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'Predator' to remain in custody
A 33-year-old Galax man has been named a "sexually violent predator" and must remain in the custody of the state for treatment, even after being released from prison - a first for the Carroll courts, officials say.
City of Galax creating artists' residence
A house on Oldtown Street behind Robert's Citgo, originally slated to be the Galax Visitors' Center, will instead become a part of the Chestnut Creek School of the Arts' downtown campus, if approved by Galax City Council.
Snow totals for Friday, February 5th
Login below and submit your report. Updated 10:42 a.m. New National Weather Service reports: Forest 2.1" Hillsville 3.5" Galax 6.5" Rocky Mount 3.0" Wytheville 5.5" Updated 10:33 a.m. Email report of 6" in Laurel Ridge along the Floyd/Montgomery County line.
Legislators vote to raise speed limits
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Chris Semones of Galax wasn't going crazy when he stood on his chair at work, belted Miley Cyrus' song "The Climb" at the top of his lungs into the phone and started jumping up and down.
Speed Limit Bill Passes House and Senate
Gov. Bob McDonnell's plan to increase the speed limits on interstates throughout Virginia received House and Senate approval Tuesday.
Woman charged in VA nursing home case
A woman charged with taking nude photos of elderly patients at a Galax, VA nursing home has been convicted.
2010 Peach Bottom Farm Fiddle and Strings Camp Instructors
Education : 2010 Peach Bottom Farm Fiddle and Strings Camp Instructors BMNN wrote: on Jan.
Carroll County's sending out a message that local officials want to put in place better emergency communications with the public.
After receiving six bids, Galax City Council at its Jan. 18 meeting awarded a contract to Ramey Inc.
With the Galax Water Plant reporting 2.3 inches of rain falling on Jan. 24, the Twin Counties escaped even wetter conditions in other parts of Southwest and Southside Virginia.
Galax Police charge two in burglaries
Galax Police say they have arrested two men in connection with two burglaries. Officers charged Brandon Berze with two counts of burglary, in connection with a home break-in that happened in December on Hillcrest Lane, and an apartment break-in on South Main Street back in November.
David Via is one of those guys whose name bluegrass fans may recognize, but without necessarily being familiar with his music.
Churches in the community united on Jan. 17 at Gospel Temple #2 in Galax to commemorate the legacy of Dr.
Virginia man faces drug charges
A Galax, Va. man was arrested on felony drug charges after a traffic stop on Interstate 77 Monday.
GHS Students Making Transitions
Students that are a part of transition services at Galax High School admit they just love getting out of school each day.
I Sure Hope This Guy Is Guilty
Because if he isn't, then his life has now been ruined by a news organization that published a story without consideration for its implications and a sheriff who acted in haste: Grayson deputy charged with sex crime involving minor By Ben Bomberger, Galax Gazette Independence a * A Grayson County deputy has been charged with sexual intercourse with ...
Haints haunted by old-time mentors' spirits
According to the liner notes of their debut disc, Shout Monah , the Haints get their curious name from a southern word for a spirit or ghost.
A Galax man charged with seven felony counts of taking indecent liberties with a child has been found not guilty in Grayson Circuit Court.
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Buchanan, Vaughn again tapped to lead supervisors
Horsepasture District Supervisor Debra Buchanan was re-elected chairman of the Henry County Board of Supervisors on Thursday, and Ridgeway District Supervisor H.G. Vaughn was re-elected vice chairman during the boarda s organizational meeting at the Henry County Administration Building.

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