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Costly vehicles stolen in city
Vehicles, a piece of heavy equipment and a trailer — property with a combined valued of nearly $100,000 — have been reported stolen from separate locations this week in Mount Airy. There was no indication from city police Wednesday whether the crimes might be related, since each targeted larger-type vehicles or equipment. This included a Kubota mini-excavator valued at $40,000, which was taken from W.P. Simmons Inc., listed as a...
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...
Lady Cavs stub toe against Pulaski
Carroll County softball edged Pulaski County early in the season up at Dublin but wasn’t as fortunate Monday night at Cavalier Park as the Cougars picked up key hits in five straight innings to earn an 8-2 non-district victory. Carroll County (15-3) started out the game strong as Holly Miller picked up the first of her three base hits and eventually scored the game’s first run when Katherine Lindamood was issued a bases-loaded walk. The Lady Cavaliers did plate one run in the rally but...
Valley Women’s Clinic opens in Wytheville
WYTHEVILLE, Va – Access to pregnancy services just got a little easier in Wytheville with the opening of Valley Women’s Clinic. The clinic offers free initial services for unexpected pregnancies. They offer pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and STI testing for those without a physician. They told us in rural...
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.
Brent and kid
Brent Hull rides in a past tractor parade during Mayberry Farm Fest with his grandson, Case Brent Sechrist, who was named after both his granddad and the Case tractor they are piloting. Brent Hull died on Jan. 1, but his memory will live on through family members collectively serving as grand marshal of this year’s tractor parade scheduled Friday.
Highland Camerata to present Spring Concerts
The Highland Camerata announces its spring concerts to be held on Friday, May 17, at 7:30 P.M. and on Sunday, May 19 at 3:30 P.M. in Independence, VA, at the Historic 1908 Courthouse. The program consists of a wide variety of musical selections including the well know traditional spiritual, Old Time Religion, Samuel Barber’s arrangement of Sure On This Shining Night, the much loved folk song Shenandoah, and Roger Emerson’s version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow. The Highland Camerata is delighted to have Imade Igodan,...
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,...
Void left by board leader departure
ARARAT, Va. — It’s unusual for the chairman of a county governing board to step down in the midst of his or her term, but Brandon Simmons had simply had enough. “It’s a thankless job,” Simmons, an Ararat resident, said of serving on the Patrick County Board of Supervisors. He cited increasing time demands to the detriment of his family and constant “griping and complaining” from some constituents as catalysts...
City Gallery hosts birdhouse auction for animal shelter
City Gallery is hosting several “Create Your Bird House” silent auction fundraisers this month to benefit the Galax-Carroll-Grayson Animal Shelter. More than 50 bird houses have been donated by Collins & Associates of Independence.
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. ...
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...
‘Portal’ installations in NYC, Dublin temporarily closed due to ‘inappropriate behavior’
NEW YORK (WPIX) – The Portal installation in New York City that provides a livestream of Dublin has been temporarily shut down after less than a week due to instances of “inappropriate behavior,” organizers said. The Portal will be turned off for a few days and return...
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...
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