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North lane cleared after crash on I-81 in Wythe County
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – VDOT reports the north lane has been cleared after a crash on I-81 in Wythe County. – WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Transportation says there is currently a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 81 North near mile marker 73.3 in Wythe County. The right northbound shoulder […]
Ashe County arrest reports
The following information was provided by the Ashe County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. May 7 Megan L. Maze, 27, of Fleetwood, was charged with failure to appear on charges of misdemeanor larceny, simple possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving with a revoked license and fictitious/altered registration card/tag. Maze is...
Glade Spring weather warning system tests may happen Thursday afternoon
GLADE SPRING, Va. (WCYB) — Officials in Glade Spring are alerting residents that they may hear tests of the town's weather warning system on Thursday afternoon. The installation is currently ongoing. Multiple audible tests may be heard Thursday from noon to 5 p.m. The town plans to release more...
Karson Walters shows promise in rookie year
Although she has been riding horses for less than a year, Karson Walters is already showing signs of becoming a talented competitor. The cowgirl from Chilhowie — with strong ties to this area — started riding last fall at the age of 10 and since February has been a part of the Billingsway rodeo team of Wythe County. Over the past three months, she has competed in several rodeos and events, doing very well. ...
Man arrested after truck theft in Tazewell County
UPDATE: Thursday, May 16, 2024 @ 3:50 p.m. | A man was charged on Thursday, May 16, 2024, for the theft of a truck in Tazewell County. According to the Tazewell Police Department, 27-year-old Derick Lee Wallace, of North Tazewell, was charged with the May 15, 2024 burglary to Ramey Automotive on Gov. G. C. […]
Highland Camerata to present Spring Concerts
The Highland Camerata announces its spring concerts to be held on Friday, May 17, at 7:30 P.M. and on Sunday, May 19 at 3:30 P.M. in Independence, VA, at the Historic 1908 Courthouse. The program consists of a wide variety of musical selections including the well know traditional spiritual, Old Time Religion, Samuel Barber’s arrangement of Sure On This Shining Night, the much loved folk song Shenandoah, and Roger Emerson’s version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow. The Highland Camerata is delighted to have Imade Igodan,...
Ashe County health inspections
The following information was provided by Appalachian Health Care. Restaurants and food stands are inspected one to four times per year, based on risk frequency, and institutional food service facilities are inspected four times per year. To view the full inspection report for inspected establishments, visit AppHealthCare’s website and search for a facility by name. If you have questions about a specific inspection report, call AppHealthCare Environmental Health offices in Alleghany (336) 372-5641, Ashe (336) 246-3356, Watauga (828) 264-4995. ...
Twin County Hospital earns "A" grade from The Leapfrog Group
GALAX—Twin County Regional Healthcare on May 1 earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries, and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.
Valley Women’s Clinic opens in Wytheville
WYTHEVILLE, Va – Access to pregnancy services just got a little easier in Wytheville with the opening of Valley Women’s Clinic. The clinic offers free initial services for unexpected pregnancies. They offer pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and STI testing for those without a physician. They told us in rural...
East Nash Grass, Amanda Cook Band open summer concert series
GALAX, VA — East Nash Grass kicks off the Blue Ridge Music Center’s Deep Roots, Many Voices: Summer Outdoor Concert Series at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 25, in the venue’s outdoor amphitheater on the Blue Ridge Parkway just south of Galax. The Amanda Cook Band will open the show. “East Nash Grass came by its name and reputation honestly, with its members honing their performance chops night after night on the tiny stage of Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge on Nashville’s east side,” concert organizers said. ...
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 […]
Wytheville Police remembers fallen officers during National Police Week
WYTHEVILLE, Va. (WSET) — May 12 through May 18 marks National Police Week, and the Wytheville Police Department is honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. WPD said it is also celebrating the dedication of its department. "With a combined 400 years of experience, our officers are committed...
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