Surry on the Go

07/22/2024

From today through July 26, the NC State Highway Patrol will be patrolling State highways more to catch speeders during "Speeding Wrecks Lives" Week. Remember to slow down and drive safe speeds.

07/21/2024

The Surry Pride 10U All Star Baseball Team this week traveled to the All-Star Southeast Regional Tournament near Washington D.C. to compete against seven other teams after winning the Cal Ripken Western N.C. State Championship! Surry County Commissioners Larry Johnson and Mark Marion made the trip, as well, to cheer on the team that represented Surry County with Pride.

07/19/2024

Music at the Market in Dobson, NC, presents the Country Boys. The food is great! The music is awesome. Good times tonight!

07/19/2024

Happy birthday to Lowgap's Ethan Evans! Looking forward to the upcoming NFL season!

Happy birthday, Ethan Evans!! 🥳

07/19/2024

🚨Surry County Parks and Recreation will be hosting a disc golf tournament at Fisher River Park this evening Friday, July 19th and Saturday, July 20th🚨

The park will still be open to the public, but shelters and ballfields will be closed.

07/19/2024

Work for the Surry County Sheriffs Office!

07/19/2024

Come out to the free concert in Dobson Friday night!

07/17/2024

The 2024 Women Empowering Women Conference sold out! Keynote Speaker Alex Sink, Event Chairwoman Deidre Rogers and Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee Chairwoman Wendy Wood spoke with Surry on the Go at the event!

07/17/2024

From the US National Weather Service Blacksburg VA: An approaching cold front combined with hot and humid air will spark storms this afternoon. A marginal risk of severe weather exists for most locations, but a slight risk is in place for Buckingham County. Damaging winds are the main threat, and some heavy downpours are possible.

07/16/2024

From the National Weather Service:

Tuesday night: There is a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms this evening. The primary risk is damaging wind. A secondary threat is large hail.

Wednesday through next Monday: There is a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and evening. The primary risk is damaging wind. A secondary threat is large hail.

There is a marginal risk of flash flooding on Thursday and again on Saturday due to excessive rainfall from thunderstorms.

07/15/2024

Tonight's Surry County Board of Commissioners Meeting will air live at 6 pm on Surry on the Go on Surry Communications Cable Channel 7, Spectrum Cable Channel 1300, the Live Playback on our app if you have already downloaded us and www.surryonthego.org!

On the agenda tonight are:
- Special Recognition of the Surry County 10 and Under All-Star Baseball Team that recently won the State Championship
- Rezoning Public Hearings for Industrial Development on South McKinney Road and for Community Business at 1304 US 52 South.
- Design Fees for Surry County Schools and Sheriff's Office/Judicial Annex
- Fire/Rescue Service Study
- 2025-2026 Legislative Goals
- Health and Nutrition Center Change Orders
- Resumption of the 791 Galax Trail, Mount Airy Appeal Hearing for Abatement of a Public Health and Safety Nuisance.

07/15/2024

Tasty Travels With Travis Frye - Rockford General-Store
They are back serving food. Check this out!
Discover Dobson Tourism Supporters of Surry County

07/14/2024

07/14/2024

Important roadwork to multiple roads/streets starting Monday in Mount Airy.

**** Starting Monday, July 15, The Department of Transportation will have contractors starting the milling/resurfacing on US 52, NB, which will be the last 1.4 miles before the NC/VA State line.

There will also be several rd.’s along the outskirts of Mount Airy that will have daytime milling/resurfacing, Red Brush Rd. (On Toast Rd. end), Maple Hollow Rd., Fancy Gap Rd., & Greenhill Rd.

All this work will be daytime and is expected to be completed over the next 4-6 weeks +/-, dependent upon weather and other unknown variables.

****** Several different roads in Mount Airy (N. Franklin Rd., N. South St., Fredrick St., & W. Pine St. from Main St. to NC 89 ), starting next Monday, July 15, lowering manholes & water valve structures, then start milling and resurfacing the following week. This will be night work and we anticipate 4 weeks +/- to complete depending on weather and other variables

Thank you for your patience!

07/12/2024

Free concert in Dobson tonight from 7-9 pm! Wind feels nice! Under shaded roof! Food trucks! Dobson Farmers Market, 915 E. Atkins St., Dobson. Music at the Market!

07/12/2024

3rd driest June in the last 130 years in Surry County with the majority of the county in a severe drought. Surry County Fire Marshal's Office Surry County Emergency Services

07/12/2024

Surry on the Go is filming a mock v**e explosion exercise with Camp Med students from Northern Regional Hospital, Surry County Emergency Services and local first responders! We will post the videos when complete over the next few weeks! Northern Regional Hospital Northern Wellness and Fitness Center Surry County Emergency Services Surry County Sheriffs Office Mount Airy Fire Department The City of Mount Airy, NC Four Way Volunteer Fire Department Franklin Community Volunteer Fire Dept Mount Airy Police Department Surry Community College Surry County Schools Elkin City Schools Mount Airy City Schools AirCare Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Surry County Fire Marshal's Office

07/11/2024

Events in Surry County this weekend!

In the Town of Dobson: This Friday night, July 12 kicks off the 2024 Music at the Market Concert Series featuring Steve Marshall & Highroad from 7 until 9 pm at the Surry County Farmers Market, 903 E. Atkins Street, Dobson. Free admission! Come early at 6 pm for supper featuring Fat Catz BBQ, Kinder's Kitchen and The Chill Mobile!

In Elkin NC:
- Friday night, July 12 is Food Truck Friday from 11 am to 8 pm. Live at Five: Free music by George Smith from 5 to 8 pm. Food Trucks: 13 Bones, Southern on Wheels, Burgers & More, Lobster Dogs, Scoops & More, A-maize-Ing Kettle Korn and Duck Donuts. Wine/Beer: Shelton Vineyards & Angry Troll Brewing. All events located at Elkin Farmers Market, 226 N. Bridge St., Elkin.
- Saturday, July 13 is the Farmers Market from 9 am to Noon. Located at Elkin Farmers Market, 226 N. Bridge St., Elkin.
- Foothills Theatre presents Beautiful: The Carole King Musical on Friday and Saturday, July 12 and 13 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, July 14 at 2:30 pm at Dixon Auditorium at Elkin High School, 334 Elk Spur Street, Elkin. Tickets are $20 at the door (cash) or you can pay $21 per ticket in advance by credit card ($1 service charge included) at https://www.foothillsarts.org/tickets/p/beautiful
- Storytime:
Toddlers & Tots – Friday, July 12 at 10 am Elkin Public Library
Preschoolers – Friday, July 12 at 11 am Elkin Public Library

In the Town of Pilot Mountain:
- Saturday, July 13 is the Farmer's Market from 3 to 6 pm, located at 300 South Key Street, Pilot Mountain.
- Saturday, July 13 is a Jelly Fish Painting class with Kevin Casteel. (Adults, Young Adults and Children). Pre-registration is suggested. $10 cost to cover supplies. Payable at the door. Charles H. Stone Memorial Library. Call the library for more details.

In The City of Mount Airy, NC:
- THIS WEEKEND at the Blackmon Amphitheatre
⭐Thursday, July 11 - The Embers featuring Craig Woolard
⭐Friday, July 12 - The Catalinas
⭐Saturday, July 13 - The Tonez
All concerts this weekend start at 7:30 pm. Tickets: $17 at the door or ANNUAL PASS ($160+tax). Cash/Check/Credit/Debit Cards are accepted. Please Note: Credit/Debit card processing fees are applied.
- 🍿THIS WEEKEND at the The Historic Earle Theatre & Old-Time Music Heritage Hall🍿
"Despicable Me 4" Rated PG
Tickets $8 + tax
Friday, July 12th at 4 & 7 PM
Saturday, July 13th at 4 & 7 PM
Sunday, July 14th at 4 & 7 PM
- WPAQ Merry-Go-Round at the Historic Earle Theatre
Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Admission $8 or Surry Arts Council Annual Pass. Attend the Merry-Go-Round free with your $10 admission to the Andy Griffith Museum purchased on the day of the show. Ticket also gets you into the Siamese Twins Museum.
- Mount Airy Ghost Tour, every Friday and Saturday at 8 pm, Mount Airy Museum of Regional History, 301 N Main St Mount Airy. Contact the museum for tickets.
- Sunday, July 14 from 1 to 4 pm is Free Family Fun Day at the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Mount Airy.
- Sunday, July 14 from 3 to 5 pm is an event about Women in Old-time Music at the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History.
Discover Dobson Explore Elkin Elkin Main Street Visit Pilot Mountain Visit Mayberry NC Surry Arts Council Downtown Mount Airy Northwestern Regional Library

07/10/2024

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07/10/2024

Bean Shoals Access construction continues to move along! History of Surry County, North Carolina Town of Pilot Mountain Visit Pilot Mountain

07/09/2024

Be on the lookout for the new Surry County Public Works
Convenience Center Stickers. This video goes into great detail.
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07/08/2024

This Summer is a good time to rent a shelter at an affordable price from Surry County Parks and Recreation! Call (336) 401-8235 to reserve a shelter today!

07/05/2024

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT IN SURRY COUNTY FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina, including the Piedmont.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

07/05/2024

Mountain Park July 4th Fireworks! Happy Independence Day everyone! Park Ruritans

07/04/2024

This Friday night in the Town of Pilot Mountain and The City of Mount Airy, NC! Go to hauntedmayberry.com for tickets and more info or call the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History.

07/03/2024

07/03/2024

🚨Surry County Sports Hall of Fame and Ring of Honor🚨

The Surry County Sports Hall of Fame and Ring of Honor is now accepting nominations for the class of 2024 until September 9th at 5:00pm. Nominations will be accepted at the Surry County Parks and Recreation Department Office, 122 Hamby Rd Dobson, NC 27017.

⬇Nomination Form⬇
https://bit.ly/NominationFormHallofFame