Soft news and stories from Grayson and Carroll Counties and the City of Galax in Southwest Virginia.
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
Farm Safety Before 9-1-1 “When you're missing a finger, you didn't stop at the front desk to check in (at the hospital). I just walked right past that desk and went to the back trying to find a doctor or a nurse.” John Peace II visited
Crooked Road and Round the Mountain member and artisan, Debbie Grim Yates, has been creating pottery in her home studio (located in Konnarock, Va, adjacent from Whitetop mountain) for over 34 years. Her mentors, Rob and Bet Mangum of Turkey Knob, North Carolina, ignited her love for the clay by
On a recent Saturday in Fries, the weather wasn't cooperating. A dedication for a new trail program for kids was scheduled and things looked a little doubtful that the event could happen. But a determined team from the Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Friends of New
Youth Activities
Check with schools and coaches for any schedule changes or game updates! TUESDAY December 2 Basketball: Girls Middle School: Grayson v Galax. Galax HS. Game starts at 5PM Girls JV (split squad): Grayson v Alleghany. Grayson HS. 1st game starts at 5:30PM and 2nd game begins at 7PM. Boys
A new holiday event in Carroll County was attended by hundreds who enjoyed an evening of holiday fun by Chestnut Creek. For two years in a row, a free holiday lights installation along Creekview Drive has delighted area residents with a drive-thru display. Called Christmas on the Creek, folks have
A recent class offered through the New River Wildlife and Conservation Club in Grayson is helping keep the art of Appalachian broom-making alive. Area residents joined John Alexander on a Saturday morning to learn how to work with broomcorn, bundle it just right, and weave it around broom handles in
Youth Activities
Check with schools and coaches for any schedule changes or game updates! TUESDAY NOVEMBER 18 Basketball: Grayson County High School hosts Galax and Northwood! Come on out Tuesday and let's support the home teams! Area kids need our support as Grayson, Galax, and Northwood meet on the court
Dr. Edward Dannelly III Fitness Complex Important Part of Fitness Accessibility For area residents who aren't able to tackle the New River Trail along Chestnut Creek, maybe an outdoor fitness circuit nearby is the next best thing. A freshly sealed walking track circles a field with adult fitness
Halloween struck a festive note again this year around Carroll, Grayson and Galax. Main Street in Galax filled with pumpkins of all ages on Friday decked out as goblins, princesses, batmans, and... even a large cockroach. Twin T-Rex's wobbled side-by-side with heavy bags of candy. Super Heroes and
In those earliest years, founding members erected an arbor of sorts out of tree limbs and grapevines to form an enclosure where families gathered whenever a preacher was passing through.