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Washington County, Va. Sheriff’s Office: Missing juvenile found safe
Update: Stanley has been located safely, according to an update from the Washington County, Virginia Sheriff’s Office. GLADE SPRING, Va. (WJHL) — The Washington County, Virginia Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help in locating a missing juvenile who was last seen in Glade Spring. According to a release from the sheriff’s office, Madison […]
Woman charged with attempted murder after allegedly ramming State Police patrol car
WYTHEVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - One woman is in custody on several charges, including attempted capital murder, following a crash with a patrol car, followed by a chase. Kati Louise Villoch, 27 of Wytheville, was arrested Thursday morning. Wytheville Police say an investigation began Wednesday, May 8, when officers were called...
Brother, sister arrested after Marion, Va. shootings
MARION, Va. (WJHL) — A brother and sister were arrested on May 3 after police say two Friday shootings in Marion, Virginia were related. According to a spokesperson for the City of Marion, the Marion Police Department (MPD) and deputies with the Smyth County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of the Marion Farmers Market […]
Teacher pay raises imminent following Russell Co. school closures
RUSSELL COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – The Russell County Board of Education approved the closure of Swords Creek Elementary and Copper Creek Elementary schools on Tuesday. The schools will close at the end of this school year. Division Superintendent Kimberly Hooker said it was tough to reach the decision, and all options were discussed in order […]
Baseball Recap: Chilhowie extends home winning streak to 11
Chilhowie entered their tilt with Northwood with 13 consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 14. Everything went their way against the Northwood Panthers on Friday as they made off with a 14-2 victory. Considering Chilhowie has won 12 contests by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Planned road closure in Tazewell Virginia for local prom
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — A road in Tazewell County will be closed to traffic for most of the day on Saturday, May 11, 2024. According to a post on the Town of Tazewell’s Facebook page, Main Street in Tazewell, Virginia will be closed from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024 for […]
Marion's Lincoln Theatre celebrates 20 years since reopening
MARION, Va (WCYB) — The Lincoln Theatre in Marion is celebrating a major milestone. The theater was originally opened on July 1st of 1929. It closed down several years late, In 2004 the theater reopened it's doors to the public and has been hosting performances ever since. To celebrate...
Two men arrested in Tazewell County due to violation of probation
BLUEFIELD, VA (WVNS) — Two men were arrested after search warrants were executed in the Bluefield area of Tazewell County. According to the Bluefield, Virginia Police Department, at around 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, officers with the police department helped Tazewell County deputies find Scott Johnson, who was wanted out of Tazewell County. […]
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