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By Jeff Linville jlinville@mtairynews.com Surry County in 2017 adopted this design by East Surry student Destini Hudson for its anti-littering campaign. Commissioners say the problem is bad again and needs addressing. Destini Hudson DOBSON — An old issue has come up again among county officials as they are discussing the problem with litter along the sides of roads. In the most recent meeting of the Surry County Board of Commissioners, Chairman Mark Marion said, “I’ve been getting several phone calls lately concerning the trash in Surry County.” “It’s looking pretty bad in some p...

Emergency Services Director, John Shelton died over the weekend at the age of 67. Author: Carrie Hodgin (WFMY News 2 Digital) Published: 11:26 PM EST January 19, 2021 Updated: 7:53 PM EST January 20, 2021 SURRY COUNTY, N.C. — Surry County honored the life of a man who served the community for years. Emergency Services Director, John Shelton died over the weekend at the age of 67. Friends and coworkers remembered his life and legacy during the Surry County Commissioners’ meeting Tuesday night. "If you ever had the need to call 911 for an ambu...

Some Citizens Eligible for Internet and Computer Discounts DOBSON – The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide some Surry County citizens a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer or tablet from participating providers if they contribute $10-$50 toward the purchase price. The Emergency Broadband Benefit is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household. A household is eligible if one member of the household: ...

Writing his presidential obituaries going on two years from now. he telegraphed it i think, in his interview with mark marion a week ago. when he said to mark during that interview that i am now fearless. he doesn't have to run for re-election. and as the waning days of his administration approach we now see him becoming more and more in public who he really is. that is who i think president obama really is. we saw a huge element of that on friday. >> we are going to talk more about this in the must reads. ron has written a great piece. jeremy and amy can chime in. and joe biden spoke this wee...

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