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Patriotic Millionaires continue local push
Patriotic Millionaires, a group seeking to fix what it calls a rigged economy in the U.S., is moving forward with a local recruitment effort on the heels of multiple meetings held recently in Mount Airy. The non-partisan organization launched a grassroots movement called the Great Economy Project as part of that goal, which was pitched to residents in this area during sessions held in March and April at Old North State Winery downtown. ...
Franklin Elementary fifth grade students headed to Virginia Tech
Four fifth graders from Franklin Elementary School have been accepted into the Summer Enrichment Experience at Virginia Tech (SEE VT). This is a residential week-long camp on VT’s campus. Paisley Montgomery, Jasmine Snow, Sami Raya, and Dylan Ramirez Torres were all chosen for the program. Judges said that these students “stood out in a very competitive pool of applicants. We are proud of you,” school officials said. ...
Historic house tours resume Saturday
The public has the chance to tour one of the oldest homes in the region this weekend, when an annual open house series resumes at the historic Edwards-Franklin House. This is a free event to be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday by the Surry County Historical Society, which owns the site at 4132 Haystack Road west of Mount Airy. A host will be on...
Hodges Cabin proves you can go home again
Wayne Hodges said that the time has come again for the Descendants of Bartholomew Hodges Family Reunion. It will be held on Saturday, May 25, at the Hodges historic Hodges cabin. The event will feature “Dinner on the Grounds” at 12 p.m. Hodges asked attendees to bring a side dish or dessert. The history of the home goes back more than 200 years. Hodges explained their namesake, “Bartholomew Hodges, in 1805, used a team of oxen to clear forest along Fisher River to build his...
Trail center expands equestrian and hiking options at Hanging Rock
The recently refurbished Trail Center at Vade Mecum is open to the public, providing a spacious parking lot for horse trailers and cars along with a new access point to Hanging Rock State Park. The facility, in neighboring Stokes County, offers another venue for hiking or horse riding. “It’s just another opportunity for people that are outdoor enthusiasts to have a place to go to hike or ride,” said Phil...
Granite Bears break 93-year-old record with playoff victory
Mount Airy’s historic baseball season was extended with a first-round playoff victory on May 7. The No. 1 Granite Bears quickly climbed to a 5-0 lead against No. 32 Langtree Charter. The visiting Lions battled back to cut the game to 6-5 in the top of the fifth inning, but the Bears responded with five runs across the next two innings to win 11-5. Mount Airy improved to 22-1 overall...
New deal inked for city attorney
A new agreement has been reached for City Attorney Hugh Campbell to continue providing legal services to Mount Airy, and unlike what sometimes happens in a courtroom there were no objections. Council members decided in a 5-0 vote during a meeting last Thursday to maintain the relationship with Campbell at an annual cost of $55,000, to be paid in monthly installments. The updated agreement goes into effect with the start...
Preservationist tapped for top city honor
The late Otis M. “Bud” Oliver was a respected local judge who also served on the Mount Airy Board of Commissioners, but he wasn’t the only distinguished member of his family. Oliver’s wife Barbara has become the latest recipient of the AGORA Award, the top honor bestowed by city government officials. The name of that award, established last year and given periodically, is derived from a Greek word essentially referring...
Postal food drive planned Saturday
Letter carriers are known for delivering mail despite all kinds of adverse conditions, and on Saturday they will be tackling another tough task: helping to feed the hungry locally during challenging economic times. This will occur through the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, with May 11 marking the 32nd anniversary of the campaign held on the second Saturday of each May. Local residents are encouraged...
‘A dying art’: New moonshine trail to offer an intoxicating taste of the region’s storied history
Franklin, Patrick and Floyd counties are embracing their ties to bootlegging with the Mountain Spirit Trail, which will feature stops at museums, distilleries and old still sites. The post ‘A dying art’: New moonshine trail to offer an intoxicating taste of the region’s storied history appeared first on Cardinal News.
Wilhem exhibit coming to the Apple Gallery
The Stokes County Arts Council will be opening an exhibit of original art by Eileen Wilhem in the Apple Gallery this month. A reception is scheduled for Saturday, May 25 from 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. in the Apple Gallery, at 500 Main Street in Danbury. Wilhem shared: “Living on a horse farm in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, I am never at a loss for images and inspiration. Watching how the light changes with the seasons and trying to capture its beauty. ...
Granite Bears win rubber match vs. Elks
Mount Airy won nine-straight Northwest 1A Conference matches to clinch its third-consecutive league title. Mount Airy and Elkin shared the NW1A Title after splitting their regular season meetings, so a third match was played on neutral territory to decide the conference’s top seed for the postseason. The Granite Bears topped the Buckin’ Elks 5-3 in the rubber match on May 8. ...
'Second Saturdays' and cruise-in set to return May 11
The Friends of Hillsville (FOH) will have something new added to the family fun mix when “Second Saturdays” and Carroll Cruisers “Summer Thunder” Classic Car Cruise-in returns on May 11. An opening band will provide entertainment prior to the main stage musicians concert later Saturday evening. The ever-growing event will also see a partnership with the Carroll County Enrichment Program overseeing “Children’s Corner” activities. Information provided by the Friends of Hillsville indicates the May 11 event will begin with the cruise-in on Main Street at...
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