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Fire destroys business in Carroll County
— CARROLL COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Hillsville Fire Department says several crews were dispatched to a commercial structure fire in Dugspur on Saturday afternoon. The department says the call came in on June 3 around 5:20 p.m. for a fire on the corner of Floyd Pike and Hunters Ridge Road. Over nine departments, along with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office and Virginia State Police were called to the scene.
All occupants accounted for after Carroll County fire
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Hillsville Fire Department and Carroll County Fire-Rescue responded to reports of a structure fire Saturday around 5:21 p.m. at the corner of Floyd Pike and Hunters Ridge Road. According to firefighters, all occupants were able to exit the building. The cause of the fire has...
Tazewell County, Va. duo charged after child suffers rodent bites
TAZEWELL, Va. (WJHL) — Authorities say charges have been filed against a Tazewell County couple after an infant was taken to a hospital with rodent bites. Selina Coleman, 20, and Michael Wayne Stevenson, 38, were charged with multiple counts of child endangerment and child abuse and neglect with serious injury, according to the Tazewell County […]
Two Dead in Dublin Shooting
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office has identified two people found shot to death in Dublin Tuesday. Authorities said at around 6:20 p.m., the sheriff’s office responded to 5997 Wilderness Road Lot 28 in Dublin in reference to a report of multiple gunshots with potentially two victims inside the residence.
Two dead after shooting incident on Wilderness Road in Pulaski County, authorities say
PULASKI COUNTY, Va. – An investigation is underway after two were pronounced dead with gunshot wounds at a residence in Pulaski County Tuesday, according to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said at around 6:20 p.m., the sheriff’s office responded to 5997 Wilderness Road Lot 28 in Dublin...
Isis Wallace sentenced to 50 years in prison for murder of 13-year-old
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — On Friday, June 2, 2023, Isis Wallace was sentenced to 50 years in prison for two charges stemming from the March 2022 murder of a 13-year-old girl in the Bluefield area of Mercer County. Wallace was officially sentenced to 10 years in prison for the...
Vehicle crash on I-81 in Pulaski County cleared
PULASKI COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — According to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), drivers traveling along Interstate 81 South in Pulaski County can expect delays due to a vehicle crash on June 3. VDOT reports the incident occurred at mile marker 97, near the Newbern area. At this time...
Randolph Park Fire Update
On Friday, May 26, 2023, the Evelyn Alexander Waterpark and pool facility at Randolph Park caught fire. This loss has severely impacted the ability to operate the waterpark complex safely and will prevent the county from providing numerous community programs at the complex for the 2023 season. In light of...
Marion man accused of wounding Walmart worker with machete
MARION, Va. (WJHL) – A Marion man was arrested Thursday after police found him with a machete after an alleged attack. According to a release from the Marion Police Department, officers were called to the Smyth Valley Shopping Center in the 1100 block of North Main Street around 8:15 a.m. due to a man with […]
Noah’s Ark Daycare cited for eight violations, months before 2-year-old goes missing
CARROLL COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — Just three months after receiving eight code violations from the Virginia Department of Social Services (DSS), a 2-year-old boy went missing from the Noah’s Ark Daycare Center in Hillsville on June 1. Around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office was...
39th Annual Cole Chevy Mountain Festival is here
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — A popular carnival is back in Bluefield. The 39th annual Cole Chevy Mountain Festival opened at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023 along Stadium Drive. The Festival will run through Sunday, June 11th and features rides and attractions as well as other events. The quiet carnival event is also returning […]
Pulaski Parks and Rec find plan to host summer activities after pool fire
DUBLIN, Va. – Pulaski summer camp kids will have another place to enjoy other activities after a major pool house burned down. Leaders say they will work with Claytor Lake State Park to make sure kids have water recreational activities. They say about 160 kids used the pool house...
Where’d summer go?! Sunday to be much cooler than Saturday
ROANOKE, Va. – Saturday felt, looked and sounded like summer due to the combination of heat and storms. Check out this picture from Ethan in Dublin of the hail that fell during one of the stronger cells. We won’t see many - if any - storms Sunday, thanks to...
Pinpoint Weather: An Average Week Ahead
Tonight will remain cloudy with areas of patchy fog in the NRV and Highlands. Temperatures will be in the 60s and 50s. Monday temperatures will be warmer and close to normal for the date with lows in the 50s and highs in the 70s to lower 80s. There is a slight chance of isolated showers […]
Mercer County tire collections through the summer
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Getting rid of excess garbage is hugely important. That’s why, in Mercer County, the first Friday of every month from March through November a free tire disposal for the community is available. The disposal is held from 9 a.m. until two in the afternoon at the Mercer County Landfill in Princeton. […]
Missing 2-year-old found after three-hour search
Chuck Edwards of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office confers with members of the Virginia State Police and other law enforcement agents as a Virginia State Police helicopter awaits to take off to search for the missing two-year-old child. Members of the Virginia State Police line up volunteers for a...
Massive Yard Sale
204 Lagrange Street, Pulaski, Saturday – 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday – 1 to 6 p.m. Name brand baby, kids, adult clothes and shoes, toys (a lot brand new), power tools, Craftsman push mower, weed eater, home decor, craft items, holiday decorations and much more. Stop on by!
Mercer County Animal Shelter hosts “Hello Summer” adoption event
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — There’s nothing quite as fun as taking your dog to the park during the summer, but if you don’t have a four legged companion quite yet, one local shelter is making it a little easier to welcome that new family member this summer. Mercer County Animal Shelter is offering specials during […]
VDOT: Interstate 81 projects taking place in Southwest Virginia
Work is underway on varying sections of Interstate 81 for maintenance, lane closures will result. A truck climbing lane will be added to Interstate northbound near Mile Marker 39 in Smyth County. VDOT (Virginia Department of Transportation) says the roadway shoulder is closed for construction; drivers need to pay attention to work zone signs.
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