Today's News

HILLSVILLE — Strong student performance on the Carroll County High School Cavalier Classic yearbook sparked a “three-peat,” with the publication earning statewide awards.
It’s the third time in a row that the yearbook staff has brought back honors in the Virginia High School League competition, chosen from among 1,000 total entries in three classes, says teacher and advisor Shannon Dalton.
The book, titled “Spark,” won first place and the students won many awards for their work.

Toys for Tots is bringing new toys to the children of economically challenged families in Carroll and Grayson Counties and the City of Galax, and local organizations and businesses are raising funds and collecting toys for the children.
On Dec. 1 — before, during and after the Fries Christmas parade — toys will be collected at the new Fries Firehouse and along the parade route, said Bob Hines, coordinator of Twin County Toys for Tots.
The Fries Volunteer Fire Department is also a toy collection site through the holiday season.

Bring the soap
I am calling about the new store [located omitted] with the young man behind the counter with the vulgar mouth. I thought he had straightened up. I have been in there a few times lately and nothing was ever said. But, I was in there the other day and everything [he said was offensive]. He really does need his mouth washed out with soap. I will not be back in that store.

Grateful

HILLSVILLE — Keeping minor criminal offenders out of jail through a day-reporting program may also be the key to unlocking savings for Carroll County.
Carroll Sheriff J.B. Gardner met with the board of supervisors Nov. 15 to report that several county agencies want to set up a new community service program.
Modeled after similar efforts in Grayson County and Giles County, day reporting allows non-violent, non-sexual offenders to stay out of jail by agreeing to do local community service work projects.