The Mount Airy News

08/23/2025

It has become a tradition in Dobson, as consistent and regular as the turn of the seasons -- the annual Dobson Elementary School parade celebrating the start of the school year.

It has become a tradition in Dobson, as consistent and regular as the turn of the seasons — the annual Dobson Elementary School parade celebrating the start of the school

08/23/2025

Recently the Pilot Mountain Board of Commissioners received an alarming report from Armfield Recreation Committee member Tim Childress that the Armfield Recreation Center had lost almost a fifth of its membership in July following a recent rate incr…

Recently the Pilot Mountain Board of Commissioners received an alarming report from Armfield Recreation Committee member Tim Childress that the Armfield Recreation Center had lost almost a fifth of its

08/23/2025

The providing of free community Wi-Fi in downtown Mount Airy has moved a step closer to reality with city officials' approval of an easement agreement for installation of related equipment.

The providing of free community Wi-Fi in downtown Mount Airy has moved a step closer to reality with city officials’ approval of an easement agreement for installation of related equipment.

08/23/2025

Nearly nine months after meeting in the third round of the 2024 1A State Playoffs, Mount Airy and Starmount ran it back in the 2025 season opener on Aug. 22.

08/22/2025

Amazon facility ahead of schedule

Amazon’s new 60,000-square-foot distribution center on N.C. 89 has achieved its temporary certificate of occupancy two months ahead of the proposed date, marking a significant milestone for what officials envision

08/22/2025

Friday Night Lights have arrived! Check out our preview of local football teams before the action begins tonight

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08/22/2025

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating a workplace accident that resulted in the death of an out-of-state man on Monday, Aug. 18 at Wildwood Commerce Park in Austinville.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating a workplace accident that resulted in the death of an out-of-state man on Monday, Aug. 18 at Wildwood Commerce Park in

08/22/2025

Bears climb to 4-0 with recent road wins

WALNUT COVE – Mount Airy dominated from start to finish in a 3-0 win at South Stokes.

08/22/2025

It’s early Saturday morning in Mount Airy, and Jenn James is moving. Boxes and furniture are scattered across the carport as friends help load the truck. Among them is Brandon Johnson — the same man who arrested her three years ago on drug trafficki…

It’s early Saturday morning in Mount Airy, and Jenn James is moving. Boxes and furniture are scattered across the carport as friends help load the truck. Among them is Brandon

08/21/2025

STUART, Va. — The Patrick County Sheriff’s Office has announced charges against or arrests of residents in the Mount Airy vicinity, including:

08/21/2025

KING — A television show documenting the renovation of a local veteran’s home — along with telling his story of service to the U.S. — will premiere Friday on the Lifetime TV network.

KING — A television show documenting the renovation of a local veteran’s home — along with telling his story of service to the U.S. — will premiere Friday on the

08/21/2025

There's no indication that the city of Mount Airy is planning to enter the real estate business, but at the same time officials are considering selling off its surplus land to potentially help ease a local housing crunch.

There’s no indication that the city of Mount Airy is planning to enter the real estate business, but at the same time officials are considering selling off its surplus land