Carroll County News

HOLSTON, Va. - It's another bustling day on the festival trail for Doris Musick, as this white-haired, curly-topped writer answers questions from passersby while in Holston, a tiny village in Washington County, ...

Love's Travel Stop headed to Exit 1 Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores is coming to Carroll, investing $7 million and creating up to 90 jobs.

This article was written by Joe Wilson, a folklorist, music historian, co-founder of The Crooked Road, and National Heritage honoree who lives in Galax.

Agency helps neighbors in need Some are left with nothing - no food, no water, no shelter and no clothing - when disaster strikes, such as when the catastrophic Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005.

School farm idea takes root The Carroll school system wants to create an outdoor lab to teach kids about agriculture.

Opry decison coming soon BREAKING NEWS: Partners in the Mayberry Opry project say they will meet this week to discuss whether they will continue their work in Carroll County or go somewhere else.

Fries receives $1.1M for mill development Governor Tim Kaine recently announced more than $10 million in Virginia Community Development Block Grant funding - ' with $1.1 million going to the Town of Fries.

July 7, 2008 One person dead following Carroll County accident A head-on collision in Carroll County turned fatal over the weekend.

Police investigate stolen car, thefts INDEPENDENCE - ' A car stolen from a residence in Independence has been recovered, and the Independence Police Department is searching for suspects in the case.

Program eases transition to high school Rising freshman had the opportunity to attend a four-day camp at Grayson County High School to help transition them from middle to high school.

Grayson awards $8M school contract The low bid for the new Grayson Highlands School was still $2 million more than the county estimated, and doesn't include site work or some other costs.

Program eases transition to high school Rising freshman had the opportunity to attend a four-day camp at Grayson County High School to help transition them from middle to high school.

Grayson fiddlers' convention starts Friday Grayson County will hold its 41st Annual Old-Time and Bluegrass Fiddlers' Convention at Elk Creek School Ball Park, Friday through Saturday.

Carroll water projects flowing swiftly The Carroll PSA is making progress on several efforts to bring water and sewer service and spur development.

Permit recommended for new Grayson school An adjoining landowner expresses concern about rights of way at the site of the proposed Grayson Highlands School in Volney area Hillsville bids mayor a fond farewell ...

BREAKING NEWS: Home invaders caught Two suspects in a home-invasion robbery who sped off with a trunk full of guns are in custody at the New River Valley Regional Jail.

Home invasion suspects caught Two suspects in a home-invasion robbery who sped off with a trunk full of guns are in custody at the New River Valley Regional Jail.

An extensive manhunt for two suspects wanted in a Carroll County home invasion armed robbery Monday extended into Wythe County on Tuesday, according to the Virginia State Police.

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

The Carroll County Public School System continues to reap the benefits of the $560,000 Reading First/Targeted Assistance Grant it received last year.