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Rat infestation leads to abatement order on Galax Trail
Six months have passed since members of county staff descended on a residence at 791 Galax Trail in Mount Airy to conduct a series of environmental samples. They were on site after repeated complaints had been made regarding a large number of animals being kept at the residence and the prevalence of vermin on the lot, resulting in the lot being declared a nuisance by county officials. The results of the investigation were returned last month, and Surry County served notice to Crystal and Jenna...
Ground Steak star of the festival
For a day, Dobson was far more than the county seat, at least in the eyes of food enthusiasts. For food truck connoisseurs, the town was Ground Zero. Seafood, slushies, tacos, kettle corn, Japanese cuisine, various sorts of burgers, multiple flavors of frozen lemonade, even gourmet coffee — was all there. Yet a humble Surry County dish was the star of the show — the ground steak sandwich. Then again,...
Wilkes Heritage Museum plans Candlelight Ghost Tours
The Wilkes Heritage Museum will host Candlelight Ghost Tours in Historic Downtown Wilkesboro on Saturday, June 15. Ghost tours are 90 minute walking tours that begin at 7:30 pm. These guided tours cost $15 per person. Reservations for Ghost Tours are required and have a limit of 15 people total per tour. Highlights of the tour include the Old Wilkes Jail, Cleveland Cabin, and Tory Oak Site. Learn all about the hauntings and history of Historic Downtown Wilkesboro. Additional dates for the 2024 Candlelight Ghost...
Everything you should know before tubing in the Triad
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. — The months between Memorial Day and Labor Day represent swim time. While North Carolinians enjoy escaping summer temperatures at the pool, beach, or river it's important to keep safety in mind. In the Triad, hundreds of people enjoy floating down the rivers. The Dan River...
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