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81-year-old man charged with second-degree murder in elderly woman’s death
An 81-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder after an 84-year-old woman was killed in a domestic incident in Fancy Gap. According to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a call on Sunday, April 28, reporting a domestic incident at 879 Autumn View Road in Fancy Gap.
Hillsville Movie Nights set for May 4 with Star Wars
The Hillsville Movie Night crew is kicking off the 2024 season with something from a galaxy far far away May 4 as the Hillsville VFW Hillsville movie nights will present the 1977 classic Star Wars — A New Hope. This is the fourth season of the movie nights and with the support of our local sponsors the movie nights are admission free! As the pre-show events increase, tailgating before the show is becoming very popular! That night we will be Spotlighting the Special Olympics athletes, enjoying tasty treats from Purple Moon Café and Up-and-Down Café, competing in light saber battles, costume contest and trivia all the makings of a good time! You don’t want to miss this season of theme immersed shows, surprises galore, much more than a movie good time!! Gates open at 5:30 and shows start at 8:30, and May 4 be with you!
McArthur Street to be closed until May 13
Beginning Monday April 29, McArthur Street will be closed from Swanson Street to Parkwood Drive until May 13. Parkwood will be closed to ALL through traffic. First responders will have to use alternate routes when responding to the stations and to residences.
Hillsville names Chitwood as new Tourism Director
Lauren Chitwood, a native of Hillsville with deep ties to the community and experience as a successful small business owner, has been named Tourism Director for the Town of Hillsville (She will also serve as Hillsville Farmers Market Manager.) No doubt, Chitwood is readily identified in her hometown as the daughter of Eddie Chitwood who taught at Carroll County High for 30 years and her mother, Sally, who worked in the Alleghany County, North Carolina school system for 30 years. ...
Carroll chorus visits Bedford ahead of D-Day concert
Chorus students at Carroll County High School were already excited about performing a concert in Washington, D.C. on June 6 as part of the D-Day 80th Commemoration Concert Series. Having recently visited the D-Day Memorial in Bedford, our local students now have a better understanding of the profound impact that day had on world history and the significance of what being part of such a historic ceremony means. On June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched Operation Overlord, a massive invasion of Normandy, France with more...
Historic African American cemetery in Pulaski Co. struggles with upkeep, seeking help from community
DUBLIN, Va. (WDBJ) - The West Dublin Cemetery was one of the first African American cemeteries in the area; some tombstones date to the 19th century. It’s been a safe place for members of the community to lay loved ones to rest. Maddie Morrison, a longtime resident of the...
Pulaski town councilmember faces multiple misdemeanor charges for conflict of interest
PULASKI, Va. – Virginia State Police confirmed to 10 News that a Pulaski town councilman is facing multiple misdemeanor charges for conflict of interest. Police said the investigation into Michael Reis, who served on town council started in October 2023, and looked into personal business connections with a private contractor and the Calfee Community Center.
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