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Dobson, North Carolina is located in Surry County. Zip codes in Dobson, NC include 27017. More Dobson information.

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David's House murder suspect being evaluated

A resident of David's House in Dobson charged in the May death of another resident has been moved to a mental health facility for re-evaluation. Daniel Julian East, 55, of David's House at 711 W. Atkins St., was moved this week from the Surry County Detention Center where he was under a $2 million bond and was charged with second-degree murder for ... (more)

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Mon May 28, 2012

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County manager announces resignation

The announcement came as the Board of County Commissioners convened their regular bimonthly meeting Monday night at the County Administration Building in Dobson.

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Sun May 27, 2012

Mt. Airy News

Sheriff's Incident Reports

Darrh, 53, of Walter Galyean Road in Lowgap, reported the breaking and entering of her home and the theft of various video games, electronics and computer equipment with a listed value of nearly $3,000, according to police reports.

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Mt. Airy News

Sheriff's Arrest Reports

Sean Christopher Creed, 23, of Flagler Beach, Fla., was arrested on May 17 and charged with larceny and the possession of stolen property.

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Sat May 26, 2012

Mt. Airy News

Dobson traffic backs up because of wrecks

A driver who struck a power pole on Zephyr Road Wednesday morning, caused traffic through town to be delayed for a couple of hours causing headaches for those on their way to school and work.

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Mt. Airy News

No additional charges in fatal wreck on U.S. 601

A state highway patrolman said yesterday that no additional charges will be filed against a driver whose front seat passenger was killed two Sundays ago in a wreck on U.S. 601 at Rockford Road near Dobson.

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Mt. Airy News

Suspected armed robber caught

A Pilot Mountain man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly attempted to rob one store, then supposedly robbed a convenience store in the Level Cross community.

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Fri May 25, 2012

Mt. Airy News

Parents blame day care for baby's broken leg

Mason Kiger, now 10 months old, is shown with his left leg in a cast which his parents say was broken at a facility whose owner has been charged with providing child-care services without a license.

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Thu May 24, 2012

Mt. Airy News

Dobson manager proposes no tax increase

Town Manager Josh Smith is proposing no change in the town's tax rate, meaning many Dobson residents may see an overall drop in their total taxes.

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Mt. Airy News

Dobson budget to be presented Thursday

During the regular monthly meeting of the Dobson town board, Town Manager Josh Smith will present the fiscal year 2102-13 budget for the board to review.

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Wed May 23, 2012

Mt. Airy News

Runnin' through the vines

The series begins June 30 at Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery in Elkin, and concludes Oct.

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Tue May 22, 2012

Mt. Airy News

Lees-McRae College honors Sheltons with Founder's Medal

Lees-McRae College honored Dorothy M. "Dotti" Shelton and R. Edwin "Ed" Shelton, of Dobson and Banner Elk, with the Rev.

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Mt. Airy News

County manager announces resignation

The announcement came as the Board of County Commissioners convened their regular bimonthly meeting Monday night at the County Administration Building in Dobson.

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Mon May 21, 2012

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Brittany Casstevens Memorial Scholarship established

The Surry Community College Foundation announces the establishment of the Brittany Casstevens Memorial Scholarship for graduates of Forbush High School.

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Mt. Airy News

Consultant steps in to help, while manager is suspended

The town of Dobson may still be without a town manager, but it's not without managerial assistance.

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Sun May 20, 2012

Mt. Airy News

Atkins-Harold couple exchange vows during afternoon service at Temple Baptist Church

Amanda Ann Atkins and Clarence Dale Harold were united in marriage on Saturday, April 11, 2009, in a 2 p.m. ceremony at Temple Baptist Church, Mount Airy.

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Mt. Airy News

Shovels in ground this summer?

Barring any financing hiccups, shovels could be in the ground as early as this summer installing sewer infrastructure in the northwestern part of the county - the final piece of the puzzle in the long-awaited Interstate Water and Sewer District project.

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Sat May 19, 2012

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Downtown graced with new greenery

By Steve Steiner Managing editor ssteiner@elkintribune.com If you are walking up and down the streets of Elkin, you might notice something that was not there before: greenery.

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Tue May 15, 2012

Mt. Airy News

Peace Officers honor comrades fallen in the line of duty

This wreath was laid at the Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Dobson Tuesday by local police officers honoring six fallen policemen.

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Winston-Salem Journal

Taxidermy course shows tricks of the trade in '3-D art' of stuffing animals

Teddy Speas tried to learn how to do taxidermy through a mail order course, but didn't feel like he knew what he was doing.

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