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After mobilizing voters in Reidsville, we headed to Dobson to connect with people at Surry's "Good Vibes, Good Votes" event. While I didn't hit the dance floor this time, it was still a fantastic opportunity to chat with local folks!
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August 31, 2026 at 12:44 AM
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Sometimes the fact that my job takes me all over this great state is one of the best parts about it. 😎⛰️ #surrycounty
May 9, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Pilot Knob in Pilot Mountain State Park

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December 21, 2024 at 7:33 PM
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Surry County enacts a 60-day moratorium on data center development amid concerns current ordinances don't address these facilities. #WFDD #SurryCounty #DataCenters
Surry County enacts 60-day data center development moratorium
Officials are concerned that the county's current development ordinances don’t address these types of high-impact facilities.
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June 4, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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🚨 Attention Surry County! Yesterday, North Carolina county election board chair James Yokeley Jr. resigned after facing criminal charges for allegedly putting drugs into his granddaughter’s ice cream. Read more at with the 🔗⤵️
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Accused of drugging ice cream, a Republican NC elections official resigns
State Auditor Dave Boliek, who appointed the county elections chair, asked for his resignation following charges of drugging granddaughters’ ice cream.
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August 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Surry County is revving up local development with key rezonings set to transform the economic landscape, including a new towing service in Dobson!

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Surry County approves rezonings for towing and industrial businesses in Mount Airy
Commissioners approve multiple rezonings to promote local business development and economic growth.
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February 18, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Surry County has hit the pause button on data center approvals for 60 days to better understand their environmental impact and set necessary regulations.

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Surry County adopts 60‑day moratorium on data‑center approvals to study impacts
The Surry County Board of Commissioners on June 1 adopted a 60‑day moratorium that pauses acceptance and processing of applications for data centers and related high‑impact facilities while staff and the planning board draft regulatory standards addressing energy, water, noise and land‑use impacts.
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June 2, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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A Surry County resident reveals shocking findings about Flock license-plate cameras, claiming extensive searches by outside agencies and urging the board to reassess privacy concerns.

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Resident urges Surry County to pause Flock camera contract amid privacy and audit concerns
A resident presented public‑records findings about Flock license‑plate cameras—reporting nine cameras countywide, thousands of outside‑agency searches in five months, and audits she says show potential misuse—and asked the board to halt further spending and require an attorney review and continuous audits.
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September 15, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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Carolina Curious visits Surry County to explore sonker, a regional dessert, and its trail of restaurants. Reyna Drake tries the dish to discover what sonker is. #WFDD #sonker #SurryCounty #SouthernFood
Carolina Curious: What is sonker?
There’s a unique dessert that’s found in Surry County, North Carolina. It has a whole trail dedicated to it, with restaurants where you can find the dish. For this week’s Carolina Curious, WFDD’s Reyna Drake tried the treat for herself to discover — what exactly is sonker?
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September 14, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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Surry County is taking a stand for community voices by urging NCDOT to explore alternative designs for the NC-89 modernization project, aiming for safer roads with minimal disruption.

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Surry County adopts resolution urging NCDOT to consider alternatives for NC‑89 modernization
The Surry County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution asking the North Carolina Department of Transportation to fully consider community feedback and alternative designs for the NC‑89 (West Pine Street) modernization project, project R5905, to reduce property and traffic impacts.
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September 14, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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Residents of Surry County are raising their voices against a highway redesign that threatens to uproot families and alter their beloved communities.

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Residents urge Surry County to oppose NC DOT Highway 89 redesign that would displace homes
Dozens of residents told the Surry County Board of Commissioners the NC DOT plan for Highway 89 risks displacing long‑time homeowners and harming community character; they urged the board to press DOT for alternatives such as signals or roundabouts and greater transparency.
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August 22, 2026 at 1:31 AM
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Surry County celebrates a major win in child welfare but braces for increased Medicaid workload due to new HR1 requirements that could impact thousands.

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Surry County social services: off corrective action plan, but HR1 work requirements will raise Medicaid workload
Social services announced Surry County has completed its corrective action plan for child welfare. Staff also warned that HR1 provisions — six‑month Medicaid certifications and new community‑engagement/work requirements — will increase review frequency and administrative burden; the county received additional Medicaid funding (approx. $296,000) to support staffing for reviews.
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August 22, 2026 at 1:34 AM
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Surry County faces a daunting cleanup as officials report over 40 flooding incidents, 20 road closures, and urgent debris removal efforts to prevent further disaster.

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Surry County, Mount Airy officials tally flood damage and discuss debris removal; city seeks waiver of landfill tipping fees
Surry County emergency managers reported more than 40 flooding incidents, 20+ road closures, multiple water rescues and significant debris across a five‑mile greenway stretch. Mount Airy asked the county to hold or waive tipping fees while FEMA/state assistance is pursued; the board agreed to track costs and deferred a final decision pending estimated bills.
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August 22, 2026 at 1:33 AM
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Surry County is cleaning up after what officials call the worst flooding since 1979, with help from local residents and volunteers. #WFDD #SurryCounty #FloodRecovery #Volunteers
Surry County recovery efforts continue after flood: 'These people are resilient'
After experiencing what officials call the worst flooding since 1979, Surry County is cleaning up with help from local residents and volunteers from surrounding communities.
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August 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Surry County is divided over the proposed YMCA, with passionate supporters highlighting community benefits while others demand clarity on funding and financial accountability.

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Residents split over YMCA plan; commenters press board for clearer financial plan
Multiple residents at Aug. 5 public comment praised YMCA programming but raised concerns about the county's funding approach, citing reliance on one-time budget measures and prior audit weaknesses and requesting clearer recurring revenue plans and transparency about public outreach.
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August 7, 2026 at 2:54 AM
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Davenport & Company revealed a bold $24 million financing plan for a new YMCA in Surry County, ensuring debt ratios stay within policy limits—what's next for the community?

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Davenport outlines plan to finance $24M YMCA; board told debt ratios remain within policy
Davenport & Company told the Surry County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 5 that a $24 million financing for a proposed YMCA could be structured through the Virginia Resources Authority, with projected recurring debt service of about $3.1 million and no immediate need to raise the real-estate tax under current budget assumptions.
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August 7, 2026 at 2:46 AM
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Surry County is gearing up for a pivotal public hearing on July 20, where the future of data center development hangs in the balance as commissioners consider extending the current moratorium for up to two years!

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Surry County schedules July 20 hearing to consider extending data‑center moratorium
After a Planning Board review, the county’s development director recommended and the commission instructed staff to notice a July 20 public hearing to consider extending the temporary moratorium on data centers beyond the initial 60 days, with the Planning Board suggesting 12–24 months for additional study.
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June 18, 2026 at 10:48 PM
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Surry County has taken a monumental step towards securing the future of healthcare by approving Novant Health's acquisition of Northern Regional Hospital, ensuring vital services and job security for over 1,000 employees.

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Surry County approves Novant Health purchase of Northern Regional Hospital
The Surry County Board of Commissioners on June 15 approved a resolution authorizing an asset purchase agreement for Novant Health to acquire Northern Regional Hospital and approved related bond defeasance measures; Novant and hospital leaders said the deal includes multi‑million dollar capital and workforce investments and aims to preserve clinical services and jobs.
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June 18, 2026 at 9:57 PM
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Surry County has adopted a budget for 2026–27 that maintains the tax rate while investing in schools, public safety, and social services—find out how these decisions will impact the community!

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Surry County adopts 2026–27 budget, holds tax rate steady at 51.3 cents while funding schools, landfill reserve and DSS positions
The Surry County Board of Commissioners on June 2 adopted the 2026–27 budget recommended by County Manager Chris Knoff, keeping the county tax rate at 51.3 cents and approving allocations for schools, capital replacements, a landfill tipping-fee increase to seed a closure fund, and personnel additions in social services.
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June 5, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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Surry County's latest meeting saw the unanimous approval of incentives for a $6 million local project, alongside road-name changes and budget allocations that could shape the future of the community.

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Surry County meeting roundup: incentives for Project Kettle, road‑name approvals, airport budget and equipment purchases
At its June 1 meeting the Surry County Board of Commissioners approved incentives for Project Kettle, adopted a list of road names, approved an airport budget and a grant amendment, and authorized a used vehicle purchase for the fire marshal; staff clarified a public foreclosure issue is a private sale outside county authority.
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June 2, 2026 at 6:28 PM
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Mount Airy–Surry County Airport is soaring to new heights with a significant boost in fuel sales and operations thanks to its exciting new terminal, flight school, and restaurant!

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Mount Airy–Surry County Airport reports rising activity; authority accepts federal terminal award and approves retainage release
Airport staff told the Airport Authority that operations and fuel sales have risen markedly after the new terminal, flight school and restaurant opened. The authority accepted a $354,672 AIG award (5% local match), approved an audit contract and moved to release contractor retainage.
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May 20, 2026 at 11:59 AM
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Surry County's proposed $111.8 million budget aims to balance local needs while keeping the tax rate steady, but looming Medicaid changes raise serious financial concerns.

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Surry County manager unveils $111.8 million recommended budget; tax rate unchanged
County Manager Chris Knopf presented a recommended FY 2026‑27 general fund budget of $111,841,573, proposing to keep the tax rate at 51.3¢ while flagging major cost pressures from Medicaid reimbursement changes that increase the county's DSS share.
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May 20, 2026 at 11:56 AM
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Surry County Commissioners are hitting the brakes on new data-center developments to craft better regulations, sparking a heated debate on the potential risks and benefits.

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Surry County commissioners move to pursue short moratorium on data‑center development
The Surry County Board of Commissioners voted May 18 to pursue a short moratorium while staff and the planning board finalize a zoning text amendment to add data centers to the development ordinance, seeking time to craft regulations and limit exposure to premature project filings.
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May 20, 2026 at 11:53 AM
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Surry County's Board of Commissioners just approved a game-changing $100,000 funding boost for each of its 17 volunteer fire departments, igniting a crucial debate on resource allocation and community safety!

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Surry County sets $100,000 base for volunteer fire departments, moves Franklin and Banner Town into contracts
After public comment and extended debate, the Surry County Board of Commissioners voted Feb. 16 to include 17 volunteer response districts under a revised funding matrix, offer contracts to Franklin and Banner Town volunteer departments and set a flat $100,000 base allocation for each volunteer department.
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February 19, 2026 at 2:53 PM