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Early morning fire destroys Tazewell, Va., landmark
TAZEWELL, Va. - A fire of unknown origin destroyed a historic landmark in Tazewell early Wednesday morning.
Early morning fire destroys Tazewell, Va., landmark
TAZEWELL, Va. - A fire of unknown origin destroyed a historic landmark in Tazewell early Wednesday morning.
United Way sees enormous need to - Stuff the Bus'
Faced with soaring gas, food and utility prices, the burden on needy families trying to get their children ready for school could be greater than ever this year.
Tazewell courthouse in 3-phase renovation
TAZEWELL, Va. - Construction is expected to begin within the next couple of weeks on an additional courtroom for Tazewell County as part of a three-phase courthouse renovation project.
Former Richlands band director charged with sexual abuse
RICHLANDS, Va. - A former well-known Tazewell County band director who retired earlier this year, has been named in a seven-count indictment charging him with taking indecent liberties with a child by a person ...
Virginia cattle shipment slated for Turkey
State agriculture officials report that a second shipment of Virginia cattle is awaiting export to Turkey.
Authorities Report Bogus Soliciting
BY AMY HUNTER BRISTOL HERALD COURIER Several incidents of impersonators soliciting money have been reported in the Richlands, Va., area recently, according to a news release.
All severe thunderstorm warnings have expired. Strong to marginally severe storms will be possible for the next couple of hours.
Tazewell marks crash milestone
For Tazewell County, July 3 is a bittersweet anniversary. Today marks two years without a teenager being killed in a traffic accident, and officials are observing the milestone with cautious optimism and sorrow ...
Methadone clinic deal made in Tazewell
WARDELL, Va. - An agreement has been reached between the Tazewell County Board of Supervisors and the operators of a methadone clinic located near the Wardell community.
Area police: Black market gas could be in future
TAZEWELL, Va. - Thieves filling up big vehicles with gasoline and driving away without paying are getting more common as prices go up, but they're getting even bolder as the chance to make money goes up, too.
Bluefield, Va., Man Attacked With Ax Handle
A Bluefield, Va., man remains hospitalized in stable condition after being attacked with an axe handle Tuesday night.
Narcotic nightmare - Drug war continues in Southwest Virginia
The latest crime data report released last week by the Virginia State Police doesn't include a lot of promising news about the widespread drug problem in Southwest Virginia.
Free fans can help Southwest Virginia seniors beat the heat
Help is now available to senior citizens and other residents across Southwest Virginia hoping to beat the heat.
The Real Cost of Prisons Weblog
VA: Despite Halt in Bed Rentals, Va. Strains to House Inmates
Even though Virginia halted a program to rent 1,000 prison beds to other states last week, it still needs to build six prisons in the next six years to keep pace with its escalating inmate population.
Dawn Breaks Over Southwest Virginia
Pay attention, all you employers out there. You're about to learn something important that will affect your livelihood - meaning your bottom line - going forward.
WARDELL, Va. - A Tazewell County teenager died Sunday afternoon as a result of injuries he received in a motorcycle/pickup truck accident on Kents Ridge Road in the Wardell Section.
Teen Killed in Motorcycle Crash
Other Stories by Hillary Crowder Richlands -- One person is dead after an accident in Tazewell County.
Tourism officials emphasize option of - staycations'
TAZEWELL, Va. - Local tourism officials are hoping record-high gas prices will help to spark interest in "staycations" across Southwest Virginia.
Southwest Virginia School Closes After 99 Years
A southwest Virginia high school is closing its doors for good after 99 years. The final class from Pocahontas High School in Tazewell County graduated Friday night.