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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1977
Page
1
Surry County Commissioners approve the 1977 78 budget setting a tax rate of 65 cents per $100 assessed value, a nine cent increase over the current rate. County Manager Steve McKeaver submitted the proposed budget.
Stephen G. Royster, 30, Mount Airy attorney, is elected chairman of the Surry County Board of Elections after swearing in at Dobson. Royster was the sole Democrat on a three member board that included Republicans W. Talmage Hiatt and Edsel Love. John Charlies Sr. and Dan Park, both of Elkin, also took oath with Royster.
Mount Airy figures report Andy Griffith has donated to the Surry Arts Council, aiding youth arts training as 99 percent of fund drive money is raised. Bill Breedlove and Frank Lowry note the gift stands as the council’s largest ever in support of local theatre and cultural programs.
The Mount Airy Library Board challenges the Mount Airy Board of Commissioners over delaying a letter of intent to apply for Appalachian Regional Commission funds for a new library. Officials cite planning time, budget impact, and site availability as reasons, while the library board urges proceeding to secure five years to spend the grant.
Officials at Surry Community College say summer enrollment remains strong with about 800 students, despite a tuition increase. Dr. James Reeves notes aid programs and federal support offset costs, and the flexible summer schedule appeals to working adults and students back for the season. The story also touches on county budget actions and tax-rate decisions impacting local funding.
Mount Airy City School Board approves contacting schools to discuss payroll deductions by teachers for a Winston-Salem SECU branch plan. The plan would allow deposits of deductions on request, with monthly reports to the central office, and requires superintendent and principals’ approval.
Surry County tax offices in Mount Airy Pilot Mountain and Elkin close for audit and relocate to the county courthouse Dobson for July 5 reopening. Taxpayers may mail payments to the Dobson office to receive early-payment discounts before month end.
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