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Teen vandal at a KOA and his mother ended up behind bars
An alleged teen vandal at a KOA and his mother both ended up behind bars. It all cut loose in Wytheville, Virginia, after the accused 15-year-old boy was nailed in a security camera photo. Police were called to the Wytheville, Virginia, KOA March 28 on a vandalism call. It may...
“Mawmaw, I thought I was going to die.” Family of student hospitalized during alleged assault speaks out
IVANHOE, Va. (WDBJ) - A local elementary school student was flown to a hospital after her family says she was brutally attacked at school. The family spoke with WDBJ7 exclusively to share the story with hopes to put an end to bullying. Laken Blevins has always enjoyed school and never...
Town of Marion searching for connections to original Mountain Dew recipe
MARION, Va. (WCYB) — The town of Marion is celebrating what we now know as Mountain Dew, 63 years after a resident invented it there. Bill Jones came up with the formula at what used to be the Tip Bottling Company in Marion. Now, the town is working to...
Galax receives $3 million for improvements to emergency communications
GALAX, Va. – Senator Mark Warner announced a multi-million dollar investment for first responders in Galax, Grayson County, and Carroll County. Emergency departments in Grayson County, Carroll County and Galax have been using the same radios for 35 years. “The age of the equipment means there’s not readily available...
Galax man to stand trial for April 2023 shooting
GALAX, Va. (WDBJ) - A Galax man’s trial begins Monday for charges in connection to an April 2023 shooting. Tyrus David Miller, 23, is accused of second-degree murder and will stand trial at the Carroll County Circuit Court. According to the Galax Police Department, officers responded to reports of...
Police: Person hit, killed by train in Marion
MARION, Va. (WJHL) – The Marion Police Department is investigating after a person was hit and killed by a train. According to a news release from Marion town spokesperson Ken Heath, officers responded to the train tracks near the Church Street bridge Wednesday morning. Marion Police Chief John Clair reported the person struck by the […]
Bluefield and Beckley Area McDonald’s Adds Some Southern Flare to the McCrispy™ Sandwich
BLUEFIELD AND BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVDN) – A year-round McDonald’s fan favorite can be hard to beat; unless you are adding bold, creamy and spicy Cajun ranch sauce to the McCrispy™ sandwich. Starting April 22, the Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy™ will be available at participating Bluefield and Beckley area locations for a limited time. The Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy™ features southern-style fried chicken, Cajun ranch sauce, applewood smoked […] The post Bluefield and Beckley Area McDonald’s Adds Some Southern Flare to the McCrispy™ Sandwich appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Craft Memorial Library helps kids plant trees for Earth Day
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — The Craft Memorial Library in Mercer County gave local kids the chance to celebrate Earth Day by beautifying their own communities on Monday, April 22, 2024. In partnership with Neighborhood Forest, Craft Memorial Library in Bluefield held an event with the goal of putting plants in the hands of kids. More […]
House not damaged following mower fire, Galax fire crews say
(WSET) — The Galax Fire Department said there was a mower fire at a residence on Friday. Firefighters said that they were dispatched at 10:25 a.m., for a mower fire at the residence directly beside their firehouse. Needless to say, the response time for this one was pretty quick....
Wildlife officials confirm Tazewell Co. deer had chronic wasting disease
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — An adult male deer harvested in Tazewell County, Virginia in November has been confirmed as the county’s first case of chronic wasting disease (CWD). According to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR), the deer was taken to a taxidermist in December. The department obtained a sample from the deer […]
Marion seeking help securing Mountain Dew historic marker
MARION, Va. (WJHL) — The Town of Marion wants to secure a historic marker recognizing the town’s connection to Mountain Dew, but it needs the public’s help. The town is looking to apply for a Virginia Historic Marker acknowledging Bill Jones who, according to town leaders, acquired the recipe, reformulated it, and sold it to […]
Library of Virginia On the Go Headed to Smyth County
SMYTH Co., Va. (WDBJ) - The Library of Virginia is traveling this spring to share the love of learning with others. LVA On the Go will be at the Marion branch of the Smyth County library on Saturday, April 20. The mobile programming van got its start last year during...
Three Former Area Residents Indicted in Murder of Mississippi Businessman Kirby Carpenter
Jeffrey and Karen Spence, along with their daughter, Caitlin, have each been indicted on one count of conspiracy, two counts of larceny, and one count of capital murder. Carpenter was found shot to death outside his home near Booneville, Mississippi on December 2, 2022. U.S. Marshals arrested Caitlin Spence on...
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