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Galax man pronounced dead after mobile home fire
GALAX, Va. (WDBJ) - A Galax man was pronounced dead after a mobile home fire on Spring Trace Lane, according to Galax Fire Department. Galax Fire Department responded to reports of a mobile home fire Sunday, May 26, at 7:35 a.m. with a 60-year-old man trapped inside. AirCare Atrium Health...
Man thrown from pickup and killed in Wythe County crash
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A Maryland man was killed in a crash Sunday in Wythe County, according to Virginia State Police. Juan J. Macias, 32 of Baltimore, was ejected and died at the scene. Police say Macias was driving a Ford F-150 pickup May 19, 2024 at 8:55 a.m....
Song of the Mountains taping to feature Sam Bush
MARION, Va. (WDBJ) - Song of the Mountains continues its 20th season with a performance from bluegrass star Sam Bush and the central Kentucky band Jeff Parker & Company. The taping is happening Saturday, June 1 at The Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia. Tickets are on sale now. The performance...
How to prepare your vehicle and secure your home for a summer road trip
(BPT) - As peak summer travel season approaches, the cost and stress associated with road trips are top concerns for many travelers. With 43% of households planning road trips as their top travel plan this year, proper preparation of both your vehicle and home is essential. Mercury Insurance offers critical tips to ensure your vehicle is road-ready and your home is secure, allowing you to focus on the adventure ahead. These preparations can not only enhance your trip experience but also provide peace of mind while you’re away.
Carroll County April Month End Deeds of Partition and Conveyance
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 12 to April 22, 2024 and list record grantor, grantee, consideration (if any) and type, as space allows in this edition of The Carroll News. April 12: Goad, Stephanie G to Shumate, Karli, $221,000, Deed of Bargain and Sale. ...
Support group learns about personal safety
Officer Kevin Hall of the Galax Police Department gave a comprehensive program to St. Joseph’s Parkinson’s Support Group in April, which provided valuable tips on personal safety at home, when traveling, shopping and online. For more information about this informative, free, non-denominational support group that meets at 1 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Woodlawn, contact Mary Ann Riccitiello at 276-728-0130 or Stephen Turner at 276-728-8221.
Leath shuts down Radford in Carroll win
The script for Emma Leath to exit Cavalier Park could not have played out any better if Aaron Sorkin penned it himself. Leath was honored before the game, alongside fellow senior tennis player Jabin Talley, and then she led Carroll County (17-3, 10-2) to the outright Three Rivers District Championship by defeating Radford 9-1 Tuesday night. Leath recorded 11 strikeouts, pushing her career total up to 713 while scattering seven hits as she finished the game for the 20th straight time for the Cavaliers. ...
Backup on I-81S in Wythe County due to a crash now cleared
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – VDOT the backup on I-81S in Wythe County due to a crash has been cleared. All lanes of traffic are now moving normally. – WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Transportation says there is currently a vehicle accident on Interstate 81 South near mile marker 61.4 in […]
‘How do you get hypothermia in a prison?’ Records show hospitalizations among Virginia inmates
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia State Police investigator seemed puzzled about what the inmate was describing: “unbearable” conditions at a prison so cold that toilet water would freeze over and inmates were repeatedly treated for hypothermia. “How do you get hypothermia in a prison?” the investigator asked....
Half-Tone Folk Heroes exhibit opens June 1 at BRMC
GALAX – The visiting exhibit Half-Tone Folk Heroes: Traditional Musicians as Pop Art featuring illustrations by Gina Dilg will open with a reception from 3 to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 1, at the Blue Ridge Music Center. The works will be on display through October. Dilg is a Radford-based...
Ward guides Cavs past Radford
Owen Ward pitched four solid innings and got plenty of help at the plate May 22 as Carroll County’s baseball team ended the regular season with a 7-1 Three Rivers District victory at Radford. With the win, Carroll County improved to 15-4 overall and earned the right to host a Region 3D Quarterfinal on Friday, May 24 against Lord Botetourt at 6 p.m. Ward allowed just three hits in four scoreless innings of work to earn the win. He struck out three and walked two. ...
1 in critical condition after Pulaski gas station shooting, no suspect identified: Police
PULASKI, Va. (WSET) — One person was hospitalized in a shooting at a Pulaski gas station early Friday morning, according to police. At approximately 2:45 a.m., Pulaski Police were dispatched to the Speedway on East Main Street for a man who had been shot and a suspect who fled the scene.
Town Council honors citizen's service on planning commission
Hillsville Town Council at its May 13th meeting honored Zula Coleman for more than two decades of service on the Hillsville Planning Commission. Matthew Goad was appointed to fill the remainder of Coleman’s term, which will expire September 1, 2026. Council recessed following a closed meeting and will reconvene at 4 p.m. on May 22 at Town Hall. “Zula has been quite dedicated on the commission and has been debating on how many years plus twenty she would serve. We are quite thankful and wish...
Virginia Rural Center announces 2024 Virginia Rural Leadership Institute Cohort
RICHMOND — The Virginia Rural Center is pleased to announce the participants in the third cohort of the Virginia Rural Leadership Institute (VRLI), including two Carroll County officials. VRLI is the Commonwealth’s only leadership program that focuses solely on developing rural Virginia’s existing and emerging leaders. “The Virginia Rural Center has long recognized that cultivating rural leadership is a key component to growing and sustaining our rural communities which is why the Center created the Virginia Rural Leadership Institute,” said Kristie Proctor, Executive Director of...
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