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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...
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.
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.” ...
Van Campen hoping to bring ride share business to Twin Counties
A Carroll County native’s ride share business is picking up steam in the New River Valley and the owner hopes to soon be able to provide similar services in the Twin Counties. Van Campen Transportation Services is the business of young entrepreneur Elliott Van Campen, a 2016 graduate of Carroll County High School. Van Campen’s business offers several options, from rideshare transportation to social event transportation, food and alcohol delivery, non-emergent medical transportation, medicine delivery, wedding transportation, prom/dance transportation and more. Van Campen’s business teamed...
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...
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...
Grief camps for children, youth set for July
Mountain Valley will be offering two grief camps for children and youth this year. The camps will be at Dobson First Baptist Church in Dobson on July 19, and at Jack Dalton Park in Collinsville, Virginia, a week earlier on July 12. “When children experience the loss of a loved one, they often grapple with complex emotions and challenges as they navigate grief and try to make sense of their...
Fabled April showers fail to materialize here
April has a reputation for being an especially rainy month, with its showers said to bring May flowers, but Mother Nature didn’t get the memo where Mount Airy was concerned. Sure, some precipitation did occur last month, but the total was well below normal, according to the latest statistical report from F.G. Doggett Water Plant, the city’s official weather-monitoring station. April produced 2.77 inches, compared to the all-time local average...
Meadows of Dan Alumni announce covered dish dinner
A Meadows Of Dan High School Alumni meeting and covered dish dinner is scheduled for Saturday, May 25 in the Meadows Of Dan Elementary School Cafeteria. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and a covered dish dinner follows at 6 p.m. and the alumni meeting will follow. Alumni and anyone that attended Meadows Of Dan High School are welcomed to attend! For more information, call Betty Banks at 276-952-2674.
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...
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...
Humility, hope for the future modeled by this year's Golden Cavs
This year’s Carroll County High School top ten, the “Golden Cavaliers Celebration,” was marked by a collective humility among the chosen seniors, who almost all noted little things from their honorees had the most impact. Principal ChuckThompson said he knew the honorees would treasure the honor “because it comes from the people we are here for.” Superintendent Dr. Mark Burnette opened the May 9 event in the CCHS Cafeteria by saying many seniors this year are leaning a bit to one side, with the weight...
Hooray for the 2024 Graduates!
Graduation is here for the Class of 2024, and marks a milestone in the lives of many, many students nationwide. This event is serious and also a very joyful event. It is the culmination of all the time, energy and work an individual has put into gaining qualifications and it gives you a great chance to celebrate all that you have achieved.
Twin County Hospital earns "A" grade from The Leapfrog Group
GALAX—Twin County Regional Healthcare on May 1 earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries, and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.
Lady Cavs stub toe against Pulaski
Carroll County softball edged Pulaski County early in the season up at Dublin but wasn’t as fortunate Monday night at Cavalier Park as the Cougars picked up key hits in five straight innings to earn an 8-2 non-district victory. Carroll County (15-3) started out the game strong as Holly Miller picked up the first of her three base hits and eventually scored the game’s first run when Katherine Lindamood was issued a bases-loaded walk. The Lady Cavaliers did plate one run in the rally but...
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...
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