Mount Airy residents are facing the possibility of a 5% water-sewer rate hike for the upcoming fiscal year, but no property tax increase is being recommended.

Surry Community College President Dr. David Shockley did something rarely seen come budget time: he asked for less.

January 2026 long will be remembered locally for its late-month 5.5-inch snowstorm and separate 1.5-inch onslaught of sleet — but heat?

Add another area to a growing list of customers to which the city of Mount Airy supplies water. This time a local housing development is involved, the Reeves Mill Subdivision containing 41 homes. The ...

Patrol vehicles with a predominantly white color scheme have long been a trademark of the Mount Airy Police Department, but ...

Wednesday afternoon the Stokes County Sherriff's Office held a press conference to release further details involving a ...

Surry County home values have more than doubled since 2017, with the average house now selling for $250,000 compared to $122,000 seven years ago, county officials learned during their annual ...

DOBSON — East Surry remained unbeaten in the Northwest 3A/4A Conference by taking down Surry Central on Feb. 10.

Franklin Community Volunteer Fire Department voted Corbin Soots as its new chief Tuesday, installing a 13-year veteran who ...

Mount Airy officials have approved the rezoning of property downtown to accommodate a new commercial entity — Granstone ...

Mia Mendez earned first place in the recent Elks Hoop Shoot competition in the 10–11-year-old girls division at Franklin Elementary School, showcasing her free-throw skills and determination.

On Jan. 23, North Surry survived a rivalry game against Mount Airy with a 42-40 win. Due to winter weather, the next game North played was Feb. 10 — also against Mount Airy. North handled its business ...