Spring has become a time of new hope and rebirth for us who are lucky enough to live in these beautiful mountains. The flowers are blooming, the trees are green and people are adjusting to our new ...

6. Numbers - It was reported that city property taxes for this year will be $8,239,381. A 21% increase in taxes should generate an additional $1,730,270. The city says the new revenue will only be ...

Mr. John Pritchard, our town’s self-appointed “budget watchdog,” addressed the council during the meeting’s public forum. “I’m continuing with my sermon series,” he said, “ [which] is that the city ...

Last week the Local Government Commission approved a wide variety of spending and bond packages across the state. While it ...

The Surry Community College baseball team advanced to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III ...

Campaign seasons seem to be growing longer each year, and Surry County is no exception. Brandon Johnson will be officially ...

The Surry Community College softball team is headed to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III ...

Despite a mix-up in the notification process, the local version of an annual food drive by letter carriers during the weekend ...

A late comeback attempt fell two runs short for Surry Central in a first-round playoff game against West Lincoln.

Action is scheduled Thursday night concerning new rules for “flex space” facilities in Mount Airy, which affected parties ...

The second weekend of the Summer Concert Series takes place this week with three concerts, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday ...

Last week the Southern Route of the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride swung through the area and made a pit stop in Mount Airy.