Mount Airy News

The Mount Airy News is a newspaper that comes out six days a week in Mount Airy, North Carolina. It has been in operation since 1880. As reported by The Park's Library List of North Carolina newspapers, it has a circulation of 9,263 copies.

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Juneteenth at Jones overcomes heat

4 days ago | mtairynews.com | Tom Joyce

Warm temperatures did not deter a gathering in Mount Airy celebrating America’s newest federal holiday. The L.H. Jones Auditorium and grounds were alive with activity Friday afternoon and decorated with reminders highlighting the historical importance of Juneteenth. kAm%92E 52J C676CD E@ 2? 6G6?E :? `ged H9:49 23@=:D965 E96 AC24E:46 @7 D=2G6CJ :? %6I2D[ E96 >@DE\C6>@E6 $@FE96C? DE2E6]k^AmkAmpE uC:52J’D E9:C5\2??F2= yF?6E66?E9 @3D6CG2?46 2E E96 y@?6D $49@@= #@25 D:E6[ E96 6>A92D:D H2D @? 72>:=J 7F?
No Kings event unites unusual allies

1 week ago | mtairynews.com | Rob Schofield

Ashe County in far northwest North Carolina would seem like an unusual place for a large and energetic protest march — especially one that targeted the actions of a recently elected Republican president. Like the counties around it, Ashe has long been a GOP stronghold. In last November’s election, the 16,000 or so county residents who voted favored Donald Trump over Kamala Harris by 44 points.
Multiple suitors eyeing Northern merger, acquisition, or partnership

1 week ago | mtairynews.com | Ryan Kelly

The Surry County Board of Commissioners will meet in ITS capacity as the governing body of Northern Hospital District of Surry County on Friday, June 20, to consider a resolution to lease, sell or affiliate Northern Regional Hospital with another entity as the hospital seeks strategic partnerships to ensure long-term sustainability. The meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. in the Board Room at the Historic Courthouse, 114 W. Atkins St., in Dobson; the meeting is open to the public.
Sonkers to complement ground steak at festival

2 weeks ago | mtairynews.com | Tom Joyce

DOBSON — It might not be the quintessential marriage made in heaven, but ground steak sandwiches and sonkers are a logical combination for an event Saturday in Dobson. “Well, mainly, these are the two food items that originated in Surry County,” explained Dr. Annette Ayers of a local historical group that normally offers sonkers at the festival of the same name in October. kAmqFE >6>36CD @7 E96 $FCCJ r@F?EJ w:DE@C:42= $@4:6EJ H:== 86E 2 9625 DE2CE @?
Postponed golf tournament raises big bucks for United Fund of Surry

2 weeks ago | mtairynews.com | Ryan Kelly

Organizers of the Greater Granite Open took the mulligan after a rainy forecast caused the event benefiting the United Fund of Surry to be pushed back a week. Undeterred, the event was held last week at Cross Creek Country Club in Mount Airy and those in the know said it was a success. kAm%96 492C:EJ 8@=7 E@FC?2>6?E C2:D65 >@C6 E92? Sc_[___ 7@C E96 &?:E65 uF?5 @7 $FCCJ 2?5 D2H 2 C64@C5 EFC?@FE @7 A2CE:4:A2?ED 2?5 DFAA@CE6CD 2E E96 6G6?E 36?67:E:?8 =@42= ?@?AC@7:ED 2?5 72>:=:6D :?
City awarded for financial management for 31st year

2 weeks ago | mtairynews.com | Tom Joyce

Despite a leadership change, the city of Mount Airy Finance Department hasn’t missed a beat when it comes to garnering a highly regarded award from a national organization — which it’s now accomplished for 31 consecutive years. Mount Airy is believed to be the only city in the country which has maintained such a streak in receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. kAm“%96 EC25:E:@? 4@?E:?F6D[” |2J@C y@?
Public pickleball projects produce pushback

2 weeks ago | mtairynews.com | Tom Joyce

Pickleball is supposedly the fastest-growing sport in America which has proven popular among residents of Mount Airy, but Ray Samson is not one of them. “I have nothing against people who play pickleball,” Samson said during a public forum at a meeting of the city council last Thursday night, adding that he knows some who do. kAmw@H6G6C[ E96 7@CF> DA62<6C 5@6D @3;64E E@ E2IA2J6C 5@==2CD 36:?8 FD65 7@C A:4<=632== 4@FCED :? |@F?E p:CJ[ 6G6?
City tees up honors for state golf champs

2 weeks ago | mtairynews.com | Tom Joyce

After recently bringing home a trophy for winning the 1A state championship, there was one more honor for the boys golf team at Mount Airy High School to collect: special recognition from city government officials. “We want you guys to know we are proud of you,” Mayor Jon Cawley told golfers and coaches during a meeting of the Mount Airy Board of Commissioners last Thursday night.
Foundation awards first arts scholarship in honor of beloved librarian

2 weeks ago | mtairynews.com | Ryan Kelly

The Angela H. Llewellyn Foundation awarded its first $3,000 scholarship last week to a Surry Central High School graduate pursuing music education. Ryley Burton, a graduate at Surry Central, received the inaugural award at a ceremony held at the historic William Alfred Moore House. She learned about the scholarship through her school guidance counselor Scott Carpenter, who reached out and suggested she apply. kAmqFCE@? H:== DEF5J 49@C2= >FD:4 65F42E:@? 2E pAA2=249:2?
City budget in limbo after tax rate cut

3 weeks ago | mtairynews.com | Tom Joyce

It’s now back to the drawing board for Mount Airy’s budget after a majority of city commissioners rejected the property tax rate it included and voted to reduce that by 2 cents instead. “I think this is a first step to helping our citizens,” said Commissioner Calvin Vaughn, who spearheaded the shift from a proposed 60 cents per $100 of assessed valuation to 58 cents during a meeting Thursday night. kAm'2F89? H2D 24<?@H=658:?8 E96 724E E92E C6D:56?ED H:== DE:== A2J >@C6 :?