Three area teens — two from Mount Airy — have been indicted on charges of murder, kidnapping, and other charges in connection with the shooting death of a…
Their number might have been relatively small, but their purpose was mighty.
Nine people most members of Holly Springs Baptist Church gathered Saturday in Mount Airy and spent about 20 minutes on a prayer walk down Main Street.
“We got a lot of attention, a lot of people stopped, we saw them pull their phones out and take videos,” said Rev. Terry Watson, pastor of the church. “One guy jumped in and walked with his for a while.”
While the walk, completed with escort by the Mount Airy Police Department, did grab attention of those in downtown Mount Airy, Watson said none of the walkers were seeking attention for themselves. Instead, he said they did it to call attention to their Christian faith, and as a testimony of standing publicly for Christ.
April 07, 2021
While the activities surrounding Saturday’s opening day of East Surry Little League play aren’t totally back to normal, the crack of bats and the cheering of families will be getting underway for another season.
For the second consecutive year, the league will forgo its traditional parade of players. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, opening day would begin with players of all ages from all teams gathering on the Jack Palmer Field at the Armfield Civic and Recreation Center to be introduced by name as family members cheered.
On Saturday, players and their families will head directly to their first game. A full slate of games will get underway beginning at 10 a.m. Food trucks will be on hand and funnel cakes will be available for purchase