Southwest Virginia: News
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Richlands police apprehend suspects in vandalism caseAn evening of vandalism in a Richlands cemetery leaves four Tazewell County residents facing 10 felony charges each with an additional 30 felony counts pending.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Historic Pocahontas structure caves inChildress said he spent part of the previous night in the office of Historic Pocahontas anticipating the store might collapse…
A traditional July 4th celebration will be held in areas across Tazewell County.
Diane Davidson has always been a pet lover, and so her newest vocation may not come as a surprise. She’s an innkeeper at a lodging establishment that caters to pet
The Director of Virginia’s Department of Housing and Community Development, the agency funding Floyd’s downtown rehabilitation project, toured the program area Friday and said he was “impressed” by the town’s commitment and dedication.
Many of the bikers knew the families associated with this fundraiser; others had heard about the “good cause.” Altogether, they brought 122 motorcycles out Saturday for a fundraiser for local children with serious illnesses.
Many of the bikers knew the families associated with this fundraiser; others had heard about the “good cause.” Altogether, they brought 122 motorcycles out Saturday for a fundraiser for local children with serious illnesses.
Both arms wrapped up, and one in a sling, the singer walked on stage. Kevin Sharp, who had wrecked his motorcycle only the day before and been in the hospital, forgot about his injuries and put the focus on this cause.
Municipalities are ever vigilant for ways to increase revenues, especially those receivable through residents’ annual taxes and fees. Accepting credit card payments is one way to make payment of obligations easier for people who do personal business online, or use plastic instead of cash and checks.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
County leaders give OK to salary hikes for some workersThe Washington County Board of Supervisors gave final approval to big salary increases for a handful of county officials on Tuesday – but it also added raises for some of the county’s lowest-paid employees.