I want everyone to meet Cayden Talbert, he is a very special little boy. At 13 Bones ribs*steaks*seafood ,Saturday September 20, 2014, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and his wish grantors Leslie and Ted Aronovitz had a party for his wish to go to LegoLand at Disney World.Cayden has been battling “Evan’s Syndrome,” an autoimmune disease in which an individual’s antibodies attack their own red blood cells and platelets, since his heart transplant last year. Please check out my FB page whatsupinmountairy.com to see his photos and videos of his party. He is an amazing little boy. Mayor Deborah Cochran proclaimed September 20th Cayden Talbert Day.

Browsing Archive: April, 2012

Leon's Burger Express on Main Street, more than meets the eye!

Posted by Laura Gaylord on Saturday, April 28, 2012, In : Mount Airy Business making news 

As I sat down at Leon's for lunch yesterday, it was dreary, rainy day.  I suddenly noticed a very cheerful, friendly vibe coming from all who worked behind the counter...how refreshing! This was my first visit here, and I did not really know what to expect, but soon I realized everyone was laughing and smiling, and suddenly, I knew I picked the right place to stop for lunch. Even the owners, Vickie and Paul Riekehof, were joking with customers and having light conversation, as if it were a fa...
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WhatsupinMountAiry.com's photographer with her pride and joy

Posted by Laura Gaylord on Saturday, April 28, 2012, In : Mount Airy Residents in the news 
You've seen her out there photographing all of the Mount Airy events and might wonder who she is! This week, our photographer, Regina McIntyre, has been busier than usual, as she just became a Grandma for the first time! Congratulations to Regina and her family.


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Surry County Beekeepers Assoc Annual Field Day held Saturday, photos and story by Randall Ray

Posted by Laura Gaylord on Sunday, April 22, 2012, In : Community Organizations 

Surry Beekeeper Members during last Saturday's meeting
 
The Surry County Beekeepers Association held it's latest annual spring field day and certification on Saturday, April 14th, in Mount Airy. Albert Cockerham hosted the event for the members that had completed the 10 hour Beekeeping for Beginners Course of Study, held from February 20- March 19th. Everything from hive components and construction to bee behaviors and maladies were taught during the course. Thirteen year old Sabrina Dixon rem...
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Miss Angel's Heavenly Pies is a heavenly gift

Posted by Laura Gaylord on Thursday, April 19, 2012, In : Mount Airy Residents in the news 

Randy and Angela Shur are well known for their pie shop on Mount Airy's Main Street, which opened last year. People come from miles around to purchase their delicious pies, custom cakes, and baked goods. If you've eaten a pie during the pie eating contest last year, it was most likely from Miss Angel's, which surely made the contest a pleasure to win! You can even watch the pies and other goodies being made in their front window, and everyday they are well stocked with sweet treats they make ...
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Round Peak Vineyard is relocating their winery house!

Posted by Laura Gaylord on Thursday, April 12, 2012, In : Wineries and Vineyards in Mount Airy, NC 

Next time you head over to Round Peak Vineyards, their winery house, which used to be right next to the tasting room and patio area, will have been relocated! 
 
The Winery House, which is available to rent, was moved about 150 ft to the left of its old location, into a wooded area for more seclusion, but still with great views of the vineyards.

Here it is, in its new spot, surrounded by trees...nice and cozy! Let your friends who are coming for a visit know that this cute cabin is available for...
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