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Ashe Post & Times

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Traffic stop leads to arrest of Florida fugitive with outstanding charges

CRUMPLER — Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of 61-year-old Frederick Adam Cooper of Fleetwood, following a traffic stop for improper equipment. The stop led deputies to discover that Cooper had a felony extradition fugitive warrant from Broward County, Florida. On Oct. 10, Deputy Daniel Rodriguez was patrolling the Crumpler area when he noticed a vehicle in violation of the law and performed a traffic stop. Due to the nature of the stop, Sgt. Bledsoe arrived on scene with K9 Keeko and conducted an open-air sniff, yielding a positive alert, resulting in a probable cause search of the truck. Deputies located a Glock handgun, handgun magazines, a clear baggie containing a crystal substance, and drug paraphernalia. After confirmation from the Ashe County 911 Dispatch, Cooper was served with an extraditable warrant out of Broward County. Deputies placed Cooper under arrest and transported him to the Ashe County Sheriff’s Office after medical clearance from the Ashe Memorial Hospital. Cooper was charged with felony extradition/fugitive other state, felony possession of firearm by felon, felony possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana up to one-half ounce. Cooper was placed under a No Bond. In North Carolina, a no-bond means a judge has

Crumpler, NC · 2d

WJHL

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Town of Marion names Grand Marshal of Christmas parade

MARION, Va. (WJHL) — The Town of Marion has named the Grand Marshal of the Marion Christmas Parade. Community leader Harry Howe will serve as the Grand Marshal, according to Ken Heath with the Town of Marion. Heath said Howe has served the community and beyond for decades, through ministry, healthcare and emergency response. Howe […]

Marion, VA · 15h

The Carroll News

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Blown tire leads to highway fatality

Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal single vehicle crash that occurred Thursday Oct. 29, 2026 at 7:33p.m. on Interstate 81 at the 68-mile marker in Wythe County. Bruce A. Layman was traveling northbound on Interstate 81 in his 2000 GMC C7 truck when his tire blew out, causing him to lose control and drive into the median. The truck then crossed the southbound lanes on Interstate 81, struck the guardrail, overturned and went over an embankment before coming to rest along the treeline. Bruce A. Layman, 60, of Wirtz, Va., died at the scene. Layman was wearing a seatbelt. The crash remains under investigation.

Wythe County, VA · 1d

The Carroll News

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Galax woman dies in Skyline Highway crash

Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Friday Oct. 30, 2026 at 4:30p.m. on Skyline Highway (Route 89) in Grayson County. Thirty five year old William B. Earp of Galax was driving southbound in the 3100 block of Skyline Highway in a 2020 Ford Escape when traffic slowed causing him to lose control and slide sideways into the northbound lane of the highway. A 2006 Peterbilt 379 tractor trailer traveling northbound collided with the Escape resulting in the death of 34 year old Jasmine L. Benbow of Galax, who was sitting on the passenger seat but not wearing a seat belt. The driver, William B. Earp and as well as a juvenile passenger, suffered serious injuries in the wreck. The crash remains under investigation though charges are said to be pending. The driver of the tractor trailer, 43 year old Larry J. Carpenter of Elkin, N.C., suffered minor injuries in the wreck.

Grayson County, VA · 1d

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You Haven’t Truly Tasted Virginia Until You’ve Tried The Battered Hot Dogs At This Roadside Stand

Somewhere between the rolling hills of Southwest Virginia and the best meal you’ll have all year, there’s a red-roofed roadside stand in Marion with a very important question painted across the front of it. “got Dip Dogs?” it asks, in bold white letters on a red background.

Marion, VA · 1d

wataugaonline.com

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North Wilkesboro Man Charged With Impersonating Law Enforcement Officer

WILKES COUNTY, N.C. — A North Wilkesboro man is charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer after he allegedly followed another motorist for several miles along a Wilkes County road and then claimed to be an undercover officer. Gabriel Dean Miller, 49, of North Wilkesboro, was arrested and charged...

North Wilkesboro, NC · 23h

Ashe Post & Times

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West Jefferson considers zoning change for short-term rental

WEST JEFFERSON — Town planning board members recommended reclassifying property at the corner of Hice Avenue and Hamilton Street from a conditional use district to a community shopping district on Nov. 3. Town officials said that Jerrita Roark plans to develop the property into an Airbnb short-term rental. Her proposal envisions a two-story building with a residence above a lower-unit business. Town Clerk Rebecca Eldreth said the affected property is within a former provision for the Jefferson Station condominium development. She also said that town officials are trying to “cycle out” the conditional district classification. West Jefferson aldermen will hold a public hearing about the planning board’s recommendation before its Dec. 7 monthly meeting. In other town business, aldermen appointed former volunteer firefighter Matt Lambert as West Jefferson Fire Department’s new assistant chief on Nov. 2. “He’s doing a great job,” Mayor Rusty Barr said. “They (the fire department) are doing a great job for the town; we maintained our recent fire rating at 5S. That should keep insurance rates lower within a five-minute response time of the department.” Barr said the West Jefferson fire district also has many water points, streams, and ponds for quickly extinguishing fires near property.

West Jefferson, NC · 2d

thecarrollnews.com

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Wytheville Concert Series Presents Broadway and Opera’s Greatest Hits!

On Friday, November 13 at 7:00p.m. St. John’s Episcopal Church will host a concert featuring New York City tenor, Michael Nim, violinist and violist Kevin and Bryan Matheson and pianist Melia Garber. They will present arias from some of the most famous operas and musicals including Carmen, Tosca, South Pacific and West Side Story.

Wytheville, VA · 2d

WFXR

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Wytheville special education students receive new guitars

WYTHEVILLE, Va. (WFXR)- The nonprofit Free Guitars for Kids (FG4K) gifted guitars to 14 special education students in Wytheville. The students, from enCircle’s Wytheville Minnick School, received their instruments during a special giveaway on Thursday, November 5. enCircle Minnick Schools are special education day schools serving students from ages five to 22. “We are so […]

Wytheville, VA · 2d

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George Wythe defeats Giles 33-15 in Senior Night showdown

George Wythe celebrated Senior Night with a 33-15 victory over Giles on Friday, pulling away in the second half to secure the win over the Spartans. The matchup renewed a rivalry that saw the two teams split their meetings last season, with the Maroons defeating the Spartans in the postseason.

Wytheville, VA · 2d