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Galax uses stifling defense claim Region 1C title, 14-0

Top 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.

Three hikers rescued from abandoned mine in Carroll County

GALAX, Va. – Three hikers are lucky to be alive after they were rescued from a mine in Carroll County on Monday night. Three women, in their early 20s, went hiking but got lost in an old abandoned iron mine in Carroll County. Within 15 minutes, 60 first responders were on scene, including Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Galax Police Department’s K9 unit, Pipers Gap Rescue Squad and Baywood Search and Rescue Squad. Ayers says the three hikers did the right thing once they realized they were lost. As a parent, Ayers said he’s grateful these hikers made it out safely.

Three female hikers rescued from mine in Galax

Crews rescued three hikers from a mine shaft in Galax on Monday nightThree female hikers were rescued from a mine in Galax on Monday night, according to the Galax Fire Department. Authorities said they got the call for the missing women around 9:25 p.m. for the 3000 block of Iron Ridge Road. Crews were able to find the hikers by 10:15 p.m. and they said it took around 45 minutes to get them out of the mines. The hikers and the rescue crews were back at the command post by 11:30 p.m. Authorities said that around 60 first responders worked the incident.

Man arrested in connection to bomb threat at Galax nursing home

Jason Hill has been arrested in connection with a bomb threat at a nursing homeGALAX. Va. – A man in Galax is wanted for threatening to bomb a nursing home Monday evening, according to the Galax Police Department. At about 5:05 p.m., the Galax Police Department received a call from the Galax Health and Rehabilitation Center located on 836 Glendale Road. Galax Police responded to the scene and secured the area with Galax Fire and Rescue on standby in a nearby area. Hill was released by Twin County Hospital just after midnight on Tuesday and was taken into custody, police said.

VHSL Wrestling Championships: Classes 1 and 4

SALEM, Va. – Salem Civic Center will be the epicenter of VHSL State wrestling championships for the next 3 days. The Golden Wave advanced 9 wrestlers into Finals matches, resulting in 6 first place wins. Galax had an individual champion in Brender Rojas at the 285 pound weight class. Down in Virginia Beach at the Class 4 championships, Amherst County finished 4th as a team. The Lancers had an individual winner at the 182 weight class in Kaine Morris.

Three cats dead, woman hurt in Galax mobile home fire

GALAX, Va. – A woman is hurt and three cats are dead after a fire in Galax on Thursday morning. At about 8:25 a.m, firefighters responded to 14 City View Trailer Park to find a mobile home on fire. Full Screen Full Screen 1 / 6 Fire at a Galax mobile home on Feb. 11, 2021. While trying to rescue the cats the woman who lived in the home cut her hands and was later treated at the scene. As firefighters worked to stop the blaze, they were unable to save any of the cats inside the mobile home.

Rabid fox warning issued after animal control officer attacked in Galax

GALAX, Va. – The Mount Rogers Health District issued a warning in the Galax area due to a fox that tested positive for rabies. On Wednesday, a gray fox attacked an Animal Control Officer on the 900 block of West Stuart Drive in Galax. The fox recently fought with other animals indicated by hair in its teeth, creating additional disease reservoirs that may become rabid in the following months. Health officials warn that rabies is fatal once symptoms appear. If any person or anyone’s pets have been in contact with the gray fox, you’re asked to contact the Galax Health Department at 276-236-6127.

Police locate missing 15-year-old boy in Galax

GALAX, Va. – After missing since Jan. 22, a 15-year-old Galax boy has been found and he is safe. The Galax Police Department posted to its Facebook page on Wednesday letting people know that Jermaine Alexander Mittman Jr. had been found. ORIGINAL STORYThe Galax Police Department is asking for your help in locating a missing teenager. 15-year-old Jermaine Alexander Mittman Jr. was last seen on Friday, Jan. 22. Anyone with information on his location is asked to call Galax Police at 276-236-8101.

Here’s how you can help keep a Galax boy with cancer smiling with cards of hope

GALAX, Va. – A nine-year-old Galax boy is facing the fight of his life as he battles leukemia for the second time. “Mighty Max,” as he is affectionately known, was re-diagnosed with cancer in late-December, his mom says. Mighty Max (Emily Brown)Brown has chronicled his journey via a Facebook page named after him. With cancer keeping him inside the hospital and COVID-19 keeping visitors out, the community, or should I say his fans, are keeping him company. Here’s the address if you would like to Mighty Max a card:Attn: Mighty Max,PO Box 330Galax, VA 24333.

As leadership changes are made, state inspectors cite Galax animal shelter in new report

GALAX, Va. – Officials continue to make changes at a local animal shelter after it was criticized for allegedly fostering an unhealthy environment that led to permanent injury and several dead animals. 10 News obtained copies of an unannounced December inspection at the Galax-Carroll-Grayson Animal Shelter. [Galax officials respond to complaint of alleged negligent management at animal shelter]“We’re underway to address the concerns the inspector had,” said Galax city manager Keith Barker. One of those changes would be the demotion of the shelter manager in question, Jessica Boyer, whom we have learned resigned sometime after our first report. He believes overcrowding led to overwhelming the previous team.

What’s News Today for Monday, January 4, 2021

The rising number of COVID-19 cases has many school districts starting 2021 with all virtual learning, including Allegany County, Charlotte County, Lynchburg and Galax. The Roanoke City Council meets officially for the first time with new members Robert Jeffrey and Stephanie Moon. No one can attend the Roanoke City Council meeting in person today because of COVID. City Council members will be the only ones allowed in council chambers. Martinsville City Council meets this morning where Tammy Pearson will be sworn in as a newly elected council member.

Galax officials respond to complaint of alleged negligent management at animal shelter

GALAX, Va. – Leaders of the Galax-Carroll-Grayson Animal Shelter are responding to claims of negligent management that led to permanent injury and several dead animals. Keith Barker, Galax City Manager, said he was unaware of some issues but that they are working to correct some wrongs. In response to the dog bite, Barker says he was not notified until Homeward Trails, the leading organization behind the complaint, contacted him. The former shelter manager, Jessica Boyer, was reassigned to Shelter Technician effective Dec. 10. Shelter technicians are assigned duties by the shelter manager related to cleaning and feeding, according to the email sent to 10 News.