The Deep Blue Ridge: Former prison inmate carves lifeโs story in wood for all to see
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. โI see things in wood in art. My hands for some reason have to continually move. I think it is a creative instinct.โ
Pulaski County wins five awards in Tourism
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 regionโs tourism and marketing efforts.
This popular Wytheville dinner show draws crowds from all over -- and itโs coming back
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. โWe are right where interstates 77 and 81 cross, and they literally cross right in front of the theater,โ Terry said. โWe pull in people from all four directions.โFor more information on Wytheville and how to get there, click or tap here.
WATCH: Auburn beats Galax to win Mountain Empire District championship
WYTHEVILLE, Va. โ 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. Auburnโs Ethan Millirons led the Eagles with 31 points and Galaxโs Cole Pickett led the Maroon Tide with 12.
Wythe County Community Hospital welcomes first baby of 2021
Meet Brooklyn โ this yearโs 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. โWe are so excited to meet the newest member of our family!โ said Elizabeth. โWe 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.โ
Woman arrested with 2 pounds of meth in Radford, police say
RADFORD, Va. โ 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.
Federal fugitive out of North Carolina arrested in Wytheville
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.
Tasty Tuesday: 7 Dogs Brewpub a cornerstone for both human and humanโs best friend
WYTHEVILLE, Va. โ Nelson Tidwell is used to giving life to those that need it, including the seven dogs heโs 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.โProving that even manโs best friend could use an escape right now. If these walls could talk, theyโd 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, โMy gosh, youโre the guy who saved me.โ
32-year-old man arrested over an hour away after police found stolen items in his vehicle from Wytheville
WYTHEVILLE, Va. โ 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 Clayโs 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.
72-year-old man admits to distribution, possession of child pornography in Wythe County
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. โ Wythe County Sherifโs 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 Sheriffโs Office. Authorities said Walters admitted to investigators that he currently had and previously distributed several images of child pornography to other people. The Sheriffโs Office said further charges are expected after a digital forensics examination is completed on items collected at Walters' residence.
72-year-old Wythe County man admits to possession, distribution of child pornography
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. โ Authorities in Wythe County arrested and charged a man last month with possessing and distributing child exploitation material. The Wythe County Sheriffโs 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 Sheriffโs Office. Walters admitted that he possessed and had distributed several images of child pornography to others, according to the Sheriffโs Office. Investigators said further charges are expected, pending a digital forensics examination of several items collected from Walters' residence.
Riding for hope: How a bike ride is giving back to the NRV
WYTHEVILLE, Va. โ 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.
Fall fun reaches new heights at Wytheville family farm
WYTHEVILLE, Va. โ Richdale Farm in Wytheville knows how to put the fun in agritourism. During the family farmโs 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 farmโs most popular activity. The farm has been in Crowgeyโs 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.
PHOTOS: Tropical Storm Betaโs clouds lead to gorgeous Saturday sunset
ROANOKE, Va. โ 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).
6 spots practically in your backyard that will keep you entertained all fall
Sweet summer might be ending, but in the one and only Wytheville, Virginia (yep, thatโs 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. Thatโs 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 Virginiaโs most iconic attractions, so we wouldnโt be surprised if youโve already heard of it.