Southwest Virginia | Wyth eville News (2024)

Wythe County man arrested after police chase

Charged with fleeing from police with a juvenile and alcohol in his car, a Wythe County man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges.

ReVIDA Recover Centers welcomes Mercer as Wytheville program director

In a move that underscores ReVIDA Recovery Centers' dedication to community service and transformative care, CEO Lee Dilworth announced the appointment of Candace Mercer as the new Program Director at the Wytheville location. Mercer's extensive background in human resources and leadership wi…

LIBRARY NOTEBOOK: Memorial garden remembers Moore

You may have noticed lots of new colorful flowers outside the Wythe County Public Library in recent weeks. It’s part of a memorial garden in memory of Linda Coulter Moore, who was youth services coordinator at the library at the time of her death in a car accident last year.

Bland County man charged with animal cruelty

Accused of not adequately caring for his livestock and dogs, a Bland County man was charged with a felony and multiple misdemeanors on Aug. 1.

Wythe County man sent to prison for beating, killing wife

Charles Lee “Joey” Spain Jr. is two people in one body, his defense attorney argued.

Wytheville officers probe four-vehicle fire at A+ Rentals

On Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 12:08 a.m., Wytheville police, fire and rescue personnel were dispatched to several vehicles on fire at 800 E. Main St., Roses Shopping Center.

Former Bland County daycare worker sent to jail for child endangerment

Anxiety and anger.

Wytheville officers probe four-vehicle fire at A+ Rentals

    On Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 12:08 a.m., Wytheville police, fire and rescue personnel were dispatched to several vehicles on fire at 800 E. Main St., Roses Shopping Center.

    Former Bland County daycare worker sent to jail for child endangerment

      Anxiety and anger.

      Central Church plans Make a Splash for Jesus event on Aug. 11

        Central Church is once again providing a special event for children of all ages on Sunday, August 11, beginning at 2 p.m. in their Central Park (five miles east of Bland one half mile south of East Bluegrass Trail). A variety of fun and inspiring activities are planned with most promising th…

        Wythe County felon accused of assault, gun charges

          Accused of threatening a man and a woman, and shooting a motorcycle, a Wythe County felon is being held without bond on new charges.

          Revamped Ager Park now open in Wythe

          A multi-year project at Wythe County’s Ager Park has kids in a playful mood. The community gathered with County leaders Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the completion of Phase 2 of playground upgrades.

          Smyth County probationer indicted on new drug charge in Wythe

          Free on bond while awaiting a probation revocation hearing for prior drug convictions, a Smyth County man was arrested again on July 18 after a Wythe County grand jury returned another drug indictment against him.

          Wythe County welcomes new public information officer

          Wythe County recently hired a new full-time Public Information Officer and Grant Coordinator.

          Pennington honored as Deputy Treasurer of the Year

          Assistant Town of Wytheville Treasurer Angela Pennington was recently honored as the 2024 Deputy Treasurer of the Year at the Treasurers’ Association of Virginia’s (TAV) Annual Conference in Falls Church.

          State police investigate Rocky Gap deaths

          State police are continuing to investigate the deaths of two people who were found earlier this month inside a Rocky Gap building.

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          Smyth County probationer indicted on new drug charge in Wythe

          Free on bond while awaiting a probation revocation hearing for prior drug convictions, a Smyth County man was arrested again on July 18 after a Wythe County grand jury returned another drug indictment against him.

          Wythe County welcomes new public information officer

          Wythe County recently hired a new full-time Public Information Officer and Grant Coordinator.

          Pennington honored as Deputy Treasurer of the Year

          Assistant Town of Wytheville Treasurer Angela Pennington was recently honored as the 2024 Deputy Treasurer of the Year at the Treasurers’ Association of Virginia’s (TAV) Annual Conference in Falls Church.

          State police investigate Rocky Gap deaths

          State police are continuing to investigate the deaths of two people who were found earlier this month inside a Rocky Gap building.

          Former BCC officer facing child p*rn charges

          Accused of possessing and distributing child p*rnography, a former Bland Correctional Center officer waived his West Virginia preliminary hearing last week.

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