As part of an ongoing public works project in West Galax, beginning April 29, McArthur Street will be closed from Swanson Street to Parkwood Drive.
FRIES — On April 20, Fries Fire & Rescue held a grand opening for its new and long-awaited Station 2, located at the former Providence Sch…
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced this week that Carroll County is one of 90 local governments selected to participate in th…
Wytheville Community College (WCC) is taking steps to address Virginia’s public teacher shortage, a trend that is nationwide and not unique to…
Firefighters, paramedics and police officers face potential dangers every day on the job, and in the Twin Counties, those threats are compound…
HILLSVILLE — At the end of a three-day trial, Tyrus Miller, 23, of Galax, was convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of Dav…
HILLSVILLE — Sandra Terry of Hillsville has been reelected to serve another term as commander of Grover King VFW Post 1115.
The Blue Ridge Music Center will reopen to visitors for the season on May 2, with a free Midday Mountain Music performance from noon-3 p.m. by…
The Crooked Road is celebrating two decades of contributing to the creative economy in Southwest Virginia, and will mark the occasion with a s…
RICHMOND — Virginia lawmakers, in alignment with recent federal attempts, have introduced consumer protection bills to tackle surprise tickets…
INDEPENDENCE – The Grayson County School Board continued its roofing projects program at its regular monthly meeting held April 8.
WOODLAWN — Crooked Creek Cemetery and shelter is holding its annual spring clean-up day on May 4, starting at at 9 a.m.
MEADOWS OF DAN – The National Park Service is seeking vendors to provide mobile food and beverage service for the 2024 season at Mabry Mill, l…
The interior of a home may be where homeowners and their families spend the majority of their time, and there’s no denying that a well-planned…
Private backyards are now go-to spaces for recreation and entertainment and great places to recharge the body and mind.
Backyards are ideal places to spend warm afternoons soaking up some sun. Lazy days in the yard are a big part of what makes warm weather seaso…
The adage “there’s a lid for every pot” suggests that, even in relation to the real estate market, there’s bound to be a buyer for every home …
Renovations are a great way for homeowners to reshape their homes. Some may aspire to renovate so their home is more reflective of their perso…
Millions of people embrace opportunities to get back in their gardens each spring, and they might be reaping more rewards from that activity t…
The process of buying and selling a home includes many movable parts. North America has experienced historic trends in the housing market in r…
Homeowners’ fascination with a lush, green lawn is something that has developed over time and is still “growing” strong. According to a 2019 s…
Deer are common visitors to landscapes, even in urban and suburban areas.
Dogs, particularly puppies, can be full of boundless energy. Channeling that energy into exercise with long walks or play sessions can help st…
The Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) Raiders Team from Carroll County High School competed in the “Best of the Best” competitio…
RICHMOND — The General Assembly reconvened April 17 for legislators to address 116 of the governor’s bill recommendations, and decide how to t…
As the City of Galax’s new Main Street manager and economic developer, Dennis Jarvis’ role is to attract new investments in the downtown distr…
The Blue Ridge Music Center is celebrating a music legend with the release of a new video series titled “Legacies: Doc Watson Musical Tributes…
During National Volunteer Month in April, the American Red Cross asks donors to help protect the blood supply by making and keeping blood or p…