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Three Plead Guilty in Theft Ring Case Involving Construction Equipment
Three men have pleaded guilty in federal court to taking part in a theft ring that traded stolen construction equipment, lawn equipment, farm equipment and ATVs for cash and drugs, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced today.
July 12 Talk Set To Focus On Whitetop
It's a mountain of mystery, legend and wonder. And it's been visited by some fairly famous folks - including Thomas Jefferson's father, Peter, who surveyed the southern border of Virginia in the mid-1700s. For nearly 60 years, too, Doug Ogle has been going to Virginia's Whitetop Mountain.
Gang Ties To Kroger Blaze Probed
City police confirmed Monday that the May fire at the Kroger store is believed to have been gang-related. They've charged an 18-year-old Abingdon man, Kenneth Roger McCoy, of Mahogany Drive, with accessory to arson, conspiracy to commit arson and gang recruitment of a juvenile.
J. Todd Foster Column: Why Newsmen Can't Be Used As Police Investigators
The Virginia State Police made a sly attempt last week at expediting a criminal investigation by going straight to this newspaper for documents related to a scheme in the Abingdon-based magistrate's office .
Police Confirm Investigation Of Abingdon Magistratea s Office
The Virginia State Police confirmed Tuesday it is investigating accusations that the Abingdon-based magistrate's office falsified documents to steer bail bonds to a relative.
Critter Capers Continue; As Wolves Return, Caterpillars Vanish
Two wolves that disappeared from downtown Abingdon late Sunday reappeared early Wednesday, but three bronze caterpillars taken from downtown Bristol remain on the lam.
ABINGDON, Va. - Cracking open an egg, Roy Morelock grinned as his daughter, Lauren, giggled.
Stolen Wolf Statues Returned to VA Town
Two wolf statues stolen in Abingdon have reappeared, but three bronze caterpillars taken in nearby Bristol remain missing.
a Security Officer Seniora Charged With Sexually Assaulting Juvenile
A law enforcement officer employed by a mental health institute in Marion, Va., has been charged with sexually assaulting a juvenile and is on leave without pay, according to the Virginia State Police and a hospital official.
Wolves Statues Stolen from Virginia Town
Just two days after 27 painted wolf statues were placed around one Virginia town, two have already been stolen.
Coal companies say antitrust deadline passes
Coal producers Alpha Natural Resources and Foundation Coal say the federal antitrust waiting period for Alpha's proposed $1.4 billion acquisition of Foundation has expired.
Va. man pleads guilty to campus threats
A Buchanan County man who posted online threats of violence to several universities has pleaded guilty to a five-count indictment in U.S. District Court in Abingdon, Va.
Following a methamphetamine lab bust Tuesday, Sheriff Fred Newman admitted he's worried that meth manufacturing is making a resurgence in Washington County.
Buchanan County (VA) Man Indicted for Manufacturing Child Pornography
United States Attorney Julia C. Dudley announced today that Adam Stewart Young, age 34, of Raven, Virginia, appeared in court last week after being indicted by a federal Grand Jury sitting in Abingdon, Virginia on May 20, 2009.
a Locavorea Movement Is Aimed at Using Mainly Locally Grown Products
ABINGDON, Va.- Charlie Foster's options were limited when he started selling the fruits and vegetables his family raises on their farm in Washington County, Va.
'Sightseers' group plans trip to Barter Theater
On July 9 the Sightseers social group is heading to Abingdon, Va., to see the comedy 'Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks' at the Barter Theater.
Donation helps local charity complete expansion project
BY DEBRA McCOWN BRISTOL HERALD COURIER ABINGDON, Va. - A new addition is expected to open later this month at the Ecumenical Faith in Action facility, after a $10,000 donation from Food City provided the final piece of funding Wednesday to complete the $138,000 project.
Wastewater Project Gets Federal Boost
Washington County will receive more than $2.5 million in federal funding to expand the reach of a sewage treatment program.
The Washington Rifles of 1st Virginia Cavalry Co. D in Abingdon, VA will provide a Civil War era re-enactment program during the Christmas in July Festival coming to West Jefferson on Saturday, July 4. The re-enactors will set up in West Jeffersona s municipal park behind the library for three days of events and activities including a re-enactment ...
Mountain Playhouse actors chew up scenery in 'Hungry Again'
By Alice T. Carter , TRIBUNE-REVIEW THEATER CRITIC Thursday, June 4, 2009 Last updated: 6:31 pm Produced by: Mountain Playhouse When: Through June 14, with performances at 8 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, 3 p.m. Sundays Admission: $15-$37, $13 for students with ID and $8 for those under 21 on Wednesday evenings Where: ...
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