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Carroll rallies to nip Galax

As the late-afternoon chill, propelled by a steady, stiff breeze, permeated nearer and nearer to the bones of those hearty souls in attendance, Carroll County generated a little heat when it was most needed.

Having seen a seven-run lead disintegrate into a two-run Galax advantage, the Cavaliers scored three error-aided runs in the top of the seventh inning and held on to nip Galax 12-11 in a nondistrict game Thursday at Felts Park.

Grayson, Cavaliers stay hot

INDEPENDENCE –– Grayson County won Friday for the fifth time in as many games, overpowering Rural Retreat 14-0 in a Mountain Empire District game at the Grayson Rec Park.

The Blue Devils (8-3 overall, 3-2 district) opened with a seven-run first inning and cruised from there to a five-inning run-rule victory.

Grayson scored five runs by the time the initial out was recorded in the first, beginning with back-to-back two-run base hits by Jake Hollingsworth and Cal Campbell. Chris Meredith capped the big start with a two-run triple to right.

Court News from 4/18/2018

Editor’s Note: This information is taken from open court records and is a matter of public record. The listings are complete.
The newspaper, as a matter of fairness, will not honor requests to omit any listing.
For additional information on this column or questions, call 236-5178, ext. 213.

Land Transfers

These land transfers were recorded in December of 2017, in the office of Susan M. Herrington, clerk of the Grayson County Circuit Court, Independence:

Stuart inks with Highland Cavaliers

Jacob Stuart missed a season of baseball following his sophomore year due to medical reasons but was granted an extra year of eligibility be the Virginia High School League. He learned something about himself in that down year that most baseball players don’t realize until they hang up the spikes for good.

“It made me realize how much I missed baseball,” he said.

If all goes as planned, he won’t have to miss the game for at least another four years.

Galax sets graduation date, last day of school

June 12 will be the last day of school for Galax students, and June 9 will be the high school’s graduation day, as set by the Galax School Board at its April meeting.

The graduation speaker will be Darrick Andre Early, from the GHS Class of 1994. Early also spoke at the Mt. Zion Holiness Church of God’s Black History Month celebration in February.

Carroll moves money, hears road repair requests

HILLSVILLE – The Carroll County Board of Supervisors transferred funds for the sheriff’s department and Cana Refuse at its April 9 meeting, and held a hearing on road maintenance and repairs.
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office requested that $10,500 in vacancy savings from its salary budget line item be transferred into the court part-time fund to cover additional costs for courtroom security and for law enforcement academy expenses.

Readers Hotline 4/16/18

Crack a smile
A while back, I noticed a caller had called in about cashiers and wait staff in the area being rude. I hadn’t really thought much about it but I am starting to notice it, too. I don’t understand why people have to behave like that. I’m a customer at their business establishment helping them keep their job. I don’t understand where all the smiles went. There is nobody smiling anymore. Bring back the smile.

Pack of dogs

Garner runs for another council term

John Garner is one of five candidates in the running for four seats on Galax City Council in the May 1 election.

As his term ends June 30, it will be 12 years the incumbent has served on council.

He is fit to continue, he said, because if you’re on council, “you already know what’s going on, you have a grasp of the issues and many of those issues continue to be before us. We have addressed many of those issues before and you know the positive things.”

Court News from 4/11/18

Editor’s Note: This information is taken from open court records and is a matter of public record. The listings are complete.
The newspaper, as a matter of fairness, will not honor requests to omit any listing.
For additional information on this column or questions, call 236-5178, ext. 213.

Land Transfers

These land transfers were recorded in December of 2017, in the office of Susan M. Herrington, clerk of the Grayson County Circuit Court, Independence:

Rabid skunk reported in Galax

A rabid skunk possibly bit a cat on Parkwood Road in Galax, according to a statement issued by the Virginia Department of Health and circulated among local veterinarians.
The cat is unidentified. The skunk, which was seen staggering, circling and falling over, may also have interacted with a dog. If anyone or their pets have had recent contact with a suspicious skunk in the Parkwood area, contact the city health department at (276) 236-6127. Please check them for wounds or injuries, and have their rabies vaccinations up to date.