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Grayson County rallies to support second grader battling cancer
Read full article: Grayson County rallies to support second grader battling cancerDawson Warren, a second grader in Grayson County schools, is facing a challenging journey after being recently diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkinโs lymphoma.
Grayson County schools return to normal after weather disruptions
Read full article: Grayson County schools return to normal after weather disruptionsGrayson County public schools have faced significant challenges this school year, missing more than 30 days due to weather-related closures and delays.
Schools continue to adapt after continuous of winter weather
Read full article: Schools continue to adapt after continuous of winter weatherWeather disruptions began in September with Helene, and now the recent winter weather has pushed schools like Grayson County past double digits in missed days, leading to considerations for make-up days.
Lockdown Blessing Buckets boost emergency preparedness in Grayson County schools
Read full article: Lockdown Blessing Buckets boost emergency preparedness in Grayson County schoolsGrayson County Public Schools is taking proactive steps to enhance safety and preparedness by installing Lockdown Blessing Buckets in classrooms across the county.
Grayson County High School Football team overcomes Helene to chase first state title
Read full article: Grayson County High School Football team overcomes Helene to chase first state titleAfter dealing with injuries and a hurricane, in a Cinderella-like story, Grayson Countyโs football team has taken those hardships and used it as fuel for success and are headed to their first state title.
Louisa Countyโs earthquake memory spurs aid to Grayson County
Read full article: Louisa Countyโs earthquake memory spurs aid to Grayson CountyOne central Virginia county is paying it forward after they received help over 10 years ago when a historic east coast earthquake rocked their community. Now, Louisa County has set the example of supporting each other when tragedy hits.
Grayson County students return to the classroom for the first time since Hurricane Helene
Read full article: Grayson County students return to the classroom for the first time since Hurricane HeleneOn Monday, Grayson County students will return to the classroom for the first time in about two weeks after Hurricane Helene brought destruction in its wake.
Grayson County Public Schools Prepare for Return Amid Ongoing Recovery from Hurricane Helene
Read full article: Grayson County Public Schools Prepare for Return Amid Ongoing Recovery from Hurricane HeleneThe aftermath of Hurricane Helene continues to affect communities in southwest Virginia. In Grayson County, schools have been closed since the storm, but preparations are underway for a smooth return on Monday, October 14th.
Helene may cause traffic delays for those in Southwest Virginia
Read full article: Helene may cause traffic delays for those in Southwest VirginiaWith Helene hitting the East Coast, many drivers can expect to experience serious delays due to flooding, heavy winds, and other factors. We have compiled a list of the latest delays to keep you up to date.
Fries Volunteer Fire Department announces cancellation of Fiddlerโs Convention
Read full article: Fries Volunteer Fire Department announces cancellation of Fiddlerโs ConventionThe Fries Volunteer Fire Department announced the cancellation of their Fiddlerโs Convention after 56 years due to quote โunforeseen circumstances.โ
Man convicted of attempted aggravated murder, other charges in 2021 Grayson County incident
Read full article: Man convicted of attempted aggravated murder, other charges in 2021 Grayson County incidentA Fries man has been convicted of attempted aggravated murder among other charges after a series of events in Grayson County in August 2021.
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.
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.
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.
Grayson County homeowner wonโt face charges after fatally shooting intruder, officials say
Read full article: Grayson County homeowner wonโt face charges after fatally shooting intruder, officials sayA Grayson County homeowner wonโt be facing charges after fatally shooting an intruder last December, according to the Grayson County Commonwealthโs Attorney.
George Wythe clinches Region 1C Championship with 48-28 win over Grayson County
Read full article: George Wythe clinches Region 1C Championship with 48-28 win over Grayson CountyItโs hard to beat a team twice, let alone in a Region Championship, but George Wythe did just that on Saturday. The Maroons beat Grayson County 48-28 for the Region 1C title.
One in custody after social media threat puts Grayson County schools on โsoft lockdownโ
Read full article: One in custody after social media threat puts Grayson County schools on โsoft lockdownโOne person has been arrested in connection with a social media threat that caused schools in Grayson County to go on lockdown Wednesday afternoon.
U.S. House of Representatives District 9 general election results on Nov. 8, 2022
Read full article: U.S. House of Representatives District 9 general election results on Nov. 8, 2022Incumbent Morgan Griffith (R) and Taysha Devaughan (D) are vying for Virginiaโs 9th congressional district the U.S. House of Representatives.
Covington High School and Alleghany High School football games moved to Thursday due to weather
Read full article: Covington High School and Alleghany High School football games moved to Thursday due to weatherTwo football games involving Covington High School and Alleghany High School will now take place Thursday night rather than Friday.
Grayson County high school staff save teen after he goes into cardiac arrest
Read full article: Grayson County high school staff save teen after he goes into cardiac arrestParents are praising Grayson County High School faculty and staff for saving their sonโs life after he went into cardiac arrest.
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.
Southwest Virginia farm pays more than $19,000 to workers after federal investigation
Read full article: Southwest Virginia farm pays more than $19,000 to workers after federal investigationTwenty temporary agricultural workers will be paid nearly $20,000 in back wages by a farm in Grayson County following a U.S. Department of Labor investigation.
53-year-old man who asked teenage boys in Southwest Virginia for nude photos as payment for vape supplies pleads guilty
Read full article: 53-year-old man who asked teenage boys in Southwest Virginia for nude photos as payment for vape supplies pleads guiltyA North Carolina man who used Snapchat and Grindr to target teenage boys from Southwest Virginia pleaded guilty to the federal charges against him on Wednesday.
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Bobcat that attacked multiple people tests positive for rabies, authorities say
Read full article: Bobcat that attacked multiple people tests positive for rabies, authorities sayThe bobcat that sent one man to the hospital and attacked two others has tested positive for rabies, according to the Mount Rogers Health District.
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VSP: Southwest Virginia man faces multiple charges after eluding police and shooting at officer
Read full article: VSP: Southwest Virginia man faces multiple charges after eluding police and shooting at officerA Fries, Virginia man currently faces several charges after a series of incidents in Grayson County late Friday night.
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COVID-19 relief fund to pay for school supplies and meals for students in Grayson County
Read full article: COVID-19 relief fund to pay for school supplies and meals for students in Grayson CountyGrayson County parents can worry about their pockets a little less this school year thanks to COVID-19 financial assistance.
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Man wanted for questioning in connection to breaking and entering in Grayson County
Read full article: Man wanted for questioning in connection to breaking and entering in Grayson CountyPolice are searching for a man they say is wanted in connection to a breaking and entering that happened Sunday morning in Grayson County.
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Two boys found safe, search continues for their suspected abductors in Southwest Virginia
Read full article: Two boys found safe, search continues for their suspected abductors in Southwest VirginiaAuthorities are searching for a man and a woman they believe abducted two children from a home in Grayson County late Sunday night.
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4 arrested after a multi-county high-speed chase in a stolen car ends in Southwest Virginia, police say
Read full article: 4 arrested after a multi-county high-speed chase in a stolen car ends in Southwest Virginia, police sayWhat started with a car speeding on Interstate 81 on Monday morning ended with authorities recovering a stolen car, a stolen gun and arresting four people, according to Virginia State Police.