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Poll shows Northam beating Gillespie in November

Landmark News Service

Democrat Ralph Northam has the early lead over Republican Ed Gillespie for Virginia’s fall gubernatorial election, according to a voter poll released last week.

Most voters also indicated they’re feeling optimistic about their personal finances and the state.

Northam was favored by 47 percent and Gillespie 39 percent in the telephone survey by Quinnipiac University taken in the days following the June 13 primaries.

CCHS named one of Virginia's top schools

HILLSVILLE – Carroll County High School has been recognized by Virginia Living Magazine as one of Virginia’s top high schools and will be featured in an upcoming issue.

“I would like to say that we are very proud that Carroll County High School is being recognized by Virginia Living magazine for its accomplishments,” said Assistant Superintendent Mark Burnette after receiving notification of the honor. “The administration and staff at the school deserve all of the credit for a job well done.”

Another innocent life taken by gun violence

Violence and hatred have taken the life of a police officer in New York.
A 12-year veteran, mother of three children, was brutally shot and killed while sitting in her police vehicle by a loser who was released from prison.
A broken system that’s supposed to protect society from hardened criminals has failed miserably.
We look around and see so many innocent lives taken by gun violence. It is very sad. Shakes the soul to the core.

Kirbys celebrate 60th anniversary

Fred and Wandy Boyles Kirby of Fries celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary June 29.

The couple were married June 29, 1957 at the Fries Pentecostal Holiness Church where they still attend. They have two sons, Barry Kirby of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Tim Kirby of Fries.
 

She's one

Pari Elise Snider celebrated her first birthday April 19 with a Minnie Mouse party with family and friends. Her parents are Curtis and Lorie Snider.

She has three older sisters: Blair, Palin and Paisley. Her grandparents are Danny and Linda Deskins of Dugspur, Harold and Joyce Snider of Dublin and the late Kathy Snider. Her aunts are Holly Choate and Gina Bigham.

Don't let political burnout keep you from staying informed

It has been eight months since the events of last year’s presidential election, and probably even longer since most of us have made it through a quiet morning of checking emails and reading news articles without seeing something questionable related to our nation’s politics.

There’s no doubt, no matter which side you take in the argument, that our nation is divided right now; and those who are not still angry towards either the left or right side (or both sides) may have fallen into a bit of a slump when it comes to staying informed.

She's one

Adlianne Grace Spurlin celebrated her first birthday June 12 with a picnic party at her home with her family. 

She is the daughter of Kevin and Tara Spurlin of Galax. Her grandparents are Owen and Judy Eddy of Castile, N.Y., and Mike and Anita Spurlin of Galax.

Galax schools should honor Wolfe's memory

Why honor Deputy Bartlett by naming a [Galax] building after him?
He did not reside within the Galax city limits (not a taxpayer).
There are several more that should receive this honor.
One person, deceased, that should be considered is McKinley Wolfe. He was janitor at the Galax school for years. Wolfe watched over the children.
Some who had walked to school (thinly clad) in cold weather were ushered into the school building for warmth.

FBI joins bank robbery investigation

The FBI is assisting in the investigation of the Carter Bank & Trust robbery that occurred on Friday, according to Galax Police Chief Rick Clark.

The robbery occurred at the East Stuart Drive branch around 5:08 p.m. on July 7. The suspect was still at large on Monday.

The suspect, caught on bank security video, entered CB&T and demanded $50 and $100 bills. Reports did not indicate if the man was armed, and Clark declined to say if a weapon was used, though he added, “Robbery does not require a weapon.”

Schools must test water for lead

Capital News Service

RICHMOND – With the water crisis in Flint, Mich., safe drinking water is a high priority nationwide, especially for children. Beginning July 1, schools in Virginia are now required to test their potable water for lead.

Senate Bill 1359, which Gov. Terry McAuliffe signed into law on March 20, seeks to ensure that local school boards test the drinking water in schools and that it meets federal guidelines. The Food and Drug Administration recommends that the level of lead not exceed 15 parts per billion.