Meadows Of Dan
CRIME & SAFETY
Body found, homicide investigation underway
An investigation is underway in Surry County after a body was found Independence Day on the side of the road in the area of Mount Herman Church Road and Brim Road in Mount Airy. According to a statement from the Surry County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation remains active and is being investigated as a homicide. Their statement said that a call was received by communications staff at approximately 12:24 p.m. Thursday in reference to a male subject laying down on the side of the road...
Two airlifted after June 24 wreck
On June 24 at 11:07 a.m., the Hillsville Fire Department was dispatched for a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Sylvatus Highway and Beaver Dam Rd. Upon arrival, command found it to be a two-vehicle accident with one vehicle rolled over off the roadway. All occupants were out of each vehicle. Due to the injuries, Carroll County Fire and Rescue called for two helicopters for two patients. A landing zone was set up nearby and care was transferred to AirCare 3 and AirCare 5. Three additional patients were transported to a local hospital by CCFR. Other assisting agencies were the Virginia State Police and Hillsville Police Department, who is investigating the crash.
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