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Wytheville teen with learning disability defies the odds, set to earn high school diploma
Read full article: Wytheville teen with learning disability defies the odds, set to earn high school diplomaGraduating from high school is a huge accomplishment in life, but one senior in Wytheville is defying all the odds, doing so with a learning disability.
Wytheville woman charged with attempted capitol murder following hit-and-run of trooper vehicle
Read full article: Wytheville woman charged with attempted capitol murder following hit-and-run of trooper vehicleA Wytheville woman is facing charges after police said she rammed her vehicle into a VSP trooper’s vehicle before speeding away.
Speed enforcement cameras in school zones could be in Blacksburg come this fall
Read full article: Speed enforcement cameras in school zones could be in Blacksburg come this fallThe Blacksburg Town Council held a work session to discuss the next steps in their process of bringing speed enforcement cameras to town.
James Hardie team members give back to the community with blessing bags
Read full article: James Hardie team members give back to the community with blessing bagsPeople in the New River Valley are helping people who are experiencing homelessness. Teams at James Hardie, a manufacturing company with crews in Pulaski, Radford and Wytheville, created over 750 blessing bags filled with toiletries and personal items as a part of it's Giving Back Campaign. They also delivered 100 Wendy’s gift cards for families with children who are put up in hotels for the night.
No injuries reported after woman crashes vehicle into Waffle House in Wytheville
Read full article: No injuries reported after woman crashes vehicle into Waffle House in WythevilleFortunately, no one was hurt after a woman crashed her vehicle into a Waffle House in Wytheville early Wednesday morning, according to the Wytheville Police Department.
Wytheville Community College helps fill the gap in healthcare staffing with medical laboratory program
Read full article: Wytheville Community College helps fill the gap in healthcare staffing with medical laboratory programWytheville Community College’s Medical Laboratory Program is directly addressing the healthcare shortage in Southwest Virginia.
Missing Wytheville woman found safe, Florida man wanted for attempted murder taken into custody
Read full article: Missing Wytheville woman found safe, Florida man wanted for attempted murder taken into custodyA Wytheville woman is safe tonight after she and her boyfriend who was wanted for attempted murder went missing out of Florida.
10 News Investigates: $700 million Wythe County development set to bring in 2,500 jobs put on hold
Read full article: 10 News Investigates: $700 million Wythe County development set to bring in 2,500 jobs put on holdThe future of Blue Star NBR’s glove manufacturing facilities are in limbo with funding uncertain.
The Deep Blue Ridge: Local barber takes career to major Hollywood productions
Read full article: The Deep Blue Ridge: Local barber takes career to major Hollywood productionsA Wytheville barber is reaching for the stars after he’s spent time cutting hair for different actors in major Hollywood productions.
Wytheville man charged in connection with online investigation of crimes against children
Read full article: Wytheville man charged in connection with online investigation of crimes against childrenA 55-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an online investigation into crimes against children, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.
The Deep Blue Ridge: Former prison inmate carves life’s story in wood for all to see
Read full article: The Deep Blue Ridge: Former prison inmate carves life’s story in wood for all to seeOne Vinton man is hoping his story of hardships and hard-time inspires others to persevere and he does so by telling his story through wood. “I see things in wood in art. My hands for some reason have to continually move. I think it is a creative instinct.”
Charges pending after bomb threat made to Wytheville gas station, area deemed safe
Read full article: Charges pending after bomb threat made to Wytheville gas station, area deemed safeA 14-year-old from West Virginia is allegedly at the source of a bomb threat made to Go Mart gas station early Saturday in Wytheville, police said.
Authorities searching for man after Wytheville Walmart bomb threat
Read full article: Authorities searching for man after Wytheville Walmart bomb threatA Charlottesville man is wanted after allegedly threatening to bomb a Walmart in Wytheville on Sunday, Jan. 22, according to the Wytheville Police Department.
Tasty Tuesday: Ghetti’s Cafe brings a multitude of food options to Wytheville’s downtown
Read full article: Tasty Tuesday: Ghetti’s Cafe brings a multitude of food options to Wytheville’s downtownHome-roasted coffee, pasta bowls and New York bagels are all found under one roof at Ghetti's in Wytheville
George Wythe ready to face Grundy for second time this season
Read full article: George Wythe ready to face Grundy for second time this seasonThe George Wythe Maroons have found themselves in the Class 1 State Semifinals for the first time since 2016, and they’ve drawn an opponent they’ve already seen this year.
George Wythe clinches Region 1C Championship with 48-28 win over Grayson County
Read full article: George Wythe clinches Region 1C Championship with 48-28 win over Grayson CountyIt’s hard to beat a team twice, let alone in a Region Championship, but George Wythe did just that on Saturday. The Maroons beat Grayson County 48-28 for the Region 1C title.
Delegates speak out after body cam footage from incident made public
Read full article: Delegates speak out after body cam footage from incident made publicTwo Virginia Delegates spoke out on Wednesday after the body cam footage from Wytheville police was made public following an alleged incident that happened over the weekend.
Delegate drama: Del. March files charges against Del. Williams ahead of election
Read full article: Delegate drama: Del. March files charges against Del. Williams ahead of electionTwo Virginia delegates will not only face each other in an upcoming House of Delegates election but also in a Wythe County General District courtroom.
Pulaski County wins five awards in Tourism
Read full article: Pulaski County wins five awards in TourismPulaski County Tourism received a total of five awards at the annual Southwest Virginia Tourism Awards held in Wytheville, VA on August 22, 2022. These awards, presented by the Friends of Southwest Virginia, recognize the region’s tourism and marketing efforts.
Tasty Tuesday: Wytheville’s new spot, ‘The Grind’ bringing new flavors, positive vibes to downtown
Read full article: Tasty Tuesday: Wytheville’s new spot, ‘The Grind’ bringing new flavors, positive vibes to downtownCollin O'Donnell and his crew are bringing a whole new experience to the downtown Wytheville area
Wytheville man pleads guilty to 150 counts of child pornography possession
Read full article: Wytheville man pleads guilty to 150 counts of child pornography possessionOn Wednesday, a Wytheville man pleaded guilty to 150 counts of possession of child pornography, according to a Wythe County Commonwealth’s Attorney release.
Wytheville students make cards for teacher’s family in Ukraine to show support
Read full article: Wytheville students make cards for teacher’s family in Ukraine to show supportA show of love and support from half a world away, local students are supporting their teacher whose family is divided by the war in Ukraine.
Firefighters rescue dog, six puppies while responding to Wytheville house fire
Read full article: Firefighters rescue dog, six puppies while responding to Wytheville house fireThe Wytheville Fire & Rescue Department and the Rural Retreat Volunteer Fire Department ran into a surprise during a call on Tuesday – a dog and her six puppies.
Wytheville father continues push for justice as delays continue in his late toddler’s court case
Read full article: Wytheville father continues push for justice as delays continue in his late toddler’s court caseTJ Mitchell is pushing for court to speed up the process after his daughter died in 2020.
Wytheville community steps up to help restore Log House 1776 Restaurant after fire
Read full article: Wytheville community steps up to help restore Log House 1776 Restaurant after fireThe Wytheville community is stepping up to help restore the Log House 1776 Restaurant after it went up in flames nearly a month ago.
Wytheville police find missing teen safe
Read full article: Wytheville police find missing teen safeUPDATE: The Wytheville Police Department announced that Joelynn Henderson has been located and is safe. The department posted the update on Facebook at 10 a.m. on Sunday, November 7. The department also thanked everyone for the tips and information.
Ballad Health to suspend elective overnight surgeries starting Monday
Read full article: Ballad Health to suspend elective overnight surgeries starting MondayAs COVID-19 hospitalizations and cases rise in the area, Ballad Health has announced that it will be postponing all elective overnight surgeries starting Monday, Aug. 16.
This might be the perfect fun and educational summer activity for your family
Read full article: This might be the perfect fun and educational summer activity for your familyWith summer on the horizon, you might already be considering what kind of activities you should coordinate for your kids, family or company that’s coming in town for a visit.