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New attorney is representing Wolfe as case moves forward The criminal case against Robert Nolan Wolfe, 50, of Marion, is continuing to make its way through the court system.
Smyth supervisor seeks more communication from Thomas Bridge Water system Rick Billings went to a faucet in his home and turned it on. No water came out.
Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case Kipps Elementary Principal Mark Crummey was among 17 men arrested at a Christiansburg hotel last week.
Chilhowie man faces multiple charges in domestic violence incident After further investigation, Ayers arrested again and charged with one count of aggravated malicious wounding and one count of malicious wounding.
Atkins Elementary celebrates new community-engaged playground A Friday ribbon-cutting ceremony at Atkins Elementary celebrated more than a decade of work. Officials, funders, school staff and students gat…
