Lynch said the standard has remained the same, helping lead the way for the staff and keeping the hotel among the top in the chain. The Hampton Inn employs 32 people at present — though Lynch said she would like to staff up to We do have some long term employees that have been here for plus years, who have helped to keep us going. Present ownership and long-term employees have been instrumental to the success of this hotel.
I just hope and pray the coming years bring more fortune and prosperity and we can make our current owners just as proud as I feel like we made Zack. The list of what divides people in both North Carolina and across the nation seems to grow longer — and more vitriolic — every day. Or more specifically, letting people share memories and thoughts about their hometowns — and Mount Airy is front and center with two separate presentations on a national website devoted to the cause.
They were hoping to find ways to promote civility and a way to encourage folks to get back to talking to one another without rancor, and regardless of political, religious or social differences. They then came across the idea of having people talk about the one thing McGinn said most people have fond memories of — their hometowns. Next came Dolly Parton, along with both Burns and Stuart making ones as well, and the project took off. Thus, Mayor Ron Niland was in the first group of mayors across the nation invited to submit a video.
I thought that was a good idea. Mount Airy got a second entry onto the website because of a friendship Stuart had with Andy Griffith. She talked about Griffith, his basing much of the show on his time growing up in his hometown, and his influence on Mount Airy. McGinn said the effort is an all-volunteer one which has caught fire in recent days.
He hopes the project continues drawing interest — hundreds of towns and groups have submitted videos to be featured — and eventually becomes a national movement. We just picked up the phone and started calling some people. We want to make honoring hometowns and annual national celebration. And in the end, he believes if it does catch on, perhaps a National Hometown Day can be the beginning of bringing people back together, celebrating what they have in common rather than their differences.
Combs was charged with 65 counts of third degree sexual exploitation of a minor, five counts of statutory sex offense, five counts of indecent liberties with a minor, five counts of crime against nature, one count of first degree kidnapping, one count of statutory rape of a child under the age of 15, and one count of incest with a child. He was arrested on the charges and jailed. With law enforcement agencies working together with open communication, it completely takes out jurisdictional lines for offenders to hide behind.
Thank you to everyone involved to help bring this investigation closer to the finish line. In during the Korean War, Paul Madren was a member of the Air Force who took to the air to monitor enemy activities — and now he is preparing for a much different kind of flight.
Eighty veterans will be aboard altogether who served their country during its various wars, with their free trip to Washington serving as a way of thanking them for their contributions including visiting key sites honoring that legacy. Madren, 90, had applied to participate in the program a couple of years ago. As it turns out, the one on Thursday will be the first in 10 years. The program is aided by fundraising events along with corporate sponsors and other supporters.
He and 16 fellow Korean War veterans make up another contingent. His wartime activities consisted of serving with a reconnaissance squadron as an electronics radio engineer and specialist. Its main mission was to fly F Sabre jets equipped with cameras along a river separating North and South Korea and nearby roadways while recording activities such as troop movements.
He views the Triad Honor Flight as a rare opportunity to swap war stories with a group of guys who, while serving in different theaters, have commonalities. After returning to Piedmont Triad International Airport Thursday night, the veterans will be treated to a welcome home party. Joyce is charged with possessing methamphetamine, a felony, along with simple possession of a Schedule II controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, identified as syringes. Bates is scheduled to appear in Surry District Court on Monday.
Dramatic changes — possibly including two-way traffic — could be in store for downtown Mount Airy in the wake of a presentation to city officials regarding a proposed master plan for the central business district. It came after concerns were raised during an Oct. Board members Jon Cawley and Tom Koch objected to that action, which was part of a consent agenda typically containing routine matters approved in one rubber-stamp vote with no discussion.
Their concerns led to the downtown master plan issue being discussed at length on Oct. The commissioners decided by consensus to put the matter on hold until a Benchmark representative gave an-depth presentation, which occurred during their first November meeting last Thursday.
Benchmark President Jason Epley was on hand to explain how the firm could help improve the downtown area through the modernized master plan eyed, which again resulted in no funding decision on the proposal. Since , the Charlotte-based firm has provided planning-related services to Mount Airy stemming from a privatization move, an arrangement that includes two Benchmark employees working in-house at the Municipal Building.
Epley addressed one of those concerns during his presentation at the most-recent meeting, saying high-level personnel are poised to tackle the master plan task. Supporters have said the updated master plan is needed to guide future investments downtown, both public and private, in a cost-effective manner, along with identifying development opportunities; public parking solutions; and possible traffic-flow changes such as removing stoplights along North Main Street and making it two-way rather than one-way.
Although a number of improvements have occurred downtown over the years, some sections are in need of renovations, according to the company president. Images from that city included widened sidewalks and outdoor dining tables, an earlier idea for downtown Mount Airy which met with limited success. Cawley also asked Epley if he thinks there is sufficient space in downtown Mount Airy to widen streets.
Many factors must be considered, the Benchmark official added. The discussion then drifted to the idea of burying overhead power lines downtown, and whether improvements there would make that project easier. Yet the best time to pursue that would be when major changes were occurring to the streetscape overall, he said. Small group discussions also are envisioned to arrive at final results to present to the commissioners. Council members had voted on Oct.
Despite the vote to allocate city dollars, no budget amendments have occurred to actually provide the money for individual components. Cawley and Koch, the two dissenters in the Oct. One possible source is federal American Rescue Plan Act funding expected by the city, which is awaiting guidance on the allowable uses of that money.
Another possible source is a municipal surplus fund. The Friday, p. The Saturday p. Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International MTI created this revue for theaters across the globe to use as a local fundraising event performed over the same weekend of Nov. All Together Now!
For information contact shelby surryarts. Surry Community College is partnering with Davidson-Davie Community College to provide an opportunity to study abroad in Bordeaux, France, in summer The trip will take place from June Students from North Carolina will be paired with University of Bordeaux students to complete a two-part project.
Together, they will build a cell phone charger and then market the product. The trip is open to students of a variety of disciplines and no technical skills are required. While abroad, students will live in apartments and have a bit of free time on the weekends.
Students who are eligible for the Pell Grant, and by extension the Gilman Scholarship, can possibly attend for no cost. Bordeaux is located in the southwest of France, close to the European Atlantic coast. The application deadline is Nov. For further information about the program, contact Sarah Wright at or wrights surry. This event featured Book Character Pumpkins created by each class in the school. The pumpkins were based on a book that each class has enjoyed together. Each class toured the school and checked out all of the pumpkins, while making notes of what books they might want to read soon.
The library story times are open for anyone who would like to come in and join us. Adults must wear a mask. Mondays at 4 p. Bilingual storytime for children — listen to a story in English and Spanish ; Wednesday at a. Book Babies for children aged birth to 2 years old; Thursday at 11 a.
Anyone interested should contact Jennifer Pardue at Hooked — Come join our crochet and knitting club, every Wednesday at 3 p. Bring your own yarn and make the group project or bring your own project to work on.
Tai Chi has returned to the library. Join us each Friday at 10 a. This class is beneficial for those with limited mobility.
An adult craft class will meet the third Monday of every month at 3 p. Registration recommended. The Community Book Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 1 p. Copies are available at the desk. Come out and buy some books and movies, there is something for everyone. A handmade quilt has been donated to the Northwestern Regional Library system by Carol McDowell to use as a raffle prize.
Proceeds will go toward the purchase of eBooks for the region. Tickets are available now, you can come by the library to purchase the tickets and see a picture of the quilt.
The drawing will be Nov. This will include the program being held at its familiar venue, the Mount Airy War Memorial on the corner of South Main and Rockford streets, where to people usually congregate. But in , when restrictions on large gatherings were in effect, the event was moved indoors to Veterans Memorial Park, drawing about 40 people who were social distancing and wearing face masks.
Also last year, a traditional holiday parade was missing in action, but it will return on Thursday. The procession including units highlighting military-oriented groups is scheduled to depart from Veterans Memorial Park at a. As has been the case in the past, a full-fledged Veterans Day observance filled with music, color and pageantry will unfold at the war memorial site beginning at 11 a. Marion added that as long as he is the county board chairman, Old Glory will receive its due respect in Surry.
Two recent high school graduates were honored at a Surry-Yadkin Works Apprenticeship signing. He served as a custodial intern at Dobson Elementary School during the spring semester. This opportunity is a part of the U. Community College System Office that combines a paid work-based learning experience with classroom academics leading to a national certification. After signing as apprentices, Hall and Edwards will continue their education at Surry Community College.
Travis Reeves, superintendent for Surry County Schools. It will change the trajectory of what they can accomplish and the leaders they will become.
These students are building relationships directly with our school communities while earning vital hands-on experience and learning trade skills in their classes. We are extremely proud of Victor and Wyatt and cannot wait to continue working with them as they grow into their new roles.
Employers need good employees, and our students want to have a career pathway. This program allows students to learn and earn. The state ApprenticeshipNC program covers the cost of tuition for students, and they get hands-on experience at a local business. This is a win for the business, and a win for the apprentices.
We are a proud sponsor of this program, and we welcome businesses to take part in this model to help fill their employee pipeline. Surry-Yadkin Works is the first community-based internship program of its kind in North Carolina covering a two-county region. This business and education initiative hit the ground running with 50 students being placed in internships for the spring semester, and an additional 31 in the fall semester.
The funding is also a joint effort with commitments from the Surry County commissioners and the Yadkin County commissioners. Surry-Yadkin Works officially began on Jan. For more information about the program, contact Folger-Hawks at or folger-hawksc surry. It is scheduled from 11 a. With the coronavirus surging again this fall, organizers decided that the drive-through approach was prudent — while also mirroring their desire to maintain a holiday tradition initially spearheaded by Melva Houston, an acclaimed local speaker who died last year.
In opting for the drive-through method, Wilkins says meal planners have tapped into the expertise surrounding that system already being used for another program operating from First Baptist Church. Wilkins has been involved with the holiday meal since its inception and is in her seventh year of heading the event. While the Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner is free to the public, donations are accepted — monetary and otherwise. She specifically mentioned turkey, box stuffing, chicken broth, potato pearls and desserts, and that those wishing to help can call her at or the church office, This should mean a lot, coming from the Turkey Lady.
Area residents visiting the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History got a glimpse into a custom which dates back more than half a millennium. The day, which actually takes place Nov. Saturday, the museum became site of a local Dia de los Muertos, with music, traditional Mexican dancers, food and craft vendors, crafts for visitors to do, along with face painting and other activities.
The centerpiece of the celebration was a community ofrenda, which is an altar or display area where individuals leave reminders of their passed away loved ones. She said people celebrating Dia de los Muertos do so by displaying and partaking in favorite activities of those who have died, which often means dance, music, and food. Matt Edwards, executive director of the museum, said the museum started the annual observance in In addition to the music, dancing and food, the museum has the community ofrenda, which will be on display all month, and on Saturday the Lam Museum of Anthropology at Wake Forest University also had a display at the local museum.
She said over the past 20 years or so, interest in Hispanic culture has grown in the area, particularly with festival and observances such as Dia de los Muertos. Yanet Baker, who traveled with her family from Winston-Salem to Mount Airy Saturday for the event, said she was there to show her kids what the custom of celebrating the dead is all about. Edwards, who said the first observance was a big success, was even more happy Saturday with the turn-out.
More than 60 people had turned out within the first hour, and by mid-day that number had climbed to , with dancing and music — two activities that tend to draw larger crowds — still ahead. This event was held to raise awareness and to show support for those who have fought breast cancer. The first half of the week, students purchased glow bracelets and necklaces to wear on Thursday as well as purchasing pink ribbons in honor of loved ones they know who have fought breast cancer.
All money raised will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Throughout the school day, all students and staff participated in mindful movement activities to help them focus on self-care to be better able to lead self, lead others, and change the world. The event ended with a memory walk around our campus. After nearly 20 years on the Surry County Board of Education — which followed a three-decade career as a fulltime educator — S. Earlie Coe has resigned from the county school board.
Terri Mosley. Shortly after graduating, Coe accepted the position of teacher in Surry County Schools in September of That move began what has turned into a nearly year career as an educator. In December he officially retired as a professional educator from the county school system.
Less than three years later, in September of , he was elected to the Board of Education. The following year he was chosen by his fellow board members as chairman, a seat he held for 13 years. Under his guidance as chairman, the school system built two additional schools: Pilot Mountain Middle School and Rockford Elementary School.
Once the assessment was finished, renovation efforts began on three elementary schools in need: Dobson Elementary, Franklin Elementary, and Mountain Park Elementary. Coe also assisted the district in securing properties that connected to East Surry High School and Surry Central High School for high school expansion projects.
While Mr. I feel lucky to have volunteered alongside some of the best educators in the state. Travis Reeves, school system superintendent. We will miss him, but he will also be greatly missed by the students, staff, volunteers, and community members alike. Not only is Mr. Coe respected in Surry County, but also highly regarded across the state.
We are excited for him as he moves forward with the next chapter of his life. Phone calls to both the school system and Coe seeking additional information were not returned. The industrial route normally serviced on Thursday, the day of the holiday, will be collected on Friday instead. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, Casstevens will diagnose and treat adults and children for a full spectrum of non-emergency conditions — from sinusitis and pneumonia to minor lacerations and fractures.
Many years later, her father suffered a massive heart attack — and, due to complications, remained hospitalized for three months. Her more narrowly focused interest in pursuing nursing was ignited while she was a student at Surry Central High School and joined Health Occupation Students of America HOSA , a club devoted to pupils interested in careers in healthcare.
At that time, Wendy Moser, RN, a HOSA advisor and teacher of allied-health courses, encouraged the teenager to consider nursing as her chosen profession. While providing comprehensive nursing care to patients of all ages for the past 13 years, Casstevens discovered her preference for the hustle-and-bustle of emergency and urgent-care settings.
At Northern Urgent Care, Casstevens is excited about the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges that come with seeing a multitude of patients with a wide assortment of clinical problems. She is a member of multiple professional organizations and societies, including the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the American Nurses Association, and the Emergency Nurse Association. In addition to doing volunteer work with the American Red Cross and several disaster-relief efforts, Casstevens has put her nursing skills to good practice during a medical mission to Belize — where she helped other nurses and medical professionals attend to the healthcare needs of local villagers.
When not working or volunteering, Casstevens enjoys participating in outdoor activities with her husband Andrew, a paramedic; their two adopted children 3-year-old Camden, and Kylie, months ; and three active Labrador Retrievers Drake, Ellie and Gracie.
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