Wednesday Jun 24 | Galax Gazette
Grayson citizens: It's no time for tax hikes
Ten citizens attended a public hearing for Grayson County's 2009-10 budget on Tuesday, which includes increases in the tax levy, personal property tax rates and vehicle decal costs and a new fee for trash pickup.
Town trashes county's garbage fee proposal
Grayson County is proposing to charge all residents of the county $3 a week for trash pickup, but Independence Town Council members feel they should have been included in negotiations.
Antonia Stocki Rausch, Ruth Forster, James E. Derda
Antonia Stocki Rausch died Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at Green Knoll Care and Rehabilitation Center in Bridgewater.
Daughter Pens Book In Honor Of Her Mother
For years, Scottie Pritchard's mother, Olive Scott Benkelman, sent tape recordings of herself to Pritchard.
Grayson: savings from closed schools still not enough
As the debate continues over how much money Grayson schools should return to the county - savings from the closing of schools - the supervisors may take matters into their own hands.
School board, county disagree over funds
The debate continued Monday night over how much money the school system should return to Grayson County from the savings of closing three schools.
Grayson gives Elk Creek to firefighters
To the pleasure of more than 30 Elk Creek Volunteer Rescue and Fire Department members in attendance, the Grayson Board of Supervisors last week approved transferring the old Elk Creek School property to the fire department - for free.
County deciding Elk Creek's fate
The future use of the closed Elk Creek school building is still up for debate, but citizens of that Grayson County community are excited about the possibilities.
Veterans memorial marches forward
After months of planning, designing, fundraising and overcoming challenges regarding the placement of the veterans monument, Galax City Council approved a resolution Monday to award an architectural and ...
Last year the Virginia Department of Transportation opted to consolidate various roads headquarters in Grayson County.
Two companies announce plant closures in News7 viewing area
December 3, 2008 Two companies announce plant closures in News7 viewing area Wytheville plant to close next year UPDATED: 11:17 a.m. A plant in Wytheville will close next year.
Christmas tree farmer keeps prices steady
Are you ready to buy your Christmas tree? Some Christmas tree farmers are trying to keep prices stable.