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RV camper swept away in Virginia river flooded by HeleneFOX 5 Washington DC2 days ago
List of localities declared under a major disaster grows to nine in Southwest VirginiaCardinal News13 hours ago
James River vs. Carroll CountyWDBJ 71 day ago
See it: Camper swept over raging waterfall during Helene flooding in VirginiaFox Weather2 days ago
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Board OKs one-way street
Mount Airy officials believe they are pointing the way toward progress in approving a one-way street change downtown, with concerns about that move seemingly resolved. “I think most of our questions have been answered,” Commissioner Chat Hutchens said Thursday night before the city council voted unanimously to convert a portion of Franklin Street, a key route, from two-way to one-way traffic. That section goes from North Main Street west, or...
Pilot Elementary welcomes new SRO
Surry County Schools this week said they were excited to announce that School Resource Officer Garrett Chamberlain will take on the newly allocated position at Pilot Mountain Elementary School. “We’re thrilled to have him on board and welcome his wealth of experience and deep connection to the Pilot Mountain community,” the district wrote in a statement. Surry County Schools are gaining in Chamberlain a wealth of experience in not only...
Youngkin shares update on Helene damage in Virginia, urges to not be “distracted” by climate change
Restoration efforts in Southwest Virginia continue after Hurricane Helene’s deadly impact, as Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin asserted that blaming the intense storm and the future unpredictability of weather on climate change was a distraction. While giving an update on damage assessments from the storm that made landfall in Florida last week and dumped several inches […]
Carroll's Reavis wins Region 3D title
Carroll County junior Trace Reavis saved his best round of golf for the perfect occasion, shooting a 3-under-par 69 on Oct. 1 to win the Region 3D Championship at Draper Valley. Not only did his big day earn him the Region 3D Golfer of the Year award, it is also helped push his Cavaliers to a fourth-place tie with Cave Spring. "Trace is a junior and he has got a...
Surry Central downs West Wilkes to win third-straight
It was one big play after another for Surry Central in an Oct. 5 victory against West Wilkes. Five of the Golden Eagles’ touchdowns were scored on plays of at least 65 yards, with the longest of those being a 93-yard kickoff return by Allen Huffman. The Eagles scored twice in the air, twice in the ground and three times on special teams to earn the 44-24 victory. Surry Central...
Blue Ridge Energy update: Total without power down to 14,000 members
LENOIR — Work continues this Saturday, as over 500 line technicians, along with tree and grading contractors, continue 24/7 power restoration efforts to some 14,000 Blue Ridge Energy members after Hurricane Helene left behind catastrophic damage to western North Carolina. Crews have made progress since last Friday when 63,000 members were without power at the height of the most damaging storm to hit western North Carolina in recent history. As of Saturday afternoon, a little over 14,000 members remained without power as crews continue work...
It's 'paw-ty' time; FOSS gala set for Oct. 26, online silent auction starts Oct. 19
Tickets and sponsorships are available for the 2024 Masquerade for Mutts Gala benefit for the Friends of Stokes Shelter. The event will be held Oct. 26 at Luna's Trail Farm & Event Center in Westfield. This year's theme is a masquerade ball — masks will be available or bring your own. The evening promises great...
Carroll netters suffer setback at Alleghany
COVINGTON – There is a saying in life and in sports that tells you Don’t Poke the Bear. Earlier this season Carroll County volleyball poked the Three Rivers District version of said Bear by upsetting the 5-0 Alleghany Cougars during their visit to The Hill. Thursday night the Lady Cavaliers made the long drive to the Highlands and they received a less than cordial welcoming as the Cougars swept the match 3-0 (25-15, 26-24, 25-21). ...
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