The Mount Airy News

07/05/2024

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An investigation is underway after a body was found on Independence Day in the area of Mount Herman Church Road and Brim Road in Mount Airy. A statement from the

07/04/2024

The need to address affordable housing shortages and higher home prices and rents has prompted plenty of talk during and since the pandemic.

Cody Filipczak — a home builder and developer in Eau Claire, Wisconsin — is translating those words into deeds.

He redeveloped a shuttered assisted living facility into new affordable apartments and has development plans to bring more manufactured homes to a region where real estate costs have roughly doubled.

Still, those are just small bites at a very big and challenging apple.
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06/21/2024

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06/15/2024

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06/13/2024

Early morning fire behind Chili's, check back for updates

A fire in the 1300 block of Park Drive in Mount Airy caused quite a stir Thursday morning as first responders from around the county raced to put out a

06/09/2024

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06/09/2024

The roar of dinosaurs, the laughter of children -- all at Pilot Mountain on Saturday.

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05/30/2024

North Surry graduates celebrate, express gratitude

It was a time of celebration, gratitude, and emotion Saturday morning for nearly 200 North Surry High School graduates, their families, and faculty members who have been with them through

05/30/2024

MCA graduates looking toward horizon

The need to look beyond the horizon was a common theme at the seventh-annual commencement ceremony for Millennium Charter Academy.

05/30/2024

Mount Airy seniors set to tackle life

References to WWE wrestling and delivering a punch to the gut figured prominently during Mount Airy High School’s graduation program — with speakers not advocating violence through those remarks, but

05/29/2024

East Surry grads encouraged to maintain hope, embrace the unknown

PILOT MOUNTAIN — When reflecting on all the things she could speak about in her commencement address for the Class of 2024, East Surry High School principal Shannon DuPlessis said

05/29/2024

Golden Eagle grads soar into future

DOBSON — Although a rain threat had prompted Surry Central High School’s commencement exercises to be moved indoors, enough rays maneuvered through the clouds to enable departing Golden Eagles to

05/29/2024

Granite Bears finish 1A West Regional Runner-up

Mount Airy’s historic season came to an end in Game 3 of the 1A West Regional Championship on May 25.

05/25/2024

Granite City Gladiators force Game 3

ASHEBORO — The 1A West Regional Championship is headed back to the Granite City.

05/23/2024

Mount Airy falls to Uwharrie Charter in Game 1 of West Regional Finals

Mount Airy dropped just its second game of the season in a 4-0 loss to Uwharrie Charter.

05/23/2024

Badgett finishes State Runner-up at golf championship

MONROE — East Surry’s golf team brought hardware home from the state championship match for the fifth-straight season.

05/20/2024

Mount Airy defeated Cherryville 4-2 on May 17 to advance to the 1A West Regional Championship Series.

05/18/2024

Mount Airy advanced to the 1A West Regional Championship Series by defeating Cherryville 4-2

05/18/2024

MOCKSVILLE — Local athletes combined to win seven total medals, including two golds, at the 1A Midwest Regional Track & Field Championship.

05/17/2024

WEST END — Mount Airy capped off a successful golf season by taking home the 1A State Runner-up trophy.

05/17/2024

Mount Airy outlasts Thomasville 1-0 to reach regional semifinal

For a split second, a hard hit ball up the middle of the field looked like it might spell trouble for Mount Airy.

05/17/2024

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05/15/2024

Dual Team Tennis Roundup: Bears return to Regional Semifinal, Cards reach Elite Eight

Three local tennis teams qualified for the NCHSAA Dual Team Tournament: East Surry, Mount Airy and Surry Central.

05/15/2024

‘Dialed in’ Bears shut out Rams

Mount Airy took care of business by defeating Highland Tech 8-0 on May 10.

05/15/2024

Riggs wins two regional track titles; 10 locals qualify for 2A states

MOUNT PLEASANT — A pair of gold medals won by Ella Riggs highlighted Surry County’s appearance in the 2A Midwest Regional Track & Field Championship.