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Today's Features

  • Zumba class offers fun way to stay fit

    HILLSVILLE — When it comes to staying fit, active and healthy in the New Year, the Carroll Wellness Center’s Zumba instructor prefers talking about a “lifestyle change” than a well-meaning, one-time “resolution.”
    When Gretchen Lawson attended her first Zumba class, as a mother-daughter activity through her church, she weighed 220 pounds.

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  • Remembering the last train out of Galax

    Olen Quesenberry of Galax submitted this first-hand account of the last train to leave the city in 1985 before the rails were taken up, along with his photos of the trip.

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  • Local man launches fundraiser for veterans

    When Freedom Motorsports founder and CEO Chris Kelley of Galax reached out to help a fellow veteran in need, he had no idea how far his outreach would expand.
    Kelley, who operates the online business, launched the Veteran Assistance Fund in an effort to assist service-connected disabled veterans during the holiday season. A veteran himself, he hopes that this effort will reach others who struggle with the psychological aftermath of serving active duty in wars overseas.

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  • Galax woman pitches book to Oprah

    Kathy Gruhn of Galax had the opportunity to meet and pitch a book to Oprah Winfrey this summer.
    Gruhn wrote a child development program called “My Baby Compass,” which helps parents know if their child is on target for development, and shares methods on how to develop learning skills. The program is for children ages birth through seven years old.

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  • Grayson farm sends tree to vice president

    WHITETOP – For Rodney Richardson, owner of Mt. Rogers Tree Farm in Whitetop, Christmas is on his mind all year round.
    Richardson has made a career out of working on and managing his tree farm and selling Fraser fir Christmas trees. Every year, he grows the Christmas trees and sells them during the holiday season, but Christmas just seems to be getting more special and memorable for Richardson and his family each time the calendar rolls around to November and December.

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  • Lights to be honored on anniversary

    Robert Ted and Glenda Light celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today, Dec. 20.

    They were married in 1963 at the Blue Ridge Chapel with the Rev. John D. Bowman officiating. They reside at 171 Cedar Pt., in Galax. They will be celebrating with family and friends.

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  • Lundys to celebrate 50 years of marriage

    Brenda and Eugene Lundy will celebrate 50 years of marriage on Saturday.
    The couple were married Dec. 21, 1963, at First Bible Brethren Church in Galax. The Rev. Otte Utt, father of the bride, officiated.

    The couple have one son, Brian Mark Lundy of Galax, and granddaughters Hannah and Cassidy Lundy of King, N.C.

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  • Volunteers pack 1,100 boxes for Community Food Fund

    Chief David C. Hankley of the Galax Volunteer Fire Department submitted this letter to The Gazette about the Community Christmas Food Fund, which the department took on as a project this year:

    On behalf of the Galax Fire Department and Y’s Men Club, I want to thank our community for the great support that we received for the Community Christmas Food Fund.
    On Dec. 19, we had over 200 people swarm the fire station to pack the food boxes. Because each of the 550 families will receive two boxes, there were actually 1,100 boxes to pack.

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  • Their mission is nutrition

    Backpack Buddies participants at Gladeville Elementary get grocery bags stuffed with care, to ensure the family receives plenty of Christmas fare.
    The 23 items packed often overflowed, and the students had to carry home quite a load.
    The Mount Olivet United Methodist Church women’s group spearheads it, so during the holidays the families don’t have to fret.

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  • She's two

    Kaitlyn Grace Clontz turned two on Sept 4. She celebrated with a My Little Pony Party at Dannelly Park in Galax with family and friends and big sister, Kaylee Clontz (right).

    She is the daughter of Danielle Clontz of Fries. Her grandparents are Tim and Rebecca Clontz of Fries. Her great-grandparents are the late James and Nancy Clontz of Galax and Boyd and Ileen Trimble of Fries. Her favorite and special uncle is Eric Clontz of Fries.

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