Galax Community Gazette

• Wednesday outlook: Cloudy skies with drizzle and occasional rain showers expected in Southwest Virginia.
• Temperatures: Holding steady in the 50s...

• Local tie-in: Loaves and Fishes in Galax was recognized among 60 partners at Feeding Southwest Virginia’s “Uniting Communities” conference, with rep...

Grab a bargain and back local arts at the Galax Arts Council Yard Sale.

• Dates: Friday, Sept 25 and Saturday, Sept 26, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. each day
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• Base pay starts at $12.77/hour, with top 25% earning $20+/hour including commissions.
• Part-time schedule suits those okay with evenings, weekends,...

Galax has several behavioral-health and senior-care openings for qualified professionals.

• Psychotherapist (LCSW/LPC/LCMHC/LISW) part-time at Eventus...

• Venus offers great visibility in the hours just after sunset.
• Saturn stays visible most of the night with perfect conditions.
• Mercury sits too close to the Sun for easy viewing.
• Binoculars help spot Uranus and Neptune in the early morning.

Hospitals at Acadia seeks a full-time night LPN/LVN in Galax, VA. Licensed practical nurses seeking local overnight work may find this relevant amid other openings available.

Virginia now offers Sunday early voting for the first time, available in all localities including Galax.

• Cast ballots on October 18 and 25 at your...

Several kittens and cats at Galax Carroll Grayson Animal Shelter are ready for loving homes.

• Elmer and Fudd: Playful orange medium-haired kittens,...

Southwest and Central Virginia districts received 2026-27 School Security Equipment Grants totaling $12 million statewide.

• Carroll County: $194,013
• Grayson County: $76,080
• Wythe County: $105,988

Galax City does not appear on the recipient list.

A local school-based role is open near Galax to cover an 8-12 week maternity leave starting immediately.

• Elementary focus: Primary caseload of...

Galax City Council opted for a spring special election instead of November to give residents more time to learn about the proposed 1% sales-tax...

Galax City Public Schools is soliciting architectural and engineering proposals for eight facility projects, including HVAC upgrades at the high...

Galax improved to 6-2 this season with strong recent home play, winning three of their last four at home.

• Underclassman Haley Bond led the way in a...

Galax dropped to 0-3 after their latest loss and now faces Radford at 7 p.m. on the 18th. The Maroon Tide will need a strong road effort to start the turnaround.

Hillsville marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a courthouse flag ceremony attended by about 40 residents, featuring JROTC colors, Boy Scout...

• Apex Home Health seeks an OB/GYN physician for comprehensive women’s health services on a Galax hospital campus.
• The position includes deliveries,...

Twin County Regional Healthcare hosts its 2nd Annual Hotrods & Healthcare event Friday evening with cars, food, and games for families.

• Truckers...

Veterans face targeted education scams that steal G.I. Bill benefits and identities.

• Verify schools only through the official G.I. Bill Comparison...

Local families can preview the Special Education Advisory Committee meeting set for next month.

• Date and location: Monday, September 28 at 5:30...