Ararat News

The Mount Airy Public Library hopes to extend the holiday season a little farther this year with a program Jan.

Phil Marsh and Robin Dollyhigh of the Downtown Business Association meet with Gary Willard, president of the Veterans Park board, to discuss plans for this year's Christmas parade.

Five students from Surry, Yadkin, Stokes, and Patrick counties have been selected as Surry Community College Ambassador Scholars, a program that recognizes outstanding leadership, exemplary moral character, and strong academic performance.

Wanted: Caring homes for five dogs, or at least animal lovers willing to take them temporarily until they can be placed in permanent homes.