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Board recognizes Lady Cougars, emergency preparedness team and staff achievements

Surry County Board of Supervisors · April 2, 2026
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Summary

The board adopted a resolution honoring the Surry County High School Lady Cougars for a 20-1 season and quarterfinal state berth, and recognized emergency-preparedness staff (Ray Phelps) for a statewide award for preparedness exercises.

The board used its consent and presentation time April 2 to honor local achievements. Supervisor Drew read and delivered a resolution recognizing the Surry County High School Lady Cougars for a 20-1 regular-season record, Tri Rivers District honors and advancement to the state quarterfinals; the resolution named head coach William Johns and several players.

Separately, the board recognized Ray Phelps and the emergency-preparedness team for receiving a Virginia Emergency Management Association award for "top preparedness program" tied to the 2025 OPEX nuclear-incident drill. Phelps credited his staff for the program's performance and described the exercise as a multi-agency, fast-moving readiness event that improved local response capability.

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