WYTHEVILLE

The Maroon Tide defeated the Maroons 17-14.

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The future of Blue Star NBR’s glove manufacturing facilities are in limbo with funding uncertain.

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Two Wytheville tobacco and smoke shops were raided by the Virginia State Police in connection with a multi-agency investigation.

One Wytheville man had luck on his side when he bought a Powerball ticket for the Sept. 6 drawing.

The Wytheville Police Department is searching for a man who hasn’t been seen for around a month.

"We have to have the same mental attitude that we had last year," said head coach Brandon Harner.

If you're looking for a chill place to hang out with friends, Petals is your go-to spot in Wytheville

Hockey excitement is starting early in the New River Valley as Wytheville unveiled the new semi-pro hockey team.

A Wytheville barber is reaching for the stars after he’s spent time cutting hair for different actors in major Hollywood productions.

Frozen in Time has a variety of perfect treats to cool you down for the rest of the summer

A 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.

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A man was arrested following a police pursuit that led to a modified lockdown at some schools in Wythe County.

The George Wythe Maroons are having a stand-out season at 26-3. The Class 1 state tournament begins on Friday.

One 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.”

A 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.

Wytheville PD is asking people to avoid the area after a suspicious package was found in a mailbox

A Charlottesville man is wanted after allegedly threatening to bomb a Walmart in Wytheville on Sunday, Jan. 22, according to the Wytheville Police Department.

From a hot Cuban to flan and empanadas to plantains, Z has you hooked up with all the island greats!

Home-roasted coffee, pasta bowls and New York bagels are all found under one roof at Ghetti's in Wytheville

A new program is looking to make mental health services more accessible in the Star City.

George Wythe returns to a state final in football for the first time in a decade.

George Wythe returns to a state final in football for the first time in a decade.

Maroons return to the state final for the first time since 2012.

It’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.

A 42-28 victory for GW.

All schools in the Town of Wytheville will be closing early Thursday morning (Oct. 20) due to a water main break.

A Wytheville man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the possession of child pornography, according to the Wythe County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.

Two 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.

Several new businesses have opened in the NRV, and their sweet treats are drawing a crowd!

Two Virginia delegates will not only face each other in an upcoming House of Delegates election but also in a Wythe County General District courtroom.

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A vehicle crash in Wythe County is causing delays on I-77 southbound, VDOT said.

Pulaski 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.

Senator Mark Warner visited Wytheville on Tuesday to hear from community leaders about the challenges people in the industry are facing.

Collin O'Donnell and his crew are bringing a whole new experience to the downtown Wytheville area

On Wednesday, a Wytheville man pleaded guilty to 150 counts of possession of child pornography, according to a Wythe County Commonwealth’s Attorney release.

Wythe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a possible intoxicated driver call that resulted in one person’s death on Friday.

The crash occurred around 2:34 p.m. on Saturday afternoon on Route 52, half a mile north of Route 664, according to Virginia State Police.

A beloved Wytheville restaurant is rising from the ashes after a fire in October.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for parts of Wythe County.

A 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.

We’ll soon learn when a Wytheville restaurant will reopen after a fire last fall.

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The 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.

A person was shot at a Wytheville grocery store Saturday evening, according to police.

TJ Mitchell is pushing for court to speed up the process after his daughter died in 2020.

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A new partnership with the Wytheville police department is looking to reduce crime ahead of the holidays.

The Wytheville community is stepping up to help restore the Log House 1776 Restaurant after it went up in flames nearly a month ago.

Heather Kime was not afraid of heights growing up.

We’re on the road in your town and this week, we’re in Wythe County!

As part of our In Your Town series, we’ve traveled all across the region.

Moondog pizza and 7 Dogs Brewpub beers...a match made in Heaven.

UPDATE: 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.

The future is looking brighter for the Wytheville staple.

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Crews are working to put out a fire at Log House 1776 in Wytheville Tuesday night.

The Wytheville Police Department is investigating after the report of shots fired early Wednesday morning.

Gov. Ralph Northam was in Wytheville on Monday afternoon.

It’s not clear what the social media threat was that triggered the lockdown.

A man is behind bars after starting a fire inside a Sheetz in Wytheville early Tuesday morning.

As 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.

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With 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.

One Wytheville family is the proud owner of a new solar panel system, thanks to Baseline Solar Solutions

A man is dead after police used a taser on him at a motel in Wytheville early Friday morning, according to the Wytheville Police Department.

As many people are well aware, Big Walker Lookout has something to offer for everyone: An observation tower, scenic views, hiking trails, a cafe and craft shop.

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Check out these incredible views, places to visit in Wytheville Wytheville is about 80 minutes from Roanoke and less than an hour from BlacksburgPublished: March 4, 2021, 2:40 pm

Next month, it will be time to toe-tap to Bluegrass gospel classics and re-engage with the Sanders family once again. The show is one that the Wohlfahrt Haus has done before, but it is coming back due to popular demand and positive feedback from the public. The location of the Wohlfahrt Haus itself makes it easy to attract tourists from North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky and West Virginia. “We are right where interstates 77 and 81 cross, and they literally cross right in front of the theater,” Terry said. “We pull in people from all four directions.”For more information on Wytheville and how to get there, click or tap here.

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WYTHEVILLE, Va. – The Auburn Eagles beat Galax 53-41 on Friday at George Wythe High School to win the Mountain Empire District championship and secure their spot in the Region 1C tournament. Auburn’s Ethan Millirons led the Eagles with 31 points and Galax’s Cole Pickett led the Maroon Tide with 12.

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Meet Brooklyn — this year’s first baby at Wythe County Community Hospital! The bundle of joy weighs five pounds and one ounce and is 18.5 inches. Her parents, Elizabeth and Dillon, welcomed her to the world on Jan. 1 at 6:42 p.m. at the Wythe County Community Hospital. “We are so excited to meet the newest member of our family!” said Elizabeth. “We are so grateful to the physicians, nurses and staff at Wythe County Community for taking such good care of us and making this experience special for our family.”

RADFORD, Va. – A Wytheville woman is in jail after being arrested for having large amounts of illegal drugs, according to police. On Tuesday at 9 a.m., authorities executed a warrant in the 1500 block of Tyler Avenue and found two pounds of suspected meth, along with 8 ounces of marijuana. Erin Wilson, 27, was charged with possession with the intent to distribute 100 grams or more of meth and possession with the intent to distribute more than one ounce, but less than 5 pounds of marijuana. Wilson is currently being held in the New River Valley Regional Jail without bond.

A fugitive was arrested in Wytheville early Friday morning, according to the Wytheville Police Department. Wytheville officers were notified by the United States Marshal Service that a federal fugitive was possibly in the area, and were asked to be on the lookout for the suspect and his car. Officers and detectives set up a perimeter around the motel and police said Tremain Kapp, 39 of Winston Salem, North Carolina, was taken into custody at about 4:30 a.m.Federal fugitive Tremain Kapp, 39, was arrested in Wytheville early Friday morning (Wytheville Police Department)Kapp was wanted by the United States Marshal Service for violation of federal probation on previous narcotics charges, according to the Police Department. Authorities said Kapp was detained by the Wytheville Police Department, then the U.S. Marshals Service and was finally taken into federal custody.

WYTHEVILLE, Va. – Nelson Tidwell is used to giving life to those that need it, including the seven dogs he’s rescued. Two years ago, a building across from the courthouse in Wytheville was about to be done away with. The chef will make the dog biscuits from the kitchen.”Proving that even man’s best friend could use an escape right now. If these walls could talk, they’d probably say the same things that his seven dogs have thought at one point. Tidwell says rescue dogs look up at you as if to say, “My gosh, you’re the guy who saved me.”

WYTHEVILLE, Va. – A North Carolina man was arrested in Wytheville in connection with a vehicle smash and grab at a hotel on Oct. 23, according to Wytheville Police. According to police, the Wythe County deputies pursued the vehicles into Carroll County where the Carroll County deputies took over the pursuit. The vehicle was finally stopped after crossing into Surry County, North Carolina. Authorities said they found items inside Clay’s vehicle that were taken from the Holiday Inn Express vehicle smash and grabs earlier. According to police, Clay was taken into custody and is facing charges in Surry County, Carroll County, Wythe County and Wytheville.

WYTHE COUNTY, Va. – Wythe County Sherif’s Office arrested a man on two counts of child pornography charges, according to authorities. Authorities said they executed a search warrant at a house located on North 8th Street in Wytheville regarding possession and distribution of child exploitation material. The suspect was located and identified as 72-year-old William Walters who was arrested and charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said Walters admitted to investigators that he currently had and previously distributed several images of child pornography to other people. The Sheriff’s Office said further charges are expected after a digital forensics examination is completed on items collected at Walters' residence.

WYTHE COUNTY, Va. – Authorities in Wythe County arrested and charged a man last month with possessing and distributing child exploitation material. The Wythe County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on September 28 at a home on N 8th Street in Wytheville. He was charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Walters admitted that he possessed and had distributed several images of child pornography to others, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said further charges are expected, pending a digital forensics examination of several items collected from Walters' residence.

WYTHEVILLE, Va. – HOPE Inc. in Wytheville is asking you to grab your bike out of the garage or hop on an exercise bike to ride the distance and give back along the way. Friday, Oct. 16 is the first day of The Fast and the Fiorini 17th annual charity ride. The ride was created in 2004 and was originally named The Big Walker Ride, but was renamed after Ian Fiorini who was instrumental in starting the first ride. Before the pandemic, HOPE was housing one to two people in motels but since the COVID-19 outbreak, they hit a peak of 44 people a night. So know when you register to ride that fee will help fund hope when people need it the most.

WYTHEVILLE, Va. – Richdale Farm in Wytheville knows how to put the fun in agritourism. During the family farm’s festival, Fall on the Farm, you have a variety of activities to choose from. While picking pumpkins may be the initial reason families stop by, the hillside slide is the farm’s most popular activity. The farm has been in Crowgey’s family since 1876 but this is just their third year of hosting Fall on the Farm. Richdale Farm does more than just produce fun, they grow about half a million pounds of pumpkins a year.

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ROANOKE, Va. – Many of you took note of the sunset Saturday evening and sent us some gorgeous pictures. Full Screen 1 / 24 Mark Matthews - WythevilleThis was all due to the clouds streaming in off Tropical Storm Beta. Satellite imagery from around sunset Saturday shows those clouds drifting off the storm. Satellite and radar imagery of Tropical Storm Beta from 9/19/2020These clouds were around airplane level. At this level, the air was so cold that the clouds were made primarily of ice crystals (cirrus clouds).

Sweet summer might be ending, but in the one and only Wytheville, Virginia (yep, that’s right, the only Wytheville in the world) things are heating up with tons of family friendly activities for fall. There is always a lot to do in the rolling mountains of southwest Virginia, but Wytheville really has it all. Richdale FarmHere is another spot where you can get fresh fall produce and enjoy the great outdoors. That’s why Helheim Haunted Attraction in Wytheville should be at the top of your list of things to do this fall. Big Walker Lookout is one of southwest Virginia’s most iconic attractions, so we wouldn’t be surprised if you’ve already heard of it.

WYTHE COUNTY, Va. – UPDATEA suspect is in custody after a manhunt in Wythe County, according to the Wythe County Sheriff’s Office. UPDATEThe Virginia State Police is using a helicopter to assist in the manhunt for the suspect authorities say ran from a traffic stop and drug investigation Tuesday night. ORIGINAL STORYAuthorities are searching for a man they say ran away from a traffic stop and drug investigation on Tuesday night in Wythe County. Crews are searching for the suspect near Lovers Lane and the Pepsi plant, according to police. Officers say he was last seen wearing a black shirt and red shorts when he ran away from a traffic stop and drug investigation on the interstate.

WYTHEVILLE, Va. The Wytheville Police Department is asking for help finding two missing 17-year-old boys. Daniel Henry Thompson II and Jeffrey Alexander Bartlett ran away together from the Presbyterian Childrens Home in Wytheville on Sunday after 9 p.m., according to police. Daniel Henry Thompson II and Jeffrey Alexander Bartlett (Wytheville Police Department)Police are not sure where they are going. Anyone with immediate information on either boy is asked to call 911. Anyone with tips about where they may be is asked to call the departments non-emergency line at 273-223-3300.

Ford Motor Company donated face masks and face shields to the Wytheville Fire & Rescue Department. The department plans to share the 18,000 face masks and 2,000 face shields with other first responders and public safety agencies in Wythe County. Ford Motor Company donated face masks and face shields to the Wytheville Fire & Rescue Department. (Wytheville Fire & Rescue Department)Wytheville Fire & Rescue plans to deliver the masks from their 1919 Ford Model T American La France fire engine, which they showcased on Thursday along with the donations. The Virginia State Police, Wytheville Police Department and Wythe County Community Hospital are among the agencies who will be receiving donations.

WYTHEVILLE, Va. – Authorities say they are searching for two missing teen boys last seen in Wytheville one month ago. Officers responded to the Presbyterian Children’s Home in Wytheville on June 17 around 8:10 p.m. for a report of two teen boys who had walked of the property. According to police, 16-year-old Jacob Chambers and 17-year-old Daniel Thompson walked into a wooded area behind the home. Staff members told police that Chambers and Thompson were last seen between 6 and 6:30 that night. Authorities say they could still be in the area or they may have traveled to West Virginia.

WYTHEVILLE, Va. Wytheville authorities say they are searching for a missing woman they say could possibly be in danger. According to police, Jessica Collier was last heard from July 12 at 6 a.m. Due to a text message she sent around that time, authorities believe she could be in danger. Authorities say Collier has an infinity symbol tattoo under her thumb on her right hand. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Wytheville Police Department at 276-223-3300.

WYTHEVILLE, Va. Three people are safe after getting lost while hiking in Wythe County on Thursday night. A woman was hiking with her two children when they got lost while hiking on the Boundrary Trail in the Crystal Springs Recreation Area, according to Wytheville Fire & Rescue. While she couldnt get a strong signal, she was able to text her husband letting them know they were lost. At about 8:45 p.m., they found the family and 45 minutes later, they were able to exit the trail. Members of Wytheville Fire and Rescue, Lead Mines Rescue, Speedwell Fire Department and the Wythe County Sheriffs Office all helped with the search.

“It was very sad to me because I love the 4th of July,” said Amy Wickham, Wytheville resident. “We’ve tried to stay away from the name “Christmas in July” and we went with the name “Independence Illumination.” I thought that sounded really grand,” said Wickham. The first ever Independence Illumination will officially start Friday, July 3rd and run through Sunday, July 5th, giving families something to do this holiday while social distancing. I’m hoping that we’ll have such a great response that it will become an annual event for the town of Wytheville. If you would like to learn more about Independence Illumination, click here.

WYTHEVILLE, Va. – Wytheville authorities are searching for a man who is wanted on several charges, including armed robbery. According to police, Thorin Moulder has been charged with armed robbery, malicious wounding, assault and battery and obstruction of a 911 call. Officers say the charges stem from an incident that happened on June 9 at the OYO Hotel on East Main Street in Wtheyville. Anyone with information on Moulder’s location should call Det. Kelly White at 276-223-3300.

WYTHEVILLE, Va. A business helping children with autism grow in communication is expanding to the New River Valley. ABC's of Applied Behavior Analysis opened in Salem in 2014, helping to meet a growing need for resources for children with autism. Staff said they always have a waitlist of anywhere from eight months to two years, so expanding to Wytheville will help with demand. We have also had many families move their entire life, uproot their whole family and have to move to the Roanoke Valley area because they don't have services where they lived, said Jude Gullion, ABC's of Applied Behavior Analysis staff. The new location in Wytheville is officially open for referrals.