The office responsible for oversight of state mental-health facilities is investigating a personnel situation at Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute that has resulted in the institute’s director taking three weeks of paid leave.

When John Shields and Karen Urie talk, they tell a love story. The elements of devotion, respect, excitement and a leap of faith combine for a compelling tale of passion for one another and for food.

Taking no shortcuts on the journey to excellence has brought Sheffey Elementary School recognition from the Virginia Department of Education.

The director of instruction for Wythe County Public Schools has been elected to serve as secretary for the board of directors of a regional network designed to give students more educational opportunities through the use of electronic classrooms.

Converting a former dress store into a restaurant is one of the obstacles facing businessman Felipe Reyes. Waiting for authentic handmade furniture from his home country is another.

58 counts represents one of the smallest groups in years

The attorney for Tyron J. Harrison, plant manager at Wytheville’s Amcor PET Packaging, said in an e-mail message sent late Wednesday evening that felony malicious wounding allegations against his client will prove to be “ludicrous.”

Marion officials continue moving stepwise toward some yet to be identified best use for the controversial 1908 school house on Strother Street, and the next step comes Tuesday.

One of the five victims was flown by helicopter to Cariliion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

A spokesman for FNB told the Floyd Town Council that bank officials would like more signs for the Floyd location, especially in view of the bank’s recent change in identity to StellarOne.