Today's News

RICHMOND — Senate Bill 323, which repeals Virginia's "one-gun-a-month" law and was sponsored by Sen. Bill Carrico (R-Fries), passed the State Senate by a bipartisan vote of 21-19.

"I am thrilled by today's vote," said Sen. Carrico. "Today, the Senate took a stand for the 2nd Amendment by eliminating an unnecessary and outdated law."

The Twin Counties Humane Society will host three informational meetings about the upcoming Galax Pet Adoption Weekend (PAW) event.

The meetings, from 6-8 p.m., will be held at:

• Carroll County Public Library, Feb. 7

• Grayson County Public Library, Feb. 8

• Galax Recreation Center, third floor meeting room, Feb. 9

INDEPENDENCE –– Allison White and Taylor Bryant poured in 28 first-half points as Galax raced out to a huge early lead and handled Grayson County 65-36 in a Mountain Empire District girls’ game Friday.

Galax (16-3 overall, 8-0 district) clinched at least a tie for the MED regular season championship, which it can lock up this week with a win over either Bland County or Narrows.