Henry Co. makes arrest in breaking and entering case
A Martinsville man is charged with multiple felonies after investigators say he broke into the Public Service Authority building in Bassett.
According to the Henry County Sheriff's Office, Joshua Haley, 33, broke into the building and stole two vehicles before allegedly driving each through a nearby fence. Investigators say a third vehicle was also damaged in the incident, which happened last month.
Haley is now being held in the Henry County Jail without bond.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:57 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:57:28 GMT
The Roanoke County Police Department is currently investigating a missing juvenile report. Alexandria Renee' Smauldon was last seen at her home in South County on Tuesday, May 21 around noon.
Police did not say where Alexandria Renee' Smauldon was found
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:13 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:13:54 GMT
Roanoke City Police are investigating a motorcycle crash that sent a man to the hospital on Tuesday evening.According to police department spokeswoman Aisha Johnson, officers were called at 6:49 p.m. to
Investigators believe the man was riding north on 13th Street, when the motorcycle hit a tree and a parked pick-up truck, then crashed
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:33 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:33:58 GMT
WSLS met God's Pit Crew in Wytheville around 8 a.m. and then began the more than 17-hour drive to Moore, Oklahoma.
God's Pit Crew left Danville Wednesday bright and early. The volunteers started making the trip to Moore, Oklahoma around 6 a.m. The WSLS crew met the group in Wytheville around 8 a.m. and then began the more than 17-hour drive to Moore, Oklahoma.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:18 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:18:04 GMT
The Central Oklahoma Bronchos have come more than 1,100 miles to play for home. The Bronchos are one of eight teams in Salem to play for the 2013 NCAA Division II national championship in softball. It's
The Central Oklahoma Bronchos have come more than 1,100 miles to play for home. The Bronchos are one of eight teams in Salem to play for the 2013 NCAA Division II national championship in softball. It's
By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the country to decide whether its contentious membership policy...
By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the country to decide whether its contentious membership policy should be...
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:26 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:26:55 GMT
One of Virginia's natural wonders is up for sale.According to Jim Woltz of Woltz & Associates, the landmark along with the 150-room hotel, caverns, and related properties, are up for sale."A lot of people
"A lot of people probably don't even realize the Natural Bridge, one of the natural wonders of the world, is privately owned, and it is a great honor to be entrusted with this treasure,"said Jim Woltz of Woltz & Associates
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:10 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:10:38 GMT
A Pulaski County Schools teacher on Wednesday because the 3rd teacher from the WSLS viewing area to be named a Virginia Lottery Super Teacher for 2013.The Lottery surprised Bethany Schaefer, a teacher
The Lottery surprised Bethany Schaefer, a teacher at Pulaski County High School, with the award, $2,000 in cash, and $2,000 in classroom supplies
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:46 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:46:59 GMT
Virginia Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries news releaseSpring turkey hunters reported harvesting a record 19,265 birds during the 2013 season, according to Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.
Spring turkey hunters reported harvesting a record 19,265 birds during the 2013 season
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:11 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:11:20 GMT
WSLS is working together with Southwest Virginia relief organizations to collect supplies for victims of the EF-4 tornado that devastated Moore, Oklahoma.
List of local relief groups collecting tornado help for Oklahoma
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:54 AM EDT2013-05-23 09:54:55 GMT
The historic Lyric, in Blacksburg for 85 years, is about to make history as it like other theaters across the country, are being forced into the digital age. "It's essential that we make this transition
The historic Lyric Theater is trying to make the move to digital with the help of social media. It's midway through a Kickstarter campaign drawing people from California to Blacksburg to keep the lights on.@
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:56 AM EDT2013-05-23 08:56:40 GMT
President Barack Obama will address his administration's counter-terrorism policy in a speech this afternoon at the National Defense University. He'll discuss Al-Qaeda, the use of drones and the military
Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.
