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The Ultimate Guide to Retirement in Mount Airy, North Carolina The Ultimate Guide to Retirement in Mount Airy, North Carolina
Located in the Appalachian foothills, the city of Mount Airy was settled in the 1750s as a stagecoach stop on the road between Winston-Salem, North Carolina and Galax, Virginia. It is best known as the birthplace and boyhood home of legendary actor, Andy Griffith.
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North Carolina Tax Benefits for Seniors North Carolina Tax Benefits for Seniors
For senior citizens, there are a variety of tax deductions that you may be able to claim on both your North Carolina and Federal Tax Filings. For those who are filing their taxes, looking at the overall tax snapshot of your state and federal taxes is important for perspective.
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Casserole Conversations: Part 1 Casserole Conversations: Part 1
I’ve always loved digging in the dirt. Literal dirt, metaphorical dirt, put me in a dirt pile – I’m as happy as a pup sniffing out a delicious trail to some long-lost bone…You get the idea. I’m an Anthropologist by nature and profession.
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Silver Pen Winners Announced Silver Pen Winners Announced
On April 24th, RidgeCrest awarded three scholarships to applicants in the Mount Airy area. Winners were invited to join Members for an outdoor celebration where they received their awards. The Silver Pen Competition has been hosted by RidgeCrest’s parent company, The Maxwell Group, since 2012.
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The Weller Life – March The Weller Life – March
Mayberry Llama’s and the Sugarloaf Mountain Musicians make a great Saturday event.
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The Weller Life – February 2021 The Weller Life – February 2021
Birthday celebrations are always a blast in our community! There are always so many fun celebrations and great wishes on another year! We hope that all of our February babies had a very Happy Birthday! 2021 is the Year of the Ox!
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Top 4 Social Events of 2020 Top 4 Social Events of 2020
In January 2020, our community hosted an Arabian Nights Signature Experience and it was a night to remember! Attendees spent the day learning about the rich history that surrounds henna art and belly dancing.
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The Weller Life – January 2021 The Weller Life – January 2021
#FlashbackFriday to the holidays when we welcomed the NoneSuch Play Makers to RidgeCrest! It was the perfect holiday performance from this incredible musical group! They performed as Dickens Carolers and truly brought the magic of the holidays to our community!
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Silver Pen Writing Competition Silver Pen Writing Competition
Apply Now RidgeCrest has begun accepting applications for their annual Silver Pen Writing Competition. Every year, this writing competition awards three local high school seniors with scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,500. The deadline to apply is February 12th, 2021.
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