Woodlawn News

Library to host hobby show D&J Hobby Center in Galax will hold its 9th Annual Hobby Show on June 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m at the Galax Public Library.

Grand jury indicts 34 in Carroll About 50 other indictments remained sealed on Monday.

Whitetop Mountain Band signs record deal The Whitetop Mountain Band from Grayson County recently was signed by Mountain Roads Recording, a record company in Bristol, Tenn.

A traffic stop in Carroll County earlier this week resulted in drug charges being filed against two men.

Updated Wednesday, 10:56p.m.: State Police tell us Carilion Life Guard 10 was called to fly 21-year-old Nicholas Poe to Roanoke Memorial.

Days after her rescue, woman saves another's life The rescued became the rescuer May 5 when Donnie Rosenbaum had a heart attack outside of a Woodlawn home.

Local judge in trouble again M. Keith Blankenship, 43, of Wytheville, is in trouble with the law for the second time in the past two months.

County vehicle involved in crash An accident on May 12 left a Grayson County vehicle totaled.

The Vaughan Furniture Legacy The company was a prime example of the entrepreneurial spirit that built Galax into a thriving community in the early 1900s. via Galax Gazette

Editor s Note: This information is taken from open court records and is a matter of public record. via Galax Gazette

“Freakin' out, man. Freakin' out.”

Youth makes a heroic effort Despite asthma, boy runs to find help for two friends injured in a lawnmower accident Youth makes a heroic effort Photo by Christopher Brooke Starr Heavner sits on the now-repaired ... via Galax Gazette

“Therefore, we will be holding a PSA workshop that will be dedicated to the exploration of alternative sewer treatments.”

MAY 6 ELECTION RESULTS Projected winners of Tuesday's municipal elections are now posted for Fries, Galax, Hillsville, Independence and Troutdale. via Galax Gazette

“It's a very important thing to control the growth.”

Recreation committee asked to prepare for future By Christopher Brooke HILLSVILLE - ' Carroll supervisors directed the county's newly-modified recreation commission to plan for the future. via Galax Gazette

“We came to you from the area when the original request was made... We had a petition, a community meeting. Everyone signed that they did not want it... We spoke facts about why we did not want it and the disadvantage to our property.”

ARC grants fund fiber, Fries and film Gov. Tim Kaine has recommended almost $800,000 in federal Appalachian Regional Commission funding to come to the Twin Counties. via Galax Gazette

“Rural Development wants us to go ahead and spend this money. They have asked us to speed this thing up to get it to bid.”

School board changes honor graduate system In the past, Galax High School has had as many as four valedictorians in one graduating class. via Galax Gazette

“All of these grants are made possible by the close working relationship [Blue Ridge Crossroads] has with our partners at the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development”

School board changes honor graduate system In the past, Galax High School has had as many as four valedictorians in one graduating class. via Galax Gazette

“Because it was a moving number, we couldn't tell students what it took to become an honor graduate.”

Grayson hires assistant prosecutor Carolyn Phillips has practiced law in Hillsville for the past 19 years, and is a former assistant commonwealth's attorney for Carroll. via Galax Gazette

Meet Joseph and Laura Riley.'> Living on Hope A couple finds support and a new home in the Twin Counties, but still faces financial hardships and health problems. via Galax Gazette

“They've been maintained wonderfully, but they all represent the aging of the school and the fixtures in this school”

History lesson puts aging schools in perspective This collage of photos from the 40-year history of CCHS features head shots of Carroll supervisors Wes Hurst and Sam Dickson , as well as a photo of Carroll ... via Galax Gazette

“We're looking for existing teachers as well as new teachers”

More Headlines Art school recruiting instructors Chestnut Creek School of Arts is strumming a new tune, as its staff and steering committee invite discussion this Friday with anyone interested in offering a ... via Galax Gazette