The only completely open seat in the March 3 Surry CountyBoard of Education primary is in District 4, where the departure of board chair T.J. Bledsoe has drawn two first-time candidates ... .
Every so often, North Carolina appoints residents to state boards and commissions that oversee everything from agriculture policy to public health. Despite Surry County's economy and expertise, none of those appointees come from here ... .
In classrooms across Surry County, substance abuse prevention programs are reaching students with messages designed specifically for their age and development stage ... .
“This is a tragic incident,” SheriffSteve Hiatt said, “and our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and all those affected, including the first responders and investigators working this case.” ... .
The Surry CountyBoard of Commissioners approved economic incentives Monday night for an unnamed Mount Airy employer planning to invest up to $1 million and activate a rail spur serving the city’s industrial area ... .
Surry County commissioners signaled they may reverse their decision to close Franklin and Bannertown volunteer fire departments after facing more than 2 1/2 hours of unanimous public opposition Monday night ... .
A Surry CountyEmergency Services ambulance was involved in a crash Wednesday that sent the driver of the other vehicle to a local hospital for treatment ... .
Surry County is asserting ownership of FranklinFire Department's building and equipment based on "many, many, millions of dollars" the county has invested in the department over the years, according to the county attorney ... .
Fiscal caution dominated Monday's Surry CountyBoard of Commissioners meeting as members deferred major spending decisions, scaled back staffing requests, and prioritized only critical infrastructure needs ... .