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.

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Russell Hiatt's 90th Birthday Party

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Congratulations to Ben and Brittany!

Posted by on Friday, December 21, 2012, In : Mount Airy Residents in the news 
http://www.mtairynews.com/view/full_story/21185456/article-Feature-of-a-different-kind-on-Earle-Theatre-marquee

Owner Ben Misay popped the question and this article in the Mount Airy News tells all about it! It's a great story and we are very happy for this wonderfully creative Mount Airy businessman and his future wife.

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Mount Airy's Public Library wins contest!

Posted by on Thursday, November 1, 2012, In : Media articles 
Seven branches of the Northwestern Regional Library have placed in the Top 200 of a national contest.  LEGO® DUPLO® and the Association for Library Services To Children (ALSC) have joined hands to celebrate and support local libraries.  Mount Airy Public Library was the most nominated library in the “Read!  Build!  Play!” project and will receive $5,000 for books and supplies.  The top 200 libraries will receive a special LEGO DUPLO Read!  Build!  Play!  toolkit full of cutting edge ear...
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Becoming an honorary Mayberry Citizen

Posted by on Saturday, September 22, 2012, In : Mount Airy Residents in the news 
Read this article about the idea created by Mayberry's "M.A.D." men, and you'll find out how you or a Mayberry fan you know can become an honorary citizen!

http://www.mtairynews.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Now+folks+can+become+honorary+Mayberry+citizens%20&id=20223690&instance=top_stories 

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Mount Airy video from Gone with the Wynns, 2011

Posted by on Wednesday, August 29, 2012, In : Media articles 
Video from the Gone with the Wynns tour of Mount Airy, June 2011...we know this is older footage, but it's always fun to watch...

http://www.gonewiththewynns.com/?p=822  

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Mount Airy making news again...

Posted by on Saturday, August 18, 2012, In : Media articles 
http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2012/08/17/mount-airy-offers-visitors-glimpse-mayberry/ 

August 17, 2012 article published on FoxNews.com.  Thanks to Mayberry on Main for making us aware of it!

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Wyatt's Trading Post Raffle Winner

Posted by on Friday, August 17, 2012, In : Mount Airy Residents in the news 
Wyatt's Trading Post had a Christmas in July sale and provided everyone throughout the months of June and July to purchase raffle tickets to win a Jim Shore Santa. 

Jessica Spencer was the winner of the Santa, which is valued at $2000! Proceeds from the raffle were donated by Wyatt's Trading Post to Surry SCAN. Congratulations!

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Dog Days of Summer at Round Peak Vineyard

Posted by on Monday, August 13, 2012, In : Wineries and Vineyards in Mount Airy, NC 

Here is an article about Round Peak Vineyard's Dog Days of Summer, which was held this Saturday. Article is from Mount Airy News...Enjoy!

http://www.mtairynews.com/view/full_story/19780856/article-Cooperation-makes-Dog-Days-at-Round-Peak-Vineyards-a-success  

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Darrel from Mayberry on Main loves his hot sauces!

Posted by on Friday, July 20, 2012, In : Mount Airy Residents in the news 
Darrel Miles of Mayberry on Main is a hot sauce specialist. Originally from New Albany, Indiana, he said he never even tried hot sauces until he met his wife, Debbie. It's not because of her cooking, either (Debbie pointed out while laughing). Her father introduced him to the idea and now Darrell has taste-tested hundreds and displays the empty bottles on his Wall of Flame (about 1/4 of them), along with 400-500 other varieties of unique hot sauces available for sale. 

Darrel and Debbie have b...
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Our State Magazine's Article about Mayberry

Posted by on Saturday, July 14, 2012, In : Media articles 
If you missed this write up, you just might enjoy reading Michael Parker's article about his visit here. It was published recently in Our State Magazine. You can read the article here by clicking on the link:
http://www.ourstate.com/being-mayberry/  
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Do you know Tommy Barker?

Posted by Laura Gaylord on Thursday, July 12, 2012, In : Mount Airy Residents in the news 

If you've shopped at F. Rees Company in the past 4 decades, Tommy Barker has most likely waited on you! He has worked at F. Rees for over 40 years and says he has enjoyed every minute of it. "I love coming to work everyday and taking care of our customers", he said.  I could tell he is the perfect man for the job, as he was lots of fun to talk to today -very genuine, personable, and full of great stories. He also has many fond memories working with "Flip" Rees back in the day, stating, "I rea...
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POZY Bears Creator Celebrates his brand's 1st Anniversary at Wyatt's Trading Post Gift Shop

Posted by Laura Gaylord on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, In : Mount Airy Business making news 

David Miller, creator of POZY Bears will be at Wyatt's Trading Post, located at 701 W Pine St in the Subway Plaza. Wyatt's Trading Post was the first location in the country to host a POZY Bear event, and will also be the host of the brand's first anniversary celebration. The event will take place on June 23rd, from 10-2pm. 

Known for their themes of family, love and friendship, these POZY bears make gift giving easy to commemorate life's most special moments. Owners of Wyatt's, Melissa and Ma...
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Round Peak Vineyard completes the relocation of their winery house

Posted by Laura Gaylord on Tuesday, June 19, 2012, In : Wineries and Vineyards in Mount Airy, NC 

What a beautiful setting in the woods! Did you know this winery house is for rent? It is a 3-bedroom ranch style house that sleeps 6-10 people and includes a private wine tasting for the rental party! 

It's a great place to rent for a weekend of wine touring, with vineyard trails, grilling out and watching beautiful sunsets over the vineyards.

They are also getting ready to expand their wine tasting room to accommodate a new barrel room, the brewery, extra storage and a new meeting room. The pr...
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The Painted Palace Kids Spa and Boutique Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Posted by Laura Gaylord on Saturday, May 5, 2012, In : Mount Airy Business making news 
Today was the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The Painted Palace Kids Spa & Boutique! Owner, Sherry Hardy, has created a fabulous spot for your little girl to enjoy getting pampered and feeling special. This is a terrific place to have a party for little girls and find adorable "fun wear" and accessories like no other! Stop in at 125 E Oak. Learn more under Just for Kids page on this website.

The Mayor of Mount Airy was there to welcome this fun & fabulous new business.

And Congressman Howard Coble...
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Cinco de Mayo specials at Un'Corked in May

Posted by Laura Gaylord on Saturday, May 5, 2012, In : Special offers 

Come in to Un'Corked Winery and get a free glass with the purchase of 5 bottles of wine, during the month of May. 
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Mount Airy is voted Greatest Main Street in North Carolina

Posted by Laura Gaylord on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, In : Mount Airy downtown 
You can read this article in the Mount Airy News that tells about the contest and how Mount Airy won this wonderful award:
http://www.mtairynews.com/pages/full_story/push?article-People%E2%80%99s+Choice-+Mount+Airy+is+North+Carolina%E2%80%99s+Greatest+Main+Street%20&id=18420624&instance=top_stories  
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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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Mayberry Radio on Live365.com

Posted by Laura Gaylord on Friday, March 23, 2012, In : Mount Airy Residents in the news 

Mayberry Radio is on the air around the corner and around the world. Powered by Live365.com, Mayberry Radio is the brainchild of Steve Martin and Joe Dellinger, owners of Yesterdays in Mount Airy. "The idea came to us a few months ago, and we actually passed it on to a friend of ours," said Martin, "But after thinking about it for a week, we decided to take the plunge and do it ourselves," Dellinger said.
 
Mayberry Radio is part of a vast and ever growing network of internet radio stations tha...
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Welcome to the website!

Posted by Laura Gaylord on Monday, March 19, 2012,
Check back soon for features on people, places, organizations, or stories about Mount Airy you'll enjoy reading about. 
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