Three years ago, two Carroll County High School students decided to start their own podcast. Ethan Edwards and Jeffrey "Luke" Watson called their podcast The Ridge Podcast and began interviewing folks across the Blue Ridge Mountains. As their program grew, celebrities and political leaders jumped on board. Beth
Join a Ranger on a frosty adventure that highlights three of Grayson Highlands State Park’s crown jewels! Enjoy the park during winter in all of her crisp, cool beauty. This journey will start at Massie Gap and take adventurers through the frozen heights of the Twin Pinnacles to see
Martin Luther King Jr. is often remembered primarily as a leader of the Civil Rights movement. But Dr. King was a member of the clergy first. MLK was christened “Michael” when he was born in 1929. His parents came from sharecropping and country-church backgrounds in Georgia. In Atlanta, the Kings
Press Release from Chestnut Creek School of the Arts: Woodworkers Participate in Dedication Event Last October Harold Lambert “When I was in high school, I did some woodturning in shop class, making a nut bowl and a floor lamp; so when a son told me he had a friend with
Check with schools and coaches for any schedule changes or game updates! EDUCATORS, YOUTH LEADERS, & COACHES: Let's show area kids some support and brag about them in The Neighborly! Send us your youth club and school activity announcements so we can give kiddos the spotlight. Email us
The Neighborly does not schedule these meetings/events. Check with host organizations/businesses for the latest updates or changes to announcements listed here. Check the bottom of this schedule for details on area Foodbanks and Recovery Meetings. Monday, January 19 Martin Luther King Jr Day *Community Kitchen - 4PM-6PM God&
Press Release from Chestnut Creek School of the Arts: Woodworking Studio dedicated to Morris Schlesinger (The Chestnut Creek School of the Arts celebrated the grand re-opening of their woodworking studio last October with a dedication to former wood carver.) “Morris launched our wood turning program in 2016. He was an
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This Saturday at the Reeves Theater in Elkin, enjoy an acoustic evening with Barkley Cove. Show starts at 8PM; tickets start at $23. Visit the Reeves website for more information: https://www.reevestheater.com/ Barkley Cove is the band to watch in the new folk scene. Founded on group songwriting,
Protect yourself against phone and internet scams Protecting ourselves from theft and crime on the internet is becoming increasingly difficult. Scams and theft can happen to any of us. 💡If you feel like you've been duped into giving up personal or financial information over the internet or phone,
The Neighborly does not schedule these meetings/events. Check with host organizations/businesses for the latest updates or changes to announcements listed here. Check the bottom of this schedule for details on area Foodbanks and Recovery Meetings. Monday, January 12 *Community Kitchen - 4PM-6PM God's Storehouse, 406 W.
Check with schools and coaches for any schedule changes or game updates! EDUCATORS, YOUTH LEADERS, & COACHES: SEND US YOUR ANNOUNCEMENTS TO hello@swvacountry.com MONDAY January 12 Wrestling: Grayson Middle School at Rural Retreat. 6PM TUESDAY January 13 Basketball: Grayson v Galax at Galax High School - Girls Varsity
Lucas Pasley joins Gap Civil on the New River Community College stage this Saturday night, January 10, in Dublin. Show starts at 7PM. Pasley is an songwriter and oldtime fiddler / banjoist from Sparta, NC in the heart of the southern Appalachian mountains. Rooted in traditional Appalachian and country music, Pasley
In Whitetop, Virginia a small publication is making a big difference. The Whitetop Gazette is a quarterly newsletter serving southern Grayson County, and it’s become a welcome source of connection, information, and local pride. The Whitetop Gazette was launched in June 2024 by Gary Rascoe, a Whitetop resident with
I was fortunate to grow up in rural America with a mountain culture that got to experience two Christmases.
January is a quiet month for area entertainment and community events. Help keep this weekly run-down going and send us your announcements a week in advance! The Neighborly does not schedule these meetings/events. Check with host organizations/businesses for the latest updates or changes to announcements listed here. Monday,
Generations back when winter decided what you ate and when you ate it, Christmas didn’t show up wrapped in paper or stacked in boxes. It showed up after a long year, the kind that left marks on your hands and opinions on your face. In the mountains of Kentucky,
Neighbors have shared some fun nature photos from the year and we've enjoyed putting them together into a little slideshow. See if you recognize any of these locations in your neighborhood! Or just sit back and enjoy the show 😄 (Turn the volume up for relaxing acoustic guitar music.
First United Methodist Church in Galax hosted their annual "Cookie Walk" event last Saturday raising money for area mission projects. They raised 1/3 more than they did the previous year bringing their 2025 total to more than $1,200. All proceeds go to local charity. The event
"Together, we are building healthier, stronger, and more connected communities..." Mariah Evans, TCCF Executive Director The Twin County Community Foundation (TCCF) is continuing to invest in projects that directly impact the lives of residents in Carroll County, Grayson County, and the City of Galax. Applications for grant funding
