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Bannertown fire displaces 12
A family of 12 in Bannertown was reportedly displaced from its residence following a house fire Thursday evening at 2309 Westfield Drive. According to Bannertown Volunteer Fire Department Chief Chris Baker the fire was quite literally across the street from the fire house. The call came in at 6:03 p.m. and given the close proximity of the fire to the station Baker said the location “worked out in our favor.” ...
Motsinger presented with 'Good Scout' award
Each year different areas throughout Old Hickory Council Boy Scout council recognize individuals who exemplify the principals of scouting through their efforts to improve lives and serve the people in their local area. For the past several years, the Elkin, Yadkin, Alleghany areas have awarded the Good Scout Award to a local citizen who has done so. This year’s honoree is Jane Montsinger who was recognized for her work in helping and changing the lives of others through her work with the Ark and Feed...
Chamber employee allegedly embezzled $300,000
A woman who held a key position with the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce has been charged with felonious embezzlement from a previous employer — a development that “shocked” the chamber staff. “Obviously, when she was arrested we let her go,” John Pynakker, the organization’s president and CEO, said Friday regarding Ashleigh Caroline Billings, who recently was hired as chamber executive assistant. “She had only been here a month,”...
Suspect charged in crash that killed 86-year-old woman at Mount Airy Walmart
MOUNT AIRY, N.C. (WGHP) — A person is facing several charges as the result of a crash at a Mount Airy Walmart that resulted in the death of an 86-year-old woman. At around 6:11 p.m. on March 31, officers with the Mount Airy Police Department came to Walmart on 2241 Rockford Street after getting a […]
Man charged with misdemeanor after 8-year-old found dead in Surry County, deputies say
SURRY COUNTY, N.C. — A man is charged with a misdemeanor after an 8-year-old was found dead in Surry County in February, deputies say. Timothy James Gertsch was served with storage or a firearm to protect a minor. Investigators say the incident was determined accidental. The Surry County Sheriff's...
Second fire strikes Little David's
Mount Airy firefighters responded to a blaze Tuesday night at Little David’s Carpet Outlet, which had been the location a major fire in December. The latest incident at 110 E. Wilson St. is a by-product of the earlier blaze that broke out on Dec. 22. It caused a half-million dollars in damages and forced the temporary closure of the carpet business and Mayberry-related attractions housed in the same building. Tuesday’s...
Budbreak wine and beer festival planned for May 4
MOUNT AIRY — Main Street in Mount Airy will be flowing with local wines and craft beers on Saturday, May 4 during the annual Budbreak Wine & Craft Beer Festival which features small-batch beverages for a day of sipping, sampling and learning from producers. Wine and beer will be available from 15 different makers. Nine of the participants are located in Surry County. In addition to wine and beer, there will be food available for purchase and live music. ...
MerleFest Music Festival 2024: Parking and traffic information
WILKESBORO, N.C. — The36th Annual MerleFest music event in Wilkesboro is attracting thousands of guests to participate in all the festivities. With the large turnout scheduled, WXII has you covered on traffic and parking for the four-day festival. When you arrive, you will see signs that say "Festival Parking."...
Five fire districts propose higher tax rate
With the end of the fiscal year approaching on June 30, the Surry County Board of Commissioners held its second budget session Tuesday. Among the presenters was the Surry County Association of Rescue Squads and five local volunteer fire departments who were requesting an increase to their fire district tax. Commissioner Eddie Harris asked Mountain Park Rescue Squad Chief and Vice President of the Association of Rescue Squads Austin Love how the squads are doing with volunteers. He said something that board has been hearing...
Man accused of assaulting grandmother
A Mount Airy man has been jailed without bond on a felony assault charge for allegedly causing a severe head injury to his 81-year-old grandmother, according to city police reports. The case involving Nicholas Richard Martin, 37, of 709 Factory St., stems from a weekend incident at that residence, where the victim, Dorothy V. Fairchild, also lives. She additionally is a cancer patient, a family member said. Martin, who is...
Navigating the PATH to healthier families
During Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Parenting PATH have been working with their local partners to spread awareness of the issues. PATH is an acronym for the program’s full name: Positive Actions. Thriving Homes. Blue pinwheels have continued to pop up around the county as a silent witness to the effort and groups have met for a Ring Out Child Abuse event in Dobson last week. Sharie Hall, program manager...
Man charged after Surry County church broken into, sheriff’s office says
MOUNT AIRY, N.C. (WGHP) — A man has been charged after a church was broken into in Surry County. According to the Surry County Sheriff’s Office, they responded to Calvary Baptist Church in Mount Airy about a breaking and entering. At the scene, they found “extensive damage” inside. They investigated and identified Johnathon Samuel Nichols, […]
Surry Schools Announce Enhanced Learning Mini-Grants
The Surry County Schools Educational Foundation is excited to announce the recipients of the 2024 Enhanced Learning Mini-Grants! Fourteen mini-grants were awarded to sixteen teachers at nine different schools in April, 2024. The team included John Priddy, Amy Harris, Margaret Spicer, and Ashley Mills, Surry County Schools Educational Foundation Managing Director. Twenty-three applications were received and read in April by a committee, which included: Foundation Board Members John Priddy, Chairperson,...
New cases of chronic wasting disease found in deer in Cumberland County
More than a dozen new cases of neurological disease have been detected in deer in Cumberland County since July, according to the state Wildlife Resources Commission. The commission reports that 13 new cases of chronic wasting disease have been detected in Cumberland, Surry, Stokes and Yadkin counties, bringing the total number of cases to 24 since the disease was first detected in Yadkin County in 2021.
Former NWPD Cadet in training charged after juvenile shot in the leg in Wilkes County
WILKES COUNTY, N.C. — The Wilkes County Sheriff's Office said two people were arrested and charged after a juvenile was shot in the leg. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Deputies said they responded to East Magnolia Road in North Wilkesboro back on Feb. 29...
‘Something for everyone’: Performers and organizers share what fans can expect from Wilkesboro’s MerleFest
WILKESBORO, N.C. — WILKESBORO, N.C.—MerleFest is returning to Wilkesboro starting Thursday afternoon. Organizers say this year’s lineup has something for every kind of music listener. Nearly 100 artists from across the country and globe are coming to Wilkes Community College to perform at this year’s MerleFest.
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