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Sheriff ‘appalled’ after 2 stolen dogs found dead on side of road

Authorities say they are appalled after two missing dogs were found dead, → Read More

Man sought for sex crimes against mentally incapacitated person

Christopher Hunt is white, 5′11″ and 195 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes, according to the sheriff’s office. → Read More

Mason-Dixon Poll: Youngkin more popular than Biden with Virginia voters

The telephone poll was conducted January 18-21 with 625 random registered Virginia voters. → Read More

Washington County escaped inmates still sought; stolen car found

Johnny Shane Brown, 51 and Albert Lee Ricketson, 31, escaped from the recreational yard of the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority in Abingdon. → Read More

Inmates on the loose after escaping Abingdon jail

The inmates are Johnny Shane Brown, 51 of Rogersville, Tennessee, and Albert Lee Ricketson, 31 of Abingdon. → Read More

Patrick County woman charged with trying to stab man to death

Janice Marshall, 70, is being held without bond in the Patrick County Jail. → Read More

Avian influenza confirmed in Virginia turkey operation

Agriculture officials say this is the first confirmation in a commercial operation in Virginia. → Read More

Lucky sandwich leads Pittsylvania County truck driver to win $1 million

“It was the first time I’d bought a Raffle ticket.” → Read More

Carvins Cove bald eagle diagnosed with avian influenza

According to the state biologist at DWR, this is the first known case of HPAI in a bald eagle in southwest Virginia. → Read More

Emergency SNAP allotments will continue in January

The enhanced benefits are scheduled to be automatically loaded to recipients’ Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards Monday, January 16. → Read More

Virginia inmate, former VEC employee convicted in fraud cases

The total intended losses attributable to the fraudulent filings in one case was $109,540. → Read More

Woman wanted after escaping Campbell County custody

Deputies describe Crystal Meyers as 40 years old, white, 5′6″ and 140 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes, wearing a gray jacket and black boots. → Read More

Police looking for couple possibly involved in supermarket theft ring

The female, in a motorized shopping cart, helped the male load the basket with formula, and the female then placed all the cans into her skirt. → Read More

Man arrested for stealing school bus

Matthew Heuple is charged with one count of grand larceny and one count of driving a motor vehicle after forfeiture of his license. → Read More

Former Virginia First Lady Holton dies at 97

“Mom passed away with the love and warmth and joy of life that she shared with us her whole life." → Read More

Salem man wins $1M playing Mega Millions

SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - A Salem man won $1 million playing Mega Millions, but didn’t realize it until he was on a trip overseas. Garland Hare bought a ticket for the November 1 drawing, then left the country before discovering he’d matched the first five winning numbers to win $1 million. “It was very unexpected!” he told Virginia Lottery officials. The winning numbers were 5-9-15-16-17, and the… → Read More

Lane closures on I-81 cause traffic delays this week

Drivers should pay attention to message boards, expect delays and consider alternate routes. → Read More

Governor orders flags at half staff in honor of Walmart shooting victims

Flags are to remain lowered until Sunday evening. → Read More

Virginia hunters asked to help with chronic wasting disease surveillance

This incurable disease, found in deer, elk and moose in North America, says DWR, is a slow-acting and progressive neurologic disease that results in death. → Read More

Classes at UVA canceled Tuesday in wake of shooting deaths

All classes and formal academic activities have been canceled at the University of Virginia for Tuesday, November 15. → Read More