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Two legs of Triple Crown to be run in May
May is certainly a great time for horse lovers with two of America’s biggest equine events occurring this month — the Kentucky Derby May 4 and the Preakness two weeks later, the first two legs of the Triple Crown. However, there is a fair amount of events in our area as well. The North Carolina High School Rodeo Association, which has Aspyn Crockett of Hillsville as a member, takes center...
Public schools, colleges develop 'Teachers for Tomorrow'
On April 18, Wytheville Community College (WCC) and leaders from Galax, Bland, Carroll, Grayson and Wythe public schools, and Emory & Henry College met to sign an agreement for the “Teachers for Tomorrow 1+1+2 Program.”. WCC recently signed a similar agreement with Smyth County Public Schools and Emory &...
Edward Arthur Douglas Hill
age 69 of Barren Springs in Wythe County, died Saturday April 27, 2024 at Lewis Gale Hospital – Pulaski. All services will be private. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski. 540-980-1700.
Wytheville man arrested for possession and selling illegal drugs
WYTHEVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - A Wytheville man has been arrested for the possession and selling of illegal drugs, according to the Wythe County Sheriff’s Office. Tuesday, members of the Wythe County Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force and Tactical Team executed a search warrant at a residence on West Monroe St. in the Town of Wytheville. Deputies seized 341 grams of Methamphetamine, 14 grams of Cocaine, and 223 grams of Psilocybin Mushrooms. In addition, $5,986 was also seized from the home and vehicle.
Meth, cocaine, & mushrooms, seized during search in Wytheville, man in custody
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — A man from Wytheville is facing several charges after authorities allegedly discovered several illegal drugs including methamphetamine and cocaine in his home on April 23. On Tuesday, the Wythe County Sheriff’s Office said the Drug Task Force and Tactical Team served a search warrant...
Deputies seize meth, cocaine from Wytheville home; 1 arrested
WYTHEVILLE, Va. (WSET) — A Wythe County man is facing criminal charges after officials found drugs in his home. On Tuesday, April 23rd, Gary Edward McKinney Jr. was arrested and faces many charges concerning the Possession and Sale of Illegal Narcotics. The Wythe County Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force...
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