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Galax, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Galax! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See how Galax teams fared in Tuesday’s packed scoreboard
- Want a June festival just up the Parkway from Galax?
- How the new statewide drought watch directly affects Galax residents
Also on today's calendar: [GPL] Feeding SWVA Mobile Marketplace and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the boss deny a raise to the can of paint? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 69 and low of 48 degrees.
- Saturday: Variable cloudiness, temps: high: 77, low: 59.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• High School Scoreboard - May 12, 2026 (wset.com) — Galax High athletes were busy on May 12, with softball shutting out Bland County 10–0 while the baseball team fell 12–2 to Fort Chiswell. The roundup also highlights many other regional softball, baseball, and soccer scores. Fans can see how Galax stacks up against nearby rivals as spring seasons heat up. 
• Fiddle & Fork Festival comes to the Blue Ridge Parkway (bluegrasstoday.com) — A new Fiddle & Fork Festival is coming June 12–14 to the Blue Ridge Music Center near Galax and The Bluffs Restaurant on the Blue Ridge Parkway, blending traditional mountain music with Appalachian food and crafts. Over three days, visitors can enjoy concerts, storytelling, beekeeping demos, chair caning, and more, with both free and ticketed events celebrating the Music Center’s 25th season.
• Virginia DEQ expands drought warning to 94 counties, 33 cities (wric.com) — Galax is now under a statewide drought watch advisory as Virginia environmental officials expand warnings to 94 counties and 33 cities. Residents are urged to prepare for ongoing dry conditions, with soil moisture well below normal despite recent rain. The advisory is precautionary but signals that water conservation and planning are increasingly important across our region.
📸 Around Galax
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Upcoming Events in
Galax
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★ Featured events ★
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Kids & Family Fun Day at the Blue Ridge Music Center →
The Blue Ridge Music Center, 700 Foothills Rd, Galax
12:00 pm
Saturday May 16
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Other local events
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MED G Soccer @ Galax
Galax High Galax, VA 24333
5:30 pm -
MED B Soccer @ Giles Semifinal
Galax High Galax, VA 24333
5:30 pm -
PK Graduation
Oakland Elementary Galax, VA 24333
6:00 pm -
[GPL] Feeding SWVA Mobile Marketplace →
Galax Public Library, 610 W Stuart Dr, Galax
12:00 pm -
[GPL] Writers Group →
Galax Public Library, 610 W Stuart Dr, Galax
2:00 pm -
MED G Soccer @ Galax
Galax High Galax, VA 24333
5:30 pm -
MED B Soccer @ Giles Final
Galax High Galax, VA 24333
5:30 pm
Monday May 18
Tuesday May 19
📣 Galax Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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MED BB @ High Seed
Galax High Galax, VA 24333
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MED SB @ High Seed
Galax High Galax, VA 24333
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MED B Soccer @ High Seed- Qtr Final
Galax High Galax, VA 24333
5:30 pm -
MED G Soccer @ High Seed
Galax High Galax, VA 24333
5:30 pm
Friday May 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Healthcare Services Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Dietary Aide in Galax. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(04260) - 970 East Stuart Drive in Galax. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Galax here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pulaski
- Pulaski County Spring Fly-In: Free aviation event takes flight (wfxrtv.com)
- Kenneth Earl 'Kenny' Sperry (pcpatriot.com)
- New River Community Action receives $3.7 million dollar federal grant to support local Head Start projects (wdbj7.com)
Dublin
- Beverly Sue Swecker Dicker (pcpatriot.com)
Ok Galax! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he didn't apply himself. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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