A man was arrested in Smyth County after a deputy found five one-pound bags of marijuana in his vehicle following a traffic stop.According to Smyth County Sheriff Chip Shuler, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a black Chevrolet sedan around 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 30.Shuler says the Chevrolet was clocked going 87 miles … Read more
The Virginia House of Delegates voted Friday to legalize marijuana for those 21 years and older, an effort backed by Gov. Ralph Northam (D) that will get a final vote in the Senate.If the legislation is signed by Northam, Virginia would become the first in the South to authorize recreational use of cannabis, however, it … Read more
Community and business leaders in Sullivan County have stepped up to offer reward money as authorities continue to search for suspects involved in an animal cruelty investigation.Friday afternoon, Sullivan Co. authorities said they are still looking for the suspects wanted in the investigation after surveillance video captured a dog being dragged behind a car in … Read more
The CVS in Abingdon has been added to a list of 36 pharmacies across Virginia that are offering COVID-19 vaccines part of a federal partnership. The change comes after News 5 reported Wednesday the partnership left out Southwest Virginia.On the original list of 28 pharmacies, the closest option to Bristol was nearly two hours away … Read more
One person is dead after a crash on Highway 11W in Hawkins County on Thursday morning.According to a crash report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a 2001 Chrysler Town and Country van was driving on the highway near the Carters Valley Loop intersection around 6:44 a.m.The van reportedly went off the right side of the … Read more
Children and parents hoping to see Chase and Marshall in action will have to get a refund as the pandemic has caused the Paw Patrol LIVE! show at Freedom Hall to be canceled.According to a release from VStar Entertainment Group, the Paw Patrol LIVE! “RACE TO THE RESCUE” performance scheduled for June 7 and 8 … Read more
Four people, one woman and three men, have been charged with failing to report a death and abusing a corpse in Greene County after a man was found dead in a vehicle.According to a release from the Greene County Sheriff’s Department,The charges stem from an investigation that began after Andrew Davenport, 32, of Greeneville, was … Read more
If you’re traveling by plane or public transportation, face coverings are required by federal law.That mandate is part of an executive order signed on January 21 by President Joe Biden to prevent the spread of COVID-19.CDC requires face masks on airlines, public transportation.Tri-Cities Airport officials say the mandate does not change the way they operate.
The Wise County School System in Southwest Virginia is the first system in the country to test run a pilot program for the Starlink System for high speed internet services in rural Southwest Virginia. Starlink is still being built out with regular rocket launches but already is providing service to some locations in Wise County. … Read more
A higher cost for materials and contracted labor during the COVID-19 pandemic has left members of Washington County’s Task Force considering a new plan for extending water to underserved areas of the county.The panel is looking into establishing a county crew to install water lines to areas of Washington County that need the service. The … Read more