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Saltville and Kentucky men die in Smyth, Washington traffic crashes
Two people died in vehicle crashes on area roads late last week. A Saltville man lost his life Thursday afternoon. According to the Virginia State Police, the single-vehicle crash occurred Thursday, June 20, at 3:56 p.m. on Rt. 611 in Washington County. Seth A. Easley, 43, was driving a 1995...
Sheriff: Human remains found in Smyth County, Va. believed to be of missing man
SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — The Smyth County Sheriff’s Office said human remains found Saturday afternoon in Skulls Gap are believed to be those of Eric Pennington, a man previously reported missing from the area. A release from the sheriff’s office said the remains were located “in the vicinity of the search area” where Pennington […]
Smyth libraries see 1,000+ children during first weeks of summer reading
Children getting close-up, hands-on experience with animals only added to an impressive number this June. Last week, Rose Likins, Smyth County Public Library’s director, told the Board of Supervisors that the three county branches had seen 1,000 children since June 1. The youngsters were taking part in the library system’s summer reading program, “Adventure Begins at Your Library.”
Remains found at site of search for Eric Pennington
Smyth County investigators have recovered human remains from the area in which a search was conducted earlier this month for missing Chilhowie man Eric Pennington. Pennington was reported missing by friends on Sunday, June 9, after having been last seen the previous Thursday. Smyth County Sheriff’s Sgt. Landon Smith said...
Grant opportunities helping expand mental and behavioral health resources in Southwest Va.
MARION, Va. (WCYB) — An $11 million project that is expected to provide new and additional behavioral and mental health resources in Smyth County, will soon be under construction. Ground was recently broken at the site in Marion, which will be aimed at helping expand current facilities and resources....
Wytheville man arrested after two-county chase
A Wytheville man is being held without bond following a two-county police chase on Sunday night. Jonathan Crockett Shipwash, 29, was charged with felony eluding police, reckless driving and abduction in the pursuit that started in Wytheville and ended at a Smyth County truck stop. According to Wythe County Sheriff’s...
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