A Christiansburg couple is scheduled to be in court today in Montgomery County on allegations of child abuse. Â Benjamin and Victoria Crockett are charged with four felony counts of child abuse and neglect. Â Search warrants show the downstairs floor of their home was matted with dog feces, causing an "unbearable smell." Â Warrants also show dog feces were in almost every room of the home and on some of the walls. Â A prosecutor in the case says there was "severe physical abuse" at a hearing last month. Â Benjamin Crockett also has a preliminary hearing on a charge of possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.
The trial begins today for the Elliston man, charged with shooting and killing a man. Â Daniel Crimmins is charged with second degree murder in the death of Christian Santana in November. Â The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says Crimmins confessed to shooting him. Â
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An announcement will be made this morning at 10 a.m. at the Berglund Center. Â The announcement is described as "another exciting adventure" for the center and the community.
Paving could cause delays for you today in Lynchburg. Â Today through Wednesday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., crews will work on Belvedere Street. Â Traffic will be down to one lane.
The Timberlake Road exit from Route 501 will be closed starting today. Â The closure will allow crews to work on the Wards Ferry Road and Logans Lane projects. Â The closure is expected to last for 30 days.