Carroll County’s boys’ tennis team is 5-3 overall after sweeping Pulaski County on April 24 and dropping a 7-2 decision Thursday at Glenvar. Although Carroll lost to the Highlanders, top-seeded Jabin Talley continued his assault on the school record books, notching his 59th varsity win. Louis Marshall was also victorious at No. 6 singles by a count of 8-2. The Cavaliers swept a doubleheader April 24 at Pulaski County, winning...

With a bit of misdirection on numbers, Emma Leath was truly surprised to learn that she passed Sydney Nester on the all-time pitching wins in the history of Carroll County High School. Nester ended her stellar career with 55 total victories and 694 strike outs. Leath is as driven as anyone that has wore the colors on The Hill and her Head Coach Rick Nester was trying hard to protect his senior from mental overload down the stretch of her final season. ...

When it comes to both respectful and fierce rivalries, Carroll County and Floyd County softball would make any list and the latest meeting did not disappoint. The Lady Cavs held on for a 3-2 Three Rivers District victory over their hosts Thursday night. The victory moved CCHS to 13-1 overall and 6-1 in district play, leaving the team in control of their own destiny. The teams traded scoreless innings until...

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...

2024 Carroll County Varsity Softball Schedule Date Opponent Where Time Apr. 30 James River Away 6 p.m. May 3 Floyd Co. Home 6 p.m. May 7 Patrick Co. Home 7 p.m. May 13 Pulaski Co. Home 7 p.m. May 14 Radford Home 6:30 p.m.

2024 Carroll County Varsity Baseball Schedule Date Opponent Where Time Apr. 30 James River Away 7 p.m. May 3 Floyd Co. Away 5 p.m. May 6 Glenvar Home 5 p.m. May 7 Patrick Co. Home 7 p.m. May 9 Radford Home 5 p.m. May 13 Pulaski Co. Away 5 p.m. May 14 Radford Away 5 p.m.

2024 Carroll County Varsity Track Schedule Date Opponent Where Time May 1 James River Away 4 p.m. May 4 Va. High Away 9 a.m. May 8 Patrick Co. Away 4:30 p.m. May 18 Regionals Abingdon TBD May 31 State Liberty U. TBD

2024 Carroll County JV Softball Schedule Date Opponent Where Time Apr. 30 James River Away 5 p.m. May 3 Floyd Co. Away 6 p.m. May 7 Patrick Co. Home 5 p.m. May 13 Pulaski Co. Home 5 p.m. May 14 Radford Home 5 p.m.

2024 Carroll County JV Soccer Schedule Date Opponent Where Time Apr. 29 James River Away 5:30 p.m. May 2 Floyd Co. Away 5:30 p.m. May 6 Patrick Co. Away 5:30 p.m. May 7 Glenvar Away 5:30 p.m. May 13 Radford Home 5:30 p.m.

2024 Carroll County JV Baseball Schedule Date Opponent Where Time Apr. 30 James River Away 5 p.m. May 2 Floyd Co. Away 5 p.m. May 6 Glenvar Away 5 p.m. May 7 Patrick Co. Home 5 p.m. May 9 Radford Away 5 p.m. May 13 Pulaski Co. Home 5 p.m. May 14 Radford Home 5 p.m.

2024 Carroll County Varsity Girls’ Tennis Schedule Date Opponent Where Time May 2 Floyd Co. Home 4:30 p.m. May 6 Patrick Co. Home 4:30 p.m. May 7 Radford Home 4:30 p.m. May 13 Radford Away 4:30 p.m.

2024 Carroll County Varsity Girls’ Soccer Schedule Date Opponent Where Time Apr. 29 James River Home 6 p.m. May 1 Honaker Home 6 p.m. May 6 Patrick Co. Away 5:30 p.m. May 10 Honaker Away 6 p.m. May 13 Radford Away 6 p.m.

2024 Carroll County Varsity Boys’ Tennis Schedule Date Opponent Where Time May 2 Floyd Co. Away 4:30 p.m. May 6 Patrick Co. Away 4:30 p.m. May 13 Radford Home 4:30 p.m.

2024 Carroll County Varsity Boys’ Soccer Schedule Date Opponent Where Time Apr. 29 James River Away 7 p.m. May 6 Patrick Co. Away 7 p.m. May 7 Glenvar Away 7 p.m. May 13 Radford Home 7 p.m.

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...

Carroll Middle School FFA members served participants an evening meal on April 18 during the group’s annual banquet at the VFW in Hillsville. Servers in the picture from left are Leigha Fugitt, Kali Rosier, Avarie Sifford and Eliza Allen.

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.

The Carroll County Board of Education approved an operational budget for the 2024-2025 school year during its April 15 meeting in the Governmental Complex and later presented it to the Board of Supervisors for consideration. The State’s school funding calculation, or The Composite Index, had a major impact on this year’s proposal. Carroll County Public Schools is seeking an additional $1.586 million, with one million of that required from local funding by the State to qualify for matching funds. ...

Child Abuse Prevention Month volunteers put out pinwheels during the month of April at various locations in Carroll, Galax and Grayson. The Pinwheels serve as a powerful symbol of childhood innocence and hope.