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Today's Features

  • Turns two

    Oliver Gray Smith celebrated his second birthday with an Elmo party in Bursa, Turkey. Oliver is the son of Daniel and Priscila Smith, formerly of Galax.

    He is the grandson of Danny and Andrea Smith of Galax, and Vanir and Lourdes Cardoso of Florianopolis, Brazil. He is the great grandson of Wilma Smith and the late Gene Smith and the late Gordon and Dell Farmer.

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  • Eleanor Roosevelt's dress donated to 1908 Courthouse

     

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  • Celebrates birthday and anniversary

    Eldon Gardner of Fancy Gap celebrated his 94th birthday April 22 with a party hosted by his sons and their families.

    Gardner and his wife, Iris, also celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary.

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  • She's two

    Sophi JoyceAnn Carico celebrated her second birthday April 15. She is the daughter of Jimmy and Yulanda Carico.

    She has a big sister, Jaimee. Her grandparents are Kasena and Wayne Sutherland of Fries, Denny Carico of West Virginia and Wilburn and Ellen Bilbrey of Fries.

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  • Hanks, Crouse marry

    Lorian E. Hanks and Joshua L. Crouse were united in Christian marriage April 7, 2012 at Great Hope Baptist Church, Woodlawn.
    Officiating was the Rev. Doug Fleming, cousin of the groom.

    The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hanks of Galax.
    The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lee Crouse of Galax.
    The bride’s parents hosted a reception at the church fellowship hall. Carrie Roberts provided the wedding cake.
    The couple reside in Galax.

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  • Howell, Spencer wed

    Crystal Danielle Howell and Jeremy Kenneth Spencer were united in marriage Oct. 1, 2011 at Young’s Chapel Baptist Church in Mouth of Wilson.
    Rev. Douglas Turnmire officiated.

    A reception followed at the “Halsey House” in Mouth of Wilson.
    Crystal is the daughter of Danny and Nancy Howell of Jefferson, N.C.
    Jeremy is the son of Kenneth “Pooch” and Peggy Spencer of Rugby.
    The couple reside in Jefferson, N.C.

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  • Family plans summer weddings

    Nancy Dixon Hickam of Galax announces the engagement of her daughter, Phyllis Elizabeth “Liz” Hickam to Gregory James Milans.
    Milans is the son of Tom and Debby Milans of Rockville, Md.

    Hickam is the daughter of Jim Hickam Jr. of Charlotte, N.C.
    She is the granddaughter of the late Glenn and Pearl Dixon of Galax and the late Jim Jack and Elizabeth Hickam of Bristol, Tenn.

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  • New River Trail to celebrate 25th anniversary Saturday

     

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  • Brides Carry On Family Wedding Tradition

     

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  • She's one

    Paisley Brooke Snider celebrated her first birthday Feb. 1 with a Princess party at Pleasant Grove Fellowship Hall with family and friends.

    Her parents are Curtis and Lorie Snider. She has two older sisters, Palin and Blair Snider. Her grandparents are Danny and Linda Deskins of Dugspur and Harold and Joyce Snider of Dublin and the late Kathy Snider. Her great-grandparents are Pauline Marshall of Laurel Fork and Freida Deskins of Hillsville. She has an aunt, Holly Choate.

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