Mount Airy HUD Renewal Bid Faces Cold Reception in Greensboro
Mount Airy officials traveled to Washington after a Greensboro HUD meeting where officials dampened hopes for funding the downtown renewal project. The town previously sought about 500000 in federal money and faces possible reliance on the Special Revenue Sharing Program if funding falls through by July 1.
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Mount Airy
Washington
Greensboro
HUD
Mount Airs
W. Maynard Beamer
Beamer
Victor Denton
Otis M Oliver Jr
Jim Grimes
Pine St
David Hemmings
Mount Airy Redevelopment Commission
Hemmings
Pageant hopeful hit by lightning forces sudden setback
Jean Hodges of Red Brush Road faces cancellation of her Miss Mount Airy 1973 pageant plans after a lightning strike destroyed most of the Hodges family home and clothing. Insurance will cover some loss but replacement costs and inventory strain the family as Hodges doubts affordability and eligibility.
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Jean Hodges
Red Brush Road
0. B. Hodges
Atlanta
C. B. Hodges
Hodges
Miss Hodges
David Hatcher Scholarships Awarded to Two Surry Students
The first David Hatcher Scholarships have been awarded to Sherry Adams and Charles Long, both Surry Central High graduates headed to Surry Community College. The fund honors Vietnam veterans and provides two years of tuition, fees and books with a two day per year public service pledge.
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David Hatcher
Sherry Diane Adams
Charles Alan Long
Surry Central High School
Surry Community College
Col Hatch
Col Hatcher
Deborah Jane Key
Paul D. Key
Ararat
Susan Anne Livengood
Foy Livengood
Mount Airy
Ralph Dayton Shaw
Raymond Shaw
State Road
Miss Adams
Long
Charles Long
Joe B Long
Dobson
SCC
Boy Scouts, Christian Youth Fellowship
Monogram Club
Leo Club
Surry Central
Raven Knob
Dorothy L. Adams
French Club
Library Club
Future Homemakers of America
Hatcher
Surry County
David B Hatcher
Surry County Considers 5000 Budget for YVEDDI Program
Surry County Commissioners weighing a reduced sum for Yadkin Valley Economic Development District Inc to operate community action programs over the next year. Jimmy Hutchens outlines two options 5210 and 9210 with county funds or without.
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Surry County
Yadkin Valley Economic Development District Inc
Jimmy Hutchens
Boonville
Hutchens
Billy Penn
Office of Economic Opportunity
Yveddi
Sherman Simpson Low Bidder on Mecklenburg County Projects
Sherman Simpson Inc has submitted apparent low bids on multiple large projects in Mecklenburg County including 2.399 miles of road work for 29 million dollars and 3331 miles of interstate work for 3.03 million. Structural work was low bid by Wilson Construction Co of Salisbury and reviews by the State Department of Transportation will occur in July with contracts awarded thereafter.
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Mount Airy
Sherman Simpson, Inc
Mecklenburg County
Wilson Construction Co
Salisbury
State Department of Transportation
Eight Signed For Mount Airy Miss Pageant
The Mount Airy Jaycees seek at least 12 contestants for the Miss Mount Airy pageant with eight committed and four or more pending interviews. One contestant may drop out due to marriage plans and another because of lightning damage to her home. Pageant events run August 17-18 at Mount Airy Sermor High School Auditorium with rehearsals late July. entries must be signed by mid July.
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Mount Airy Jaycee
Jean
Mount Airy
Beverly
Roger Puckett
Gwynwood Drive
Mount Airy Sermor High School
Beverly Said
Blood Unit Collecting Again Today
The American Red Cross bloodmobile from the Charlotte regional center will be stationed today at Veterans Memorial Park on West Lebanon Street. The two day drive aims to reach a 500 pint quota to help offset a county blood deficit. O Negative A Negative and B Negative are in high demand as donors from all areas are urged to give. A canteen will offer refreshments and staff include doctors and nurses plus students assisting. The unit will operate from 10 am to 3 pm.
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American Red Cross
Charlotte Regional
Veterans Memorial Park
West
Lebanon Street
Eain
Jontia
Dobson Plans July 4 Family Fun Day at School Field
The Dobson summer recreation program hosts a free July 4 event at the Dobson Elementary School ball field. Activities include badminton, horseshoe pitching, volleyball, and softball with family picnics and concession stands from 10 a.m. Officials say it is the first such effort and invites all to join.
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Dobson
Dobson Saddle Club to Host Annual Spring Horse Show
The Dobson Saddle Club will hold its annual spring horse show Saturday at 1 p.m. at the club arena on Turkey Ford Road east of Dobson. Club president Roger Coe says more than 200 entries are expected and over $1100 in trophies ribbons and cash will be awarded along with a steer.
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Dobson Saddle Club
Turkey Ford Road
Dobson
Roger Coe
The
Saddle Club
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Appalachian State University
Quality Mills
State Highway Commission
Surry Community College Foundation
Community Action Agency
Surry
Jimmy Simmons
Garbage Services Inc
Simmons
Pilot Mountain
John C Munn
A Haywood Merritt
Sherman Simpson
ESC
John Taylor
David B. Johnson
Taylor
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