He opposed the plan for a new road through the Gainsboro neighborhood. Reverend Green lost that fight, but he won the respect of black and white citizens during his 27 years in the city. He was a preacher, hospital chaplain, and Democratic party leader. Green died yesterday, a week after he turned 75. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
Congratulations are in order to one of the high school icons in the Roanoke Valley.
Wednesday night at the OMNI Hotel in Charlottesville, Carroll will be inducted into the Virginia High School League's Hall of Fame. Carroll will be part of the tenth class of inductees into the hall bringing the total number of members up to 120. Garlic lovers from all over the country are converging on Amherst County this weekend for the tenth annual Garlic Festival. Music, food and a garlic costume contest highlight this year's agenda. Several local wineries will also be on hand offering samples of their best vintages.