Dobson News

Deputies from the Surry County Sheriff's Office arrested Jonathan Lee Holyfield, 31, of 201 Boaz Lane, Mount Airy, along with two other Surry County residents on Tuesday.

This year 355 students received a two-year associate degree, a one-year diploma, or a certificate.

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Surry Community College wraps up one of the largest taxidermy conferences in the United States today at the school's Dobson campus.

Mr. Clarence Eugene "Gene" Wilmoth, 74, of Thurmond, passed away at his home. He was born in Surry County on July 14, 1938, to the late James Calvin and Effie Jane Pardue Wilmoth.

One man was killed and another injured Thursday morning in a two-car collision on Judesville School Road in Dobson.

Although the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, commonly known as WIC, has existed since the 1970s, Surry officials think there could be a lack of awareness about its availability.

These are the Shelton Foundation Scholarship recipients for 2013 pose with foundation representatives Ed and Charles Shelton.

The Surry County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular second meeting of the month Monday at 6 p.m. at the Surry County Government Center, 118 Hamby Road, Dobson.

Surry Early College Senior Jacob Simpson is presented with a framed picture of North Carolina State University.

The city of Dobson received a grant to build a new town park, worth just under a half a million dollars, $497,000, from The North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund.

The Budbreak Wine Festival, Mount Airy Rotary Club and the Downtown Business Association issued a joint statement Monday in which the organizations said they will refund the $100 purchase price to anyone who bought a ticket as part of a Budbreak raffle being run by David Chaloupka.

Jap Cook stands at one intersection around the Dobson Courthouse to raise money for the Lions Club "white cane fundraiser." The money raised goes toward providing the blind with walking canes.

In August, the Federal Highway Administration awarded two grants totaling $124,960 to Surry and Wilkes counties for implementation of the YVHC Partnership's comprehensive signage and wayfinding program.

Surry Community College President Dr. David Shockley was on hand as Amadour Winery & Vineyard President David Chaloupka presented Josh Willard with a full scholarship to the college's viticulture program for this semester.

According to Trooper H.A. Hiatt of the North Carolina Highway Patrol, shortly before 9 p.m., Jody Golding, 34, of 1025 Copeland School Road, was driving a 1983 Chevrolet pickup north on Siloam Road at a high rate of speed near 1010 Siloam Road, which is in what locals call pickle curve between Little Mountain Church Road and Old Creed Road.

Skype technology allows Surry County Schools Volunteer of the Year Tabitha Crouse to thank the audience for the honor.

If they're lucky as well as good, many people will never have to set foot in a courtroom, either as a defendant, victim or witness.

Extension and Community club members Joyce Ingram and Agnes Carlyle receive certificates from Extension Agent Carmen Long, right, recognizing their 50 years of service.

A 1932 Packard owned and driven by Miles White of Maryland will be a part of the tour.