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"New jobs, investment and revenue coming into Carroll County would be music to the ears"Let's make this happen! Call (276) 730-3001 to voice your support to Carroll County. Be sure to read the Galax Gazette article in the link above and SPREAD THE WORD!
Here are some helpful links:
Carroll Co Government
Governor Tim Kaine
Congressman Rick Boucher
The Carroll News
The Galax Gazette
Mayberry Opry Theater would have a 600-seat, state-of-the-art theater, offices, a country store and parking for 250 cars, as well as buses. Shows with wholesome entertainment for the family, featuring country, bluegrass, gospel and more would take place on Thursday through Sunday nights, with a Sunday afternoon matinee February through December. Holiday-themed shows would be produced in November and December.
"This is the best News I have heard in a long time.The Proposed Opry Is an Excellent idea! Just imagine the potential for economic growth in our area where so many have lost Jobs this past year alone. I sincerely hope that Carroll County jumps on the offer ..." L.M. Carroll News reader
"...this is an awesome idea and I would love to see this happen in this area. It would mean a lot for the music industry in and around the Virginia/ Carolina Line..." -D.B.
"I'm praying that this project becomes a reality, sounds awesome" M.M.
"...What an excellent opportunity to not only provide retail jobs but much needed tax revenue..." from a Gazette reader.
"...For drawing a crowd I believe they are right on the money. What a boost in tourist attraction this Opry would be!" Mt. Airy News reader #1
"...the people of Carroll County will be the winners of this one." Mt. Airy News reader #2
"...by all means, bring the Mayberry Opry to Carroll County!" J.N. - Gazette Reader
"... fully agree that Hillsville would be a GREAT place for the Mayberry Opry site. I've had several good experiences with your area ... I'll be keeping close eye on the progress of the Opry" - C.J.
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CURTAIN CLOSES ON THEATER PLAN :(

Curtain closes on theater plan (edit)By Christopher Brooke HILLSVILLE A partner in the Mayberry Opry project told The Gazette on Monday that Weststar Investments has "no use" any longer for 91 acres...
Posted by on Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:35:00 GMT

Deadline Set For Carroll Land Sale

Deadline set for Carroll land sale (Galax Gazette)By Christopher BrookeHILLSVILLE Carroll officials met with the consortium of companies working on the Mayberry Opry Theater project last week to ham...
Posted by on Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:17:00 GMT

Opry Partners Give Carroll One Last Chance ...

by Alan Worrll (Staff Writer) Carroll News (edit)The people behind the Mayberry Opry project are going to give Carroll County one last chance.Marshall Lineberry, owner of Weststar Investments, travele...
Posted by on Sat, 02 Aug 2008 08:07:00 GMT

Carroll remains Oprys No. 1 Site

Carroll remains Opry's No. 1 site for now (edit)By Allen Worrell, News WriterPublished:Wednesday, July 16, 2008 5:23 AM CDTDespite a contrary report to the Carroll County Industrial Development Auth...
Posted by on Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:31:00 GMT

Curtain Rises On Mayberry Project

"Curtain Rises On Mayberry Project" (edit) By Christopher Brooke With only one proposal on the table, Carroll officials are still marketing 91 acres owned by the county and a partner in the venture...
Posted by on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:00:00 GMT

5/28: One More Step In The Right Direction!

Opry is sole proposal (edit) By Christopher Brooke (via Galax Gazette)HILLSVILLE All proposals for developing 91 acres of Carroll-owned land near the Interstate 77-U.S. 58 interchange were due in ...
Posted by on Wed, 28 May 2008 16:22:00 GMT

5/26: Non-Opry News ... but related. re: Market Village

Market Village gets go-ahead (edit) By Christopher Brooke (via Galax Gazette)HILLSVILLE With no active objections from its neighbors, the 9,000-square-foot Market Village will move ahead soon.The ...
Posted by on Mon, 26 May 2008 15:35:00 GMT

4/23: Carroll, Opry Talks Continue

"Carroll, Opry Talks Continue" (edit)By Allen Worrell (The Carroll News)While prospective developers have until May 22 to submit proposals for development of the 91-acre property that spans the Carrol...
Posted by on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:36:00 GMT

4/22: Property Tour (Gazette)

"Potential Investor Tours Property" (edit)by Christopher Brooke (Galax Gazette) HILLSVILLE - Carroll County made a lot of information available about its land at Exit 14 in a tour of 91 acres on Monda...
Posted by on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:13:00 GMT

4/15: Opry Making Friends On Myspace

Opry Making Friends On Myspace (edit)By Christopher Brooke (Galax Gazette) HILLSVILLE The most vocal and viral show of support for a proposed 600-seat Mayberry Opry Theater and related developments...
Posted by on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:25:00 GMT