GALAX

Cities in our region are looking to revitalize.

Enjoy over 200,00 Christmas lights choreographed to your favorite sounds of the season at Felts Park.

Thanks to Ann Gibson for today’s Picture of the Day from Galax.

Thanks to Tanya Ayers for today’s Picture of the Day from Galax.

UPDATE:

Galax advanced to the Region 1C semifinals.

They certainly brought their A-game on Thursday night, shutting out Bath County 49-0.

Thanks to the Daltons for today’s Picture of the Day from the Galax.

This week’s game of the week certainly did not disappoint.

It’s Week 8 of 1st and 10, and this week’s Game of the Week could decide the Mountain Empire District as George Wythe takes on Galax.

The situation required “thinking outside the box,” the fire department said.

What could’ve been a ‘cowtasrophy’ turned out to be an ‘udderly’ incredible rescue on Saturday in Galax.

Seniors looking to enjoy their golden years have other alternatives for living facilities.

High School Golf — Galax wins Region C golf title. Galax defeated George Wythe in a playoff for the Class 1, Region C golf title at Wytheville Country Club. Both teams shot 309 in the 18-hole match. Covington carded a 448 team score, led by a 101 from Landon Arritt. Dylan Stull shot a 104,

An intense game of the week as Radford takes on Galax – a matchup that dates back all the way to 1921.

Thanks to Amanda for sending us today’s Picture of the Day from Galax!

Thanks to Amanda for sending us today’s Picture of the Day from Galax!

Senator Mark Warner visited Wytheville on Tuesday to hear from community leaders about the challenges people in the industry are facing.

The music makers are back to celebrate at the Galax Old Fiddlers Convention.

Thanks to Debbie for sending us today’s Picture of the Day from Galax!

Thanks to Amanda for sending us today’s Pictures of the Day from Galax!

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines in Southwest Virginia.

The release said that the event will be held on Friday and Saturday and will feature a barbeque cookoff, a cornhole tournament, live music, and a steak competition.

Thousands 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

A man is dead following a motorcycle crash in Carroll County on Wednesday at about 9 p.m., according to Virginia State Police.

The Galax Volunteer Fire Department is excited to bring back the Fireman’s Carnival. The carnival opened on Wednesday and will run until July 2.

If you’re looking to add a new furry member to your family, today’s the day!

High school region tournament are nearing conclusions in SW Virginia.

The Virginia Department of Health is reminding you to keep your pets’ rabies vaccinations up to date after a rabid fox was found in Galax.

A Southwest Virginia man is facing multiple charges from Virginia State Police and the Galax Police Department after a multi-county chase Wednesday afternoon.

A community in Southwest Virginia is coming together to honor a fallen hero.

A logger needed to be airlifted to a hospital after being hit by a falling tree, according to the Galax Fire Department.

Thanks to the Galax Police Department and a hairdryer, the kitten is now safe

A family of five lost everything, except for the pajamas they were wearing, in a fire in Galax early Sunday morning, according to the Galax Fire Department.

Twin County Regional Healthcare is ringing in the new year with its first baby born in the new year.

Hobby Lobby is raising its minimum wage for full-time employees in the new year.

Riverheads won its 50th consecutive game, downing Galax for another Class 1 state title.

The Riverheads Gladiators won its sixth consecutive title in Saturday’s Class 1 State Championship game against the Galax Maroon Tide at the Salem Stadium.

Galax and Riverheads are familiar state finals foes.

The Maroon Tide will play Riverheads for the third straight year in the Class 1 Championship game.

The Maroon Tide travel to Holston for a Class 1 VHSL State semifinal.

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.

Parry McCluer and Galax are two programs with proud postseason histories, but the Maroon Tide history is more recent.

The Galax Police Department is asking for your help in finding a missing man.

Two of the Mountain Empire District’s top teams met again on Friday night, this time with a trip to the Region 1C final on the line.

Three-seed Parry McCluer beat the Spartans 14-6.

Fighting violent crime, responding to 9/11, and beating cancer twice, Galax-native Stanley Meador is the epitome for perseverance. A trait that now serves him well as the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Richmond Field Office in Virginia.

The 2021 General Election will be held on November 2. You can find results for Galax here.

Thanks to Jessica for sending us today's Picture of the Day from Galax!

Friday night’s out-of-district game did not go Galax’s way.