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The Carroll News

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Galax woman dies in Skyline Highway crash

Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Friday Oct. 30, 2026 at 4:30p.m. on Skyline Highway (Route 89) in Grayson County. Thirty five year old William B. Earp of Galax was driving southbound in the 3100 block of Skyline Highway in a 2020 Ford Escape when traffic slowed causing him to lose control and slide sideways into the northbound lane of the highway. A 2006 Peterbilt 379 tractor trailer traveling northbound collided with the Escape resulting in the death of 34 year old Jasmine L. Benbow of Galax, who was sitting on the passenger seat but not wearing a seat belt. The driver, William B. Earp and as well as a juvenile passenger, suffered serious injuries in the wreck. The crash remains under investigation though charges are said to be pending. The driver of the tractor trailer, 43 year old Larry J. Carpenter of Elkin, N.C., suffered minor injuries in the wreck.

Grayson County, VA · 1d

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Blown tire leads to highway fatality

Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal single vehicle crash that occurred Thursday Oct. 29, 2026 at 7:33p.m. on Interstate 81 at the 68-mile marker in Wythe County. Bruce A. Layman was traveling northbound on Interstate 81 in his 2000 GMC C7 truck when his tire blew out, causing him to lose control and drive into the median. The truck then crossed the southbound lanes on Interstate 81, struck the guardrail, overturned and went over an embankment before coming to rest along the treeline. Bruce A. Layman, 60, of Wirtz, Va., died at the scene. Layman was wearing a seatbelt. The crash remains under investigation.

Wythe County, VA · 1d

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Ashe CountyTraffic Stop Uncovers Florida Fugitive with Outstanding Charges

Ashe Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of 61-year-old Frederick Adam Cooper of Fleetwood, NC, following a traffic stop for improper equipment. The stop led deputies to discover that Cooper had a felony extradition fugitive warrant from Broward County, Florida. On October 10th, 2026, Deputy Daniel Rodriguez was patrolling...

Ashe County, NC · 2d
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Town of Marion names Grand Marshal of Christmas parade

MARION, Va. (WJHL) — The Town of Marion has named the Grand Marshal of the Marion Christmas Parade. Community leader Harry Howe will serve as the Grand Marshal, according to Ken Heath with the Town of Marion. Heath said Howe has served the community and beyond for decades, through ministry, healthcare and emergency response. Howe […]

Marion, VA · 10h

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North Wilkesboro Man Charged With Impersonating Law Enforcement Officer

WILKES COUNTY, N.C. — A North Wilkesboro man is charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer after he allegedly followed another motorist for several miles along a Wilkes County road and then claimed to be an undercover officer. Gabriel Dean Miller, 49, of North Wilkesboro, was arrested and charged...

North Wilkesboro, NC · 18h

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You Haven’t Truly Tasted Virginia Until You’ve Tried The Battered Hot Dogs At This Roadside Stand

Somewhere between the rolling hills of Southwest Virginia and the best meal you’ll have all year, there’s a red-roofed roadside stand in Marion with a very important question painted across the front of it. “got Dip Dogs?” it asks, in bold white letters on a red background.

Marion, VA · 1d

The Carroll News

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Hillsville mayor reelected after tough campaign

Hillsville Mayor Greg Crowder won reelection by a substantial margin in the November 3, 2026, election. Incumbent Town Councilors Greg Yonce representing the Laurel Fork Ward and Barry Jessup of the Sulphur Springs Ward ran unopposed and also retained their seats on council. Mayor Crowder garnered 535 votes out of 949 ballots cast, while challenger Katie Horton received 315 votes and Andy Kaufman had 83. Sixteen ballots were cast for write-in candidates. “This was a really tough election,” said Crowder. “It was a brutal nonstop attack with half-truths, innuendos and borderline slander towards me and my family. There’s people that have been in politics their whole life and never seen nothing like it.” “I ran against former Mayor Bill Tate, who was a very honorable candidate and is actually a very good friend of mine now,” Crowder continued. “And I ran against Mrs. Taylor, the former mayor’s wife, and we basically ran on issues. We were able to shake hands after the election and I was hoping it would be the same with this race but I don’t think it’s going to be.” Greg Crowder was first elected in 2012. This election victory ushers in his 9th term as Mayor

Hillsville, VA · 12h

The Carroll News

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Two Emergency Service providers recognized for life saving actions

Carroll County Emergency Services Director Jason Felts recognized the work of two members of the emergency services department at the November meeting of the Carroll County Board of Supervisors. “I want to come before you all for a couple of awards and y’all know I’m very passionate about what we do,” said Felts as he addressed the supervisors. “On September 17th, a nurse called 911. Her husband was having anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction and she didn’t know what to do. She says all my training, all these years, but I didn’t know what I was going to do and I thought I was going to lose my husband.” Felts continued by recounting what the wife of the ailing husband said to him. “She said, ‘I just wanted to call and tell you that the crew that showed up with their compassion and professionalism, I know that he was going to be very well taken care of and when they shut the doors on the ambulance, I wasn’t worried about following them at a high rate of speed going to the hospital because I knew they were taking good care of him and giving him the life-saving measures that he

Carroll County, VA · 2d

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Carroll County’s Hunter Gravely with 76-yard touchdown run

BUCHANAN, Va. (WFXR) — Carroll County’s Hunter Gravely with 76-yard touchdown run against James River earns play of the week.

Buchanan, VA · 2d

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Wytheville Concert Series Presents Broadway and Opera’s Greatest Hits!

On Friday, November 13 at 7:00p.m. St. John’s Episcopal Church will host a concert featuring New York City tenor, Michael Nim, violinist and violist Kevin and Bryan Matheson and pianist Melia Garber. They will present arias from some of the most famous operas and musicals including Carmen, Tosca, South Pacific and West Side Story.

Wytheville, VA · 2d

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Wytheville special education students receive new guitars

WYTHEVILLE, Va. (WFXR)- The nonprofit Free Guitars for Kids (FG4K) gifted guitars to 14 special education students in Wytheville. The students, from enCircle’s Wytheville Minnick School, received their instruments during a special giveaway on Thursday, November 5. enCircle Minnick Schools are special education day schools serving students from ages five to 22. “We are so […]

Wytheville, VA · 2d

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George Wythe defeats Giles 33-15 in Senior Night showdown

George Wythe celebrated Senior Night with a 33-15 victory over Giles on Friday, pulling away in the second half to secure the win over the Spartans. The matchup renewed a rivalry that saw the two teams split their meetings last season, with the Maroons defeating the Spartans in the postseason.

Wytheville, VA · 2d