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April Month-End Deeds of Partition and Conveyance for Carroll
This is a listing of recent Carroll County Circuit Court’s County Month End Deeds of Partition and Conveyance. The following listings were recorded on April 2, to April 11, 2024 and list record grantor, grantee, consideration (if any) and type, as space allows in this edition of The Carroll News. April 2: Akers, Matthew to Appalachian Power Company, $1, Deed of Easement. ...
Hooray for the 2024 Graduates!
Graduation is here for the Class of 2024, and marks a milestone in the lives of many, many students nationwide. This event is serious and also a very joyful event. It is the culmination of all the time, energy and work an individual has put into gaining qualifications and it gives you a great chance to celebrate all that you have achieved.
Memorial Services at Alderman Memorial Cemetery on May 26
There will be Memorial Services at the Alderman Memorial Cemetery on Pilgrims Trail in Dugspur at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 26. All who have family or friends buried there are welcome to attend. An offering will be collected to help offset mowing costs. If you’re unable to attend, please send donations to: Linda Crowder 163 Jett Street Hillsville, VA 24343 Bring a lawn chair and any family photos or genealogy information you may have. For questions or more information, please contact Maxine Worrell Caudill at 540-344-0380.
Meet 2024 WSLS scholarship recipient Radford senior Dawson Martin
On Wednesday, 10 News announced the first of two WSLS scholarship winners — judged on academics, activities, and community service. This year’s male winner is indeed a standout athlete — in a school filled with standout athletes, in a viewing area filled with standout athletes. But what...
Local educator talks childcare in D.C.
DUBLIN, Va. (WDBJ) - Renee Rippe is the director of The Learning Circle, a small preschool in the tight-knit Dublin community. She’s been in childcare for 13 years and loves what she does. “I’ve seen how important it is for my children, and for how important it is for...
East Nash Grass, Amanda Cook Band open summer concert series
GALAX, VA — East Nash Grass kicks off the Blue Ridge Music Center’s Deep Roots, Many Voices: Summer Outdoor Concert Series at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 25, in the venue’s outdoor amphitheater on the Blue Ridge Parkway just south of Galax. The Amanda Cook Band will open the show. “East Nash Grass came by its name and reputation honestly, with its members honing their performance chops night after night on the tiny stage of Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge on Nashville’s east side,” concert organizers said. ...
Wytheville Police remembers fallen officers during National Police Week
WYTHEVILLE, Va. (WSET) — May 12 through May 18 marks National Police Week, and the Wytheville Police Department is honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. WPD said it is also celebrating the dedication of its department. "With a combined 400 years of experience, our officers are committed...
Humility, hope for the future modeled by this year's Golden Cavs
This year’s Carroll County High School top ten, the “Golden Cavaliers Celebration,” was marked by a collective humility among the chosen seniors, who almost all noted little things from their honorees had the most impact. Principal ChuckThompson said he knew the honorees would treasure the honor “because it comes from the people we are here for.” Superintendent Dr. Mark Burnette opened the May 9 event in the CCHS Cafeteria by saying many seniors this year are leaning a bit to one side, with the weight...
Crockett homers as Cavs blast Glenvar
Mason Crockett ripped a solo home run and Britt Berrier and Ben Phillips both drove in two runs each Thursday as Carroll County defeated Glenvar 10-1 in a Three Rivers District baseball game in Hillsville. Gage Nicholson tagged an RBI groundout and Maddox Lyons singled in Cody Reece to highlight a three-run first inning for Carroll (14-4, 7-4 Three Rivers District). Crockett made it 4-1 Carroll in the second inning with a line-drive solo homer to dead center field. ...
Hale-Wilkinson-Carter Yard Sale, Raffle
Come join us on May 16, 17, 18 at The Hale-Wilkinson-Carter Home for our annual yard sale. There will be many antique items from inside the Carter Home such as furniture, paintings, lamps, etc. There will also be a variety of clothes. For this year’s yard sale we are also including a raffle of items businesses around our area have donated. We have many items to choose from such as several gift baskets with all the must-have spring necessities, a car wash gift set, jewelry, and many gift certificates from restaurants and local hair salons. We will also be selling some baked goodies. So come on down to the Hale-Wilkinson-Carter Home Yard Sale and Raffle located at 405 N. Main Street in Hillsville for a day of fun.
Missing 65-year-old in Pulaski found dead, police say
PULASKI, Va. (WSET) — Pulaski police gave an update on a missing man from over the weekend. On Tuesday, Pulaski police said the 65-year-old who was missing over the weekend was located and pronounced dead. The missing person was Lamonte Defriece. An investigation is ongoing, according to police. Our...
Lady Cavs split with Patrick
Carroll County’s girls’ tennis team split a Three Rivers District doubleheader Friday against Patrick County in Hillsville. The Cavaliers lost the opening match 5-4 but bounced back to win the rematch 5-2. “The girls played hard though both matches,” Carroll County girls’ tennis coach Martin McKenzie said. Carroll’s top seed Emma Vernon split her matches,...
Berrier, Lyons lead Cavalier comeback at Pulaski
Britt Berrier and Maddox Lyons both were key figures in Carroll County’s come-from-behind 5-4 non-district baseball victory May 13 over Pulaski County in Dublin. Lyons went 3-for-4 at the plate, but he also picked up the win on the mound, coming on in relief with two outs in the fourth inning. Lyons gave up one run and five hits, striking out two in 3.1 innings to earn the victory. Berrier, meanwhile, went 3-for-4 with an RBI in addition to scoring the winning run in the...
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