The city of Mount Airy is continuing its relationship with a Charlotte-based firm that has been handling planning-related services on behalf of the municipality…
Mount Airy residents apparently have no problem with the city’s proposed budget for the fast-approaching 2021-22 fiscal year, judging by comments — or the lack…
May 25, 2021
An old saying goes, “if you want to get something done, ask a busy person to do it” which applies to a local tourism official who also is becoming president of the Blue Ridge Parkway Association.
Jessica Roberts already wears multiple hats, including serving as executive director of the Mount Airy Tourism Development Authority and the Tourism Partnership of Surry County.
Along with spearheading local tourism efforts for the past 17 years, Roberts continues to chair the Piedmont Triad Film Commission based in Winston-Salem, which seeks to lure movie and television productions to Surry and other communities in the region. She has held that position since 2018.
Community gardens, a sheltered farmers market, a splash pad recreational feature, increased broadband capability and a potential return to extraterritorial…
May 16, 2021
In recording deeds, the state of North Carolina does not require that the amount paid for a parcel be stated on the deed. However a tax stamp at the rate of $2 for every $1,000 in value is affixed to each deed.
Recent real estate transfers recorded in the Surry County Register of Deed’s office include:
– Mayberry Property Rentals, LLC to Kelsey Ann Badget; tract 1.575 acre and tract 2 tract Stewarts Creek; $350
– Sheryl K. Melvin to David W. Rumisel and Christine L. Rumisel; lot 7 phase 1 Orchard Mountain development PB 10 84 Franklin; $37
– Michael R. Smith and Nicole L. Norman Smith to Hannah Rae Szarpa; lots 28 and 29 Sunbow subdivision section 1 PB9 114 Mount Airy; $602