BIG STONE GAP

The man charged with Big Stone Gap Officer Michael Chandler appeared in court on Tuesday morning.

A South Carolina man accused of killing a Big Stone Gap police officer has been charged with aggravated murder among 12 other charges.

Hundreds gathered as Big Stone Gap Police Officer Michael Chandler was laid to rest Thursday with a hero’s sendoff.

On Wednesday night, a funeral service will be held to remember the life of a Southwest Virginia hero.

Escort for Officer Michael Chandler will be led by his wife, Wise County Deputy Sheriff Natasha Smith Chandler

On Sunday, Governor Ralph Northam issued a statement regarding the death of a fallen Big Stone Gap officer and ordered that flags be lowered.

Virginia State Police confirmed authorities have arrested a man in connection to the death of a Big Stone Gap officer who was shot while conducting a welfare check Saturday.

Big Stone Gap, Va. – In the boys Class 2 semifinals, the Radford boys stellar season ended at the hands of the Union Bears. The game was tied at 35, but the Bears ended the game on a 7-0 run to complete a 42-35 win. In the VHSL girls Class 1 semifinals, it was a battle of undefeated teams. Honaker was paced by Leeanna McNulty with 17 points. The Tigers broke open a one point game late in the 4th quarter for a 53-47 win to return to the state championship game.