A Grayson County man was sentenced to prison on Friday for threatening U.S. officials, the Department of Justice for the Western District of Virginia said.

The Town of Fries has installed a new attention-grabbing siren to alert the community about fire-related emergencies and severe weather.

Thanks to Hank for today’s Picture of the Day from Fries.

The Fries Volunteer Fire Department announced the cancellation of their Fiddler’s Convention after 56 years due to quote “unforeseen circumstances.”

Thanks to Kris Funk for sending in today’s Picture of the Day from Fries.

Thanks to Jim U. for sending us today’s Picture of the Day from Fries.

Fortunately, no one was hurt following a massive structure fire Monday night that left a building destroyed, according to the Galax Fire Department.

Mac and Cheese are two approximately 1-year-old male hounds that were found on Briar Patch Mountain in Fries.