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Today's News

  • Beekeepers' warning: don't hinder swarming

    Since May and June are typical swarm months for honeybees, several Twin County residents are finding bee hives on their property.
    Bees can be perceived as a threat because of their sharp stingers, but local beekeepers and the Virginia Cooperative Extension are stressing how important these bees are to the ecosystem.

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  • Mohawk defended against EPA claims

    HILLSVILLE — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators wants to clear the air about companies like Mohawk Industries in Hillsville that have worked to reduce pollution.

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  • Home destroyed by Memorial Day fire

    Firefighters responded to a home at 2813 Beamer’s Knob Road in Fancy Gap on May 23 during Memorial Day Weekend.

    The house was fully engulfed by the time the fire departments arrived on scene, according to Carroll County Emergency Services Director Mike Mock.

    Carroll County Fire & Rescue and the Hillsville Fire Department worked together at the scene to douse the flames.

    No further information about the fire was available on press time Wednesday.

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  • Two more indicted in Grayson

    INDEPENDENCE — Indictments against two more suspects were unsealed last week following arrests by the Grayson County Sheriff’s Department.
    The Grayson County Circuit Court grand jury met April 25 and returned several indictments that were sealed until arrests could be made.
    They included:
    • Nickie C. Vaughan, 39, of Fries, who was charged with possession of a schedule I or II controlled substance (meth);
    • Jeremiah James Caudill, 24, of Galax, who was charged with possession of a schedule I or II controlled substance (meth).

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  • Play weds physical and verbal comedy

    Things I did not know about tying the knot before seeing the comedy “Dearly Beloved,” the Galax Theatre Guild’s newest production:
    1. There’s nothing wrong with exchanging your vows outdoors between a crepe myrtle and a propane tank.
    2. Gospel trio sister acts are welcome entertainment at Texas weddings.
    3. Seven-layer dip sometimes has a life of its own.

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  • Bill endorses medical marijuana use

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has introduced a bill, HR 4498, in the U.S. Congress that would have the federal government legally allow the states to move towards an appropriate use of medicinal marijuana.
    Griffith, whose 9th District includes Galax and the Twin Counties, said Virginia passed a medical marijuana statute for glaucoma and cancer treatment in 1979 in the anticipation that one day, federal law would allow it.

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  • Seized property pays for crimefighting

    When police officers in Virginia get new equipment, weapons or body armor, they often have criminals to thank.
    The way Virginia law works, convicted felons are paying for the fight against crime.
    Virginia law enforcement has been empowered to use money and items seized in drug busts for local police funding since the late 1980s, according to Galax Police Chief Rick Clark.

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  • Grayson uses GPS to track deputies

    The Grayson County Sheriff’s Department has installed a new system designed to improve the efficiency and safety of officers.
    Sheriff Richard Vaughan said the department received a $106,000 Attorney General’s grant from the drug forfeiture fund, and part of the grant was used to purchase software for the Mobile Data Information System.

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  • REMEMBER WHEN: May 25-31

     2009

    Grayson County rallied with four runs in the seventh inning to stun Holston 8-7 in Region C softball quarters. Seven errors helped Holston take a 7-4 lead into the seventh. Holston committed four errors in the seventh, with the only base hit being the game-winning RBI single by Cortney Halsey.

    Jessup Lambert allowed two hits as Grayson County blanked Patrick Henry 8-0 in the Region C quarterfinals. 

     

    2004

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  • Blue Devils hold on to big lead, drop Richlands in 5

    INDEPENDENCE –– In its final regular season game last week, Grayson County unloaded for six runs in the second inning for a 7-0 lead, only to give up 10 unanswered runs in a 10-7 loss to Glenvar. It took just one game for the Blue Devils to get a second chance to make a huge inning stand up.

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