Brian Funk

Galax

Editor at Galax Gazette

Publisher at etsy.com

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Articles

Foundation scholarships bridge gap for students

2 weeks ago | pmg-va.com | Brian Funk

The Twin County Community Foundation is a philanthropic group that provides “last dollar” scholarships to eligible students who graduate from local high schools, bridging the gap between federal financial aid and the actual cost of attending Wytheville Community College. The Galax-based organization recently received the 19th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy from the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCCE). They were nominated by WCC.
NBA star to oversee Oak Hill basketball

3 weeks ago | pmg-va.com | Brian Funk

MOUTH OF WILSON — Basketball star and 2025 NBA Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony’s stellar sports career is taking an unexpected turn, with a return to his alma mater of Oak Hill Academy in Grayson County, renowned for having on of the nation’s premier high school basketball programs. On Monday, Oak Hill announced that it had appointed Anthony and his longtime manager and adviser Bay Frazier as co-general managers of basketball operations.
True crime series asks: 'Where's Wally?'

3 weeks ago | pmg-va.com | Brian Funk

The mysteries surrounding the 1984 crash of plane full of marijuana in Carroll County and a drug smuggler’s disappearance have fascinated true crime fans for more than 40 years, so much so that a public screening of a documentary about the case sold out in just three days.
Rorrer challenges Williams for House seat

3 weeks ago | pmg-va.com | Brian Funk

Democratic challenger Yvonne Rorrer has announced her candidacy to face incumbent Del. Wren Williams in this fall’s race for the 47th District in the Virginia House of Delegates. The district includes Carroll County and Galax. All 100 seats in the House will be on the ballot in November, but Virginia Senate seats won’t be up for election again until 2027. The Republican slate of candidates is mostly set for the House races, except for a handful of districts where primaries will be held.
Farm museum opens 2025 season

4 weeks ago | pmg-va.com | Brian Funk

BAYWOOD — Matthews Living History Farm Museum opened its 2025 season on April 12, but as always a visit to the site in the Baywood community just west of Galax is like taking a trip to the early 20th Century. The museum is a 21-acre working farm, circa 1900, with activities demonstrated that represent common practices in Grayson County around that time. It is open now through Nov. 8.
Huff named new Carroll school chief

1 month ago | pmg-va.com | Brian Funk

HILLSVILLE — A Carroll native and former CCHS teacher has been hired as the county’s new schools superintendent. Brian Spencer, chairman of the Carroll County School Board, announced on April 8 that the superintendent position will be filled by Dwayne Huff. Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Burnette is retiring at the end of this school year, as he announced last year. Huff will begin his new position July 1.
Disaster recovery funding released

1 month ago | pmg-va.com | Brian Funk

After an extended delay, the White House has approved Virginia’s request for a federal major disaster declaration in response to the February winter storms, paving the way for funding to assist with recovery from flooding and other damage. This declaration triggers the release of public assistance for Grayson and Carroll counties, along with other areas of Southwest Virginia. The commonwealth’s request for individual assistance remains under review.
Deputies shot, suspect killed in Carroll

1 month ago | pmg-va.com | Shannon Watkins |Brian Funk

LAMBSBURG — A Louisiana man is dead and two Carroll County deputies are recovering from gunshot wounds in the wake of an incident on Friday, according to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department. Edmond Johnson, 29, was killed during an exchange of gunfire with Carroll County Sheriff’s Department deputies on the evening of March 28 at the Love’s Truck Stop in Lambsburg. The Virginia State Police is investigating the incident, as is standard procedure in an officer-involved shooting.
Resolution seeks study of Medicaid funding cut

1 month ago | pmg-va.com | Brian Funk

HILLSVILLE — The Carroll County Democratic Committee plans to intruduce a resulution at the April 7 meeting of the Board of Supervisors, calling for the county to order an independent study of the economic impacts of recent Trump administration cuts to Medicaid.
Cornett runs for delegate

1 month ago | pmg-va.com | Brian Funk

INDEPENDENCE — Mitchell Cornett, at-large member of the Grayson County Board of Supervisors, has announced his candidacy for the 46th District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates. The district includes Grayson County, Smyth County, Wythe County and part of Pulaski County. Del. Jed Arnold, the Republican who currently holds the seat, is not seeking re-election. Cornett is one of two Republicans (so far) seeking the GOP nomination to run for the office.