CRIME & SAFETY
Surveillance spots drug deal; pursuit leads to crash
A narcotics investigation and ensuing pursuit led to a car crash Tuesday on Rockford Street near the intersection of U.S. Highway 52 in front of Wendy’s. The wreck snarled traffic, with a platoon of police cars and first responders lining the far right lane of Rockford Street in the southbound direction as the car that had been chased collided with and wrapped itself around a tree. Following the crash the...
Surry County Sheriff's Office, Mount Airy Police respond to crash
MOUNT AIRY, N.C. — A crash is under investigation in Mount Airy. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The Surry County Sheriff's Office said there was a vehicle crash near the intersection of Rockford Street and Highway 52 Tuesday night. Our newsgathering partners at The...
Wilkes County man charged with attempted murder
ELKIN, N.C. (WGHP) — A Wilkes County man is facing several charges, including attempted murder, after a Monday evening shooting, according to the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office. At around 6:45 p.m. on Monday, deputies came to Link Road in Elkin after getting a report of a shooting. At the scene, deputies found the victim who […]
'You're going to get through it': Siloam bridge collapse survivors share comforting words for people of Baltimore
SILOAM, N.C. — Survivors of the Siloam bridge collapse in Surry County nearly 50 years ago are offering words of comfort to the people of Baltimore, Maryland, after thedeadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge earlier this week. "You may not understand why, but you're going to get...
Fire heavily damages Willow Street home
An estimated $140,000 in damages occurred to a Mount Airy residence this week during a fire that was still under investigation Wednesday as to its cause. In addition to major property damages, the blaze at 654 Willow St. displaced the home’s occupants — who escaped without injury. But a pet has been missing since the incident early Monday morning. It was reported shortly before 6 a.m. and the first fire...
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