Southern Comfort? Tensions high in debate over new visitors center
By Sherry Youngquist
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL
MOUNT AIRY
There are strong feelings about hospitality in Andy Griffith's hometown, and they're feeding a stir about Mount Airy's new visitors center.
Some want it to be in a cozy historic home overlooking Main Street.
Others envision a new building that would also show off a collection of Griffith's movie posters and memorabilia.
The stakes are high, say business owners. Tourism in Mount Airy and Surry County generated $66.65 million in 2004, and there are more than 670 jobs in travel and tourism with a total payroll of $11.5 million.
A visitors center has to be a good fit.
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL
MOUNT AIRY
There are strong feelings about hospitality in Andy Griffith's hometown, and they're feeding a stir about Mount Airy's new visitors center.
Some want it to be in a cozy historic home overlooking Main Street.
Others envision a new building that would also show off a collection of Griffith's movie posters and memorabilia.
The stakes are high, say business owners. Tourism in Mount Airy and Surry County generated $66.65 million in 2004, and there are more than 670 jobs in travel and tourism with a total payroll of $11.5 million.
A visitors center has to be a good fit.
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