Shannon Watkins

HILLSVILLE — Tyrus Miller, 23, of Galax, will serve six years in prison for a fatal shooting, after a sentencing hearing on July 17 in Carroll County Circuit Court.

FORT CHISWELL — The body of Lawrence Parsons, 31, of Galax, was recovered from the New River in Wythe County on Wednesday at 1:06 p.m., according to Wythe Deputy County

INDEPENDENCE — Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears (a recently announced gubernatorial hopeful) visited Grayson County High School on Sept. 17 to congratulate the school on its 100% graduation rate.

INDEPENDENCE — Jessica Beebe and Will Landacre of Greensboro, N.C., had a wedding planned in Grayson County… then Helene wrecked the affair.

INDEPENDENCE — Grayson County Extension Agent Kevin Spurlin addressed the area’s extensive agricultural damage as a result of Hurricane Helene at the Oct. 10 Board of Supervisors meeting.

The first-ever Lawrence Parsons Classic Basketball Tournament took place on Oct. 5, honoring a former Maroon Tide player who died earlier this year.

In the Nov. 5 general election, Chauncey Robinson is running for the seat on Galax City Council originally held by Travis Haynes.

With incumbents choosing not to seek re-election in a few races this year, some new contenders have stepped up.

City Gallery in Galax is holding a raffle just in time for Christmas, featuring works from several artists.

INDEPENDENCE — On the first full weekend after Hurricane Helene passed through the Twin Counties, a few people came to Independence Town Park for a planting, which had been scheduled