Police issue shopping-safety tips

Mt. Airy News - Fri Nov 27

With shoppers being victimized in increasing numbers lately, Mount Airy police have issued tips they hope will lessen opportunities for criminals to strike during the holiday season.

Local Scouts Sell Christmas Trees For Good Cause

WFMY 2 Greensboro - Fri Nov 27

If you're looking for a Christmas tree this holiday season, consider buying from a local boy scout troop.

Lewis home features fireplaces, indoor pool

Mt. Airy News - Thu Nov 26

Teresa Lewis arranges decorations on the mantle in the living room of her home that will be on this yeara s Christmas tour of Homes on Dec.

Joint efforts result in great things

Mt. Airy News - Thu Nov 26

Great things can happen when people come together for a good cause. Recently, employees with United Plastics Corp.

Church continues holiday meals

Mt. Airy News - Wed Nov 25

Volunteer drivers line up inside Wal-Mart Wednesday afternoon in preparation of delivering 255 Thanksgiving meals to area homes.

Fictional Mayberry celebrated rural America | Good morning column

Courierpress.com - Wed Nov 25

It's happened twice in the last few days. Folks ask, "You're from southwestern Virginia, right?" I answer in the affirmative.

County collects more than 2,700 boxes for Operation Christmas Child

Mt. Airy News - Tue Nov 24

Ronnie Simpson brings in some of the boxes filled by Cornerstone Baptist Church for Operation Christmas Child.

DBA assisting Sheriff's Christmas Fund

Mt. Airy News - Tue Nov 24

Similar to Santaa s Elves, merchants in downtown Mount Airy are lending a helping hand to area children and families by taking part in the annual Christmas fund of the Surry County Sheriffa s Office.

All-county band concert tonight

Mt. Airy News - Mon Nov 23

Morgan Wall/The News Dr. John Ross, director of bands at Appalachian State University, serves as the guest conductor for the high school all-county band.

Flat Rock Baptist Church featured on Christmas tour

Mt. Airy News - Mon Nov 23

Carol Cockerham, a member of Flat Rock Baptist Church hangs a wreath on the door of the sanctuary in preparation for the Christmas tour of homes.