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Galax receives $3 million for improvements to emergency communications
GALAX, Va. – Senator Mark Warner announced a multi-million dollar investment for first responders in Galax, Grayson County, and Carroll County. Emergency departments in Grayson County, Carroll County and Galax have been using the same radios for 35 years. “The age of the equipment means there’s not readily available...
Attorney General honors "Thunder in the Hills"
A sold-out courthouse is the norm for the Carroll County Historical Society whenever it presents “Thunder in the Hills,” but the group entertained an extra special guest Saturday. Now in its fifth season since its debut 12 years ago, “Thunder in the Hills” and the Carroll County Historical Society were presented with a letter of commendation Saturday on behalf of Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares. Making the event even more special was the fact it was read by Miyares’ Community Liaison Officer, Carroll County native...
Down to final strike, Cavs rally past Radford
Carroll County head softball coach Rick Nester entered Thursday night with his team at 9-0 and having held their last two opponents scoreless, but Thursday the team needed every strike available in scratching out a 2-1 Three Rivers District victory over Radford. The Lady Bobcats plated one early run against senior Emma Leath and while Carroll County was getting good swings in almost every inning, they could not plate the game-tying run. ...
Excavator destroyed after fire sparks in Carroll County
CARROLL COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Hillsville Fire Department reports an excavator was lost after catching fire on Tuesday, April 16. Fire officials say crews were dispatched to Sandy Level Road at 1:23 p.m. after a report that an excavator was on fire. On the scene, the excavator was found with smoke and heavy flames. […]
Newman breaks two school records in Carroll win
Carroll County senior Ashlyn Newman broke two school records April 17 in the Lady Cavaliers’ 7-1 non-district road victory at Galax. Newman, who is now six goals shy of tying Adrienne Harris’s school record of 71 career goals, set new CCHS records for most goals in a game (six) and most points in a game (12) as the Lady Cavs improved to 6-1 overall. Galax scored first in the opening minutes before Carroll reeled off seven straight goals to win going away. ...
Two people flown to hospital after Woodlawn crash
CARROLL COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Two people were flown to a hospital after a Monday crash in the Woodlawn area of Carroll County. According to the Hillsville Fire Department, crews responded to reports of a head-on collision at the intersection of Carrollton Pike and Training Center Road at 5:08 p.m.
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Photos by David Broyles Carroll County Public Schools Transportation Director David Kinzer (left) presents Roger Royal with a certificate recognizing him as March Employee of the Month during the April 9 regular school board meeting. Nominations were collected through an online Google form found on the CCPS Internet Website as well as CCPS Facebook page. The Leadership Team reviewed and selected Royal, who serves as a Bus Driver for Carroll County Public Schools for the honor. In addition to receiving a certificate, Member of the Month will be presented a gift certificate sponsored by the Carroll County Dance Center.
Banquet honors Nester, showcases OneOfUs.Care
Well over 100 people attended the Annual OneOfUs.Care Banquet on March 23 in Laurel Fork to honor long-time Carroll County coach Rick Nester, but that was just the highlight of a fun-filled and educational evening. Nester, who guided Carroll County’s softball team to the first team state championship in school history, was honored with the Jay Neal Lifetime Achievement Award at the banquet held at Maples Restaurant at Olde Mill Golf Resort. Nester is in his 12th season as the head coach of the varsity...
Sen. Mark Warner to visit Galax
City officials announced that U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) will be visiting Galax on April 22 from 2-3:15 p.m., to speak with first responders and community leaders from Galax, Carroll County and Grayson County. The meeting will take place at the Galax Police Department, where first responders will join in...
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OneOfUs.Care Founder Jerry Carter (left) is presented a certificate of recognition during the School Board’s April 9 meeting for the support of the group for Carroll County Public Schools. Carter and his wife, Linda, retired to Carroll County and started the nonprofit OneofUs.Care. The nonprofit’s goal is to make the world a better place by being nicer to one another, lend your skills to benefit others whenever you can, and find ways to barter in the community to build needed things. The nonprofit has also created “The Carroll County Sports Report,” which is a way for all students at CCPS to be recognized by their coach or sponsor on a daily basis. Jerry has volunteered over 1,500 hours to cover not only athletics but any student who represents CCHS, including MACC, band, chorus, and many others.
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Carroll County First Lego League Middle School Team “Wonka and the Chocolate Bots” members, from left, Emma Brannock and Vinny Barr confer with Coaches Alex and Jennifer Leonard on the three R’s...refining, re-tooling and re-thinking as they prep for international competition in California in late May.
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