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While Virginia continues its transformation into a progressive “blue state” with a series of recent Democratic victories in statewide races, the majority of local voters staunchly held on to conservative “red state” values on Tuesday.

Democrats took back control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the Nov. 6 election, but most voters in the Twin Counties still favored Republican candidates.

Quilts of Valor

INDEPENDENCE — The Quilts of Valor Foundation presented handmade quilts to several local veterans, during a special ceremony at the Historic 1908 Courthouse auditorium in Independence on Saturday, Nov. 10.
In honor of Veterans Day, which was Sunday, Nov. 11, the quilts, which were hand-made by members of the foundation, were given as a symbol of support, comforting and healing, “to honor the veterans who have been touched by war,” said Carolyn Patton of the foundation.

Veterans honored in Galax

Members from all branches of the military came together to celebrate Veterans Day in a half-hour ceremony at the Blue Ridge Veterans Memorial in Galax on Sunday.

Speakers included Steven Combs, who serves as deputy commissioner from the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, and Ken Wiseman, a commander in the VFW. Prayers were offered by the Rev. Ed Paisley and Tommy Nichols, chaplain of VFW Post 7726, with U.S.

Galax finishes strong

When Galax and Grayson County met as undefeated teams on the final night of the regular season in 2011, it was enormous. When the two square off next season battling in the same region for the first time in decades, it’ll be rather huge.

The most recent meeting would also be found in the big and tall department.

Quilts of Valor honors veterans

INDEPENDENCE — The Quilts of Valor Foundation presented handmade quilts to several local veterans, during a special ceremony at the Historic 1908 Courthouse auditorium in Independence on Saturday, Nov. 10.
In honor of Veterans Day, which was Sunday, Nov. 11, the quilts, which were hand-made by members of the foundation, were given as a symbol of support, comforting and healing, “to honor the veterans who have been touched by war,” said Carolyn Patton of the foundation.

Pubic Record from 10-24-18

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The newspaper, as a matter of fairness, will not honor requests to omit any listing.

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District Court

These sentences were recorded in July in the Galax General District Court, Galax. Sentences may be appealed:

Local potters are wizards with...

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Jessie Benson brings her unique beeswax and oil paintings to City Gallery in downtown Galax in her new show, “Love Takes Flight.”

An open house and reception will he held Thursday from 5-8 p.m. for Benson, and to showcase the work of other artists: Ann Childress, Emily Whitworth, Peach Bottom Pottery and HeartMoss Pottery.

Something To Do from 11-2-18

Movies

Twin County Cinema III, Galax, (276) 236-7469, www.southeastcinemas.com.

• Bohemian Rhapsody (PG-13)

• The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (PG)

• Halloween (R)

Creekside Cinema, (336) 783-0001, 605 Bluemont Road, Mount Airy, N.C.

No listings available at press time

Marquee Cinema, (276) 228-9875, 187 Dominion Street, Wytheville, Va. 24382

No listings available at press time

Music

Richlands takes out Devils

 INDEPENDENCE –– As Richlands and Grayson County slogged through their Region 2D quarterfinal game Friday night at soppy but intact Bill Strong Field, it became more and more apparent that the win would go to the team with the fewest mistakes. The bar was not set extremely high.

The two teams barely cracked a combined 300 yards of offense, incurred a total of 182 penalty yards and were dominated by their defensive counterparts, but a second-quarter touchdown drive and five defensive takeaways lifted the Blue Tornado to a 10-0 shutout of the Blue Devils.

Something To Do from 10-26-18

Movies

Twin County Cinema III, Galax, (276) 236-7469, www.southeastcinemas.com.

• Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween

• Halloween (R)

• Venom (PG-13)

Music