Resident urges caution: solar panels, subdivisions "changing" Surry County

Jul 28, 2025

During public comment Joyce Bryant said she dislikes nearby solar panels and warned that approving subdivisions will change Surry County's rural character, saying "we're losing Surry County."

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Joyce Bryant spoke during the public-comment period to express opposition to solar panels observed near her property and concern about impending subdivision development. "I was dismayed at the solar panels that were here... I just don't like them," Bryant said, adding that she feared the county would lose its character if subdivisions are allowed to proceed unchecked.

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