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Local man charged in shooting death of 8-year-old
A Lowgap man has been charged with a misdemeanor in connection with the Feb. 23 shooting death of an 8-year-old child. According to Surry County Sheriff’s Office Major and Assistant Chief Deputy Scott Hudson, Timothy James Gertsch was served with a warrant charging him with storage of a firearm to protect a minor, which is a misdemeanor. The charge came after a month-long probe into the shooting death of the...
Suspect charged in crash that killed 86-year-old woman at Mount Airy Walmart
MOUNT AIRY, N.C. (WGHP) — A person is facing several charges as the result of a crash at a Mount Airy Walmart that resulted in the death of an 86-year-old woman. At around 6:11 p.m. on March 31, officers with the Mount Airy Police Department came to Walmart on 2241 Rockford Street after getting a […]
Awareness Day set for Devil's Den Nature preserve
Did you know?? The Devil’s Den Caves were formed 600 million years ago by the collision of the Appalachian and the Piedmont rock encrustations. It can be seen from outer space and it’s in our back yard!! The hike to the cave itself is strenuous, steep and narrow but the views are spectacular. We have a beautiful meadow, a wildflower garden, and plenty to explore and enjoy topside. We are...
Man accused of assaulting grandmother
A Mount Airy man has been jailed without bond on a felony assault charge for allegedly causing a severe head injury to his 81-year-old grandmother, according to city police reports. The case involving Nicholas Richard Martin, 37, of 709 Factory St., stems from a weekend incident at that residence, where the victim, Dorothy V. Fairchild, also lives. She additionally is a cancer patient, a family member said. Martin, who is...
Galax man to stand trial for April 2023 shooting
GALAX, Va. (WDBJ) - A Galax man’s trial begins Monday for charges in connection to an April 2023 shooting. Tyrus David Miller, 23, is accused of second-degree murder and will stand trial at the Carroll County Circuit Court. According to the Galax Police Department, officers responded to reports of...
Second fire strikes Little David's
Mount Airy firefighters responded to a blaze Tuesday night at Little David’s Carpet Outlet, which had been the location a major fire in December. The latest incident at 110 E. Wilson St. is a by-product of the earlier blaze that broke out on Dec. 22. It caused a half-million dollars in damages and forced the temporary closure of the carpet business and Mayberry-related attractions housed in the same building. Tuesday’s...
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This is a view from an overlook at The Devil’s Den Nature Preserve which was recently cleared out by the Friends of the Blue Ridge. The preserve is open from May 1 thru October 31. There is no fee to enter The Preserve, donations are welcomed. Beginning at 11 a.m. on May 4 fun special activities will include amusing historical story tellers who will provide insights into some of Carroll County’s pioneers, guided tours down the mountain to the Devil’s Den Cave opening and kite flying on the beautiful mountain top meadow.
Drug take back set for Saturday
The usual Saturday activity at Walmart in Mount Airy is being joined by a special addition this week, a collection event held in conjunction with April 27 being designated as National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. This involves plans by Sgt. Stacy Inman of the Mount Airy Police Department's Community Services Division to set up at a space in front of the store between its grocery and home goods sides. ...
Jarvis guiding Main Street project
As the City of Galax’s new Main Street manager and economic developer, Dennis Jarvis’ role is to attract new investments in the downtown district and create policy driven by city council that sustains the area and keeps is a warm and inviting environment for both locals and tourists.
Humane Society set to receive grant from "Petco Love" nonprofit
GALAX– The Twin County Humane Society announced on April 9 it is set to receive a $2,500 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for animals in the Twin Counties. Petco Love is a national nonprofit leading change for pets by harnessing the power of love to make communities and pet families closer, stronger, and healthier. Since its founding in 1999, Petco Love has invested $375 million in adoption and other lifesaving efforts. And Petco Love helps find loving...
Newman breaks Carroll's all-time goals record
Two games after setting a new school record with six goals in one contest, Carroll County’s Ashlyn Newman duplicated the feat April 20 in the Cavaliers’ 6-0 win at Alleghany. In doing so, the Cavalier senior broke an even bigger school record as her sixth goal of the night was the 72nd of her career, moving Newman past former Carroll great Adrienne Harris to become the school’s new all-time leading goal scorer. Newman’s assault on the Cavalier record books really took off in the second...
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CCMS FFA Chapter President Emma Wilmoth presents Carroll News Staff Writer David Broyles with a plaque honoring him as an honorary chapter member for supporting FFA and Agriculture during an April 18 banquet recognizing the many accomplishments of the group.
Letters to the Editor
Microburst of appreciation for Carroll Wellness Center. My mind is on expressing a “microburst” of appreciation for the Carroll Wellness Center in Hillsville! I just love that word “microburst.” It is a new word I never knew, coined I assume by the wisdom of weather people to describe what recently took place in our area near exit 14 off I-77.
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...
Navigating the PATH to healthier families
During Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Parenting PATH have been working with their local partners to spread awareness of the issues. PATH is an acronym for the program’s full name: Positive Actions. Thriving Homes. Blue pinwheels have continued to pop up around the county as a silent witness to the effort and groups have met for a Ring Out Child Abuse event in Dobson last week. Sharie Hall, program manager...
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