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GRAYSON COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Grayson County Commonwealth's Attorney Office has determined that no criminal charges will be sought against a homeowner for their actions in a December 2022 home invasion. This comes after the office reviewed evidence from the Sheriff's Office investigation into a home invasion leading...

ELK CREEK, Va. – A Grayson County homeowner won’t be facing charges after fatally shooting an intruder last December, according to the Grayson County Commonwealth’s Attorney. As we reported previously, on Dec. 6, 2022, an intruder was fatally shot by a homeowner in Grayson County after trying...

ELK CREEK — A homeowner who fatally shot a person who broke into their home last year acted in self defense, according to the Grayson County Commonwealth Attorney's Office. Commonwealth's Attorney Brandon R. Boyles released a statement on March 29 announcing that no criminal charges will be sought against the homeowner after reviewing evidence obtained during a now completed investigation by the Grayson County Sheriff's Department.

Do you love horseback riding? If so, I've got good news. Abingdon, Virginia is a great destination for horseback riding enthusiasts. With its rolling hills, lush forests, and scenic views, Abingdon is home to a number of trails that are good for both beginner and experienced riders. Whether you're looking for an invigorating trail ride or a leisurely trot through the countryside, you'll find something to suit your needs in Abingdon.

Five occupants of an Abingdon home, along with three animals were able to safely escape a blaze that left the home a total loss. Firefighters from Abingdon responded to the fire early Wednesday morning on Longview Drive and say the fire apparently started in bathroom wall heater. The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced family.

CRESTON - Sheriff B. Phil Howell is saddened to announce the death of an individual in a house fire on Sunday, March 26. At approximately 9:50 a.m., a member of the Creston Fire Department called Ashe County 911 Dispatch to report a house fire on West Peak Road in Creston. Creston Fire Department responded and arrived on scene to find a fully engulfed home. Despite the great efforts in extinguishing...

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. March 20 Matthew N. Jordan, 34, of West Jefferson, was charged with probation violation. Jordan is currently being held at the Ashe County Detention Center under a $25,000 cash bond. Angelica...

ABINGDON, Va. — Energy development initiatives in Southwest Virginia got the formal OK Thursday with a few pen strokes. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin made a second public stop in the region at the Energy DELTA (Discovery, Education, Learning & Technology Accelerator) Lab facility in Abingdon to sign sets of corresponding General Assembly House and Senate bills authorizing or funding parts of the administration’s “all-of-the-above” energy plan for energy source development.

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect traffic conditions. WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — Motorists in Washington County, Virginia experienced delays on Interstate 81 near Meadowview due to a tractor-trailer crash on Wednesday. According to VDOT’s 511 Traffic website, as of 1:30 p.m., the north left shoulder, left lane and right shoulder near […]

(TDA press release) The Tennessee Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service are proposing an aerial application of spongy moth mating pheromone in Johnson County this spring. Formerly known as gypsy moth, spongy moth populations have surged in East Tennessee. Surveys conducted in 2022 detected significant...

GRAYSON COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The second annual Legends of Grayson Old-Timer Weekend is March 31-April 1. The event promotes Grayson County’s long history of old-time musicians, and this year’s show celebrates honorees “Uncle Wade Ward” and Donna Correll. The event will be at the Historic...

Johnson County’s first responders, which include law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and emergency management, have been hard at work doing their duty and saving lives while also working on new ways to ensure that they are better trained, better staffed, and better prepared to keep the community safe.

ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) — An Abingdon home on Longview Drive is a total loss after an early morning fire Wednesday. Fire Chief Tim Estes with the Abingdon Fire Department (AFD) told News Channel 11 the fire started in a bathroom from a wall heater. All occupants, five people and three animals, were able to escape […]

The following is a list of upcoming events in Ashe County. All times and dates are subject to change. If you have an event you would like added to the calendar, email event details to nathan.ham@ashepostandtimes.com by 5 p.m. on Friday. March 30 Ashe County Republican Women Luncheon — The Ashe County Republican Women will hold its monthly Luncheon Meeting on Thursday, March 30 at 11:30 a.m. at the Tavern...

On Thursday, March 23, the Tennessee National Guard brought a bright blue trailer and parked it behind the Johnson County Health Department building from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The inside of the trailer includes a closet, bed, desk, and even a mock bathroom with a toilet and sink containing the Tennessee National Guard’s ‘Stashed Away’ Exhibit, which resembles a teenager’s room.

A creek runs through Mountain City and cuts across the whole town, wandering through fields of cows and the meadows that line the roads. And, since the creek is a constant feature gracing Johnson County’s landscape, those who see it daily may not notice the subtle transformations occurring to the composition of the creek bed.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s football program recently became the first to offer Jordan Glover and Tyler Richmond of Southern Durham High School. Glover, a rising senior, is a defensive back who can play cornerback or safety. He measures at 6-foot-3 and 180 pounds. Richmond is a rising junior who plays outside linebacker/edge rusher. Richmond is 6-foot-3 and 230 pounds.

The popular car show is returning to Main Street. The event was on the agenda during the recent city council meeting to be considered by members. Starting at 5 pm on the first Friday in April, downtown will come alive with a variety of vehicles, from all styles and ages.

BOONE — Watauga Medical Center has officially started seeing patients at the new Schaefer Family Patient Care Tower. Rob Hudspeth, president of the Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation and senior vice president for system advancement for ARHS, gave an exclusive tour of the new patient tower to the Watauga Democrat. The 48-bed tower features bigger patient rooms, significant technology improvements and more convenient waiting rooms. ...

The Watauga County Board of Education will hold a special called meeting to conduct preliminary interviews with Superintendent semi-finalists in closed session. That meeting will take place on Thursday April 13th at Watauga High School. No action will be taken.