White Plains
LATEST NEWS
Void left by board leader departure
ARARAT, Va. — It’s unusual for the chairman of a county governing board to step down in the midst of his or her term, but Brandon Simmons had simply had enough. “It’s a thankless job,” Simmons, an Ararat resident, said of serving on the Patrick County Board of Supervisors. He cited increasing time demands to the detriment of his family and constant “griping and complaining” from some constituents as catalysts...
Blevins resigns from Elkin School Board
During the public comment portion of Monday’s Elkin City Schools Board of Education meeting, school board member Johnny Blevins submitted his resignation. Blevins was elected to the board in 2022. He is leaving due to an upcoming move outside the school district. “I do thank you for the opportunity to serve. It’s been my honor and privilege,” Blevins said. “I wish the school system well. My children were raised in it. My wife taught in it. I love the people of Elkin, the people of...
Weatherman, Clark take Surry
DOBSON — For those who might have missed it, an election was held Tuesday across Surry County, as local voters helped choose nominees for two state offices in the November general election. This involved a second primary, or runoff, in which Hal Weatherman of Wake Forest defeated Jim O’Neill in a race for lieutenant governor on the Republican ticket, according to results from across North Carolina. O’Neill presently serves as...
Cedar Ridge 'Revved Up for Reading'
Cedar Ridge Elementary School recently hosted a family literacy event called "Revved Up for Reading." At this event parents met with teachers and were given ways to help their students work on reading skills at home and over the summer. All students were given free books and bookmarks and then made their way to the courtyard area for some fun and games. Community members volunteered their time and talents to...
Carroll captures district softball title
Freshman Laynie-Jo Leonard raced home from third base with the game-winning run in Carroll County’s 3-2 victory over James River on Thursday night in Hillsville. The thrilling Three Rivers District victory gave the regular season title to the Lady Cavaliers in what many expected to be a rebuilding season for head coach Rick Nester. “I am so very proud of the amount of fight this group has, especially when you consider just how young we are.” said Nester. “We were able to bounce back after...
Burcham hired as Carroll's next baseball coach
For the better part of two decades, Casey Burcham has given his all to Carroll County athletics - coaching football, basketball and baseball at the high school, including 11 seasons in which he coached all three in the same year. Having patiently waited for 18 years, Burcham finally got the call May 14 he’s been waiting for all his career - the one informing him he’s been named the new varsity head baseball coach at Carroll County High School. “I kind of got emotional about...
Surry Early College HOSA brings home state awards
Surry Early College Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) Club recently attended the 2024 NC HOSA State Leadership Conference in Greensboro. Sixteen Surry Early College students attended the conference where they participated in testing and competitive events, and attended expos and an educational symposium. The local HOSA chapter was recognized with the awards of a Gold Star Chapter, Tina Beasley was named a Gold Star Advisor, and the group’s Jordin...
Mount Airy News phones down temporarily, reach us by email
The Mount Airy News telephone system is down temporarily. While our vendor is working to get the system up and running, anyone attempting to call us will either receive a busy signal or a recording that the call cannot be completed. We hope to have service restored soon. Anyone needing to reach us can do so by email. For subscription and other circulation questions, email meaton@mtairynews.com For advertising, email serena.bowman@mtairynews.com For news, email jpeters@mtairynews.com
Coalson named city finance director
Mount Airy has a new finance director — although the word “new” doesn’t really apply, given Sherri Coalson’s familiarity with the work environment at City Hall. Coalson previously was employed there for 11 years, serving the municipality in various capacities, before recently returning as finance director. That position’s responsibilities include overseeing city government revenues and expenditures, along with playing a major role in preparing the municipal budget each year. ...
Hearing Thursday for major rezoning
It doesn’t resemble a full-scale industrial area, lacking loud machinery, smokestacks or large truck traffic, but a section of Riverside Drive and East Pine Street is actually zoned for such use — which officials want to alter. City planners are recommending that 14 parcels with 12 different addresses along those and other streets in Mount Airy be rezoned from their present M-1 (industrial) classification to B-2 (General Business). These make up 18.5 acres altogether. ...
Mount Airy wins State Runner-up Trophy
WEST END — Mount Airy capped off a successful golf season by taking home the 1A State Runner-up trophy. In addition to winning team hardware, Granite Bear Shockley Hiatt tied for third individually and Brandon Bowman was named a recipient of the NC Farm Bureau Sportsmanship Award. “These fellas put in the work this year and we had a great season,” said Mount Airy coach Mark Hiatt. “We didn’t lose...
Sheriff's Office to auction surplus items
The board of commissioners gave their approval Monday to allow the Surry County Sheriff’s Office to dispose of surplus assets via an auction. As is usually the case with such auctions, Mount Airy’s Rogers Realty & Auction Co. Inc., will oversee listing the items and conduct the sale. Major Scott Hudson clarified that this is not an auction of property seized during investigations or that has been sitting in an...
City budget hearing looms Thursday
Citizens have a chance to weigh in on Mount Airy’s proposed budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year during a public hearing Thursday. It will be held during a 6 p.m. meeting of the city council in the Municipal Building. The $17.4 million general fund spending plan was unveiled on May 2 along with a separate budget for water-sewer operations totaling $7.6 million. ...
‘Dialed in’ Bears shut out Rams
Mount Airy took care of business by defeating Highland Tech 8-0 on May 10. The Granite Bears allowed just two hits while racking up 10 in the shutout. The victory sent Mount Airy to the Sweet 16 for the second time in three seasons. “That’s how the No. 1-ranked team is supposed to win,” said Mount Airy coach Josh Wilson. “That’s a pretty good baseball team with some pretty good...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.