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Today's Features

  • Myers, Stone marry

    Lindsay Erin Myers and Roger Dale Stone were married May 3, 2014, at Graystone Presbyterian Church in Knoxville, Tenn.
    Michael Thomas was the officiating minister.
    Maid of honor was Kelly Myers, sister of the bride. Matron of honor was Gayle Higgs, sister of the bride.
    Bridesmaids were Laura Benner, Katie Helms, Mandi Meek and Amy Cole.
    Groomsmen were Fred Stone, father of the groom; Garrett Cole, brother‑in‑law of the groom; and Jonathan Cole, Kevin Kosier, Kent Kosier and Justin Black.
    Ring bearer was Dylan Benner.

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  • Ramey, Adams to marry

    Melissa Mullins of Galax announces the engagement of her daughter, Alisha Ramey, to Mark Adams Jr. of Galax.

    Ramey is a graduate of George Wythe High School and attends Bluefield College.
    Adams was graduated from Galax High School and is employed with Hill’s Trucking Co.
    A September wedding is planned.

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  • Festival celebrates music, beer and wine

    The second annual Galax Rhythm, Brews & Vine Fest is coming Aug. 2 to Grayson Street, featuring 12 breweries and five wineries, along with four bands and two food vendors.

    The downtown festival will run from 2-8 p.m.

    The festival is being put on and sponsored by the Galax Downtown Association, Creek Bottom Brews and Macado’s.

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  • Copeland named Citizen of the Month for July

    HILLSVILLE — Bill “Doc” Copeland was chosen as July’s Citizen of the Month by Laurel Fork Council Member Greg Yonce at Hillsville Town Council’s July 14 meeting.

    “I find it very fitting that Bill Copeland receive the Citizen of the Month for July, as this is the month that Bill is retiring,” said Yonce as he presented the award to Copeland that evening.

    The Danville, along with his wife and three daughters, moved 90 miles west over the mountains to Hillsville.

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  • Dees departs as senior director

    Mike Dees is exactly the person you’d want to show you how to perform a difficult exercise move or figure out a complicated craft step: vigorous and competent, but also friendly and patient.

    In repose, he has a glow of health and the appearance of stored energy waiting to be used with steady economy: he’s at rest, but not because he needs to be.

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  • Hail to the chef

    Sophie Haga, 12, of Galax represented Virginia as the statewide winner of Michelle Obama’s Healthy Lunchtime Challenge, which invited children to develop tasty, affordable and healthy lunches.

    Sophie, who will be starting seventh grade this fall at Galax Middle School, submitted a healthy lunch recipe for Chia Chicken Pitas that won her a seat representing the Commonwealth at the First Lady’s annual Kids’ State Dinner.

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  • He's five

    Christopher “Mason” Nobili recently celebrated his fifth birthday with his family and friends with a “Octonaut” ocean themed birthday party at the Sardis Swim Club in Charlotte, N.C.

    He is the son of Chris and Christina Nobili of Charlotte, N.C. He is the grandson of John and Jenny Nobili of Woodlawn, Rebecca and Danny Primm of Austinville, and Arlie and Toni Hall of Fancy Gap. He is the great-grandson of Artie Belle Primm of Hillsville.

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  • Smoke on the Mountain 2014 Winners

    The Twin County Regional Chamber of Commerce held the 10th Annual Smoke on the Mountain BBQ Championship on July 18-19, which also serves as Virginia’s official barbecue contest.

    The Galax competition is a qualifying event for three national contests — Memphis In May, Kansas City Barbecue Society and the World Food Championship.

    Here are this year’s winners:

    KANSAS CITY BBQ SOCIETY

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  • Porters celebrate 60th anniversary

    Ray and Mabel (Cox) Porter of Galax celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 19.
    They enjoyed their special day by visiting York, S.C., where they were wed.
    Ray is retired from ABF and Mabel is retired from Sears.

    The Porters’ two children are Roger Porter and his wife Laurie, and Randy Porter, all of Galax. They have two grandchildren, Kaitlin and Michael.
    They enjoy traveling, motorcycles and days full of sunshine. They are members of First United Methodist Church in Galax and are active members of the Galax Car Club.

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  • Catron, Felts to marry

    Brad and Debra Catron of Gainesville, Ga., announced the engagement of their daughter, Lauryn Catron, to Matthew Felts, son of Jerry and Jean Felts of Galax.
    The couple met on a mission trip in 2007.

    The bride-elect is a 2009 graduate of Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, Ga., and obtained an associate’s degree in Media Studies from North Georgia College and University, Gainesville.  She works and resides in Raleigh, N.C.

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