continues in area November 26, 2021 North Carolina is in the grip of a La Niña weather pattern that spells reduced rainfall and above-normal average temperatures, with the Mount Airy area serving as a poster child in this regard. […] Grow Strong 5K returns for fourth year November 26, 2021 The Fourth Annual Surry County Schools GROW Strong 5K roared through Fisher River Park on Thursday, Nov. 1, with 275 students from all 11 of the county’s elementary schools participating competing. […] Fawcett appointed to Planning Board November 26, 2021 Len Fawcett mounted an unsuccessful bid to fill a vacant seat on the city council earlier this year, but now has accepted another challenge he seems to relish just as much. […] Christmas tradition returning to Rockford November 26, 2021 While Thanksgiving has long served as the traditional start of the Christmas season, for a few local residents, the beginning of the season does not start for another week — when the annual Candlelight Christmas in Rockford takes place. […] New trooper assigned to Surry November 26, 2021 A new trooper with the N.C. State Highway Patrol has been assigned to Surry County — one who isn’t having to travel far in undertaking that role. […] Mount Airy falls to Mitchell 21-14 November 26, 2021 Mount Airy’s dominant run came to an end Friday as the Granite Bears were defeated by the Mitchell Mountaineers 21-14. […] Dobson board learns of opioid settlement November 26, 2021 The Dobson Board of Commissioners met recently and was presented from Town Manager Laura Neely with an update on the national opioid settlement. Neely presented information about the Memorandum of Agreement that is being considered by county and municipal governments. […] Weekly Entertainment Nov. 26 – Dec. 2, 2021 November 26, 2021 https://www.mtairynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/NCMTAR-NCMTA-2021-11-26-V.pdf Playoff Preview: East Surry vs. Maiden November 25, 2021 For the fifth time in as many seasons, the East Surry Cardinals are thankful to be in the Elite Eight. […] Area youth finalist for QuestBridge scholarship November 25, 2021 Victoria Griffin, a senior at Surry Early College High School, has been selected as a QuestBridge Scholarship finalist. […] North Surry cheerleaders help decorate at Ridgecrest November 25, 2021 Several members of the North Surry High School Varsity Cheerleading squad spent a recent Saturday morning volunteering at RidgeCrest Retirement and Assisted Living. They sat up displays and strung lights for the upcoming Holiday Walk of Hope. […] Small Business Center named Neighborhood Champion November 25, 2021 The Small Business Center at Surry Community College was designated as a Small Business Community Champion for 2021 by American Express. This designation is given to business associations and community organizations to spread awareness of the importance of shopping small to support small business. […] City event to mesh music, tree lighting November 25, 2021 Through the magic of Christmas, an event combining a music extravaganza with a traditional tree lighting is scheduled on Thursday, Dec. 2, in downtown Mount Airy — where North Main Street will be closed for the occasion. […] General Assembly can still make history November 25, 2021 The North Carolina General Assembly remains poised to make open government history next week when lawmakers return to Raleigh for the last time in 2021. It has been a while since our legislature has made any meaningful improvement to North Carolinians’ right to know about government action and performance through access to state and local government records and meetings. Now’s their chance. […] Trio guilty of Arbery murder November 24, 2021 ATLANTA (AP) — The killing was captured on video and shared around the world: Ahmaud Arbery running toward and then around an idling pickup truck before its driver blasted him at close range with a shotgun. […] Playoff Preview: Mount Airy vs. Mitchell November 24, 2021 The Mount Airy Granite Bears officially return to the Elite Eight on Friday after a three-year absence. […] Surry Early College High School Students Pinned in Interact Pinning Ceremony November 24, 2021 Four Surry Early College High School Interact officers were pinned in a ceremony held by the Mount Airy Rotary Club at Cross Creek Country Club earlier this month. […] Chamber seeks Citizen of Year nominations November 24, 2021 It is one of the best-known, and most respected, honors in the area. Certainly the highest individual honor given by the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce, and one that has a history dating back nearly six decades. […] City officials talk trash (issues) November 24, 2021 Much trash talking was going on, but no taunting penalties resulted — just a decision by Mount Airy officials to buy a second grapple truck to aid sanitation collections while scrapping an earlier proposal for brush carts. […] Business wants equal treatment from city November 24, 2021 To the Editor, […] All-Conference Spotlight: Cross Country November 23, 2021 With most of the fall sports already completed, The News is recognizing the local student-athletes that were presented with All-Conference Honors for their respective sports. […] All-Conference Spotlight: Golf November 23, 2021 With most of the fall sports already completed, The News is recognizing the local student-athletes that were presented with All-Conference Honors for their respective sports. […] All-Conference Spotlight: Tennis November 23, 2021 With most of the fall sports already completed, The News is recognizing the local student-athletes that were presented with All-Conference Honors for their respective sports. […] All-Conference Spotlight: Soccer November 23, 2021 With most of the fall sports already completed, The News is recognizing the local student-athletes that were presented with All-Conference Honors for their respective sports. […] All-Conference Spotlight: Volleyball November 23, 2021 With most of fall sports already completed, The News is recognizing the local student-athletes that were presented with All-Conference Honors for their respective sports. […] Police reports November 23, 2021 • Cell phones have been a target of thieves recently in Mount Airy, according to city police reports. […] Bennett, Medvar receive championship rings November 23, 2021 The title of 1A State Champion certainly has a nice ring to it. […] SCC gives student jump start at NC State November 23, 2021 Jacob Haywood of Westfield started the fall semester at North Carolina State University with 31 college credits from Surry Community College. […] Climber Leaders for August, September named November 23, 2021 Mountain Park Elementary School recently named its Climber Leaders of the Month for August and September. […] Dollyhite named micro-school facilitator November 23, 2021 The Mount Airy City Schools Board of Education recently appointed Catherine Dollyhite as facilitator of the Mount Airy City Schools Micro-School. Dollyhite joined the city school system in January of 2020 as curriculum facilitator of Jones Intermediate School. […] Shovel ready projects eyed for Dobson November 23, 2021 With the end of the year in sight and their October meeting having been postponed, the Dobson Board of Commissioners met last week to go over agenda items that needed attention. The American Rescue Plan funds were the main topic of conversation for the board as shovel ready water & sewer projects were discussed. […] Lions kick off basketball season November 23, 2021 The Millennium Charter boys basketball team started the season strong by pulling out victories in back-to-back close games. […] Fall 2021 Home Improvement November 22, 2021 https://www.mtairynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Fall2021HomeImprovement.pdf Judge dies of COVID complications November 22, 2021 Members of the local judicial community are mourning the loss of longtime District Court Judge Spencer G. Key Jr. from complications of COVID-19. […] CONTACT Phone: 336-786-4141 Fax: 336-789-2816 Address: 319 N. Renfro Street, Mount Airy NC, 27030 TERMS OF USE COOKIE POLICY (US) PRIVACY STATEMENT (US) DISCLAIMER © 2018 The Mount Airy News