Tuesdays presentation, also involving Surry Animal Rescue volunteer Teresa Leiva, was held during a meeting of the Rotary Club of Mount Airy. Other overcharges were found in relation to the municipalitys ability to vacate a situation in which Duke Energy offers energy-efficiency programs to business customers, funded through a cost-recovery rider. Essay winners Natily Presnell, Coal Smith, Easton Tolbert, and Kyra Steele presented their essays. Welch said 354 tickets were snatched up by eager fans. He is charged with second degree murder, shooting from a vehicle, brandishing a firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a schedule II controlled substance, possession of a firearm while in possession of a schedule II controlled substance, attempted carjacking, two counts of use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and assault and battery. The 13 Bones restaurant from elsewhere in town also is to have a presence there. Almost five years later I have still never met anyone that has one bad thing to say about him, Cox said. Deputy Sain, who is relatively new to the Patrick County Sheriffs Office, told those assembled how the prosecutors office assists local law enforcement efforts in many positive ways. It is located at 215 Triple R Drive in the Flat Rock community, accessible from McBride Road via East Pine Street (N.C. 103) coming from Mount Airy. For more information on the election process and officer duties, visit NC HOSA State Officer Process, and for more information about Mount Airy High School HOSA, contact Lynn Snow at lsnow@mtairy.k12.nc.us or 336-789-5147. Everybody loves it, the Florida woman said with a smile. This week they saw a chance to help create meaningful change by connecting people to opportunity. Im very excited to be coming back to my adopted second hometown, he said Monday. In another novel approach a new outreach is coming soon when Reeves office will be hosting a Sports and Drug Awareness seminar for coaches. Telecommunications companies tend to seek out existing tall facilities such as the municipal water tank for antenna placements. Cats are hard to find homes for because there are so many of them, Mooney advised the audience at Cross Creek. Tickets are $8. Wesley Wright said Friday from the shade under the bleachers that his child was participating in the days events. The city of Mount Airy recently hooked up with a company that specializes in identifying billing errors and overcharges by utility providers such as Duke Energy which already has identified refunds and annual savings totaling about $54,000. Leavitt Elite Insurance Advisors announced last week it has merged with Simmons Insurance Agency, another in a series of mergers by the larger Leavitt with smaller insurance brokers over the past few years. In involved to Golden Leaf Foundation, the Town of Elkin, Surry County, Surry Economic Development Partnership, and was extremely complex, Harris said Monday before cheerfully introducing the resolution to terminate the lease and initiate the sale which passed the board unanimously. On March 25, Mesa . Traffic, he said, was being detoured onto Cook School Road. North Surry High School student Benjamin Hiatt recently attended the HOSA State Leadership Conference and Competition along with his HOSA advisor and health occupations teacher, Mandy Reynolds. That illustrates how the two go hand in hand, according to Long and Kini Brindle, the school systems social emotional learning and exceptional childrens compliance coordinator, who have co-planned Peacefest. With only a very limited number of people doing this in the community it is hard to cover the entire county as much as you are able to visualize; there just arent enough hours in the day so having helpers, partnerships, and collaborations are so important in this work, she said. His office, Causey said, is independent and self-sufficient, existing on revenue it collects from insurance licensing and fees, enforcement fines, and other sources of revenue. The cornucopia of stakeholders in the task force included mental health experts, substance abuse counselors, educators, juvenile justice subject matter experts, family members effected by substance use disorder, and individuals who are the living in long term recovery. The crash occurred at 7:33 a.m. according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. They went ahead and did it, Kindy said of the trek that was described as moderate to strenuous. Outside of the competition events, the expo taking place offered a lot of insight on things like colleges and the Red Cross as well as different jobs and opportunities in the medical field. Benjamin is a junior at North Surry High School and is the son of Patrick and Susan Hiatt. Surry Central High School will again this year be conducting a slate of activities and presentations for its student body as part of addiction awareness week April 24 28. Law enforcement executed search warrants on the property at 300 Jud Pitts Road in Mt. Its a significant bump for all involved, the county manager explained. It was a great experience.. AT & T and T-Mobile are now paying monthly charges of $4,862 and 3,216, respectively, based on previous reports. Breaking the cycle of unemployment, or underemployment, can change the future trajectory of a persons life. They called me because I had a Buick, he said, which occurred through club contacts. of Mt. Airy One, LLC, of Durham, being fined $100 daily since April 7 until both streets are fully reopened, which Farmer says is in the offing, based on his contacts. Semedina Maria Rodriguez, 34, of 1560 Simpson Mill Road, was charged with misdemeanor larceny and possession of stolen goods on April 11 at Lowes Foods on West Independence Boulevard. The efforts at Surry Central are a repeat effort from last school year but Reeves was quick to point out during a recent meeting of the Strengthening Systems for North Carolina Children task force, of which Surry County is a pilot member, it was Cave who had taken on the bulk of this years coordination effort. Jordan is continuing the legacy of volunteerism for the Graham Field baseball site.. Roebuck said the film is the first released by his non-profit film company, A Channel of Peace, although the firm has distributed another movie, Getting Grace, which Roebuck directed, and the companys next film, Hail Mary, is in post-production work. We anticipate this growing next year, according to Kindy, who hopes that will include adding a kayaking component with demonstrations of the sport at Armfield Civic Center. Surry Central High School concluded Addiction Awareness Week on Friday after a week that was chock-full of information on the dangers of substance use and mental health. Not really. Its a tough thing when you lose a young man at 24 years old. That was the role the fictional character Matlock played for the fictional Lewis, and to a degree, the role Griffith played for Roebuck. Youre gonna drive him someplace else., Lee Mills agreed. Among the range of topics were city and state government relations; fire operations; police and code enforcement; public works/utilities; finance; parks and recreation; and planning. It is described as a 28-inch shotgun with a wood stock and strap. The husband, according to the photo and posting, then turned and ran, warning other motorists to flee the area. Back in 2004 and 2005, when she was starting the series, the story was far different, with bands many of them coming from communities across the South reluctant to commit to a series they had never heard of in a relatively small town. By Charlie Dwyer. The flip side of that coin is found Thursday when the topic is recovery and Noah Sheetz of Pierced Ministries will speak. Admission to each show throughout the series is $15, or a season pass. . There is also new space available in the Betty Wright Room, in the newly built arts center next to the amphitheatre, just across the street from the Andy Griffith Playhouse. Enjoy an afternoon of hands-on activities and demonstrations, hanging out with the famous Mayberry Llamas, and getting to know all of the opportunities your community has to offer.. My favorite part was my all-night ride-along, participant Charles Hiatt said of a popular segment of the Citizens Police Academy in which class members get to accompany officers on patrols. He fell in love with the town, so much so that he returned in the fall to take part in the annual Mayberry Days festival, and this week he is due back in Mount Airy for the premiere of his feature film, Lucky Louie.. He later served as a probation/parole officer in Surry County, chief probation/parole officer in Forsyth County, and judicial district manager for District 17, covering Rockingham, Stokes and Surry counties. Kindy and other festival organizers also are buoyed by the teamwork exhibited by town government staff members in putting on the event, along with expressing appreciation for its sponsors and a legion of volunteers. Austin Caviness will bring a brief message. I really do like the setup here, because I live in Pilot Mountain, she mentioned. I think thats also something that needs to be understood, it doesnt say you cant ever build a business. So until that arrives next week, that fence will be there, but it will be against the curb and all the lanes will be open, Farmer advised Thursday night. On Wednesday, Joe Rick and Robyn Dillon will talk to students; Dillon will discuss her son Jakes death from an overdose. The obtaining of their first, a Buick Reatta, coincided with the Crutchfields marriage, which naturally added some sentimental value to the couples appreciation of the brand. TowerPoint documents indicate that new rental revenues would be generated from tenants collocating on available space across a rooftop outside the present lease area. They discussed the merits of a one-acre lot size and agreed that the Rural Residential (RR) would change from 0.69 acres to 1 acre. Budbreak organizers are expecting Tim Elliott to be a big hit at the event. The homeplace facility on Triple R Drive includes an indoor performing area along with a recently created Easter Brothers museum featuring copies of their albums, instruments and other materials from their career spanning 68 years. After graduation, she enrolled in the University of South Carolina Law School and upon completing studies there returned to work in Patrick County. I get a little verklempt just talking about it, he said after pausing for a moment, then clearing his throat before going on. If thats not Gods hand, I dont know any other way that could happen.. Attending the conference provides students with the opportunity to meet and network with other young people who are interested in healthcare careers. In the simulator, I was told I was very dangerous, related Cathy Morris, another graduate, drawing laughter from the audience. He also teased a major announcement for Mount Airy but said he could reveal no additional information prior to Thursday. Raymer related that it came about through donations of money and time from the late Scott Graham, along with (present Mayor) Jon Cawley, Darren Lewis, Todd Harris and others. With backgrounds checks already complete and the employer aware of the candidates past there are no surprises coming down the line for the person to deal with when a background check pops an arrest record. Speakers throughout the week covered an array of topics from anxiety and health, decision making, and firsthand stories of families who have suffered a loss and of success stories of recovery. The Surry County Office of Substance Abuse Recovery began last year in a pilot program that has been looking at ways that everyday citizens and community partners can help change outcomes. She is a former speech therapist at B.H. Police were told Tuesday that an undisclosed sum of money had been stolen at South Street Sudz on North South Street, where it was taken by two unknown suspects who broke into a coin safe there. The Sheetz convenience store on Rockford Street was the scene of a larceny on April 5, when two unknown suspects stole Corona Hard Seltzer valued at $19. With their headquarters in Pittsburgh, PGW operates seven manufacturing plants, two satellite facilities and has an international presence with a manufacturing plant in Poland. Deputies searched homes at 163 Glen Terrace in Mount Airy, 132 . Also honored was Caroline Lemmond, with the Blue Ridge Parkway Individual Volunteer Award. Pilot Mountain is North Carolinas most iconic natural landmark, Kindy added in reference to the nearby peak for which a state and the town itself is named, with Hanging Rock State Park another heavily visited venue in neighboring Stokes County. The social emotional component recognizes that many things can affect a students performance in the classroom and their overall well-being, which educators are doing more to address nowadays, Brindle indicated. As with any street festival, vendors were part of the gathering in Pilot Mountain including the usual food items such as the obligatory funnel cake. The Sauras went on to advance into the fourth round of the NCHSAA State 1A Playoffs. As president-elect, Abby is expected to serve as the 2024-2025 NC HOSA Executive Council president. That is partly because there is so much to develop in the program. Jordan, a North Surry High School senior, planned and organized the work, set footers and helped with the installation of two concrete slab floors in the batting cages at the ballfield on Jones School Road at the northern end of town. In the case of Cary and Lynn Crutchfield, a couple from Old Town, Florida, their fleet includes seven Buicks altogether. Carroll County Sheriff Kevin Kemp confirmed to The Carroll News that U.S. 52 near the Fancy Gap Mountain area was temporarily closed due to the investigation. South Stokes baseball was to have hosted Elkin, but the game was canceled after news of the accident spread. While she acknowledged that the groups work involves seeking homes for strays that find themselves on Death Row at the county animal shelter, it also encompasses much more. As is the case with all new employees, volunteers must undergo a full background check, along with required drug and health screenings, and attend a general orientation session to familiarize themselves with hospital policies and procedures, as well as federal, state, and industry-wide regulations, such as federal law that governs patient confidentiality. Madelyn Wilmoth was the winner of the essay contest followed by Isaac Eller, Alexis Stanley and Chase Butcher. For years there has been no change to the lot size requirement (0.69 acres) and a specific proposed change to Rural Agricultural (RA) to 2 acres had some seeing red. Accounts were found to be billed correctly, with no errors, among all those companies except for Duke Energy, according to a breakdown provided by No Cost Solutions. The board reached consensus Monday evening to revise the buffer zone down from 1,200 feet to 600 feet. Primarily, though, he said the Insurance Commission investigates and goes after those who commit insurance fraud and investigates cases of arson. First, area readers and residents submit nominations to The Mount Airy News, highlighting businesses and service professionals who stand out to individuals. He eventually teams up with members of his Bible study, all of whom are ex-convictsthat he arrested and rehabilitated. That started what would become a strong friendship, resulting in Roebuck coming back to the series later as a regular. That realization became clear Thursday night when the Mount Airy Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to approve a letter of intent from a company called TowerPoint to acquire a telecommunications easement at the citys tank property on Rockford Street. Altec, Wayne Farms, AES, Leonard were just some of the bigger named employers but a walk around the room found a display of handmade ties from Brown & Church, Ltd. of Pilot Mountain, a firm looking to add two employees to their operation. When Commonwealths Attorney Stephanie Vipperman was appointed as a judge, Bobbitt ran for and was elected to that position after serving on an interim basis initially. Champions also are those who have overcome adversity presented by a home situation or health condition. Those who attend the concert are encouraged to take blankets or lawn chairs. All proceeds benefit the Surry Community College Horticulture Club. The byway is not a new creation, but the Scenic Byway Overlay District though is and as proposed it would create a buffer zone 1,200 feet from the center dividing line along the byway. Mount Airy Parks and Recreation is proud of its partnerships with the Boy Scouts of America, he mentioned. Shelton Vineyards was on hand with gigantic decorative bottles of wine on the table which may seem an odd fit for a recovery to work job fair. It was extremely hard for me to book the bands, Jones said. Thompson had been banned from the medical facility on April 8, police records show, but returned there three days later and allegedly stole food from the hospital cafeteria, for which restitution is owed. Starting this summer, volunteers will be given the opportunity to request assignments within the hospitals new Northern Medical Group medical office building, across from the hospital on South Street a 25,000-square-foot facility that will house several specialty practices of Northern Regional Hospital, including gastroenterology, family medicine, urology, and general surgery. Our passion is to help these poor animals.. Oliver began in September 2020 and wrapped up last month. The guest speakers were Deputy Eric Latza and Judge Gretchen Kirkman. Which is big in Surry County because we have the four rivers.. She deserves this opportunity because she has put in the work. Central Middle School had three of its debate teams finish in the top three in the regional competition, qualifying them to move on to state competition. Or more specifically, the lives of two families whose farms played key roles in the eventual development of Horne Creek Farm State Historic Site. The move is aimed at saving the county millions in interest and yield savings to some Mount Airy residents on their monthly bill. Authorities arrested and charged three Mt. Students also competed in events to display their skills. The annual observance of the National Day of Prayer is scheduled for May 4, with two local services part of the yearly event. These rounds of golf are donated, and I think by agencies working together to support efforts like these is a positive thing., The fight against substance use disorder, underage drinking, and vaping require multifaceted approaches from varying directions and a sense of communal purpose as it is this communitys problem and not just the individual who is suffering. Among the beneficiaries are the Surry Medical Ministries free clinic, Friends of the Mount Airy Police Department, Rotary Pup Dog Park, Young Entrepreneurs of Surry (YES), programs to combat the opioid problem and others. He won election to the statewide post in November of 2016, and was re-elected in 2020. I was trying to book the bands a year in advance and our series had no credibility, no history, she said during an interview several years ago. TowerPoint is a telecommunications infrastructure and real estate investment company based in Atlanta which acquires, develops and manages what it calls premium digital infrastructure assets throughout North America.. The quarterly dividend is payable to common shareholders of record on May 12 and is expected to be paid on or about May 26. April 07, 2023. The film will have additional showings Friday, April 28, Saturday, April 29, and Sunday, April 30 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. each day. Hes not gonna be able to do it. A high-speed pursuit along Interstate 77 in May 2018 led to a fiery collision that took the life of North Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper Samuel N. Bullard. Citizen allies such as Nancy and Kurt Van Drie of Open Air Ministries were also doing what they could to make a difference Thursday as they offered rides to the job fair. While I have been wanting to have a career in the medical field, though Im not sure of what specialty yet. The sale was announced in November, when First Communitys board of directors had agreed to purchase the Mount Airy based bank in a deal that saw Surrey Bancorp stock holders received 0.7159 shares of First Community stock. I hope and pray that this movie we are showing is such an extension of the spirit of Matlock, to the extent it is a mystery that needs to be solved, the guy trying to solve it is 80 years old. An investigation into illegal drug sales in Mt. Email: ssmtoffice@gmail.com / ssmtpmu@gmail.com / ssmtjobs@gmail.com In a community where the demand for real estate, and rentals, greatly exceeds inventory, those opposed to the change voiced concerns that raising the minimum lot size was going to price many home buyers out of the market. Other winners include Joyce and Rick Martin, campground hosts at Doughton Park; Ken and Julie Carpenter, lead volunteers in the Boone/Blowing Rock area; and students of The Christ School, who serve as maintenance volunteers on a group basis in the Asheville area. This year, the series is expanding once again, going a couple of weeks into October, with a total of 59 concerts between its opening next weekend and the final two shows on Oct. 13 and Oct. 14. At first, it really means everything to have helpers like Dena. Dalton said the services generally bring out good-sized crowds, but he doesnt understand why they are not much larger. A Volunteers-In-Parks program of the Blue Ridge Parkway places such personnel in virtually every aspect of park operations. Charlotte Reeves, outreach coordinator for the Surry County Office of Substance Abuse Recovery, said this year, Theyre doing five different days of community agencies coming to the school so we can spread the information all week long.. Heyes will read from the book and both Heyes and Coulter will be available to sign copies. Terms found in the incentives package that brought the multi-million dollar project to Elkin have been satisfied and Knopf brought documents prepared by county attorney Ed Woltz to begin the process of and terminating the lease agreement and selling the land back to PGW.