Wythe County man sent to prison for beating, killing wife
Charles Lee “Joey” Spain Jr. is two people in one body, his defense attorney argued.
Wytheville officers probe four-vehicle fire at A+ Rentals
On Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 12:08 a.m., Wytheville police, fire and rescue personnel were dispatched to several vehicles on fire at 800 E. Main St., Roses Shopping Center.
Former Bland County daycare worker sent to jail for child endangerment
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Central Church plans Make a Splash for Jesus event on Aug. 11
Central Church is once again providing a special event for children of all ages on Sunday, August 11, beginning at 2 p.m. in their Central Park (five miles east of Bland one half mile south of East Bluegrass Trail). A variety of fun and inspiring activities are planned with most promising th…
Wythe County felon accused of assault, gun charges
Accused of threatening a man and a woman, and shooting a motorcycle, a Wythe County felon is being held without bond on new charges.
Wytheville man convicted of sexually abusing 80-year-old woman
Convicted of sexually abusing an 80-year-old woman in the Alzheimer’s ward of a Wytheville nursing home, a local man was placed on supervised probation on Thursday and must register as a sex offender.
Galax man's body recovered from New River in Wythe County
After combing the New River for three days with boats, drones, sonar and a helicopter, police said they recovered the body of a Galax man who disappeared on Monday evening while swimming near the Jackson Ferry Bridge.
Wytheville PD sponsors National Night Out event
The Wytheville Police Department is throwing a party and you’re invited.
First responders search for Wythe County drowning victim
First responders were back out on the New River on Tuesday looking for the body of a man believed to have drown on Monday evening.
Bland County motorist charged with second DWI in July
A Bland County driver who’s already awaiting trial on one DWI charge, was arrested again on July 24 after police said he hit another motorist while under the influence.
Revamped Ager Park now open in Wythe
A multi-year project at Wythe County’s Ager Park has kids in a playful mood. The community gathered with County leaders Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the completion of Phase 2 of playground upgrades.
Pennington honored as Deputy Treasurer of the Year
Assistant Town of Wytheville Treasurer Angela Pennington was recently honored as the 2024 Deputy Treasurer of the Year at the Treasurers’ Association of Virginia’s (TAV) Annual Conference in Falls Church.
State police investigate Rocky Gap deaths
State police are continuing to investigate the deaths of two people who were found earlier this month inside a Rocky Gap building.
Former BCC officer facing child p*rn charges
Accused of possessing and distributing child p*rnography, a former Bland Correctional Center officer waived his West Virginia preliminary hearing last week.
Fries man charged with manslaughter in fatal Wytheville wreck
Accused of causing a fatal multi-vehicle crash last December in Wytheville, a Fries man was indicted Monday on an involuntary manslaughter charge.
Marion's Second Friday ArtWalk to feature Chase Altizer in concert.
An Appalachian multi-instrumentalist and composer will perform for the July 12 Second Friday ArtWalk at Marion’s Appalachian Spirit Gallery.
History hunter: The legacy of John M. Johnson
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Fries man charged with manslaughter in fatal Wytheville wreck
Accused of causing a fatal multi-vehicle crash last December in Wytheville, a Fries man was indicted Monday on an involuntary manslaughter charge.
Four facing drug charges after Wythe County searches
Caught up in what police called “Operation Firecracker,” four suspects, all with prior drug arrests, are awaiting trial on more drug charges after deputies executed July 3 search warrants and reported finding guns, illegal narcotics and cash.
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July 4: Taking it to the (downtown) streets in Wytheville
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