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Citizens speak in support of...

By LARRY CHAMBERS, Staff

INDEPENDENCE – More than 100 people turned out at the Grayson County School Board meeting Monday night in support of Charles Campbell, who was not renewed as the assistant varsity baseball coach during the board’s June meeting.

Because of the large crowd, the meeting was moved from the Grayson County Courthouse Board of Supervisors meeting room to the auditorium at Grayson County High School.

Youth baseball rule questions...

HILLSVILLE — A parent and coach from a Wythe County baseball team have expressed concerns over how their team was treated by Carroll County parks and recreation officials at a tournament held in Carroll.

Damon Alley, a parent, and Jacob Porter, assistant coach, spoke to Carroll County Board of Supervisors members at their July 10 meeting, on behalf of a baseball team from Max Meadows.

The team advanced to and won a semi-final game for the Southwest Virginia Youth Baseball League, which includes the counties of Wythe, Carroll, Grayson and Floyd.

Andrews will plead guilty to...

ABINGDON – A Carroll County businessman accused of fraud will plead guilty in federal court this week.

According to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia in Abingdon, Jones Keith Andrews, owner of the bankrupt Andrews Farming Inc. and the still operating ANDCO Logistics, will plead guilty to charges against him.

Andrews will appear in court on July 20 at 1:30 p.m. to plead guilty to one count of obstructing the lawful function of the Internal Revenue Service, failure to collect or pay taxes and bankruptcy fraud.

Andrews pleads guilty to federal...

Staff Report

ABINGDON – A Carroll County business owner, who paid his employees in cash to avoid paying taxes to the Internal Revenue Service and later lied in a bankruptcy proceeding, pleaded guilty July 20 in federal court.

Acting U.S. Attorney Rick A. Mountcastle said the case involved more than $1 million in cash.

Jones Keith Andrews, 62, of Galax is the owner of the bankrupt Andrews Farming Inc. and the still operating ANDCO Logistics.

New rescue helping animals find...

It was a typical weekday afternoon when the Angels of Assisi rescue van pulled around the curve on Fair Street in Galax, at the regional animal shelter; sending many of the four-legged patrons inside into barking fits as the engine cut off and the door opened.

For shelter dogs, this sound usually means that at least one animal might be about to meet its forever family and get a second chance; but little did they know, second chances on this particular day would be ten-fold.

Ministry offers 'Let's...

By ABBY BODNAR, Staff

A new teen hotline called “Let’s Talk” is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for youth who need to talk about issues they are dealing with.

Jill Burcham, the pastor and founder of Pray Until Something Happens (PUSH) Ministries in, recently started the hotline, which can be reached at (276) 233-7096.

Burcham and Tammy Harmon, the director of the Galax HOPE House and close friend of Burcham’s, said they wanted to address issues for youth that were falling through the cracks.

Jason Delp: from Carroll to...

By ABBY BODNAR, Staff

CAMBRIDGE, England — Jason Delp, a 1999 graduate of Carroll County High School, recently earned an Executive Masters of Business Administration degree from the prestigious, 808-year-old University of Cambridge in England.

The story starts long before this accomplishment, however, as Delp has received two other masters degrees and served in the military.

CCHS named one of Virginia'...

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.”

Suspect in deputy's fatal...

HILLSVILLE – The man facing charges related to the crash that killed a Carroll County deputy has pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors and his two felony charges will go to a grand jury.

Joseph Alan Lambert, 21, of Goodview, was being pursued by Carroll County authorities on the night of March 9. Deputy Curtis Bartlett was on his way to join the pursuit for Lambert, answering fellow deputies’ calls for help, when his patrol vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer. He died at the scene.

Cool sounds, hot BBQ at Smoke on...

Staff Report

In addition to flavorful food, the 13th Annual Smoke on the Mountain Virginia State BBQ Championship this weekend will offer a taste of great music.

The event will be held July 21-22 in downtown Galax, hosted by the City of Galax and the Twin County Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Headliners this year include returning favorites The Tams playing Motown and classic rock on Friday night from 8:30 p.m. and into the night; and the Tangent Band, playing “all-era” rock and roll from 8 p.m.-midnight on Saturday.