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Local football teams put everything on the line in VHSL championships
Read full article: Local football teams put everything on the line in VHSL championshipsItโs the culmination of another high school football season. On โState Finals Saturday,โ four of our local teams are headed out to leave it all on the field, looking to take home the gold.
23-year-old woman arrested after authorities seize drugs, over $6k in cash from Galax apartment
Read full article: 23-year-old woman arrested after authorities seize drugs, over $6k in cash from Galax apartmentA woman is facing charges after authorities seized drugs during a search at an apartment in Galax Wednesday, according to the Galax Police Department.
Man arrested after assaulting two people, carjacking in Grayson County area, police say
Read full article: Man arrested after assaulting two people, carjacking in Grayson County area, police sayA man is in custody after assaulting two people and stealing two cars Friday, according to the Galax Police Department.
Three injured after bus crash at Old Fiddlerโs Convention in Galax, police say
Read full article: Three injured after bus crash at Old Fiddlerโs Convention in Galax, police sayThe Galax Police Department is investigating a bus crash that left multiple people injured at the Old Fiddlerโs Convention at Feltโs Park.
โMountain music comes aliveโ: Gov. Youngkin visits Galax for 87th Annual Old Fiddlers Convention
Read full article: โMountain music comes aliveโ: Gov. Youngkin visits Galax for 87th Annual Old Fiddlers ConventionOn Thursday, Governor Glenn Youngkin made his way to SWVA to partake in the festivities.
VSP: Grayson County crash leaves 83-year-old man dead, 82-year-old woman hospitalized
Read full article: VSP: Grayson County crash leaves 83-year-old man dead, 82-year-old woman hospitalizedAn 83-year-old man has died and a 82-year-old woman has been hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash in Grayson County on May 4, according to state police.
Galax man dead, another hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after shooting, police say
Read full article: Galax man dead, another hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after shooting, police sayOne person has died and another was sent to the hospital after a shooting in Galax on Tuesday, according to the Galax Police Department.
The Deep Blue Ridge: 81-year-old Galax firefighter builds life of service
Read full article: The Deep Blue Ridge: 81-year-old Galax firefighter builds life of serviceHarvey Hennis has been a firefighter with the Galax Fire Department for 58 years. Heโs now the assistant chaplain and is 81 years old.
One hospitalized after crash at intersection of US-58, Forestry Lane in Grayson County
Read full article: One hospitalized after crash at intersection of US-58, Forestry Lane in Grayson CountyOne person was hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash Thursday morning at US-58 and Forestry Lane in Grayson County, according to the Galax Fire Department.
PUSH Ministries helping those who served time transition into society
Read full article: PUSH Ministries helping those who served time transition into societyThousands of people are being released from correctional facilities soon, and area organizations are ready to help them start a safe and secure life.
6,000 rubber ducks raced down Chestnut Creek to help raise money for the Galax Fire Department
Read full article: 6,000 rubber ducks raced down Chestnut Creek to help raise money for the Galax Fire Department6,000 rubber ducks raced down Chestnut Creek to help raise money for the Galax Fire Department
Galax Firemanโs Carnival returns to help raise money for the department
Read full article: Galax Firemanโs Carnival returns to help raise money for the departmentThe Galax Volunteer Fire Department is excited to bring back the Firemanโs Carnival. The carnival opened on Wednesday and will run until July 2.
Virginia health officials give tips on how to protect your pet from rabies
Read full article: Virginia health officials give tips on how to protect your pet from rabiesThe Virginia Department of Health is reminding you to keep your petsโ rabies vaccinations up to date after a rabid fox was found in Galax.
Man arrested for DUI after multi-county pursuit ends in Grayson County
Read full article: Man arrested for DUI after multi-county pursuit ends in Grayson CountyA Southwest Virginia man is facing multiple charges from Virginia State Police and the Galax Police Department after a multi-county chase Wednesday afternoon.
โWeโre just so excited to be able to have thisโ: Fitness center honoring fallen deputy opens in Galax
Read full article: โWeโre just so excited to be able to have thisโ: Fitness center honoring fallen deputy opens in GalaxA community in Southwest Virginia is coming together to honor a fallen hero.
Logger airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a falling tree in Galax
Read full article: Logger airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a falling tree in GalaxA logger needed to be airlifted to a hospital after being hit by a falling tree, according to the Galax Fire Department.
Riverheads win 6th straight state title in Class 1 State Championship game, 45-14
Read full article: Riverheads win 6th straight state title in Class 1 State Championship game, 45-14The Riverheads Gladiators won its sixth consecutive title in Saturdayโs Class 1 State Championship game against the Galax Maroon Tide at the Salem Stadium.
Galax uses stifling defense claim Region 1C title, 14-0
Read full article: Galax uses stifling defense claim Region 1C title, 14-0Top region seed Galax used a couple of first half scores and a dynamic defensive effort to win the Region 1C title over Parry McCluer 14-0. Javonte Reeves rushed of a first half score and quarterback Ian Ashworth hit Ayden White for a second quarter touchdown pass to account for the scoring. The Maroon Tide (10-2) bottled up the power ground game led by RB John Snider in check throughout the game. Th Blues finish the season 9-4. Galax moves on to take on Region 1D champion Holston in the state semifinals.