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Child injured in Buchanan County shooting
Jim Talbert
A 7-year-old was hospitalized following a shooting incident at a store in Oakwood Oct. 1.
A press release from the Buchanan County Sheriff’s office said 911 received a call at approximately 9:11 p.m reporting a shooting involving a child at the Dollar General store in Oakwood.
Sheriff’s Office personnel were the first emergency responders to arrive on scene. Deputies immediately provided emergency medical assistance and applied a tourniquet to the child’s leg to control the bleeding.
Oakwood Fire and Rescue responded to the scene, and MedFlight was activated. The injured child was transported by air to the trauma center at Johnson City Medical Center for treatment.
The preliminary investigation determined that the child’s parent had stopped at the Dollar General and entered the store, leaving the 7-year-old child and two younger children inside the vehicle. While inside the vehicle, the 7-year-old child retrieved a handgun that was inside the vehicle. The firearm was discharged, striking the child in the leg.
This incident remains under active investigation by the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office. The names of the individuals involved will not be released at this time due to the ongoing investigation. Charges are anticipated as the investigation continues.
The company, which already has a store in Richlands, held a job fair at the American Legion Building in Tazewell Oct. 6. The new store will be in the Former Bargain Mart location in the Fourway Shopping Center.
Amanda Adams, spokesperson for Goodwilltnva said the company does not have a firm opening date. She indicated they wanted to get staff in place before setting the opening.
Adams said they plan to hire eight to nine people including a manager for the new store. In addition to Richlands, Goodwill has stores in 17 counties and two cities in southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee.
In addition to Tazewell County they Have stores in Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, Lee, Washington and Wise counties and the cities of Bristol and Norton in southwest Virginia. Adams said the Goodwill store in Bluefield is not part of their territory.
Pictured with Good Samaritan Food Pantry volunteers and Lions
Club members, Richard Lee Food Pantry Assistant Manager center,
accepting the ceremonial check from Barry Alley Lions president
with Manager John Knowles.
jtalbert / Contributed photo
The News & Press
The Richlands Lions Club received a matching grant ,from the Lions of Virginia Foundation, Inc to assist with the humanitarian needs of the Good Samaritan Food Pantry in Richlands, Virginia. The Lions of Virginia Foundation is a vehicle to provide matching funding resources for immediate emergency situations. The Good Samaritan Food Pantry relies on volunteers and donations from people to address the need to combat hunger in their community. Donations can be made to Good Samaritan Food Pantry, 654 Kent's Ridge Road , Richlands, VA 24641.
The Farm Credit Knowledge Center, the educational arm of Farm Credit of the Virginias, is launching “Invest with Confidence: A Technology Decision-Making Course,” a new six-week educational program designed to help agricultural producers evaluate technology investments with greater confidence and clarity before committing valuable resources. The virtual course begins Thursday, October 15 and is designed for producers considering precision agriculture tools, automation, software, sensors, equipment upgrades and other emerging technologies.
As technology continues to play an increasingly important role in agriculture, producers are faced with complex decisions that extend beyond the initial purchase price. The course provides participants with a structured framework for evaluating operational fit, scalability, data requirements, employee readiness, financial return and implementation planning.
"Technology investments can create tremendous opportunities for agricultural operations, but making the right decision requires careful evaluation," said Kyley Clevenger, director of industry relations and government affairs. "This course is designed to help producers look beyond the newest item to hit the marketplace and work through the practical considerations that determine whether a technology solution truly fits their operation."
Throughout the six-week program, participants will complete a comprehensive Technology Considerations Workbook while gaining access to return on investment (ROI) calculators, vendor evaluation resources, implementation planning guides and live webinars. By the conclusion of the course, participants will have developed a personalized technology implementation roadmap and a clear understanding of whether to move forward, test first or postpone an investment decision.
Designed for producers at every stage, the program is appropriate for both first-time technology adopters and established operations evaluating future upgrades and investments. Virtual sessions will be held weekly from 6 to 7 p.m. EST beginning October 15. Recordings will be available to registered participants, allowing flexibility for those unable to attend every live session. Registration is now open.
Chief Stan Lampert and Shawn Hurd with the accreditation
certificate.
jtalbert / Contributed photo
The News & Press
The Tazewell Police Department is proud to announce that on Oct. 1 the department was awarded Reaccreditation Status during the quarterly commission meeting held in Radford.
This accomplishment marks a historic achievement for the Tazewell Police Department. For the first time in the history of the agency, the accreditation assessment resulted in ZERO major returns and ZERO minor returns.
This remarkable outcome reflects the dedication, professionalism, and commitment of all personnel of the Tazewell Police Department. The accreditation is organized and managed by Shawn Hurd, Accreditation & Office Manager.
Hurd is an assessor for VLESPC, has approximately 27 years of law enforcement, is a member of the Standards Review Committee, and was awarded Accreditation Manager of Year in the year 2025. Maintaining accreditation requires much more than meeting standards – it requires an ongoing commitment to excellence in every aspect of the agency’s operations.
Accreditation status reflects the high level of professionalism demonstrated throughout the agency’s operations, administration, training, personnel, policy and procedures, and service to the community. Achieving accreditation status is a significant accomplishment. Maintaining it and continuing to improve upon it is an even greater achievement.
Tazewell Police Department is committed to excellence. The agency is extremely proud of this milestone and remain committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and service to the citizens of the Town of Tazewell
2027 Restore the Wild Artwork Competition open for entries (copy) (copy)
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) annual Restore the Wild Artwork Competition is open for submissions. This year, artists are asked to create original pieces depicting the American woodcock (Scolopax minor), a mottled brown-and-gray, forest floor-dwelling bird that has a plump profile with short legs and a long, pointed bill. This species of greatest conservation need is known for their distinctive walk, rocking back and forth while leaving their head still.
Artists may submit their work in either the Natural History Illustration or Artistic Expression categories. There are also two age-based youth categories, Ages 11-17 and Ages 10 and under. Artists must complete their online submission form by Friday, Jan. 8, 2027, to be considered for the exhibition. For rules and submission details, visit the DWR webpage.
Artwork will be displayed in The Gallery at Main Street Station in Richmond, beginning March 5 and continuing through March 28. There will be an opening reception on March 5 where the category winners as well as the art selected for the Restore the Wild fine art print and sticker will be announced.
This is the seventh year of the competition and previous species include the Rafinesque’s big-eared bat, Atlantic sturgeon, eastern spotted skunk, eastern hellbender, loggerhead shrike, and wood turtle.
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