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United Fund celebrates another win
Wednesday afternoon representatives of the member organizations and the leadership who lead the United Fund of Surry gathered on Main Street in downtown Mount Airy to celebrate another successful campaign. Melissa Hiatt, executive director of the United Fund, welcomed the group into the new office space for the organization upstairs at 232 Main Street and encouraged everyone to channel their inner child with a cupcake to celebrate another successful campaign. ...
Pilot Mountain Elementary wins book battle
Representatives from every elementary school in Surry County recently gathered at Surry Community College take part in the Book Battle Competition. In this event, students showcased their academic abilities. Throughout the school year, in preparation for the event, participating students read the same 15 novels. Each school came to battle one another and compete for the title of champion. “The competition was intense with each school preparing their teams for the book battle,” organizers said. Questions were asked about characters, plot, setting, and a multitude of other details found in the books. After battling each school, all students convened in the college’s gym to await the results. The top three schools were recognized with Pilot Mountain being named first place for the second year in a row. Students could hardly contain their excitement as they claimed the trophy.
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Hillsville Tourism Director Lauren Chitwood stands with her son, Ryder, at the 2023 Carroll County Agricultural Fair Poultry Show. The ribbons and trophies Melton earned at the poultry show. Two of his birds shown that night are also in the photo. They are Silver Pheasants named “Randall” and “Ruby.”
Jonesville Jubilee planned for Saturday
The 26th annual Jonesville Jubilee will take place on Saturday, May 4. The Jubilee has gone by different names over the years, but has always been a fun community-focused day with local vendors and live music. This year’s Jubilee will once again feature food vendors with items such as hot dogs, hamburgers, kettle corn and more. Craft vendors will offer items such as clothing, artwork, woodwork, drinking tumblers and more. ...
Elkin High School Senior Class to present 'Back to the 80s'
The senior play has been a long standing tradition at Elkin High School. Each year, the seniors come together to present an amazing production. This year will be no different. The public is invited to Dixon Auditorium this weekend as the class of 2024 presents a musical play by Neil Gooding, “Back to the 80s.” Remember when blue eye shadow was cool? Atari was cutting edge technology? From the era that brought the world the Rubik’s Cube and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comes this...
Awareness Day set for Devil's Den Nature Preserve
Just up the road from Mount Airy, in Fancy Gap, Virginia, is a nature preserve that offers unparrelled views from the mountain, as well as plenty for families to do and explore. Coming up on May 4, officials there will be holding a day for area residents to visit, get tours, and have plenty of fun on Devil’s Den Nature Preserve Awareness Day. The Devil’s Den Caves were formed 600...
Day of Prayer services set for Thursday
The annual observance of the National Day of Prayer will be taking place across the nation on Thursday, and as has become the custom locally, at least two area services will be part of the yearly event. This year’s theme is “Lift up the word, light up the world,” which comes from II Samuel 22:29-31 of the Old Testament. D.M. Dalton, president of the Mount Airy Ministerial Association, said his...
Hawks honored as Surry County Schools Volunteer of the Year
Each year, individual schools select one volunteer to represent it and to compete for the coveted title of Surry County Schools Volunteer of the Year. Surry County Schools recently announce Liesa Hawks as the 2024 Surry County Schools Volunteer of the Year. Hawks volunteers at Franklin Elementary. Principal Sharia Templeton said, “Liesa Hawks has been selected as the VOY for FES for the 2023-2024 school year. Mrs. Hawks has volunteered...
Surry Central Addiction Awareness Week
Last week students at Surry Central High School observed Addiction Awareness Week at their school with presentation from local experts and contests meant to raise awareness. Surry County Office of Substance Abuse Recovery Outreach Coordinator Charlotte Reeves said the students learned about the dangers of “fentapills.” They also heard a presentation from Surry County EMS about what happens during a drug overdose. Easter Seals discussed mental health with students, and they also heard stories about real life experiences dealing with issues surrounding substance use disorders...
Green issues plea to defend public education
The Surry County Senior Democrats welcomed candidate for state superintendent Maurice ‘Mo’ Green to Dobson Tuesday to speak about the race and his view of public education. He painted a stark contrast between his vision for public education and that of his Republican opponent Michelle Morrow, whom he never mentioned by name. Greene warned, “The very soul of public education is on the ballot in November. The foundation of public...
Lady Elks crush South Stokes to take 2nd place in conference
On Thursday, the Lady Elks softball team were presented with an opportunity to move up in the conference rankings. They had been ranked third in the 1A Northwest Conference since losing to South Stokes, 3-1, on April 2. They had known that they would need a win to tie with the Sauras for second place. That is until the Sauras lost earlier in the week to North Stokes. This gave the Elks the unique opportunity to solely take the second place finish and gave the team all the motivation and drive they needed. The Elks took an early lead and...
Carroll County Public Library holds Annual Book Sale
The Carroll County Public Library will hold their annual book sale from Monday, May 6 to Saturday, May 18. Every year, the library invites the public to browse and purchase items that have either been weeded from the collection or donated from patrons. These items include DVDs, books, vintage magazines, and other miscellaneous finds. Most items are sold by donation, meaning that you can pay what you wish for them. For more information about events held at the Carroll County Public Library, feel free to call the library, visit the Galax-Carroll Regional Library’s website at https://galaxcarroll.lib.va.us/, or check out the library’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
RidgeCrest names three local essay winners
Three local youths have won a total of $3,750 in scholarship aid from RidgeCrest Senior Living Community as part of the company’s annual Senior Living Communities Silver Pen Writing Competition. The three, along with four guests, were recently recognized for their work during an awards ceremony at the Mount Airy facility. “The entire RidgeCrest community is excited for the winners’ future successes,” the company said. ...
Lady Cavs hit speed bump at James River
Carroll County jetted out to a 13-1 start by combining excellent pitching, near flawless defense and timely hitting to get by nearly every opponent. The ability to avoid giving up a big inning to anyone ended when James River plated eight runs in the bottom of the fifth inning Tuesday night in Buchanan. The Knights pushed Carroll County to the brink of being run ruled for the first time in the four years that Emma Leath has pitched for Coach Rick Nester. James River led...
Sheppard Leads WoO LM to Elkin, NC Twinbill
ELKIN, NC– The World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series will start a new Memorial Day weekend tradition with a doubleheader visit to Ultimate Motorsports & RV Park. The doubleheader event, May 24-25, will be the Series’ first time back at the 4/10-mile track since 2015 –...
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