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Flood Watch covers much of the Star News corridor until evening
Jul 13, 2026 12:07 PM
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The National Weather Service says a Flood Watch remains in effect through Monday evening for Henry, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Franklin, Roanoke and nearby counties.
Mount Airy commissioners meet July 16 at Council Chambers
Jul 11, 2026 4:45 AM
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Mount Airy's main calendar lists a Board of Commissioners meeting for 6 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Council Chambers.
Annie Kate Williams Hairston
May 4, 2026 12:00 AM
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Ridgeway, VA · Hines Funeral Services, Inc.
Surry Central High School: Official Home
Mar 29, 2026 6:49 AM
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Official school homepage for Surry Central High School.
North Surry High School: Official Home
Mar 29, 2026 6:49 AM
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Official school homepage for North Surry High School.
Mount Airy High School: Official Home
Mar 29, 2026 6:49 AM
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Official school homepage for Mount Airy High School.
Flood Watch covers much of the Star News corridor until evening
The National Weather Service says a Flood Watch remains in effect through Monday evening for Henry, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Franklin, Roanoke and nearby counties.
Regional coverage from the GetStarNews desk.
Regional coverage from the GetStarNews desk.
Surry Central High School: Official Home
Official school homepage for Surry Central High School.
North Surry High School: Official Home
Official school homepage for North Surry High School.
Mount Airy High School: Official Home
Official school homepage for Mount Airy High School.
Mount Airy commissioners meet July 16 at Council Chambers
Jul 11, 4:45 AM
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Public Meetings
Mount Airy's main calendar lists a Board of Commissioners meeting for 6 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Council Chambers.
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Obituaries
Annie Kate Williams Hairston
2026-05-04
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Ridgeway, VA
Service arrangements handled by Hines Funeral Services, Inc. Confirm details at hinesfuneralservicesinc.com or call 276-656-3833.
This Day In History
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Mount Airy
The city history notes the completion of a combined city hall and police department facility in 1978.
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Mount Airy
The 1977 seal highlighted key local industries including furniture, textiles, tobacco, and granite.
History
Mount Airy
On July 15, 1976, the municipality officially changed its name from the Town of Mount Airy to the City of Mount Airy.
History
Mount Airy
The official city history points to 1895 as the start of Mount Airy's first furniture factory.
History
Mount Airy
City history notes that large-scale production at the granite quarry began in 1889 and drove Mount Airy's growth.
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Mount Airy
The city history lists September 3, 1889, as the first election after incorporation, naming H.C. Brown as mayor.
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