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Video visitation expanding at Keen Mountain Correctional Center
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — Video visitation access will be expanding at Keen Mountain Correctional Center in Buchanan County on Tuesday. Every living area at each facility will have visitation equipment, the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) said in a news release. This will allow inmates to conduct visits from living areas. New operating hours […]
Person arrested after traffic stop in Tazewell County
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — A person was arrested after a traffic stop in Tazewell County ended in the discovery of drugs. While on patrol on April 28, 2024, Officer Ruble with the Tazewell Police Department held a traffic stop on Tazewell Avenue after seeing a car commit a moving violation. The driver was found to […]
Wyoming County man sentenced to prison
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Brett Michael Atnip, 31, of Hanover, WV, was sentenced to six months for Driving with a Revoked License and one to five years for Conspiracy to Commit a Felony on April 25, 2024. He pleaded guilty to both charges on March 11, 2024. On February 6, 2024, Sgt. L.M. Cook […]
Tractor trailer catches fire on I-77
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WVNS)– A tractor trailer caught fire on the side of the road on I-77 around 7 a.m. this morning, Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The West Virginia Turnpike Police confirmed the fire is happening around mile marker 37. They also confirmed there are currently no reported injuries or hazardous materials involved. As of […]
House committee tasked with examining rural health care access holds first meeting in Southwest Virginia
The new committee will have until December to create a list of five actionable items or recommendations to be introduced during the 2025 General Assembly session. The post House committee tasked with examining rural health care access holds first meeting in Southwest Virginia appeared first on Cardinal News.
‘We’re gonna dig ourselves out’: Elkhorn City leaders hopeful for progress
ELKHORN CITY, Ky. (WYMT) - After a change in city leadership and an examination by State Auditor Allison Ball’s office, Elkhorn City officials are hopeful for the town’s recovery. Financial issues were brought to light late last year, leading to the recent hiring of a new city clerk...
Local High Schools Awarded at Math Contest
RICHLANDS, VA (LOOTPRESS) – The 44th Annual SWCC Math Contest was held on April 26 at Southwest Virginia Community College. 160 high school students from the following schools participated: Graham, Richlands, Ridgeview, Castlewood, Grundy, Honaker, Tazewell, Council, Hurley, Mountain Mission, and Twin Valley. Students competed in subjects including Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Algebra 3, […]
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