Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInGALAX (WDBJ) - Two people were hospitalized after a crash Friday Galax Fire Department responded at 11:44 a.m to a multi-vehicle crash on Hebron Road and Pepper Lane Crews arrived to a two-vehicle head-on collision which resulted in one vehicle rolled over on its top and the other completely blocking Hebron Road but two of them were transported to Twin County Regional Healthcare with non-life-threatening injuries The scene was cleared by Galax Fire Department The crash is under investigation by Virginia State Police According to first responders, first responding vehicles found a two-vehicle head-on collision which left one vehicle on its top on Hebron Rd and Pepper Lane at 11:44 a.m. According to the fire department, all occupants were out of the vehicle and two of the three were transported to Twin County Regional Health Care for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. 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The Virginia State Police is investigating. ABINGDON, Va. — Rosie Nanette Gagnon of Galax was selected as this year’s Claude P. Varney Humanitarian Award recipient. Gagnon serves as the personal shopper for the Food City in Galax. Her oldest son, Dexter, a U.S. Marine died by suicide in 2018. Following his death, she began running 100-mile ultramarathons in his memory to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and suicide prevention, according to a written statement. She partnered with two organizations, Wear Blue Run to Remember and 22tooMany to help raise funds for this important cause and have the opportunity to share her story on a national scale. Last year, Wear Blue sponsored Gagnon in their nationwide Warrior 100 campaign, a two-month event focused on veteran suicide prevention. Over the past five years, Gagnon has dedicated 3,000 service hours to 22tooMany and Wear Blue Run to Remember, proudly wearing the organization’s signature blue shirt bearing photos of fallen U.S. Marines and sharing her story with those who have lost a loved one due to suicide. “There is often a stigma associated with suicide, and many families who lose a beloved service member to suicide are often left traumatized. I am passionate about helping families and veterans who struggle with mental health issues know help is available and their service is worthy of honor,” says Gagnon. She also participates in fundraising efforts and media coverage/podcasts to honor our fallen heroes and provide comfort and support to grieving families and friends. Gagnon recently assisted in raising funds for Hurricane Helene relief efforts as well. Each year, Food City recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their dedicated team of associates through the Claude P. Varney volunteer recognition program. “As a company, we’re committed to giving back to the communities we serve, while providing a work environment that enables our associates to grow both personally and professionally as successful members of our team,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer. “Many of our associates volunteer their time and talents in service of charitable organizations throughout the region and we’re proud to recognize their efforts.” The program is named in memory of Food City’s former president and board vice-chairman of 47 years, Claude P. Varney, who was well-known for his compassion and humanitarian services. An independent panel of judges review associate nominations. Winners are selected based upon outstanding achievements in the areas of health, education, environment, cultural arts, recreational, heritage/history and public service, according to the statement. One winner is selected from each Food City store. The field is then narrowed to thirteen district winners, followed by two divisional winners, and the overall recipient of the Claude P. Varney Humanitarian Award. Gagnon will be recognized for her outstanding achievements and Food City is making a $1,250 contribution to the charity of her choice. “We’re extremely proud of the difference our associates make in their community by devoting their time and talents in the service of others,” said Smith. Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly. 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Youngkin issues flag order for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Day The mom woke the napping child up, and the family escaped unharmed, officials said. The fire appears to have started in the clothes dryer, officials said. Officials provided takeaways in their Facebook post: According to officials, the Red Cross is helping the displaced family. President Donald Trump makes a major sports announcement. The announcement comes amid reports Washington, D.C. will host the 2027 NFL Draft. WATCHGalax family escapes house fire on Easter Sunday thanks to quick community responseby Sam Becker (WSET) — A family escaped a house fire after being alerted by neighbors on Easter Sunday crews responded to a report of a structure fire in the 2100 block of Commonwealth Rd SEE ALSO: 22-year-old woman identified as Nelson County murder suspect: Sheriff Arriving units found a 2500 square foot story and a half residential structure with heavy fire Crews say the fire engulfed the front of a commercial work truck and extended to the entire front exterior of the residence Crews quickly extinguished the exterior of the house and the truck before going inside to check for extension The fire was held in check without causing much interior damage," said the Galax Fire Department The family was reportedly alerted by neighbors of the fire " I can not express my gratitude enough to each and every soul that fought for my home!" Crews say all units were cleared within 45 minutes and no injuries were reported The first RTX 5090 with two 12V-2x6 power connectors it is possible Galax has tinkered with the internal circuitry like Asus did but you can already imagine the prices they’ll be quoted carrying a 50% premium over Nvidia’s recommended MSRP but that’s likely far from the actual price Get Tom's Hardware's best news and in-depth reviews focusing on detailed CPU comparisons and general hardware news you’ll find him bending tubes for his ever-evolving custom water-loop gaming rig or benchmarking the latest CPUs and GPUs just for fun Nvidia RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell appears online with an eye-watering price tag of over $11,000 Star Trek fans in May The Fourth RTX 5090 competition Arrow Lake die shot shows off the details of Intel's chiplet-based design This small Virginia town attracts mountain music enthusiasts from around the world Erin Gifford is a travel and outdoor writer based in Virginia with 20+ years of writing and editing experience She has also written three guidebooks on hiking trails in Virginia (WDBJ) - A 22-year-old man is injured after a pedestrian crash Friday in Galax Police say officers responded to reports of a pedestrian struck with a vehicle at 10:08 a.m the man was attempting to cross a five-lane road when the driver of a Ford F-350 was unable to make a complete stop before striking him Police add the man was crossing 200 feet from the intersection controlled by a stoplight The man was transported by Galax-Grayson EMS to Twin County Regional Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Police say speed and alcohol were not factors in the crash (WDBJ) - UPDATE: Daniel Boggs has been found safe ORIGINAL STORY: The Galax Police Department is in search of a missing man last reported seen December 21 is described as a white man with red hair and blue eyes Boggs was last seen in the City of Galax leaving a medical facility Anyone with information is asked to call Galax Police at (276) 236-8101 (WDBJ) - A man has died after a Tuesday apartment fire in Galax Police say crews received reports of a fire at 2:56 a.m in the Harmony Village Apartments on Glendale Road heavy smoke could be seen coming from an apartment and officers attempted to make entry but were unsuccessful due to the smoke and heat Police say Galax and Grayson County firefighters located Kenneth Parnell in the apartment and pronounced him dead on scene Firefighters say the damage was contained to the apartment preliminary investigation suggests the fire was accidental and may have been started by an oxygen tank Parnell was transported to the Roanoke Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy (WSET) — UPDATE: The Galax Police Department said Boggs has been safely located EARLIER: The Galax Police Department is looking for a missing person They are looking for 27-year-old Daniel Jeffery Boggs SEE ALSO: Missing Roanoke attorney found safe in Fairfax Police said Boggs was last seen on December 21 in the City of Galax leaving a medical facility If you have information you are asked to contact Galax police at 276-236-8101 (WDBJ) - Seven people were injured in a crash Friday to reports of a two-vehicle crash at 6887 Carrollton Pike Six people were transported to Twin County Regional Healthcare with non-life-threatening injuries The other person was flown to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist with critical injuries Firefighters say the crash was cleared in an hour The Galax Fire Department said no injuries were reported after a crash on Thursday (WSET) — The Galax Fire Department said no injuries were reported after a crash on Thursday The department said this crash happened on Riverside Drive around 3:03 p.m SEE ALSO: 50-year-old charged after child abuse investigation, LPD says arriving units found a full-sized pickup on its top The HOF's dual 16-pin connectors could explain its triumphs These Hall Of Fame edition GPUs offer a sophisticated power delivery system with customized vBIOS that can often be configured to deliver over 1,000W of power without board customizations The PCBs of these GPUs can also be equipped with an LN2/Liquid Helium pot for extreme overclocking which is probably the method employed by OGS and Rauf averages 2.7 GHz - 2.8 GHz in the majority of titles As long as these GPUs stay limited or until a global variant is introduced the leaderboard probably won't change all that much – Galax High School has officially welcomed Travis Reed as the new head coach of its football program bringing with him a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to student development both on and off the field 10 Sports has learned that the hire comes as a result of the school board’s approval earlier this month Reed relocated to Bland County during his high school years where he transitioned from a standout running back to a multi-position player Although he began his professional career in the business sector—earning a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Colorado Technical University—Reed found his calling in education through coaching ultimately becoming a “career switcher” driven by a passion for helping young people reach their full potential Reed brings a deep understanding of the Mountain Empire District having served in numerous roles at Bland High School He also held an assistant coaching position at Auburn High School Known for his relentless work ethic and grassroots approach to team-building Reed played a pivotal role in reviving Bland County’s football program after it was dissolved prior to the 2019 season and developing student-athletes proved essential in restoring the program Reed’s versatility has made him a valued contributor in multiple school functions Reed takes over the Maroon Tide program after Shane Allen stepped down after 8 years with the program, the last 5 as the head coach. He led Galax to three state championship appearances the last 5 years, including a state championship win in 2023. (WDBJ) - UPDATE: The City of Galax has declared a state of emergency in response to the storm Please refrain from all travel unless it’s an emergency Carroll and Grayson County officials are prepared for the severe weather and flooding headed their way While only one neighborhood in Galax had a power outage overnight Wednesday crews have been helping people with downed power lines and blown transformers Galax Police Chief Dewitt Cooper says the New River and other areas where water levels are high are constantly being monitored ”We’ve been keeping the officers and the fire department on the watch We constantly have officers where we know the high waters will be,” said Cooper swift water rescue teams will also be ready to help in an emergency While Chief Cooper says it’s important to stay calm make sure their phones are charged and have the basics ready “In case the water supply gets bad and it’s not going to so you make sure you have a water supply to drink and things like that Make sure that they know to keep in contact with their neighbors if they’re close,” said Cooper Pulaski, Grayson, Floyd & Wythe Giles County Police, Fire, EMS Montgomery County Blacksburg Rescue Riner Fire Shawsville Rescue (This story was updated to add new information.) MANITOWOC – Emphasizing there is no threat to the community police are seeking the public’s help in an investigation after a gun was fired near 1600 Galax Drive Sunday night According to a Manitowoc Police Department news release, officers and Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the area of 1600 Galax Drive at around 11:45 p.m April 13 for the report of a woman giving a firearm to a neighbor and stating a man was trying to kill her Read more: Manitowoc's new retro hot dog restaurant Hot Daugs plans soft opening this week The news release said once officers arrived they found “evidence of a firearm being discharged … along with the firearm used.” Police said initial investigation revealed one gunshot had been fired and a man could be seen on security footage having the gun pointed at him while he ran from the location police said the man had not yet been located Officers checked the area with use of K-9 Rolo and a drone from the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office A police report revealed the 41-year-old woman involved in the incident was arrested on suspicion of first-degree reckless endanger safety endanger safety by use of a dangerous weapon and disorderly conduct She was listed as an inmate at Manitowoc County Jail Monday morning Read more: Manitowoc hosts 43rd Northeast Wisconsin Motorcycle Show & Dance on NFL draft weekend Police said anyone who lives in the area and who has a home surveillance camera is asked to check their footage between 11:30 and 11:45 p.m If they notice any people or vehicles within that time frame specifically a man wearing a dark shirt and jeans running police urge them to call the shift commander at 920-686-6551 and reference case No Contact Brandon Reid at breid@gannett.com Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInGALAX (WDBJ) - A Galax house is considered a “total loss” after a Thursday fire Firefighters say crews received reports of a house fire in the 19000 block of Blue Ridge Parkway at 5:53 p.m a two-story home was found engulfed in flames with several brush fires surrounding the house Firefighters say all occupants had escaped the home before crews arrived The fire was contained in two hours and the cause of the fire has not been determined Firefighters thank the Hillsville Fire Department (WSET) — No injuries were reported after a house caught fire in Galax early Friday morning Crews with the Galax Fire Department were dispatched to a home in the 1400 block of Mallory Road shortly before 1 a.m. "The cause appears to have been stove ashes that flared up from the howling winds yesterday," the GFD wrote SEE ALSO: 1 taken to the hospital after fire in Roanoke County: Firefighters Firefighters found flames spreading from the first floor to the second floor and attic of the home and the blaze was brought under control within 30 minutes The GFD estimates that 60% of the home has been saved The residents are currently being assisted by the American Red Cross (WDBJ) - A family escaped a house fire after being alerted by one of the children Sunday The Galax Fire Department responded at 12:15 a.m to reports of a fire on the 100 block of Frazier Road Crews found heavy fire and smoke from an attic of a house After one of the children woke up to crackling sounds and heat Firefighters say there were no smoke alarms in the house The fire was extinguished within 17 minutes Firefighters say there was no damage to the bedrooms and American Electric Power (AEP) assisted with the call The family of five is displaced and receiving assistance from the American Red Cross FEMA.gov is being updated to comply with President Trump's Executive Orders Thank you for your patience and understanding An official website of the United States government Va.– The Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Galax and Tazewell (Tazewell County) will be permanently closing at 6 p.m Disaster survivors can visit any DRC to receive assistance visit FEMA.gov/drc or text DRC and a ZIP code to 43362 The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance is Dec If you have received a letter from FEMA about your application status you can call 800-621-FEMA (3362) or visit a DRC to learn more about next steps FEMA staff can answer questions you have as well as help you submit supporting documentation for FEMA to continue processing your application If you are rebuilding or repairing after Helene and need tips on reducing damage from future storms call 1-833-FEMA-4US (833-336-2487) and press “3.”  FEMA has set up a rumor response webpage to clarify our role in the Helene response. Visit Hurricane Helene: Rumor Response For more information on Virginia’s disaster recovery, visit vaemergency.gov, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management Facebook page , fema.gov/disaster/4831 and facebook.com/FEMA.   FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during and after disasters. FEMA Region 3’s jurisdiction includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. Follow us on X at x.com/FEMAregion3 and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/femaregion3 Get real-time weather and emergency alerts (WSET) — The Galax Fire Department said one person was injured after a crash on Sunday The motor vehicle crash was on Carrollton Pike and Cranberry Road at the top of Faddis Hill arriving units found a two-car crash with no entrapment and one injury SEE ALSO: 49-year-old dies after crash in Montgomery County: VSP took the injured party to Twin County Regional Healthcare (TCRH) with non-life-threatening injuries The department said Virginia State Police are investigating the accident Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInROANOKE (WDBJ) - A driver has been “severely injured” after a Thursday crash in Galax Firefighters say crews responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash at 6:43 a.m the truck had struck a tree and the driver had to be extricated from the vehicle The driver was flown to Baptist Hospital and crews were on scene for 45 minutes before the area was cleared The identity of the driver has not been released GALAX, Va. – A 3,000-square-foot home was destroyed in a Galax fire on Thursday, according to the Galax Fire Department. Close to 6 p.m., crews were called to the 19000 block of Blue Ridge Parkway and arrived to find a two-story home engulfed in flames with all of the residents already out. Authorities said it took two hours to contain the fire, with six fire departments, 17 apparatus and close to 50 firefighters responding. Unfortunately, the home was a total loss. There has been no word on whether there were any injuries resulting from the blaze. “Prayers up for the family please,” the fire department said. Copyright 2024 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. Jazmine Otey joined the 10 News team in February 2021.