GOP Sets Convention in Surry County March Meeting
The Surry County Republican Party will hold its biennial convention on March 19 at 3 p.m. in the Dobson courthouse commissioner's room. Precincts must hold organizational meetings March 1–12 and credentials go to the party secretary before the convention. The county aims to elect new officers, with the state GOP gathering in Charlotte on April 15–16 at the Civic Center.
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Surry County
Republican Party
Dobson
Jimmy Miller
GOP
Charlotte
Civic Center
Mount Airy Seeks Power to Alter Municipal Service District
Mount Airy officials pursue special legislation Senate Bill 79 to empower the city to remove specific parcels from the municipal service district created in 1975. A public hearing would precede any removal and take effect at fiscal year end. The move aims to align district boundaries with downtown development and maintain off street parking funding. Skyline Corp seeks zoning change along U.S. 52 from business to industrial for a storage warehouse.
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Mount Airy
Denton
Permanent Emergency Relief Fund Created
A group forms a permanent Emergency Relief Fund to aid future fuel and food needs after a winter shortfall. Red Cross will collect and screen donations, with Yokefellow and Salvation Army handling orders, and a public hearing is scheduled for March 17 at City Hall.
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Glenn Robertson
Red Cross
Robertson
Emergency Relief Fund
John Hamilton
Salvation Army
James Llewellyn
Yorkfellow Ministries
P.O
Mount Airy
The
City Hall
Yadkin Valley ED District to Meet on February 24 in Boonville
Directors of Yadkin Valley Economic Development District Inc meet in Boonville February 24 at 7 30 p m to review programs including public works under CETA and discuss results of a Boonville cannery public hearing. L H Jones of Mount Airy chair notes bylaws changes to set regular meetings every two months on the fourth Thursday. open to the public. Joe B Graves of Workmen’s Federal Savings and Loan appointed to 1977 Committee on Mutual Institutions of the United States League of Savings Associations announced by John A Hardin president. The League serves over 4500 savings and loan associations nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yadkin Valley Economic Development District Inc
Boonville
L.H Jones
Mount Airy
Joe B. Graves
Workmen's Federal Savings and Loan Association
N. Main St
United States League of Savings Associations
John A. Hardin
U.S. League
Neighbors Missed Signs in Surry County Malnutrition Case
An elderly Surry County woman, Pearl Whitaker, 67, was found dead Feb 3 from exposure and malnutrition at a dilapidated Mount Airy home. County Social Services Director Carl Brittain says signs were missed and earlier help could have prevented the tragedy if community awareness had been stronger.
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Surry County
Pearl Whitaker
Route 1
Mount Airy
Harvey
Carl Brittain
Brittain
New Hours Listed for Surry County Offices and Library
Surry County adjusts hours under Gov Hunt energy program with Mt Airy offices 8 am to 5 pm except library hours vary. Mount Airy Public Library opens 12 pm to 7 pm Mon and Tue and Fri 12 pm to 7 pm Wed Thu 12 pm to 7 pm Sat 10 am to 1 pm. Courthouse ASCS and TAN offices 7:30 am to 6 pm Mon Thu. sheriff and ambulance retain normal schedules. Dobson Library 8:30 am to 5 pm Mon Fri. Driver License Division Tue Fri 8 am to 6:30 pm. arrive by 5 pm.
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Surry County
Jim Hunt
Steve McKeaver
Mount Airy City
Mount Airy Public
ASCS
Tan
Sheriff's Department
Dobson
N.C
Death Penalty and ERA Debate Highlight Mixed Local Views
A Mount Airy survey shows strong local support for the death penalty and bottle deposits, with 3 to 1 backing for first degree murder penalties and 2 to 1 for rape. Merit selection of judges attracts large support, while milk price regulation faces sharp opposition. ERA support is slim, 29 to 26 against, amid opposition from Sen George Marion Jr. and Sen Sam Ervin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NC. House
Senate
David Diamont
D-Surry
House
George Marion Jr
D.-Surry
Sam Ervin
Wesely Webster
Lurry
General Assembly
Constitutional Amendments Committee
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Steven Pyles
Carry Sapp
Spring St
Nan Pulliam
Cindy Rader
Gail Bennett
Grace Vaughn
American Red Cross
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