Federal Disaster Loans Available For Those Impacted By Earthquake
Low-interest disaster loans are now available in several counties affected by an August earthquake.
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Surry County Church Network Holds Community Opioid Forum
A network of churches in Surry County is focusing on opioids; the dialogue begins Tuesday night at a community forum in Mt. Airy.
UNCG Education Grant Will Help Place Teachers In Rural Counties
UNC Greensboro will use a federal grant to attract and place new teachers in two rural North Carolina counties.
Bill Would Require Partisan Elections For Surry County School Board
School board candidates in Surry County might have to declare a political party in the near future.
Mount Airy Old-Time Retreat Brings Female Musicians To The Forefront
A new event is kicking off this week that will focus on women and old-time music.
Poultry Farm Expansions In Western North Carolina Pit Neighbors Against Neighbors
WFDD is reporting on the poultry industry this week, and how a new study shows that there is little oversight on the waste that's being produced. Today, we go to Surry County in Western North Carolina, where the issue hits close to home.
Environmental Groups Take Legal Action Against Large Factory Farms
A lawsuit was filed Wednesday that could impact industrial meat producers.
County Government Official Arrested For Fraud
Surry County commissioner Paul Johnson was arrested Friday. The 53-year old commissioner is accused of filing fraudulent travel expense reimbursements over the last three years.