Surry County Safety Watch

Former Mount Airy insurance agent Matthew Jackson Swift was arrested on eight felony counts.

• Two counts each of insurance fraud, common law forgery,...

Three coordinated search warrants led to 12 arrests across Mount Airy, Pilot Mountain and Dobson.

• Seizures included 16g methamphetamine, 415g...

• Leroy Allen Loper, 54, identified as person of interest in Robin Doyle's suspected kidnapping
• Registered sex offender arrested in Surry County on...

A report on July 13 triggered a Surry County Sheriff’s Office investigation into offenses involving a juvenile, resulting in Justin Edward Chandler’s...

Storm chasers captured striking video of a funnel cloud moving across Surry skies during Tuesday's severe weather, underscoring the real threats these storms pose to local communities and the value of staying prepared.

A 75-year-old widow who has lived on NC 89 since 1972 now faces losing the home where she raised her family due to an $84.3 million NCDOT road...

• Data center debate: Communities nationwide fight to keep centers out as news spreads.
• Thai government ties: Operations extend to Mount Airy,...

After Tuesday evening storms and tornado warnings in nearby counties, Surry County residents saw clearing skies and a humidity drop overnight. Expect...

Surry’s Old-Time Music Camp at Surry Community College keeps the region’s Appalachian heritage alive by teaching fiddle, banjo, and guitar traditions...

Annabelle Faries, 86, died Friday after her Toyota failed to yield at the Riverside Drive and Old Springs Road intersection and was struck by an SUV....

Vilma Elizabeth Huerta will face a 2027 jury trial after her plea was rejected in the case involving four counts of attempted murder for allegedly driving into multiple people at a Surry County Walmart on Dec. 3, 2023.

• Dedicated vape shops must pay a $1,000 yearly state license tax starting October
• Shops must verify ages and bar anyone under 21 from entering
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Community invited to celebrate Elkin Wet Lightning's 40th anniversary on Aug. 8 at Elkin City Pool.

• Alumni meet opens the day at 9 a.m., welcoming...

Surry County pet owners can protect their animals affordably this week.

• $7 one-year rabies vaccines offered July 29 from 1:30-3:30 PM at Animal...

Surry County's 8U all-stars displayed strong resilience, winning four of six games and rallying through the consolation bracket to claim state...

A suspect was arrested in a Friday night shooting at the Bearded Viking in King, Stokes County.

• Kaleb James Robbins, 29, of King, charged with...

Duke Energy vows customers won't face higher rates to cover data center costs after joining a federal ratepayer protection effort. Attorney General Jeff Jackson argues the pledge falls short and calls for new enforceable rate structures.

No significant updates today.

Franklin Street's Phase I streetscape project has created major hurdles for downtown businesses.

• Mount Airy Tractor Toyland owner Gail Hiatt reports...

The Surry County Community Corrections office seeks tips on four probation violators:

• Cody Dwayne Holt, 28, wanted for felony fleeing to elude and...