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Sheriff charges three men after ongoing drug investigation in Henry County
HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Henry County Sheriff’s Office arrested three men on drug-related charges after serving a search warrant in Martinsville on Tuesday, April 30. According to the sheriff, deputies, and personnel from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) executed search warrants at multiple homes on Valentine...
Governor Youngkin wants to invest $1.2 billion more into Va. schools; Lawmakers weigh in
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Lynchburg, Franklin and Bedford counties have all seen increases in state funding over the past several years. In fact, spending on education overall in the state is up. But with the biennial budget in limbo, lawmakers are still grappling with how to make it all work.
Take it With You – or Leave it at Home, say police
Take it With You – or Leave it at Home – that was the message today from Roanoke County and Town of Vinton police detectives – and two local residents who had their cars broken into recently. Speaking at Garst Mill Park, police say organized groups from South Florida and elsewhere are breaking into vehicles nationwide, taking money, credit cards and identification. Parks and trailheads where people leave their cars for extended periods of time are prime targets. Vinton detective Justin Baker:
Art Expo to be hosted at Franklin County Essig Center
Well-known Franklin County artist Becky Stormer and 17 of her current watercolor students will host an “Art Expo” show and sale May 13-17, at the Essig Center, 295 Technology Drive, Rocky Mount. Featuring some 50 original watercolor paintings – mounted, framed, and ready for sale – the show will run daily 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Man killed in Franklin County crash
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia State Police have released the name of a man killed in a crash Friday afternoon. Gary Lynn Chisom, 66 of Goodview, died at the scene of the crash on Route 679, one mile south of Route 634 in Franklin County, according to police. Police...
Four Virginia men arrested after high-speed chase with stolen car in North Carolina
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, NC. (WFXR) — Four men from Virginia are in custody after allegedly leading North Carolina deputies on a high-speed chase in a stolen car on April 26. According to the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, around 11:15 a.m., a deputy observed a Dodge Charger allegedly speeding on the US-220 Bypass. The deputy attempted to […]
Ferrum College, multiple counties planning historical moonshine driving trail
FERRUM, Va. (WFXR) — Ferrum College’s Blue Ridge Institute and Museum (BRIM) announced the opening of Virgnia’s Mountain Spirit Trail, a moonshine history driving trail throughout the Blue Ridge region. This trail is a collaboration between the West Piedmont Planning District Commission, Franklin, Floyd, and Patrick Counties....
Paid EMS services can be costly and controversial. But they may be the only solution to declining volunteerism.
The idea of paying rescue personnel used to be taboo. Now it’s a necessary conversation in many Virginia counties. The post Paid EMS services can be costly and controversial. But they may be the only solution to declining volunteerism. appeared first on Cardinal News.
Chief’s BBQ of Altavista wins big again
Chief’s BBQ of Altavista won two awards at Portside’s 3rd Annual BBQ Battle this weekend at Portside Grill and Bar in Moneta. They competed against ten other BBQ teams and won first place in both the Judges Choice and People’s Choice categories. From left, Matt Bell and Tommy Merricks. Not pictured are team members Billy Overstreet and James Spearly.
Ferrum College to hold 108th commencement, presidential inauguration Saturday, May 4
Ferrum College is set to hold its 108th commencement and the inauguration of its 13th president, Dr. Mirta Martin, on Saturday, May 4. The event will take place at 9 a.m. in the Hart International Plaza on campus. According to the university, nearly 160 undergraduate and graduate students are expected...
Community meetings allow neighbors to review high crash areas in Botetourt and Roanoke Counties and Vinton
VINTON, Va. – Botetourt and Roanoke Counties and the Town of Vinton are working together on a comprehensive Safety Action Plan. The three localities have partnered for the Safe Streets and Roads for All program. The program seeks to prevent deaths and serious injuries on local roads. Multiple neighbors...
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