Thunder in wintertime is not that unusual even though it is not accompanied by thunderstorms. Winter thunder occurs when the temperatures aloft are warmer than they are on the ground below. My grandma ...

A judge sentenced an 18-year-old who acknowledged killing five people in a North Carolina mass shooting to life in prison ...

Kidnapping, assault and larceny charges have been filed stemming from an investigation at a residence on Linville Road, the Mount Airy Police Department has announced.

Surry County officials are being asked to invest $2 million in public funds to construct speculative industrial buildings after losing out on most economic development opportunities due to a critical ...

A full parking lot is a good measure of participation in certain activities, which was the case Thursday for the start of early voting in Mount Airy ahead of a ...

East Surry topped No. 10 East Rutherford 43-36 in the opening round, while Mount Airy beat Madison 62-14. Mount Airy then defeated East Surry 67-10 in the second round. East Surry ends the season with ...

14 ‘You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. 15 No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house.

Religion is many things to many people, but it should never be a justification for hate and violence, and a little-known but impactful non-profit organization is hard at ...

J.G. Coram Construction Inc. announced Thursday the transition of ownership to third-generation family leadership, with James “JB” Coram assuming control of the 48-year-old Mount Airy-based ...

Kalyn Collins, who led North Surry with 10 points, took advantage of East Surry turnovers to cut the deficit to seven in the ...

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

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