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Five men arrested following narcotics investigation and pursuit in Henry County
Read full article: Five men arrested following narcotics investigation and pursuit in Henry CountyFive men were arrested in Henry County on Tuesday following a narcotics investigation that led to a pursuit, Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.
Virginia State Veterinarian Issues Entry Permit for Santa’s Reindeer
Read full article: Virginia State Veterinarian Issues Entry Permit for Santa’s ReindeerSanta’s sleigh is cleared to enter Virginia on Dec. 24, thanks to an entry permit for his reindeer. Dr. Charlie Broaddus, state veterinarian with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) have approved Santa’s reindeer to deliver presents across the state.
Chronic wasting disease detected in deer for first time in Tazewell County
Read full article: Chronic wasting disease detected in deer for first time in Tazewell CountyThe Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is alerting the public of a confirmed case of chronic wasting disease in an adult male deer legally harvested in Tazewell County.
Bear cub euthanized after being rescued from tree in Roanoke’s Market Square
Read full article: Bear cub euthanized after being rescued from tree in Roanoke’s Market SquareA bear cub that was rescued from a tree in downtown Roanoke on Monday night has been euthanized, according to the Virginia Dept. of Wildlife Resources.
More than 100 dead striped bass found between Claytor Dam and the Claytor Dam State Park
Read full article: More than 100 dead striped bass found between Claytor Dam and the Claytor Dam State ParkThe Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources discovered more than 100 dead striped bass between Pulaski County’s Claytor Damn and the Claytor Dam State Park over the span of just a few days.
Chronic wasting disease testing is required this Saturday for all deer killed in these 3 NRV counties
Read full article: Chronic wasting disease testing is required this Saturday for all deer killed in these 3 NRV countiesThe Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is asking hunters from Virginia to help them in their efforts to monitor the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the deer population.
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Birds with mysterious avian disease found in 14 Northern Virginia localities
Read full article: Birds with mysterious avian disease found in 14 Northern Virginia localitiesThe Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources gave an update Tuesday regarding the mortality event affecting birds across multiple states.