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August 07, 2008
Appalachian Trail killer’s death ruled accidental
Randall Lee Smith drove off from the murder scene in a stolen vehicle, then lost control, flipped, and crashed.
Man drowns in New River
Pulaski County deputies say the man was fishing near the trestle on Hazel Hollow Road
August 06, 2008
Roadwork to cause lane closures on I-77 in Wythe Co.
During the overnight hours Wednesday through Friday (August 6-8), there will be lane closures northbound on I-77 between Milepost 29 and Exit 32 due to the installation of overhead signs
August 05, 2008
Kids kick off Old Fiddler’s Convention
The hills are alive with the sound of bluegrass music!
Conference looks at campus threats
At VCU event, officials say lockdowns and alerts can be impractical at colleges
August 04, 2008
Local family worried after their dog is shot
Moose is a young yellow lab that will have surgery in the next couple of days.
August 03, 2008
“Explore Your Dream Kitchen” at Virginia Tech August 6-8th
Explore Your Dream Kitchen, a two-day workshop offered in Virginia Tech’s Center for Real Life Kitchen Design, will be offered Aug. 6 through Aug. 8, 2008.
August 01, 2008
73rd Annual Old Fiddler’s Convention
The 73rd Annual Old Fiddler’s Convention in Galax kicks off on Monday.
DEQ study indicates bacteria problems in Wythe Co. creek
DEQ identified three sections of Cripple Creek in need of intervention
Preparing for Old Fiddler’s Convention in Galax
The massive six-day festival and cultural phenomenon begins Monday this year
July 31, 2008
Local police officer retires, heads to Iraq
After 27 years of fighting crime in Wytheville, a local police officer turns in his badge to help troops fight the war in iraq.
Tractor trailer accident backs up traffic on I-81
A tractor trailer accident that happened this morning on Interstate 81 caused traffic delays well into the afternoon.
NRV mall back-to-school shopping spree contest
How would you like to win $250 for your back-to-school shopping and appear in fashion ad? Thanks to a contest at the NRV Mall in Christiansburg you can have both!
I-81 blocked near Wytheville
Accident scene now clear. All lanes back open.
July 30, 2008
Make-over of Radford’s Arnheim shifts to windows
Earlier this year, workers put on a new roof. Now, the home received a grant to fix the windows.
Serial killer database gives insight to criminal minds
Mike Aamodt teaches a forensic psychology class at Radford University. He has a unique tool to help him understand the minds of some of the world’s worst killers.
New sports complex opens in Montgomery County
The new complex has state of the art lights, fencing and a brand new field to match.
Storage units broken into in Wythe County
Deputies say a man was videotaped attempting to use a pair of bolt cutters on locks of several storage units
Wythe Co. and Bland Co. school supply drive begins
Escalating costs of fuel, food and other necessities will leave little money for needed school supplies.
Longtime Wytheville Sergeant retiring
After more than 27 years of dedicated service to the Wytheville Police Department, Sgt. Trenton Crockett’s fellow officers have finally discovered something that he isn’t so good at. Retiring.
July 29, 2008
Delegate takes on APCo rate hike proposal for 2nd time
Delegate Bill Carrico said he is drafting letters to the SCC and the state attorney general, sharing constituents’ concerns that they cannot afford a 25 percent jump in their electricity bills.
Rt. 100 accident in Pulaski Co.
VDOT says an accident has one lane of Rt. 100 north blocked before Cloyd’s Mountain Rd. in Pulaski County.
Puppy mill appeal denied
Junior Horton loses his appeal on animal cruelty and neglect charges
New Jobs coming to Carroll County
AmeriPumps will move headquarters to the area
July 28, 2008
Fire at textile plant in Carroll Co.
Fire breaks out at a textile plant in Carroll Co.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
The National Weather Service issues a thunderstorm warning for parts of the New River Valley.
FloydFest Success
Organizers tell 10 on your side this year was even more popular than recent years and that translates into more money for the festival, vendors, and the community.
Truck driver charged with stealing TVs
The Wilco-Hess store near Wytheville had videos of a man stealing from the store in the early morning hours in different incidents
Naked coffee drinker charged
Mark A. Stock spent last Monday night sleeping in his van behind the Max Meadows firehouse. The 51-year-old Fairport, N.Y., resident awoke early Tuesday morning and got out of his vehicle to enjoy the view and his coffee
Radford teacher creates database of serial killers
Radford University psychology professor Mike Aamodt has spent years compiling a list of serial killers, and, after subtracting competent hitmen and bloodthirsty pirates, he reckons there have been at least 1,900 since the beginning of the 14th century