John Peters

An attempt by Surry County deputies to serve a restraining order turned violent Tuesday, when the suspect barricaded himself inside a home and opened fire on deputies.

This year the Meadows of Dan Folk Fair, in Meadows of Dan, Virginia, will be marking two milestones.

Folks in this region often venerate figures from the past, especially those who have served their nation in military actions.

One of the rites of autumn, at least in these parts, is the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Mount Airy’s Riverside Park.

The Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce has a new president and CEO, and her name is a familiar one to the local business community.

There’s just something about “The Andy Griffith Show.” For long-time fans, there’s nothing new to be seen when watching episodes — there are plenty of folks who know every word

Surry County has been inundated with rain over the past 24 hours, with strong and gusty winds added to the mix overnight, shutting down schools, flooding businesses, and leaving thousands

Officials with both Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy and Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin said they are keeping a close eye on intravenous fluid supplies that are critical for surgical procedures, dialysis, and other treatments.

The Mount Airy News is publishing a series of profiles on Mount Airy Board of Education candidates in the 2024 election.

The Mount Airy News is publishing a series of profiles on Mount Airy Board of Education candidates in the 2024 election.