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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...
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....
Lootpress Meet the Candidate Questionnaires sent to candidates
(LOOTPRESS) – Lootpress Meet the Candidate Questionnaires have been sent out to candidates running for municipal, county, and state offices. Questionnaires were sent via email to candidates within counties in the Oak Hill, Beckley, Bluefield DMA: Fayette, Greenbrier, McDowell, Mercer, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers, and Wyoming. Judicial candidates have been excluded from the questionnaires due to the neutrality they must maintain. The […]
Wythe arena season opener this weekend
While several of the team’s riders have already enjoyed competition this year, the season will actually begin this weekend (April 19-20) for Billingsway Arena in Wythe County. Full rodeos with emphasis on the youth riders will be held Friday night beginning at 7 and Saturday night beginning at 6. Most of the major rodeo events will be staged including mutton busting, calf riding, chute dogging, calf roping, breakaway roping, goat...
Two Mercer County men face prison after police find hundreds of pills during traffic stop
FAYETTE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Two Mercer County men are facing prison time after police located hundreds of pills while searching a vehicle during a traffic stop. Deron Adolph Yarrell, 27, of Bluefield, has been convicted of possession and conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute fentanyl, oxymorphone, cocaine and tramadol, according to a news release from the Fayette County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
Here's how to see a comet this week in the sky
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Have you ever seen a comet? It may be difficult, but there is at least a chance to spot it in the night sky this week. It's called "Comet 12P / Pons-Brooks", and it will be faintly visible if you know where to look. Where and...
Marion band director earns regional teacher of the year honor
MARION, Va. (WJHL) — A Marion Senior High School teacher has been named regional teacher of the year. The Virginia Department of Education tapped band director Andy Holmes for the 2025 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year for District 7. Holmes has been a teacher and mentor at Marion High for two years. “Mr. Holmes […]
VSP: Abingdon motorcyclist dies in I-77 crash
BLAND COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash on Interstate 77 in Bland County that left an Abingdon man dead Sunday. Virginia State Police reported a 2011 Harley Davidson HARLX1200 was traveling northbound on I-77 near mile marker 56 at 3 p.m. The motorcycle veered off the interstate on the right […]
Wind played pivotal role in Sugar Grove wildfire, officials say
SHAWSVILLE, Va. – We are still under a burn ban through the rest of April and this weekend, we got another example of why. A brush fire in Shawsville burned more than 260 acres, forcing the evacuation of some homes. “The wind conditions were horrible that day,” said Billy...
Leath fires no-hitter against Galax
The dust had barely settled on the Thursday night 2-1 thrilling victory at Radford when Carroll County head Coach Rick Nester filled out his lineup card for the Galax tilt in Hillsville. The veteran coach penned in Emma Leath to bat second and head out to the pitching circle and his senior didn’t disappoint. Ten strikeouts and no hits later, Carroll County toppled Galax 3-0 to move to 11-0 on the season. ...
7th Southern Technical Conference Held at Bluefield State University
BLUEFIELD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – More than 50 professional engineers along with engineering technology students and faculty from Bluefield State University (BSU) took part in the seventh annual Southern Technical Conference at Bluefield State University. The Conference was hosted by the BSU student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and was sponsored by […]
Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office looking for three wanted men
TAZEWELL COUNTY, VA (WVNS) — The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about the identities of three men. The Sheriff’s Office did not release the reason the men were being sought. If you know of their identities or their whereabouts, you are urged to contact 1st Lieutenant Chuck McNerlin at 275-988-1154, or call call […]
Mountain Lynx seeks input on proposed transit route changes
The transit service will host an open house April 23 to gather input on proposed route and schedule changes in Galax. The post Mountain Lynx seeks input on proposed transit route changes appeared first on Cardinal News.
Hall of Fame inductions, Earth Day, Derby Day, & More in Marion, Virginia
Ken Heath with the Town of Marion, stopped by today to get us ready for so may fun and exciting events taking place in "America's Coolest Hometown"! Check out the video to find out more about everything coming up in Marion! For more information go to marionva.org.
Cavs cruise past Galax, James River
Ben Phillips cranked out three hits and earned the win on the mound Friday as Carroll County’s baseball team defeated Galax 11-1 at Bill Worrell Field in Hillsville. Phillips gave up one hit and no runs in two innings of work to get the win, while he went a perfect 3-for-3 with an RBI at the plate. Gage Nicholson drove in two runs on one hit, while Britt Berrier ripped two doubles, scored three times and drove in a pair of ruins. ...
Bluefield University is ending the on-campus nursing program
BLUEFIELD, VA (WVNS) — Bluefield University will be ending their on-campus Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Bluefield University made a statement that said while members of Bluefield University do not want to see the programs end, after consideration from the Bluefield University Board of Trustees it was recommended to close on-campus Bachelor of Science […]
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