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The Mount Airy News

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Food Lion holds re-opening ceremonies across the county

Improvements to local Food Lion stores were showcased with several re-opening ceremonies across Surry County Wednesday morning, with many attendees entering contests for the chance to win prizes. The grocery story chain spent more than $270 million to enhance and renovate stores across the Greater Greensboro area, consisting of 94 total stores, according to Food Lion. All three Mount Airy locations were included in the renovation project, alongside one in Dobson, Elkin and Pilot Mountain. Additionally, Food Lion Feeds invested $375,000 in celebration of the grand-re-openings to support local hunger relief efforts across, according to a statement from Food Lion. For the first 100 attendees, gift cards and reusable shopping bags were distributed to customers. At the ribbon cutting ceremony, ten randomly selected customers selected by raffle were able to play a peel-and-reveal game to win monetary prizes, with the grand prize totaling $1,000. Through Nov. 10, customers will have additional opportunities to win prizes through scratch off tickets distributed at the registers. Keely Casstevens was the last of the ten chosen customers to take a turn to play for a prize at the Food Lion store off of West Lebanon and was the store’s grand prize winner. “When I

Surry County, NC · 1d

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Meet Slim: North Carolina's Last Remaining County Coroner

JOIN THE 250+ PAID SUPPORTERS WHO MAKE THE RABBIT HOLE POSSIBLE HERE. There really isn’t an easy way to get in touch with North Carolina’s last remaining elected coroner. The office isn’t listed on the Yadkin County government website. The official phone number, buried in old PDFs, no longer works. The person who picked up the phone in the county manager’s office paused for a moment before stating “I do not have a number for him,” then referred me to the EMS department. There, the on-duty officer gave me a long “Let me see…. Let me seeeeeeeeeeee…” before finding a number that he thought might work.

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The Mount Airy News

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SCC alumni nominated for international wine awards

DOBSON — Three Surry Community College Viticulture and Enology alumni were nominated for Wine Enthusiast’s 27th Annual Wine Star Awards, which honors individuals and companies that make “outstanding contributions to the wine and spirits industry,” according to wineenthusiast.com. Katy Kidd, Surry Community College class of 2014, Matheson Worrell, class of 2016, and Elizabeth Higley, class of 2019, “have been nominated for major international awards,” college officials said. “Wine Enthusiast Magazine is one of the top wine magazines in the world.” “These nominations are huge for North Carolina and the Viticulture & Enology Technology program at Surry Community College. North Carolina is standing out worldwide due to the efforts of our program,” said Enology Instructor David Bower. Kidd and Worrell co-founded Dynamis Estate Wines of Jonesville, where they are also the winemakers. They were nominated together for “Winemaker of the Year” and are the only nominees from the United States in this category. Dynamis supports SCC with barrel donations and discounts. Wine Enthusiast Magazine wrote about the two, “Born-and-bread North Carolinians Katy Kidd and Matheson Worrell are evangelists for the wines of the American South. The Blue Ridge Mountains are primed for wine, they promise, and they’re doing an excellent job

Dobson, NC · 1d

The Mount Airy News

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Board approves foreclosure on tax delinquent properties

Tax Administrator Penny Harrison sought a request to refer delinquent tax accounts to foreclosure from the Board of Commissioners during their meeting Monday, which was approved by the board. Seven accounts were chosen at random by Harrison and her team for foreclosure, as all attempts to collect taxes on those parcels have been unsuccessful, according to Harrison. After five or more years of no tax collection, Surry County can begin the foreclosure process through assistance from Kania Law Firm, according to the county’s policies. After ten or more years of no tax collection, taxes for a parcel are uncollectable, Harrison explained during the meeting. Each of the seven parcels Harrison brought before the board have gone five or more years without collection. Combined, the estimated assessed value of the seven parcels totals more than $370,000. As of Sunday, the total amount of taxes owed across all seven parcels exceeds $28,000. These parcels include: A 0.714 acre property in the Mount Airy TownshipA 0.582 acre property in the Mount Airy TownshipA 4.87 acre property in the Pilot TownshipA 3.55 acre property in the Westfield TownshipA 0.73 acre property in the Bryan TownshipA 4.06 acre property in the Eldora TownshipA 2.67 acre

Surry County, NC · 1d

The Mount Airy News

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Harris: Board didn't realize it approved Flock spending

During a Board of Commissioners meeting Monday evening, Commissioner Eddie Harris spoke publicly about increasing community concerns on Flock cameras and surveillance, revealing that he does not recall the board voting on Flock contracts and that he believes there might have been miscommunication regarding how the expense was presented in their budget. As the open session portion of the meeting concluded with general county business, Commissioner Harris acknowledged the feedback he said he has received from the concerned residents. “I feel like the folks who are concerned that have emailed us and so forth and come to the meetings deserve some sort of reaction from us in some form,” he said. Commissioner Harris said that to the best of his understanding, the sheriff’s department is meeting or has already met with Flock about these concerns. He continued, saying while he is not certain on the matter, his initial understanding for the reason why the board does not remember voting on Flock cameras is because the budgeting expense might have been categorized as a request for body cameras instead of a Flock subscription. “And I think there was some miscommunication on this,” he said. He explained the general structure of the

Surry County, NC · 2d

The Mount Airy News

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School board recount decision to take time

DOBSON — While Tuesday’s general election is history, there’s still a bit of unfinished business surrounding a Mount Airy Board of Education race with a 19-vote difference between two candidates. Republican Kyle Leonard was the apparent victor for the at-large school board seat now held by longtime member Tim Matthews, a Democrat, with a vote margin of 1,763 to 1,744. Recounts are a usual step when such a razor-thin result occurs, but that won’t be triggered until certain determinations are made, a local election official said. “The current vote totals show less than a 1% difference between the two candidates,” according to Surry County Elections Director Sydney Bedsaul Romine. “Technically, we’ll need to wait until after all remaining ballots are processed before we can determine whether this contest falls within that threshold,” Romine explained. One factor involves provisional ballots in the mix. A citizen is allowed to cast a provisional ballot during an election whenever questions arise about his or her eligibility to vote, which can include not presenting a photo ID upon arriving at a polling site. Those persons can still vote that day, subject to their eligibility being verified. Provisional ballots basically are put on hold until election

Mt Airy, NC · 1d

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Pilot Mountain man marks 100th birthday

Nov. 1 was a big day for Spencer “Pa” Nelson. One of many days the centenarian has experienced. That’s because many friends and family members gathered that day to celebrate his 100th birthday. He was born on Nov. 1, 1926, in Pilot Mountain, to Peter and Daisy Nelson. In late December 1943, he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served as a gunner’s mate until September 1948. After leaving the Navy, Nelson returned home to Pilot Mountain, where he met the love of his life, Helen Bateman. The two were married on April 28, 1949, beginning a marriage that would last just shy of 69 years. In 1950, Spencer began working for McLean Trucking Company. He remained with the company for more than 35 years, until it closed in January 1986. The couple became members of Brims Grove Baptist Church in 1969. His faith and church family have remained an important part of his life, and he continues to be a faithful member today, family members said. “Celebrating 100 years of Spencer’s life was a special occasion for his family and friends,” they said. “The Nelson family would like to thank everyone who joined them in celebrating this

Pilot Mountain, NC · 18h

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North Wilkesboro Man Charged With Impersonating Law Enforcement Officer

WILKES COUNTY, N.C. — A North Wilkesboro man is charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer after he allegedly followed another motorist for several miles along a Wilkes County road and then claimed to be an undercover officer. Gabriel Dean Miller, 49, of North Wilkesboro, was arrested and charged...

North Wilkesboro, NC · 1d

The Yadkin Ripple

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Nightly closures planned for U.S. 601 in Yadkinville

An N.C. Department of Transportation contractor closed a short stretch of U.S. 601 at U.S. 421 over the weekend with more overnight closures planned for this week to finish constructing roundabouts at the off-ramps. Beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, U.S. 601 (State Street) closures between the U.S. 421 ramps are expected while crews finish installing curb, concrete islands and truck aprons within the roundabouts during a weekend-long operation, weather permitting. Weekend crews reopened U.S. 601 in both directions by 6 a.m. Monday. This weekend operation is to be followed by overnight closures with drivers utilizing the same detour from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night through Friday morning. During the closures, drivers who wish to drive through the U.S. 601 corridor must follow a detour onto U.S. 421 to the next exit, turn around and return to U.S. 601. Drivers exiting U.S. 421 onto U.S. 601 must turn right onto U.S. 601 or follow the U.S. 421 detour. The $19.8 million contract with Blythe Construction includes two additional roundabouts on U.S. 601 at the Maple Street and Lee Avenue intersections. The roundabouts are designed to ease congestion and improve traffic flow throughout the corridor. The project also

Yadkinville, NC · 13h

The Yadkin Ripple

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Rams ride back-to-back wins into postseason clash with Swain County

BOONVILLE — Starmount’s football team has caught fire at the right time of the season, reeling off back-to-back wins in dominant fashion to position itself as a serious postseason threat heading into November. The Rams opened the stretch with a 28-7 victory over Wilkes Central on Oct. 23, piling up 161 rushing yards and 68 yards through the air in a physical, wire-to-wire performance. Starmount’s defense was equally stout, holding the Eagles to a single score and setting the tone for what was to come. One week later on Oct. 30, the Rams were even more imposing, steamrolling Ashe County 53-0 in a shutout that was never in doubt. Starmount exploded for 19 first-quarter points and piled on 21 more in the second, taking a commanding 40-0 lead into halftime before coasting to the finish. Quarterback D. Best went 7 of 15 for 88 yards and a touchdown against the Rams’ pass rush-tested defense. Running back K. Williams was the workhorse on the ground, carrying 10 times for 122 yards and a score. Wide receiver H. Brown contributed two receptions for 34 yards and a touchdown in the blowout. The Starmount defense was flawless, surrendering zero points against Ashe County

Boonville, NC · 19h

The Mount Airy News

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'Clean' campaigns waged for city offices

Politicians often talk a good game about wanting to run a clean campaign with no mudslinging, but this proved to be more than lip service leading up to this week’s municipal election in Mount Airy. Sure, the candidates were out to win and fought hard to do so by vigorously courting voters throughout the 2026 political season. But that’s as far as it went, with no dirty tricks involved, office-seekers are saying in the aftermath of Tuesday’s outcomes favoring two incumbents, Mayor Jon Cawley and North Ward Commissioner Chad Hutchens. “I want to thank Bill for running a clean campaign, not negative,” Cawley said of Bill Goins, whose attempt to capture the city’s top elected office in the non-partisan race fell short. Cawley came out on top to win his second four-year term by a vote margin of 2,042 to 1,230, or 63% — including 0% hard feelings. “First of all, I want to congratulate Jon on his win,” Goins commented regarding that result. “Secondly, I want to thank Jon for running a positive campaign, because that is not always the case in some elections,” he added. “I told him back in May or June that I was going to

Mt Airy, NC · 1d

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Flat Rock Elementary honors veterans

Flat Rock Elementary students and staff recently gathered to honor, remember, and express gratitude to the men and women who have served the nation in the armed forces. The program started with a flag parade led by students in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. The guest speaker was Surry County Schools Board of Education member Dale Badgett, Command Chief Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force (Ret.), who “delivered an inspiring message,” school officials said. Fourth- and fifth- grade students performed several songs and included a poetry reading. “Our veterans were recognized for their service and provided a meal to share with their families,” officials there said. “Thank you veterans.”

Surry County, NC · 18h

The Mount Airy News

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Mount Airy Middle repeats as football conference champion

The Mount Airy Middle School football team put together another dominant season in 2026. The Granite Bears went 7-0 to complete their second consecutive undefeated season, including a 5-0 record in the Foothills Middle School Athletic Conference. Mount Airy finished first in the conference standings, followed by Pilot Mountain at 4-1, Chestnut Grove at 3-2, Southeastern Stokes at 2-3, North District at 1-4 and Central Middle at 0-5. The Granite Bears outscored opponents 230-50. Despite their undefeated season, the Granite Bears faced their share of obstacles, namely injuries. Head coach Choppy Cawley applauded his team’s “next man up” mentality. “We had at least one starter out with an injury in every game this season, which gave lots of guys on our team the chance to step into starting roles and they rose to the occasion,” Cawley said. “They were a great team to coach all around. They play hard, are receptive to coaching and most importantly enjoyed being around each other every day. “This team will be fun to watch in high school as they will surely make some deep playoff runs when they get to varsity.” Cawley is assisted by coaches Jimmy Selba, Andre Nance, Andrew Boles, Bobby Moore,

Mt Airy, NC · 2d

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Carroll County’s Hunter Gravely with 76-yard touchdown run

BUCHANAN, Va. (WFXR) — Carroll County’s Hunter Gravely with 76-yard touchdown run against James River earns play of the week.

Buchanan, VA · 2d

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East Surry extends playoff streak with win over Wheatmore

PILOT MOUNTAIN — A career night from J.B. Davis and two key turnovers led East Surry to a 46-36 win in the first round of the 3A state playoffs. The No. 14 Cardinals never trailed No. 19 Wheatmore in the Nov. 6 game, and the only tie came at 16-16. East Surry led by as much as 24 before the Warriors scored twice in the final four minutes. East Surry has now won a playoff game in 12 consecutive seasons — the longest active streak of any Surry County football program. Davis, East Surry’s senior quarterback, posted career highs with 263 passing yards and 122 rushing yards for 385 yards of total offense. He also tied a career high with four touchdown passes to go with his two rushing scores. Davis threw for eight touchdowns across East Surry’s first nine games and now has seven in the past two weeks. Also posting a career high was Nate Kiger, who returned from injury after missing the final weeks of the regular season. The junior caught eight passes for 144 yards and two touchdowns. Kiger’s two touchdowns came on throws of 47 yards and 48 yards and were the Cardinals’ first two

Pilot Mountain, NC · 1d

The Carroll News

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Two Emergency Service providers recognized for life saving actions

Carroll County Emergency Services Director Jason Felts recognized the work of two members of the emergency services department at the November meeting of the Carroll County Board of Supervisors. “I want to come before you all for a couple of awards and y’all know I’m very passionate about what we do,” said Felts as he addressed the supervisors. “On September 17th, a nurse called 911. Her husband was having anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction and she didn’t know what to do. She says all my training, all these years, but I didn’t know what I was going to do and I thought I was going to lose my husband.” Felts continued by recounting what the wife of the ailing husband said to him. “She said, ‘I just wanted to call and tell you that the crew that showed up with their compassion and professionalism, I know that he was going to be very well taken care of and when they shut the doors on the ambulance, I wasn’t worried about following them at a high rate of speed going to the hospital because I knew they were taking good care of him and giving him the life-saving measures that he

Carroll County, VA · 2d

The Yadkin Ripple

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Yadkin County Education Foundation awards nearly $27,000 in creative classroom grants

The Yadkin County Education Foundation Fund of the Shallow Ford Foundation has awarded 14 Creative Classroom Grants totaling nearly $27,000 to dedicated Yadkin County educators. The grants support classroom projects designed to enhance student engagement, encourage curiosity, and expand meaningful learning opportunities across Yadkin County Schools. On Oct. 22, members of the Yadkin County Education Foundation Advisory Board surprised grant recipients in their schools to announce that their projects had been selected through a competitive application process. These fall grants will support both individual and collaborative projects with a focus on literacy and STEM throughout the 2026-2027 school year. Grant funding is provided through local donations and fundraising efforts, including the Foundation's annual football season campaign. During Yadkin County School’s 2026 football season, churches and local businesses pledged donations based on touchdowns scored by Forbush High School and Starmount High School at selected games. The Foundation was also grateful to participate in the annual Unifi Bowl for the first time, joining community partners in supporting a longstanding community tradition. This year's campaign raised $12,250 through the support of local organizations. Participating sponsors included Unifi, Alpha and Omega Corn Maze, Marvin's Garage Doors, CW Electric, Town of Boonville, Amanda Shore with

Yadkin County, NC · 20h

The Mount Airy News

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Commissioners honor 3 Eagle Scouts

The Surry County Board of Commissioners recognized the achievements of three Eagle Scouts during Monday’s meeting. Included were Joseph Brevard and Ridge Reeves of Troop 556 and Kimber McMasters of Troop 561. Each scout was recognized by the board and given the opportunity to speak about their project. Brevard created a trail kiosk on the Sauratown Trail for his project that will be used to serve as a map and information center for visitors. “I had a lot of fun with this project, because I never heard of the Sauratown Trail before this,” he said. “But it is a hidden gem for me and a gem of the community.” Brevard said he hopes that through his project, he can raise awareness for the trail, which runs between Pilot Mountain State Park and Hanging Rock State Park. “I’m hoping that it’s going to bring a little more people into the Sauratown Trail so that they can enjoy the absolute wonder that is the North Carolina outdoors,” he said during his speech. Brevard thanked his family and all of his scoutmasters, ranging from the time he started the program as a Webelos to the time that he earned his Eagle Scout recognition.

Surry County, NC · 21h

The Stokes News

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King Wildcats beat South Stokes 46-38 to win FYAL Super Bowl

The King Wildcats, formerly the West Stokes Prowlers, outscored the South Stokes Sauras 46-38 on Saturday night to win the Foothills Youth Athletic League Super Bowl under the lights at Wildcat Stadium on the West Stokes campus. The No. 2 seed Wildcats trailed 19-18 at halftime, retook the lead early in the third quarter and stayed in front the rest of the way against fourth-seeded South Stokes, which was playing in the championship game for the first time in program history. Wildcats’ Hunter Barneycastle was named Super Bowl MVP. South Stokes took its halftime lead on a play by league MVP Eli Lash, who stripped a King ball carrier and returned the fumble 80 yards for a touchdown. The extra point put the Sauras up by one point. The win was the fourth championship for King in eight title-game appearances. The Wildcats also won in 2005, 2007 and 2008, and lost in 2006, 2009, 2010 and 2014. Other Super Bowl results In the JV Gold Bracket, the Pilot Mountain Cardinals beat the Mount Airy Bears 13-0. In the Varsity Silver Bracket, Pilot Mountain beat the North Stokes Vikings 24-13. In the JV Silver Bracket, the King Wildcats beat South Stokes

King, NC · 16h