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Backup on I-81S in Wythe County due to a crash now cleared
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – VDOT the backup on I-81S in Wythe County due to a crash has been cleared. All lanes of traffic are now moving normally. – WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Transportation says there is currently a vehicle accident on Interstate 81 South near mile marker 61.4 in […]
Wytheville teen with learning disability defies the odds, set to earn high school diploma
WYTHEVILLE, Va. – Graduating from high school is a huge accomplishment in life, but one senior in Wytheville is defying all the odds, doing so with a learning disability. Rob Woodie is a senior at Minnick Education Center in Wytheville. The school is a place to help kids with learning disabilities that were not successful in public schools.
Legal community welcomes new lawyer
A veritable cadre of local members of the bar welcomed Brogan L. Bowman to the profession at a swearing-in ceremony held on May 8 in the Circuit Court Room of the Carroll County Governmental Complex. Honorable Judge Brett Geisler presided over the ceremony. Geisler told a room with more than 20 people present when it comes to the practice of law, “It’s an exciting time. My door will always be open for anything you need. We welcome you!” ...
Karson Walters shows promise in rookie year
Although she has been riding horses for less than a year, Karson Walters is already showing signs of becoming a talented competitor. The cowgirl from Chilhowie — with strong ties to this area — started riding last fall at the age of 10 and since February has been a part of the Billingsway rodeo team of Wythe County. Over the past three months, she has competed in several rodeos and events, doing very well. ...
Valley Women’s Clinic opens in Wytheville
WYTHEVILLE, Va – Access to pregnancy services just got a little easier in Wytheville with the opening of Valley Women’s Clinic. The clinic offers free initial services for unexpected pregnancies. They offer pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and STI testing for those without a physician. They told us in rural...
Search for Pulaski man extends into second week
PULASKI, Va. (WDBJ) - 33-year-old Paul Michael Hanks was reported missing by his mother the morning of May 6th. Pulaski Police Chief Sam Shumate says investigators found Hanks’ car at the Food Lion in Pulaski. They checked the store’s surveillance video that shows Hanks walking toward the interstate, which is also near the New River Valley Trail.
Wytheville Police remembers fallen officers during National Police Week
WYTHEVILLE, Va. (WSET) — May 12 through May 18 marks National Police Week, and the Wytheville Police Department is honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. WPD said it is also celebrating the dedication of its department. "With a combined 400 years of experience, our officers are committed...
Twin County Hospital earns "A" grade from The Leapfrog Group
GALAX—Twin County Regional Healthcare on May 1 earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries, and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.
‘Portal’ installations in NYC, Dublin temporarily closed due to ‘inappropriate behavior’
NEW YORK (WPIX) – The Portal installation in New York City that provides a livestream of Dublin has been temporarily shut down after less than a week due to instances of “inappropriate behavior,” organizers said. The Portal will be turned off for a few days and return...
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