Pilot Mountain became the 14th state park on July 24, 1968.

State park celebrating 40th anniversary this week

Pearl Beasley was Pilot Mountain’s last private owner.

PILOT MOUNTAIN — Diane and Terry Brewer came to Surry County to soak in all things Andy Griffith.
Then they got sidetracked.
“We came by here and thought, ‘This is different, let’s check it out,’” Diane said Monday. “I think it’s cool.”
Pilot Mountain is just that — cool. From the breezes on Little Pinnacle looking up at the knob to just the fact that it can be seen from miles in all directions, the mountain stands like a southern guard to the county and the Blue Ridge vistas that stretch into the distance.

County pays to be in tourism pact with towns

Even without its own occupancy tax, the county is likely to soon join up with Surry’s four municipalities in a partnership for joint tourism promotion.

Connections cited as key for grants

DOBSON — Surry County is filled with ample resources to fuel a successful economy, but interconnecting those assets remains a big stumbling block.

Surry deputy resigns after SBI investigation

DOBSON — Plans for a new elementary school near Dobson got the green light from county commissioners Monday, although some are concerned that the building will be nearly full from the start.

Stats show visitors flocking to city

Visitation to Mount Airy jumped 60 percent for the 2007-2008 fiscal year, with international travelers accounting for some of the new tourists.

PART adds buses, looking for city lot

DOBSON — Local residents bound for Forsyth County for work or shopping will have new departure and return times beginning today with the addition of two more bus routes from Moun

County approves land purchase for Fibrowatt

DOBSON — A land purchase approved Monday night by the county commissioners is the first phase in making good on $3 million promise to Fibrowatt LLC.

McKenzie Danley, the winning pitcher in Sunday’s game, lashes a double to right field that drove in two runs.

East Surry 9-10 girls game away from state title

PILOT MOUNTAIN — The East Surry 9- and 10-year-old girls are one win away from the state softball championship after an overpowering 10-2 win over King on Tuesday night.

Nick Peavy shows his winning form from the fairway.

Junior golfers battle for club titles

Thirteen young Surry County golfers took to the Mount Airy Country Club Tuesday in the final round of the two-day Junior Club Championship.