Today's News

INDEPENDENCE — Grayson County leaders are considering opening a shooting range, but would like a third party to take on the responsibility.
Supervisors discussed the idea during their regular meeting Oct. 11. It’s a topic they have discussed for more than a year.
Deputy County Administrator Mitch Smith told the board that the proposed land for the shooting range was off Graystone Road, just across the street from the county’s closed landfill.

Police are not sure what caused single-vehicle crash Oct. 9.

HILLSVILLE — Town officials heralded a new era of cooperation with Carroll County just before approving a water sharing agreement between the two localities on Oct. 8.
Watching from the audience at Hillsville Town Council’s meeting last Monday, Supervisors Chairman Sam Dickson also promised that Carroll would develop a good relationship with the county seat.
Interim Town Manager Judy Bolt said officials had met with counterparts from Carroll County to discuss the water agreement.

BIG STONE GAP –– Like father, like brother.

The VHSL Group A golf championship? It’s all in the Bryant family.

Galax senior John Bryant became the third member of his household to win the state title as he fired a 1-under-par 70 to score a seven-stroke victory at Lonesome Pine Country Club.

Bryant’s feat matched that of older brother, Sam, who won the 2005 Group A crown. Together, the Bryant brothers have as many first-place medals as their father, Doug, who captured titles in 1975 and 1977 for old Independence High.