Tag: Carroll County

Carroll County has more ties to race tracks than one can shake a stick at ! Ryan McCafferty and Trenton Newman are just two good examples !

Photo 📸 Credit : Ryan McCafferty

Ryan McCafferty is no different than any other sportswriter I’ve met over the years in that he has a favorite place to be. McCafferty, the young man 👨 currently holding down the sports desk at our Carroll News, dreams of spending time at a race 🏁 track, and that led him to crossing paths with recent Carroll County High School 🏫 graduate 🎓, Trenton Newman.

Newman is continuing a family tradition with his efforts at the drag strip. His grandfather has spent a large part of his life in the business, and Newman, well this young man just likes a challenge !

Yes, I love the fact that our logo remains on the nose of the car 🚗 but it’s equally important to point out that Newman seems to be able to tackle pretty much anything that he sets out to accomplish.

His freshman year of college up in Lynchburg is about to get underway, and with his wrestling ➕️ academic workload, time at the drag strip might be a bit limited in the coming months.

But I’m sure that the combination of McCafferty’s love for racing and Newman’s love for everything he pursues should equal one enjoyable read in our local newspaper 📰!

Let’s keep little Sis, Maci, in our thoughts as Kiddo is now receiving the love for 2 from one very proud Mom 👩.

Welcome 🙏 to the final Monday of July 2026 ! Let’s make it a Sunny 🌞 kinda day…

Passes go on sale today.
Travis Osborne and his Bible Verse of the Day :

Ephesians 6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Howard Mayo and his Motovational Nugget for the Day :

Speaking of Sonny 🌞, what do these three sports movies 🎬 have in common?

Yes, in all three films 🎥, the lead character is named Sonny. In one of the three, the person who is being portrayed is a real-life Sonny. Matt Damon, Brad Pitt, and Kevin Costner each took a turn at being Sonny.

The challenge today is for people to follow the leading men listed above by being Sunny as in having a good disposition !

Yes, I watched 👀 all three versions of Sonny / Sunny 🌞 yesterday ! Too much time on my hands ? Maybe, but I had to smile when I connected the dots that my three choices were each about Sonny.

Have yourself a Blessed (and Sunny 🌞) Day !

Sunday afternoon at Hillsville Elementary School 🏫 as Vickey Ritchie continues to work her weekly Magic 🎩

There is a theme each and every time that Coach Vickey Ritchie gathers her extended family. This week, it is a tribute to the Minnions and the character known as Stitch.

The unofficial count of participants is north of 20 with a handful of family members,  Courtside.

Later on today, Vickey will send me a handful of pics 📸 from the practice, and I will add them to the bottom of this post 📫.

Personal note 📝 : I’m a big fan of Principal Nester and her efforts to raise the bar !

Returning to the Gymnasium at Hillsville Elementary School 🏫 is just hours away, and that highlights our Morning 🌄 Brew !

Welcome 🙏 to Sunday morning 🌄 and here in a bit, we will be adding the Bible Verse of the Day from Travis Osborne.

Meanwhile, the focus can shift to getting back to the most natural thing that I do here in Carroll County, assisting the efforts of Coach Vickey Ritchie at Hillsville Elementary School 🏫 on a Sunday afternoon.

It has been a hot minute since we have been in the gym together, but hopefully, things will just fit into place quickly. From 2 to 4 pm. today, the goal will be to provide someone unconditional support in their efforts to bring joy and acceptance into the lives of others !

There is something powerful in clarity, and that is what you want anytime you step out into the public eye. Knowing that your efforts will help make the difference in another’s day !

Travis Osborne and his Bible Verse of the Day :

       Revelation 4:11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

Also, at 2 p.m., it will be Game 2 in the AUSL Championship series.

Have a Blessed Day 🙌😇🙏